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One must disclose the variant/trim level of the model (e.g. Sport, Takumi, etc.) this isn't seen as a modification, simply the vehicle you have but the variants will have different spec levels and may incur different repair costs so insurers need to know the variant/trim level. Anything done to the car after it left the factory is considered a modification.

In the UK one is advised in the Highway Code not to park during the day facing against the traffic flow (rule 239) but one MUST NOT park on a road at night facing against the direction of the traffic flow unless in a recognised parking space. (rule 248 and Laws CUR reg 101 & RVLR reg 24) https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code/waiting-and-parking-238-to-252 Generally drivers do abide by these rules but I guess, unless there is an accident, if one didn't it's highly unlikely one would get ticketed

Sounds like the dealership that did the service forgot to reset the service reminder. Maybe just pop into the (or any) dealership and get them to plugin their Techstream and reset it to the correct timescale?

I think you may have this the wrong way round. Diesel is used as a lubricant and adding petrol strips this from the various moving parts depending on this. https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/advice/know-how/wrong-fuel-recovery/#:~:text=Putting petrol in a diesel car is far more serious,well away from the ignition.

The cargo ship left the port of Bremerhaven in northern Germany at around 15:00 local time on Tuesday on course for Port Said in Egypt. So no chance of any Lexus cars on board as the ship would be heading back to the Far East?

From the LRA terms and conditions regarding recovery after an accident.. "If Your Car has a Breakdown as a result of a motor accident and You have comprehensive cover under Your motor insurance policy then, on request by You or (in Your absence) the Authorised Driver and subject to the following conditions, We will arrange for Your Car to be transported from the scene of the Breakdown to the nearest Lexus Centre or, alternatively, to another single destination in the United Kingdom chosen by Your motor insurers at their cost:" https://d3rvezpmgp265q.cloudfront.net/lexusone/lexgbenv11/LRA-brochure_tcm-3157-1272758.pdf Those three words in bold would mean one would need to get authorisation from the insurer that they would foot the bill. My guess is they would prefer to use their own nominated recovery service?

That's where the downloaded pdf version comes in handy, available on your mobile device 👍

I don't recall if both the driver's and passenger's doors had mechanical key locks under the door handle? The handbook does reference the differences between LHD and RHD versions when describing switch gear and dash layout etc.. but don't make reference to LHD/RHD when detailing unlocking with the blade key Why would Lexus produce locks that operate differently depending on which side the steering wheel is?

The hinges are on same place on LHD and RHD

Interesting.. The handbook shows turning to the left locks the door.. ■ Opening the trunk Turn the mechanical key clockwise to open.

You need to clean/vacuum the vents that supply cooling air to the battery. Check out this thread

According to the maintenance doc I posted above the HV battery should be recharged every 2 months It also recommends disconnecting the auxiliary battery -ve terminal if storing for more than 30days. Obviously one would have to reconnect to perform the HV recharge cycle

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You can reset the benchmark pressure at which the TPMS will light the indicator. You just need to follow the reset procedure shown in the handbook, after finding the reset button low in the driver's footwell panel.

You can check out the version here https://www.lexus-mapupdates.eu/Shop/Index

As I understand it these things come in coded blocks, to change one thing others have to change also. Unless you can get the tech used to code units as they do on the production line, I don't hold out much hope. There was a chap posting on the forum who had that sort of knowledge but iirc he was from USA. Forget any dealership entertaining the idea...

This would probably require the coding to be changed to N.America/Canada region and likely to impact many other subsystems that wouldn't be compatible with driving in the EU region I enquired about coding the adaptive headlamps on my RX to come on at lower speeds and change pattern/spread as is the case in Europe but unfortunately not possible

The official battery maintenance advise below.. Maintenance of hybrid battery.pdf

Who advised you?

I retro-fitted headlamp washers to my C class Merc and it took my trusted indie ages to figure out the wiring as the loom was there (it was the same for the windscreen washer) but important control wires were missing within it. Does the dash of the IS have the solar sensor dome fitted? Or even a location for it?

I took out a service plan via the official Lexus website and payments are collected by Planmyservice LLP on behalf of Lexus UK (although in the body of the contract the service plan provider is identified as eDynamix UK Limited,) It is not tied to any franchise and services can be done in any Lexus/Toyota dealership in the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man, or the Channel Islands.

"If it ain't broke don't fix it" It will always cost the dealership to apply software updates in time/money by tying up a bay and pc. There's always the potential for unforeseen problems.

I agree, a very reasonable modification for many valid reasons. In my case the front flexible pipes had perished so seemed a good time to 'upgrade'. Oh, no. Not according to my then insurers (Direct Line) who said they would refuse to cover me if I fitted braided pipes as it would label me as an enthusiastic/aggressive driver and a greater risk. Fitting lowered coil-over suspension only incurred a £50 increase in premium. Perhaps it was a 'mod to far' ...

Sounds like it needs a good "Italian tune-up" immediately prior to the test. Take the car out for some high (legal) speed running at high revs and strong acceleration for a good 30mins