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Not sure if Ford still hold the patent on the heated screen tech. I had it on my SEAT Alhambra (Ford Galaxy) and it was fantastic. Mercedes have it on their Protection option but at a massive premium. IMHO this tech should be freely available, fantastic at virtually instant screen clearance, obviously a significant safety function.

My RC seat heaters are definitely warmer than those I had in my Mercs but no where near as warm as the aftermarket heaters I had installed to the rear seats in the C class. Those really heated up quickly. My friend's Volvo seat heaters are like being breathed upon by an asthmatic mouse, terrible! No, the Lexus heaters are fine and I like the timed reduction in level. Do the seats in the RX/LC have true 'climate' control, both heating and cooling according to cabin temperature?

FYI B&Q stocks Bar Keeper's ...

Try claying the screen? You could try Bar Keeper's , recommended on Detailing World forum.. http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=199453

Yes, strange that it's an undocumented function. Not mentioned in any customisation settings either. Do cars sold in France also have this feature?

^^^^^ seconded Please?

If you don't have a handbook, download one from the Lexus portal https://www.lexus.co.uk/my-lexus/#/ml-app/dashboard That said, there is a switch with a large P and radiating lines on it somewhere on the lower dash panel (at least on my RC) AFAIK all sensors should beep when close to an object.

I think this is quite logical.. If it's cold enough needing the seat heaters and you haven't switched them off (still requiring warmth) then by the time (on average) you switch the car back on the cabin will have cooled significantly, so the heaters come on high to ramp down either manually or timed (depending on configuration)

Buckled wheel(s)?

Yes, the paintwork does have a self-healing top coat. It requires sunlight and heat to slowly recover. My dealer service chap commented it also requires special attention when using a DA polisher, no idea what this means. A quick look at the Detailing World forum would suggest it's a topic much discussed ...

Our central heating controller auto-adjusts for summer/winter and that has no connection with any outside influences. Simply a pre-coded chip, must be a good 10yrs old now. I wonder how much longer it's been coded for? The RC's dash mounted clock is a wonderfully simple thing. Two buttons, one for advancing, one for retarding the hands. The Nav system time is automatically adjusted, no idea what system it uses...

What was the issue with the bulbs?

Love the interior ...

Might it have been pecked by magpies?

Seconded.. Not every wash in my case but defo something that should, IMHO, be done occasionally. If no other reason it would highlight in good time any issues?

Definitely the way to go but be wary of very low sample numbers?

There are two common systems for providing tyre pressure loss warning. The ABS relative rotational speed system, a change in relative rotational speed of one wheel compared with the other three can indicate a change in tyre pressure. No individual pressures are reported. A simple warning light is displayed. The second is the use of valve pressure sensors, constantly reporting pressure and temperature of each tyre. This system can report individual pressures if the manufacturer so desires. It seems Lexus use this system across the ranges but only implement it's full capabilities in certain models. Perhaps to differentiate those models? AFAIK the former (ABS) system is the minimum required to comply with current EU regulations.

Great stuff @Comedian Now factor in corner loading and unsprung weight? There must be a minimum stiffness to support the weight of the car but I suppose the damper will play a larger part in controlling the unsprung weigh? In my simple mind springs support the car, dampers control the ride. There's a great deal of interaction between the two to provide the final driving 'experience' and factor in adaptive damping (AVS in Lexus speak) and there's another complication in the system design. Which brings us back to @B1RMA initial question/concern?

But as @rayaans says, one doesn't have to 'reset' the system. Simply correct the tyre pressures and the light goes out. Only time one needs to reset is if, for example, one fully loads the vehicle and increases the tyre pressures in accordance with the handbook recommendations. Resetting using the button just tells the system the current pressure readings are the benchmark values.

Your dogs sleep in a draw??!! 😁

My RC can display the pressure for each tyre individually. Did the BMax have valve pressure sensors, or was it the indirect system?

Seconded ... I've always fitted matched sets of springs and shocks. Regarding the warranty, I would almost guarantee Lexus would void any cover of the AVS system if non-Lexus approved springs were fitted..

You say the pressures were OK? So why did the TPMS light come on? The light coming coming on would indicate the pressure it is monitoring has dropped below the level set during initialisation. Does your model display the actual tyre pressures?

An example of what these companies publish on their websites regarding DPF removals, putting the onus on the customer ... IS DPF REMOVAL LEGAL? Please note that we only offer DPF solutions for Off-Road Usage only. Although it is not illegal to remove a DPF filter form your vehicle, it is an offence under the Road vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations (Regulation 61a(3))1 to use a vehicle which has been modified in such a way that it no longer complies with the air pollutant emissions standards it was designed to meet. Removal of a DPF will almost invariably contravene these requirements.