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Don't turn the a/c off, ever! Set it to the temperature you like and set it on Auto with a/c on and leave it to do it's job. Leaving the a/c on also helps keep the seal lubricated. There is a negligible hit on mpg...

Same car? https://www.clublexus.com/articles/lexus-lc-yellow-edition-unveiled/?utm_source=jan16&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=content Liking the interior and that pattering on the seat leathers "The inside is finished in black, white, and warm yellow hues using fine materials, including an Alcantara headliner and semi-Aniline leather seats. The warm yellow shade adorns a variety of surfaces, including contrast stitching on the white seats, instrument panel, steering wheel, and center console arm rest." "The Yellow Edition package is available in both LC 500 and LC 500h configurations. Deliveries for the unique coupe begin this fall in Europe and November for the U.K. The bad news? Lexus was mum on when, or if we’ll see this special yellow LC in the states. They’ve also yet to announce exact availability or pricing details, which they’ll most likely provide at the Paris Motor Show. So stay tuned!"

You can't moisturise the leather as it's sealed. I found the Dr Leather wipes I tried a couple of times just left the surface tacky.. As has been said already deep cleaning the seats really only needs to be done a couple of times a year. Just give the leather a wipe over with a damp cloth each time you clean the car or vacuum the carpets. It's probably more important to clean the seats of any grit and general dust that can abrade the leather surface and cause cracks to appear in the coating

You sure that's the correct app for EU cars? Try this link https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/my-lexus/id1162205259?mt=8

Service history has been missing from the web based My Lexus portal for some time now. Only available now via the mobile app as you've discovered.

The pollution created by the power stations etc is very localised and can be more strictly controlled and cleaned up. The pollution created by vehicles is much more widespread, in closer proximity to the general public and infinitely more difficult to control, especially where we have motorists deleting emission controls from their engines (cats and EGR valves?)

According to the manufacturer's blurb - "Renapur Leather Balsam is made from a blend of natural waxes and oils including beeswax, carnauba wax, avocado oil and jojoba oil. Renapur feeds and nourishes leather, keeping it soft and supple and helps restore and maintain the original colour. Renapur also helps waterproof leather naturally." Would have thought any oils and waxes would just sit on the seat surface and attract grit and dirt. Car seat leathers are sealed, so nothing can get through to the actual leather. Must admit to just using the kit Lexus sell to maintain the leather seats. The handbook suggests using a soft cloth dampened lukewarm water with 5% wool detergent.

I think you would find it quite a shock coming from your F's bomb-proof build quality.. The C63 is a great car but fragile, inside and mechanically. Early 6.3 suffered from stretchy head bolts and failing hydraulic tappets. All models suffer from creaks and rattles in the cabin. The seats especially. Side bolsters split, alcantara panels water marked (something to do with the glue?)

Listed under "Smart Access system"

Take a look in section 6.2 Customisation. If your paper handbook is the same as the online version disabling the Smart Access system is the first in the list. Only settable by your friendly Lexus dealership. https://drivers.lexus.com/t3Portal/document/om-s/OM50738U/pdf/OM50738U.pdf

To my mind the 0-60 has little relevance in day to day driving on public roads It's an obvious and easy metric to quote regards sports cars but only as a benchmark for comparisons Quite often the biggest differentiator between cars is the driver...

No alternator in the hybrid, the traction battery is charged via on of the electric motors driven by the ICE and the 12v battery is recharged from the traction battery.

You're correct, a few years .. There will be some, perhaps as yet unknown technology, that will suddenly make it all possible and desirable. Until EVs can be driven and refuelled as we are accustomed to with fossil fuels, it'll be a tough sell That said that Fisker Emotion is one beautiful car..

It's a beautiful car but I don't imagine it will be anything other than a very limited manufacture, proof of concept perhaps. But that's the point, Fisker and Tesla are putting a spotlight on the emerging technologies surrounding EVs. VW are investing €100m in the development of 'solid state' batteries. Batteries with ultra-rapid recharge times. Potentially being able to add significant charge miles whilst the EV is stopped at traffic lights. We are rapidly approaching a turning point in EV development, bring it on!

Press suggests approx $130,000

Over in the States there is a contention that pattern 'screens are thinner than Lexus OEM. No idea if that's backed up in any way. As 'screens are pretty much structural these days, so I can't see how that could be true. Unless the Lexus part is vastly over-specc'd

Boasting a 400 miles range and charge times of 1min or less! Still to be proven though. https://www.fiskerinc.com/emotion/

An interesting document from Lexus-Tech EU, just for info. Dismantling the RC300h_AVC10.pdf

Do you have legal cover?

Dealers don't fit windscreens .. Autoglass Is a franchise, so local fitters will vary. try and go to your local depot for fitting.

Autoglass were able to calibrate all Mercedes cameras etc.. I'd imagine they could do any marque?

Check the a/c heat exchanger drain is clear? I've no idea where this would be on you model, guessing somewhere central, near the front of the transmission tunnel?

Manual gearboxes are open to misuse/abuse though. Misuse can labour the engine, far worse than high revs. Auto boxes will always have the engine in the optimal rev range. Unless using the car for track days, I can't see why one would want to stir the cogs manually.. e-CVT even better, when one feels the need to 'go manual' one is rewarded with near instant 'gear' changes, almost PlayStation like.

My advice is never turn the a/c off.. It adds an insignificant load and negligible mpg cost. Leaving the a/c on permanently ensures all the system seals are lubricated and ensures the air is dehumidified, bacteria can't grow in the dry environment in the heat exchanger and duct work.. There really is no downside to leaving it on, let the system operate as designed in Auto mode..

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