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What is so wrong about the CVT on the IS300H?

I have had a service plan since first purchasing my vehicle in 2016

I also have a dichotomy in that I would like to change my present IS for a new Lexus but am not inspired by the range on offer. I do not want an SUV as I prefer a saloon but there is nothing on offer from Lexus. Nothing wrong with my present IS, so probably will stay with it.

I have managed to change the lane change indicator to 7 flashes which is a more practical. Hopefully Lexus Liverpool will increase the volume of the indicators for free during the annual service🤞

15 hours ago, wharfhouse said:

It's possible but not through the Lexus in car settings - it requires the dealer to change it or if you want to do it yourself you will need to purchase Carista (app and OBD dongle) or Techstream. Here is a link to the customisable options that using Carista opens up for the IS: https://carista.com/en/supported-cars/lexus/is/3rd-gen - see under Lights Exterior section which has the option of :

Turn signal click volume

Low

Medium

High

 

Thank you Phil. My car is in for its annual service at Lexus Liverpool  next week so I will ask them to do that for me.

Is it possible to increase the sound of the indicators as it is not very loud. I cannot find anything in the hand book so presume this is not possible??

Probably because Aviva only increased their profits by 9% and gave an 8% share dividend but still increased your premium double that amount!

Yes, my premium increased but, to me, it was the best deal available.

Last year £286 fully comp, this year £331 fully comp 10000 miles annual. Through Aviva Online. £40+ increase but other providers were quoting £550+ for same cover.

2 hours ago, wortelknager said:

I used the program Techstream.

The dealer can easily read it for you.

Thanks again for your help

Thanks Wortelknager. How do I find the error code?

Until very recently whenever I have started the car the heating/AC defaults to the previous settings.

Now, however, when I start the previous settings are not recognised and I have to set up temperature/AC to my previous settings.

I have read the manual, set up the controls and then entered the settings.

Next time I start up, back to previous settings not being recognised.

Am I doing something wrong, or is this indicative of a fault?

All help welcomed

Out of interest has anyone seen/test driven the new LBX?

Im a bit far from my nearest Lexus dealer so would be interested in any observations.

I had a non OEM windscreen fitted by Autoglass two years ago. Work was carried out at my home. No problems with the new screen, everything works as before and the quality of the work was excellent.

Thank you for all the advice. I have just checked and noticed there is a yellow warning sticker on the back of the lights (cannot read the warning as the writing is very small and can only be viewed at an oblique angle) so I presume I have HID headlights.

How do i find out if I have HID or LED headlights on my 2016 IS Advance?

I cannot find anything in the Owners Manual

The plot thickens🤔

Have you tried raising this with the garage concerned, or do you use the call centre?

Yes please, can you share

I find the headlights on my 2016 IS300H are nowhere near as good as the ones I had on my 2008 SAAB 9-3 Ttid Aero.

Watching this with interest as I want to update my satnav

Like you I switched from SAAB 93 TTID Aero and agree the lights on the IS are a lot dimmer. Will watch this thread with interest.

Interesting re service at a Toyota dealership. Yes, they can service the vehicle but cannot service the hybrid side of things. Guess its best to stick with a Lexus dealership for servicing.

Does it make the car go faster?

Always received good service from both Lexus Chester and Lexus Liverpool

I came to Lexus because SAAB had ceased to make cars. Loved my 9-3 Aero Ttid and Lexus IS was the nearest comparable saloon car that I could find. After 7 years I have no complaints about the IS. It is reliable, comfortable, well appointed and not a run of the mill German car. I agree with Phil that I will keep running the IS until it no longer becomes viable and hope that, by then, another saloon equivalent is available. Not a fan of SUV's.