bc6152 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 In the 2013 ES350 "vehicle customization" section of the OB computer, there are some things that can be changed by the owner, and some ONLY by the dealer. Problem is, if you don't have all the desired changes made at the 5k inspection, you have to pay after that. Well now I find that there is a device that can be attached to the vehicle OB diagnostic port and along with a Bluetooth enabled smartphone, one can access all the "dealer only" items and change whatever you want. The device can be ordered from Ebay or Amazon and costs about $15.00. BTW I found out this info on the CL web site. Google the word "Carista" and you will find it. BC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearone Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Hi , BC Can you tell me what this device is called, I looked but could not find anything. Thanks Bearone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc6152 Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 The device can be purchased on Amazon - It is a Vgate ELM327 Bluetooth scan tool. You must go into the Google Play Store and install the Carista app for Android which is free. I don't know if it's available for Apple IPhone. I haven't received my order yet so I don't know exactly how it will work. If you go onto the Club Lexus blog under 2013 - 14 Lexus ES350/300 under "vehicle customization" you will find the post advising about this tool. The developer of this app states that once installed and using the tool, you can change any of the "dealer only" items in your vehicle computer. Sounds good to me and the tool is inexpensive so I'll give it a shot and see. Good Luck with your car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc6152 Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 BTW, I tried pasting the links to both sites - Amazon and Club Lexus for you but couldn't on this site. Couldn't figure it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom558 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 i just go RX 350 this week. it has gud features. i was trying to transfer images for the display from my USB. i tried jpeg,jpg,bmp formats but it still declining. so i m wondering that what kind of image file format it supports. another issue is i have samsung galaxy III which i connected with car's very advanced audio/navigation system. the reason i said advanced is coz if i receive any emails or txt i can see on the screen and respond with my android voice reply. so problem is after connecting my phone to car with bluetooth it runs really slow. i mean it's like taking work out of 1st ever cellphone. so is it only my phone doing it or anyone else has same issue with phone... The Android Carista app will read and change the settings on a Lexus. The site gives a few choices for ELM327-compatible Bluetooth devices. I have used the hardware and app to read and email to myself all of the available settings on our 2014 RX350. The app discovers all available settings on each vehicle not just those documented by Lexus. To change settings you need to purchase the app for $10.00 which I have not done. The following settings were available specifically to your vehicle using Carista: Doors / Windows / Remote: Blink turn signals when locking/unlocking with remote *YES* / NO Beep when locking/unlocking with remote *YES* / NO Volume of beep when locking/unocking with remote OFF / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / *MAX* Beep when opening/closing windows with remote *YES* / NO Warn when door can't be locked with remote because it's open *YES* / NO Panic function on remote *ENABLED* / DISABLED Re-lock doors automatically if you unlock, but don't open a door *YES* / NO Re-lock doors automatically if you unlock, but don't open a door within… 30 SECONDS / *60 SECONDS* / 120 SECONDS Unlock doors via remote *DRIVER'S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND* / ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS Unlock doors via physical key *DRIVER'S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND* / ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS Auto unlock doors via smart key *DRIVER'S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND* / ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS Auto-lock doors when moving *ON* / OFF Lock doors when shifting into gear *ON* / OFF Unlock doors when shifting into park (P) ON / *OFF* Unlock all doors when driver's door is opened ON / *OFF* After locking with smart key, allow re-opening within… 0.5 SECONDS / 1.5 SECONDS / *2.5 SECONDS* / 5 SECONDS Smart key location to start car FRONT SEATS / *ANYWHERE IN VEHICLE* Open trunk via smart access button DISABLED / DOUBLE CLICK / *LONG PRESS* Open windows/sunroof by holding key in door lock *ON* / OFF Close windows/sunroof by holding key in door lock *ON* / OFF Open windows and sunroof via long-press on remote *ON* / OFF Beep when opening/closing power rear hatch YES / *NO* Unlock via "One motion" *REAR HATCH ONLY* / ALL DOORS Open rear hatch via "One motion" remote DISABLED / SINGLE CLICK / DOUBLE CLICK / LONG PRESS / DOUBLE CLICK ON UNLOCK BUTTON / *LONG PRESS ON UNLOCK BUTTON* Rear hatch open assistance *ENABLED* / DISABLED Instruments / Display / Dings: Ding when headlights are left on *YES* / NO Remote low battery warning *ON* / OFF Front parking sensor range NARROW / *WIDE* Rear parking sensor range NARROW / *WIDE* Mute parking sensor when stationary for more than 3 sec. YES / *NO* Parking sensor beep volume 1 / 2 / *3* / 4 / MAX Activate parking sensors in neutral (N) *YES* / NO Enable front parking sensors when in reverse ® FRONT / *FRONT CORNER* / OFF Enable rear parking sensors when in neutral or forward gear REAR / REAR CORNER / *OFF* Dash display mode *ALL* / UNDISP ECO Drive indicator zone *ON* / OFF Lights: Daytime running lights *ON* / OFF Coming-home lights duration OFF / *30 SECONDS* / 60 SECONDS / 90 SECONDS Auto headlights activation threshold MUCH DARKER / DARKER / NORMAL / LIGHTER / *MUCH LIGHTER* Turn on marker lights when vehicle is unlocked via remote *ON* / OFF Instrument lights dimming sensitivity MUCH DARKER / DARKER / *NORMAL* / LIGHTER / MUCH LIGHTER Instrument lights restoring sensitivity MUCH DARKER / DARKER / *NORMAL* / LIGHTER / MUCH LIGHTER Dim interior lights after… 7 SECONDS / *15 SECONDS* / 30 SECONDS Turn on interior lights when you shut off engine *YES* / NO Turn on interior lights when you unlock doors *YES* / NO Turn on interior lights when smart key in range *YES* / NO Center console spotlight (bright when doors open, dim when driving) *YES* / NO Turn on exterior footlight (on side mirror) when smart key in range *YES* / NO Turn on exterior footlight (on side mirror) when doors unlocked via remote *YES* / NO Turn on exterior footlight (on side mirror) for… OFF / 7 SECONDS / *15 SECONDS* / 30 SECONDS Interior light control *ENABLED* / DISABLED Exterior light control *ENABLED* / DISABLED Heater & A/C: Temperature dial calibration -2°C / -1°C / *NORMAL* / +1°C / +2°C A/C evaporator control *AUTOMATIC* / MANUAL A/C ECO mode *ENABLED* / DISABLED Auto-increase blower speed when front defroster is on *YES* / NO Auto-turn on A/C when AUTO button pressed (if needed) *YES* / NO Deactivate front defroster when AUTO button pressed *YES* / NO Other: Slide driver's seat back for easy exit OFF / SHORT / *STANDARD* Obtained with Carista 2.1 beta-7 for Android. Download app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.prizmos.carista Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caristaapp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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