Paul G.

Thank you for the tip! I had the maddening Ipod scrolling problem as well since I purchased the car in Nov 2009. Here's my story. Based on this post, I called Lexus as described. They seemed to not really understand I was inquiring about a software update - not an upgrade to the existing software. At any rate they seemed to believe, though not certain, that such an upgrade exists and encouraged me to talk to my service manager. A few days later I had to bring my car in for service. I asked about the firmware upgrade. The manager had not heard of it but agreed to look into it. By the end of the day they determined that there is an update. They had to keep my car over night because they had to figure out how to download the software from Lexus and put it on a disk that could be installed on my system. He added that the firmware upgrade appeared to be for VIN numbers that were prior to mine - in other words my version of the software should have been the latest available. We agreed it probably would not hurt anything loading it on. Though based on my VIN number I should have had the most current software, the upgrade did the trick. Now the song playing will not end unless I actually click on a different selection. Just scrolling through song choices or playlists will no longer force the highlighted song to play unless clicked on. Thanks for helping find the fix to this annoyance. Anyone else out there with this problem should take the vehicle back to their dealer and insist they find the patch. It does exist.

Agreed, appears that some of the other software is weak also. The Nav has several weak spots, a $150 Garmin has more functionality; when you set cruise it puts the cruise light on and then changes the display to read "set" so you have to toggle back-redundant and not well conceived; if you want to see what song is playing you have to page back twice vs letting the artist and title use the upper Nav screen as the song changes (when you change other settings like fan or temp. it displays on the screen) I could list several other items and I've only had my Lexus 6 weeks. I have a Sony Walkman also and it doesn't work with the USB connection-Sony says the vehicle device must be configured "mass storage", not a Lexus option and Sony is also a Japanese Co. My Sony has Bluetooth also and I have it paired but it's not worth the effort to use the BT MP3-not nearly as seamless as Blue Tooth phone. I can't use the pairing button on the Walkman and when I do get it paired and stop for gas it doesn't reconnect-have to start over again. It seems to me that Lexus did not test enough before production and probably didn't get much/any consumer input to make functions more "user friendly". My dealer told me that Lexus doesn't usually make changes in response to customer complaints unless it's a bug fix like my IPOD gen 5 that doesn't work....so don't hold your breath. I've spent a fair amount of time investigating the iPod/iPhone scrolling issue when using USB. There was an improvement in the 2010 RX model during this model year. It's related to the navigation firmware. Version 3350 is "defective" and the newer version 3357 has been "fixed". When scrolling in the defective version, the top song of a list plays. In the fixed version the originally chosen song continues to play while you search the list and actually choose a new song. The fixed version is more intuitive and a method we are more familiar when using an iPod/iPhone. If you have the "defective" version I would suggest you call corporate Lexus 1 (800) 255-3987, option 3 and explain your situation and ask that your dealership's service manager is called by corporate Lexus to let him/her know they should check back to find out when the fix maybe available. I compared my 2010 RX to a newer 2010 RX to verify the difference, then I called Lexus. I'm not holding my breath, but I'm thinking letting them know may help.

Cool! Actually, the "factory" stored mine in the custom tailored "glove" box. I guess I could store it in the bottom of the big spacious console but would then have take out the sliding tray, box, and the 10 lb manual in order to utilize the aux port, USB input, and power points. Gosh, if I had read the manual I would have been able to find the center console space. Thanks for the tip! I put mine in the back on top of the spare tire. Out of sight, but available if I need it - especially in an emergency. You can also go online and register with "My Lexus" and find a lot of the documentation there.

...to see the entire route that is left while driving? What I mean is - as you are driving to a destination that is programmed into the NAV system, you can see the next few turns in the split window. Is there a way to go through all the turns on the route either at a standstill - but especially while driving? Yesterday I was driving to a destination that I was uncertain which of two ways the NAV was going to take me. I was not completely comfortable with one of them - but I could not tell which one it was going to opt for until the last minute. This may have an obvious answer, but I am missing it. My portable Garmins could display this information by just tapping on the corner of the screen. I am not seeing how to do this in the Lexus. Any help will be appreciated.

...to see the entire route that is left while driving? What I mean is - as you are driving to a destination that is programmed into the NAV system, you can see the next few turns in the split window. Is there a way to go through all the turns on the route either at a standstill - but especially while driving? Yesterday I was driving to a destination that I was uncertain which of two ways the NAV was going to take me. I was not completely comfortable with one of them - but I could not tell which one it was going to opt for until the last minute. This may have an obvious answer, but I am missing it. My portable Garmins could display this information by just tapping on the corner of the screen. I am not seeing how to do this in the Lexus. Any help will be appreciated.

I have a driven a 2002 WHITE Coach RX 300 for 7 years. I caught some stick for it from friends for a while but whatever. It has been a great car. I am now giving it to my oldest daughter and I bought a 2010 350 in Black Saphire with a tan interior. I have gotten numerous compliments on it, the color, and no teasing. It's a great car and looks as manly as any other non-truck vehicle IMO.