Yes, you can update your Lexus navigation system. The process for updating the navigation system may vary depending on the model and year of your Lexus. However, for certain Lexus models, updating the navigation system is as simple as maintaining your Lexus Enform Dynamic Navigation subscription. The subscription is free for the first three years of ownership and can be easily renewed. The system will continue to automatically update via the cloud as long as your subscription remains current. The cost for a two-year subscription is $169.
To update the maps on your Lexus navigation system, you can follow these general steps:
1. Insert a blank, formatted 4GB USB memory stick into a USB socket on your computer.
2. Navigate to the Lexus customer portal and sign in. If you don’t have an account, you can register at this point.
3. Once signed in, click on “e-Store” and then “Map & Software Updates.”
4. Click on the price button to get more information on the update for your specific Lexus model.
5. Identify your car and agree to the terms.
6. Follow the instructions provided to download and apply the map update to your Lexus.
Please note that these steps are general guidelines, and it’s always recommended to refer to your specific Lexus model’s navigation manual or contact your local Lexus dealership for detailed instructions on how to update your navigation system.
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Contents
- How do I update my Lexus navigation software?
- How much is the Lexus navigation update?
- What navigation system does Lexus use?
- Where is the SD card in Lexus navigation?
- How often does Lexus update navigation?
- Does it cost money to update navigation system?
- Can I use Google Maps in my Lexus?
- How often should you update car navigation?
- Can I use Lexus navigation without subscription?
- How often do I need to update my navigation system?
In a web browser, navigate to the Lexus customer portal and sign in. If you don’t already have an account, you can register at this point. Once signed-in, click on ‘e-Store’ > ‘Map & Software Updates’.
$169
The subscription is free for the first three years you own your Lexus, and can be easily renewed right here at Metro Lexus. The price is $169 for a two-year subscription, and the system will continue to automatically update via the cloud for as long as your subscription remains current.
Lexus navigation system uses signals from Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites and in-vehicle sensors which the in-vehicle navigation ECU uses to calculate vehicle location. For navigation functionality, please refer to your navigation manual.
To check if your Lexus vehicle uses a MicroSD card update, look for a MicroSD slot beneath the audio control panel in the centre console.
Lexus releases navigation updates once a year (generally in the fall) for current hardware. For vehicles using GEN2/3 hardware, the final hardware update is v13.
Every car is different, depending on the make and model of its infotainment system, and where that vendor sources its maps. If you’re not sure about your car, check Google or ring your local dealer. If a map update is available, it might be free on a new vehicle, but for older cars you may need to pay for updates.
Can I use Google Maps in my Lexus?
Lexus Link Multimedia allows you to connect your smartphone (compatible with iOS & Android) to your car*. Your favourite apps, like Spotify, Whatsapp, Audible, Google Maps and Waze, can be used in your car, and controlled via Siri Voice Assist or OK Google.
They tend to stay put. But things do change slowly over time. Roads get rerouted or changed for safety, streets get renamed, bridges get replaced, traffic patterns are modified. So, if you use the navigation system often, and drive a lot in unfamiliar places, then it’s probably worth updating every four or five years.
All vehicles equipped with Lexus Interface are compatible with Cloud Navigation as part of the Drive Connect trial or subscription. Yes. Cloud Navigation requires an active Drive Connect trial or subscription. Select vehicles are equipped with a 3-year trial after which a paid subscription will be required.
Roads get rerouted or changed for safety, streets get renamed, bridges get replaced, traffic patterns are modified. So, if you use the navigation system often, and drive a lot in unfamiliar places, then it’s probably worth updating every four or five years.
