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Identification Method For Navigation Systems And DVD Map Data (EL010-02)

Publication date: 2002-08-05
Reference number: EL010-02

IDENTIFICATION METHOD FOR NAVIGATION SYSTEMS AND DVD MAP DATA

IDENTIFICATION METHOD FOR NAVIGATION SYSTEMS AND DVD MAP DATA

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): EL010-02, Date of Issue:  August 5, 2002
LEXUS: 2001 - 2002 GS 430/300, LS 430, LX 470 & RX 300; 2002 ES 300, IS 300 & SC 430
SECTION: Electrical
COPYRIGHT: © 2018 Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA License Agreement TMS1002

Introduction

The purpose of this bulletin is to clarify the navigation system specifications for 2001 and 2002 model year Lexus vehicles.

Applicable Vehicles

APPLICABLE VEHICLES

MODEL MODEL YEAR SOFTWARE VERSION APPLICABLE VIN's
LX470 2001-2002 (1) Generation 2 Vehicles produced BEFORE  JTJHT00W*23516514
LX470 2002 (2) Generation 3 Vehicles produced on or AFTER  JTJHT00W*23516514
RX 300 (2WD) 2001-2002 (1) Generation 2 Vehicles produced BEFORE  JTJGF10U*20130376
RX 300 (2WD) 2002 (2) Generation 3 Vehicles produced on or AFTER  JTJGF10U*20130376
RX 300 (4WD) 2001-2002 (1) Generation 2 Vehicles produced BEFORE  JTJHF10U*20258831
RX 300 (4WD) 2002 (2) Generation 3 Vehicles produced on or AFTER  JTJHF10U*20258831
SC 430 2002 (1) Generation 2 Vehicles produced BEFORE  JTHFN48Y*20023625
SC 430 2002 (3) Generation 3 Vehicles produced on or AFTER  JTHFN48Y*20023625
LS 430 2001 Generation 2 Start of 2001 MY
LS 430 2002 (3) Generation 3 Start of 2002 MY
GS 430/300 2001 Generation 2 Start of 2001 MY
GS 430/300 2002 (3) Generation 3 Start of 2002 MY
ES 300 2002 (3) Generation 3 All
IS 300 2002 (3) Generation 3 All
(1) 2002 MY vehicles with a Generation 2 map database.
(2) Vehicles installed with a Generation 3 map database.
(3) Vehicles installed with navigation ECU with updated features and a Generation 3 map database.

Warranty Information

WARRANTY INFORMATION

OP CODE DESCRIPTION TIME OFP T1 T2
N/A Not Applicable to Warranty --- --- --- ---

Map Database Identification

Use the Applicable Vehicles chart above to determine the software version applicable to your vehicle, OR do the following:

On the navigation menu screen go to the map database status screen to identify the current DVD software version installed:

  1. Press MENU  .
  2. Press the DVD  button on the display.
    • Generation 2 map data will be displayed as "data 2000 Ver. 1."
    • Generation 3 map data will be displayed as "data 2001 Ver. 1."
NOTE: Installing a 2001 Version 1 disc into a vehicle that originally came with a 2000 Version 1 disc is a one-way process. Once the 2001 Version 1 disc is inserted into the navigation ECU, the 2000 Version 1 disc may no longer be playable in that navigation ECU.

Features Summary

The features below are some of the major changes or additions to the 2001 model year factory installed software settings. Some vehicles (denoted by the "3" in the Applicable Vehicles chart above) have added features that are unique to these vehicles with upgraded navigation ECU's.

NEW FEATURES

FEATURE SOFTWARE APPLICATION
Selected areas in Canada have map and POI data Generation 3 Map Data
12 new areas in the continental U.S. are added Generation 3 Map Data
State highway icons are adopted for each state Generation 3 Map Data
POI icons are added to the map on the 1/32, 1/16, and 1/8 mile map scales Generation 3 Map Data
POI categories are modified (please refer to the GS 300 Navigation System Owner's Manual for details) Generation 3 Map Data
Multi-language capability: Option of voice and text in English or French Generation 3 Map Data + Upgraded Navigation ECU
Choice of metric (km) or English (mile) system of measurement Generation 3 Map Data + Upgraded Navigation ECU
Dual map mode option is adopted Generation 3 Map Data + Upgraded Navigation ECU
Adaptive volume control is added Generation 3 Map Data + Upgraded Navigation ECU
Revised method to cancel guidance Generation 3 Map Data + Upgraded Navigation ECU
Modified voice guidance ON/OFF settings Generation 3 Map Data + Upgraded Navigation ECU
Destination input screen revision Generation 3 Map Data + Upgraded Navigation ECU
Route preview feature adopted Generation 3 Map Data + Upgraded Navigation ECU
NOTE: These are the major changes that customers may notice when operating the navigation system. Other changes have been made to the navigation operating system to enhance the overall navigation system performance.

For more information regarding the features or the Generation 3 map database coverage, refer to a 2002 model year (GS 300, GS 430, LS 430, ES 300, or IS 300) Navigation System Owner's Manual.