Does your Lexus infotainment system have unfamiliar features? These features could make driving more convenient and connected.

Your car’s infotainment system has multiple menus and features that can make your time on the road better. Most cars have the climate settings, audio controls, and navigation features built into these systems, but there could be a few additional features you’re unaware of that you might want to use.

Here are some features of your Lexus infotainment system that you might not know how to use.

Driver Profile

The driver profile feature in your Lexus app enables you to connect directly to your vehicle and have vehicle data sent to your phone. This feature opens up more tech items and helps you avoid the need to go through a connection process every time you get into the vehicle. Using your driver profile, you’ll have vehicle data and information sent to your phone, which can help you stay on top of necessary maintenance, ensuring your Lexus is properly serviced.

Link Your Key

The key fob can be linked to your Lexus infotainment system to allow the system to know the vehicle needs to be set properly for this key. This will help with setting up the memory positions of your seat, mirrors, and steering wheel. Instead of pushing the driver position button, once you unlock the doors, the vehicle will automatically know to set everything to your position before you get inside the vehicle. To make this work, you must first link your key to the vehicle’s infotainment system, and then you can set the seating position settings and save the profile to your key fob.

Voice Commands

Most Lexus vehicles are advanced enough that they come equipped with two voice command systems that you can utilize. One uses the simple phrase “Hey Lexus,” followed by the voice command for the infotainment system. This allows you to play a new playlist from your saved music or switch to a different audio input. You can also use this system for navigation and climate settings, which makes it easy to make changes to your route, audio, and comfort without looking away from the road.

Climate Controls

The climate control settings are redundant in most Lexus vehicles. You’ll find some of the commands and controls you need in the Lexus infotainment system, but other controls utilize buttons and dials not programmed within the system. Most newer models don’t have a dual or tri-zone feature any longer. If you want to sync the temperature for all zones, you’ll simply tell the system to sync the climate temperature to what you want it to be.

Menus

It’s important to understand the menus of your infotainment system. Each manufacturer is different and offers a unique look. Some of the icons are familiar, but others aren’t. Whether you utilize your car’s navigation system or the system from your phone, you’ll have a choice of systems, and they could use different icons. Getting familiar with the system and its controls will help you have a much more pleasant driving experience and understand your system better. Take a few minutes to explore each menu and setting to feel more comfortable and confident on the road.

Rear Seat Reminder

Most modern vehicles have a Rear Seat Reminder feature that reminds us to check the rear of the vehicle. Your Lexus infotainment system has many settings for this reminder feature. You can choose to turn off this feature, but it’s a good idea to allow it to continue to function and give you the reminder you need when you’ve opened the door before driving. Still, if you don’t want this feature to remind you to check the rear for pets, packages, or people, you can turn it off using the infotainment settings.

Pairing Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are the most widely used connectivity systems available in vehicles today. Your smartphone can easily pair to your infotainment system, giving you access to many of your phone apps and playlists. Get connected, and then make sure you have settings for features such as talk-to-text, voice text, and voice calling commands. There’s nothing wrong with making calls and sending notes from your infotainment system as long as you utilize voice commands that won’t cause you to take your hands off the wheel or eyes off the road.

These are just a few of the features you’ll find in your Lexus infotainment system, making it much easier for you to enjoy your time on the road.