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Your Lexus Navigation System - this guide is to explain the complexities - or rather simple versions of the Lexus Navigation Update DVD's and Hard Drives from Lexus and how this will affect you buying decision here on eBay. SC430, ES330, ES350, RX300, RX330, RX350, GS300, GS350, GS430, GS460, LS400, LS430, LS460 IS300, IS250, IS350, IS-F, GX470, GX460 and the LX470 & 570 Navigation System.

Lexus navigation systems (commonly referred to as Nav or Navi) utilize the Global Positioning System (GPS), a network of more than 20 satellites orbiting the earth. Through a GPS receiver, the navigation system communicates with four or more of these satellites to determine the distance to each, utilizing the information to deduce the vehicle's location. Thus, when combined with a computer and monitor, a GPS navigation system can place a vehicle on a map at any particular location and trace the vehicle's path as it moves. In addition, such systems can provide additional applications including various types of routes and points of interest, as well as intersections and freeway entrances. This Lexus system offers voice guidance, the latest technology and a large, easy to use multi-display screen.

The Lexus Hard Drive (Generation 1): Lexus' hard drive based navigation system was introduced with the 1998 model year and was used through the 2000 model year. This navigation configuration is commonly referred to as Generation 1. The Lexus Navigation generation one technology can be found in the 1998, 1999 and 2000 model years for the GS300, GS400, LS400 and the LX470 (started in 99').

The hard drive in Generation 1 system has a does not exceed the 2.0 GB capacity. The map database information supplied to Denso by NavTek is now much larger and exceeds the storage capacity of the hard drive. This system cannot be re-engineered to hold more data.
The final hard drive map database available now, is the 2005 version to which was released July of 2004. This hard drive continues to be available for those Lexus owners with older updates in there vehicle. Again, updating your navigation is strictly on a voluntary basis only.
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Q & A

Q – How do I install my new navigation disc?
A – While we would recommend your local dealer to perform the installation, we have found many of our users prefer to install the DVD navigation update themselves. All navigation DVD navigation discs are to be inserted in the navigation computer, similar to a typical home DVD player. Refer to our installation guide shown on the product page to reference your vehicle.
Q- What’s on the Update?
A – Each annual update made available by Lexus increase the amount of navigable roads, digitized miles and the number of POI’s (Points-of-Interest). This will be similar to upgrading your regular road maps.

Q – What generation is my navigation?
A – You may refer the application chart, What generation is my navigation?
Q – Can I upgrade my navigation to the next generation?
A – No. The Lexus Navigation System is only installed in Lexus vehicles by the factory. The Navigation System installed in Lexus vehicles at the factory is not available for purchase as an after-market dealer-installed option.
Q - What should I consider before updating my DVD Navigation System?
A - 1. Updates are completely voluntary and are not necessary for optimum performance. 2. Most drivers will not experience a significant mapping change with an Update. Just like most people do not change their regular maps every year, most people do not need to update the Navigation maps every year. 3. You should be aware of the release timing of future Updates. For example, updates typically become available in the Fall. If the Fall is only a few months away, you may want to wait for the next Update, rather than getting the currently available Update which will no longer be 'the latest' after a few months.

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Q – How is my navigation system updated?
A – Starting with 2001 model year vehicles, the updates are performed by the dealer installing a DVD update disc. The system is not designed so that a customer can update the software.
Q – I live in Hawaii – do I have coverage?
A – Mapping information is now available, but on Generation 5 and Generation 6 navigation systems only.
Q - What should be used to clean fingerprints on the navigation screen?
A- Use an eyeglasses cleaning cloth for cleaning fingerprints from the screen. Do not use any cleaner containing ammonia to clean the screen.

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Q - Is the Navigation System screen legal in all states?
A- The Navigation System Owner's Manual states 'Use this system only in locations where it is legal to do so. Some states/provinces may have laws prohibiting video screens within sight of the driver.'It is up to each individual state to interpret if the state's laws apply to the Lexus Navigation System. One thing to consider is that the 'Screen Off' function may be selected which will cause the screen to go black. The voice guidance feature can continue even with the screen off.

What Generation Navigation is in my Lexus?
Shown below is a list of Lexus models shown with the generation of navigation technology equipped in each.
Generation 1 (Hard Drive)

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1998-2000 GS300
1998-2000 GS400
1998-2000 LS400
1999-2000 LX470
Generation 2/3 (U01, U02, U03, U04, U05, U06 & current version U07)

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Should You Update Your Navigation Annually?

For many Lexus drivers, this is a yearly question—here are a few considerations.

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Posted: Nov 2, 2017

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Each fall, amidst the seasonal joys of sunset-colored leaves and Thanksgiving plans, many Lexus owners have a decision to make: whether or not to purchase the annual Lexus Navigation* software update, which arrives in dealership parts departments around Halloween.
For vehicles equipped with the Lexus Navigation system (not the Dynamic Navigation system, which we’ll get to in a moment), the update adds recent changes to roads, directions, and points of interest without changing how you interact with the feature.
This optional software update has a cost that depends on the Lexus model—the 2016/2017 15.1 version, for example, had an MSRP of $169 to $210 before taxes or installation (dealer prices may vary).^† A common question Lexus Technology Specialists (LTS) are asked is whether the update is worth an annual update, or whether it’s a better decision to add the update every two or three years.
To answer this question, many Lexus Technology Specialists have this advice: a good way to look at the annual update is to carefully think through your driving life—especially professionally—and evaluate your reliance on precise-as-can-be navigation info.
“I teach a class to drivers on Lexus Navigation systems,” says Lexus Technology Specialist Rick Barnicoat, “and when the question of purchasing the annual Lexus Navigation software updates comes up, I always ask attendees to raise their hands if they work in real estate. These are people I call ‘road warrior professionals’—basically anybody who relies on infrastructure, such as those who work in mobile sales. For these drivers, I think it’s definitely worth getting the annual update for neighborhood spaces and road routes.”
For other drivers, the decision to update annually versus every couple of years generally comes down to driving habits. If you’re a Lexus driver who’s retired, for example, but often travel long distances over mountainous or remote regions, an annual update can be a good, not to mention safe, idea. If you tend to stick close to your neighborhood and have a feel for its daily rhythms and route changes, a navigation system update every couple of years may be the right choice.
Additional considerations include the length of time you plan to own your current vehicle before buying your next Lexus, as the navigation software can vary between models. And, if you’ve recently purchased a new Lexus vehicle, says Barnicoat, it also helps to know when your vehicle was made—if it was assembled after August of each year, it will likely already have the latest Navigation system update (your dealership LTS can help you determine whether your vehicle has the latest navigation update).
Your local Lexus Technology Specialist can also advise you on the update's installation, which most Lexus drivers leave to their dealership to perform for an additional fee. For drivers comfortable with installing the software update themselves (some models, but not all, are accessible enough), it still pays to have a conversation with your local LTS beforehand to advise you on the trickier aspects of the procedure—such as making sure not to turn your vehicle off at the wrong time, which can cause the installation to freeze up. (“And if you do it yourself, definitely follow the screen prompts very, very carefully,” advises one LTS.)
It’s also important to understand that Lexus’ subscription-based Dynamic Navigation works differently than the Lexus Navigation system. With the latter, route and POI data are stored within the vehicle’s hardware (similar to files stored locally on your computer desktop), which is why annual updates are necessary. Dynamic Navigation, however, is actually connected to a cloud, or Internet-based data network. This allows the select vehicles that offer Dynamic Navigation to access online navigation sources—and these sources’ ongoing updates—so an annual software update isn’t required.
By Brian Gill
^†Source for above MSRPs: http://lexus2.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8260/kw/Navigation