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Old 03-05-2015, 03:23 PM
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if i do the same for lock.. does the windows roll up?
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Nope. That's how you strangle babies and dogs. Safety issue so you can't remotely roll up. You can put your key in the lock and turn to lock the door. Hold it in the lock position and they'll go up.

Similarly, do the same to the unlock position and they roll down.
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Old 03-05-2015, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by aerospike
if i do the same for lock.. does the windows roll up?
As someone already said, you put the key in turn to lock position and all windows roll up.

Feature I like is, open press, opens sunroof, and easy to close moonroof with lock key feature.

I have seen some cars, where all windows go down, but moonroof isn't included.
Old 03-05-2015, 09:17 PM
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Not in any order:

1) Easy to maintain by diy
2) smooth 4 cylinder engine
3) headlights have great coverage
4) Auto dim mirror
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Originally Posted by 2012wagon
With all the unreliable threads, etc, curious as to your favorite part of your TSX that you guys like. Here is mine in no particular order:
  • Tripmeter sets to 0 by itself after fillup
  • Rear power liftgate
  • Mirror tilts down when in reverse
  • Rear wiper automatically turn on in reverse
  • When you step off the brake, front wiper (when on) wipes right away
List some of your favorite things about the car
wow i didn't know tripmeter sets to 0...
i should take a look at it next time haha

i like the way it looks! very sexy car!!
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Old 03-06-2015, 09:20 AM
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wow i didn't know tripmeter sets to 0...
i should take a look at it next time haha

i like the way it looks! very sexy car!!
you have to set it on the mid menu.
Old 03-06-2015, 10:39 AM
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The tripmeter thing is like my favorite part of the car. Wish all cars had it. Also surprised how few TSX owners know about it

Old 03-06-2015, 12:48 PM
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I also like how the mid lets you customize a number of features instead of going to the dealer or a wacky combo of ignition or door opening/closings.
Old 03-06-2015, 12:50 PM
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^^^
Agree!


On my last Lexus it you could make the changes/customization like you can on the TSX.

However two things I had to take to dealer for, for "programming:"

1) Remote open of all windows/sunroof

2) Stop the ANNOYING BEEP when you put trans in reverse.

MID wouldn't allow it on that car.
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Another feature I like:

You can tilt the moonroof, but keep the shade closed. Other japanese cars I have had, don't allow you to close the full shade when moonroof tillted.
Old 03-07-2015, 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by 2012wagon
Feature I like is, open press, opens sunroof, and easy to close moonroof with lock key feature.


Must be doing something wrong. I did not get my 13 to do that.
Old 03-07-2015, 08:09 AM
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2k13 tsx se

* leather combo with "lux suede" inserts and red stiching throughout interior
* red illuminated cluster
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Old 03-07-2015, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by evo9
Must be doing something wrong. I did not get my 13 to do that.
Should be in the manual.


Also explained in page 1 of this thread
Old 03-07-2015, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by 2012wagon
Should be in the manual.
Also explained in page 1 of this thread
Had a similar feature on my Audi that didn't work. Turned out because the car was chipped.
Old 03-07-2015, 11:46 AM
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2012 Wagon and up has a power port in the hatch area. It's really so you can plug in the air compressor to fill the rear tires, but if you have kids in the backseat who need to recharge their devices, it will do.
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cooled center console
Old 03-08-2015, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by WheelMcCoy
2012 Wagon and up has a power port in the hatch area. It's really so you can plug in the air compressor to fill the rear tires, but if you have kids in the backseat who need to recharge their devices, it will do.
2011 has it too! A little hard to access. Would be nice if it was something rear seat passengers could get to on the road
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Originally Posted by gonzo08452
cooled center console
is that a wagon only thing?
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Originally Posted by WheelMcCoy
2012 Wagon and up has a power port in the hatch area. It's really so you can plug in the air compressor to fill the rear tires, but if you have kids in the backseat who need to recharge their devices, it will do.
WOW did NOT know that. Neeed to go find it now
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Originally Posted by iCrap
is that a wagon only thing?
No my car has it too. I suspect it is connected to the plumbing to the rear seat vents.
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Originally Posted by gonzo08452
cooled center console
My 1986 Toyota Van LE had cooled boxes. I am glad my 26 year old newer wagon has it too
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Originally Posted by musty hustla
No my car has it too. I suspect it is connected to the plumbing to the rear seat vents.
oh then i guess its a 2011+ thing
Old 03-08-2015, 01:26 PM
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oh then i guess its a 2011+ thing
Yep 2011 and up. It's just another air duct on the way to the backseat, but nice in the summer.

The power port for the wagon is on the driver's side fire wall opposite the subwoofer. You have take off the storage cubby cover to see it.
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Do the pre-2011s have the USB port in the center console? I suspected that is why 2011+ has the AC vent in the console; to keep your electronics from overheating.
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Yes they have usb and aux input in the center console.
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Hrm.. Well, there goes my theory. Suppose it really is to keep your road beers, er, sodas cool.
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Originally Posted by blacktsxwagon
2011 has it too! A little hard to access. Would be nice if it was something rear seat passengers could get to on the road
Yes, a little tough to get to. For a long road trip, you can have a longish usb cable and thread it behind the backseats.
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Hrm.. Well, there goes my theory. Suppose it really is to keep your road beers, er, sodas cool.
It's one of those weird features I guess was easy to implement, but it has limited use. My wife puts so much junk in the console, there's little room for a soda.

But it did come in handy when carrying chocolate we didn't want to melt. And I suppose medicine can go in there too. But most people just carry a small cooler for that stuff.
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Originally Posted by blacktsxwagon
The power port for the wagon is on the driver's side fire wall opposite the subwoofer. You have take off the storage cubby cover to see it.
I am going to have to search for it. I don't even know what a subwoofer looks like.

I am taking the wagon up on a 3700 mile roadtrip in another week through Yellowstone and Glacier up in Montana, so rear power might be helpful for the portable heater.
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Two other features I love:
  • Clock auto changed on day light savings time
  • So much storage underneath the cargo area, that cargo area looks neat and empty, while you have stuff underneath
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im wondering if some of these features are for TECH packages only. I didnt see a setting for auto trip reset, nor does my clock auto adjust.
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Originally Posted by EzeE1o
im wondering if some of these features are for TECH packages only. I didnt see a setting for auto trip reset, nor does my clock auto adjust.
hold the I button on the wheel to get into a settings menu on the MID and the auto reset is in that menu
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Clock auto adjust might be tech only. I recall seeing a setting for DST in the tech menu. I have it enabled since day 1, and the clock has always auto adjusted to DST.
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Originally Posted by 2012wagon
The subwoofer is just below the ELS badge in your pic. The power port is behind the storage cover on the opposite side. Also, this is the benefit of not having a spare! My storage area is much more shallow.
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Old 03-09-2015, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by EzeE1o
im wondering if some of these features are for TECH packages only. I didnt see a setting for auto trip reset, nor does my clock auto adjust.
Non-tech cars don't know what day it is...
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Originally Posted by blacktsxwagon
The subwoofer is just below the ELS badge in your pic. The power port is behind the storage cover on the opposite side. Also, this is the benefit of not having a spare! My storage area is much more shallow.
Thank you! I just thoguht that is a speaker back there.

I will check out the power port.

Taking my wagon in the snow/rain for the first time so that powr plug will be helpful.


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Non-tech cars don't know what day it is...
LMAO LMAO
Old 03-10-2015, 11:22 AM
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Another feature I like:

As old school and dumb the rotary nav is, it allows me to add address while driving. The lexus mouse (much more user friendly) and the display (much more crisp), wouldn't allow input while driving, which gets annoying.
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subtle i shop at trader joes post
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Originally Posted by 2012wagon
Another feature I like:
As old school and dumb the rotary nav is, it allows me to add address while driving. The lexus mouse (much more user friendly) and the display (much more crisp), wouldn't allow input while driving, which gets annoying.
Annoying but safer.


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