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System Description

  1. DESCRIPTION 
    • LEXUS ENFORM allows the vehicle to receive information from the XM radio satellite and call center and links the information to the navigation system. LEXUS ENFORM permits the driver to use the received information, such as destination information, weather information, sports news and stock information on the navigation system display and navigation module display.*1 The equipment for receiving this service is installed as standard equipment.*2
    • LEXUS ENFORM provides the following services: Destination Assist, eDestination, Lexus Insider, XM NavTraffic, XM NavWeather, XM Stocks, XM Sports, Maintenance Reminder, Voice Command, and Safety Connect. For details about Safety Connect, refer to Safety Connect System. Refer to SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .
    • LEXUS ENFORM consists mainly of a telephone microphone assembly, DCM (telematics transceiver), display and navigation module display, and telephone and GPS antenna.

      HINT: 

      • *1: LEXUS ENFORM is available in the continental U.S., excluding Alaska and Hawaii. In addition, Canada, Mexico and unincorporated territories of the U.S. such as Puerto Rico are not included in the service area.
      • *2: LEXUS ENFORM requires a Safety Connect subscription. XM NavTraffic and XM NavWeather require separate subscriptions to receive their services. XM Sports and XM Stocks are included with the XM Radio subscription if the vehicle is equipped with LEXUS ENFORM.
  2. FUNCTION OF MAIN COMPONENTS 
    Component Outline
    Telephone Microphone Assembly Receives user's voice.
    DCM (Telematics Transceiver)
    • Receives content information.
    • Connects to the call center when the Destination Assist or eDestination service etc. are active.
    • Sends the vehicle maintenance information signal to the call center.
    Display and Navigation Module Display
    • Receives the XM satellite radio information signals from the XM tuner built into the radio receiver (distributed from the broadcast, which includes content information, stock price information, sports related news and weather information).
    • Sends, receives and outputs the microphone voice signal.
    Navigation Antenna Assembly Receives signals from the GPS satellites and transmits these signals to the display and navigation module display.
    Antenna Assembly Satellite Radio Antenna Receives radio signals from XM satellites.
    Telephone Antenna
    • This antenna is for mobile phones. It supports transmission and reception of signals in frequency bands for mobile phones.
    • Transmits signals from the DCM (telematics transceiver) and receives signals from the call center or other phones.
    GPS Antenna Receives signals from GPS satellites and transmits these signals to the DCM (telematics transceiver).
    Stereo Component Amplifier Assembly Sends the call center advisor's voice to the front speaker.
    Front Speaker Outputs the call center advisor's voice.
    Combination Meter Assembly Sends the vehicle information signal to the DCM (telematics transceiver) and display and navigation module display.
  3. SERVICES FUNCTION 
    Service Function
    Destination Assist
    • Downloads the user's desired destination information into the navigation system after the call center is told the destination.
    • Stores the information downloaded in the navigation system so the information can be reused as required.
    • Destination Assist is an in-vehicle service that allows subscribers to request directions to any location. Subscribers are connected to an agent through the Destination Assist soft key and may ask the agent to download the location of any destination to the navigation system in the vehicle. Agents are able to locate specific Points Of Interest (POI's) by search terms, locate specific addresses, or provide Zagat-rated restaurants as premium POI's. Agents are able to search for POI's using the distance from the vehicle, from a city, or from another POI. The vehicle device can store up to 5 POI's at a time, which can be added to the device queue as the first or last entry, or as a replacement for all entries.
    eDestination
    • Allows the user to edit the destination information stored in the call center database through the Lexus.com owners web site using a personal computer. The edited information can be wirelessly downloaded to the vehicle.
    • The destination information can be separated into a maximum of 20 folders. Each folder can save up to 10 items.
    Lexus Insider
    • Receives audio data content such as audio messages and articles, and allows the user to display, play and delete them on the vehicle audio system.
    • Receives non user-specific content distributed via XM satellite radio and any user-specific content via the DCM (telematics transceiver).
    XM NavTraffic Displays traffic congestion information using icons, arrows and indicators on the navigation map according to the traffic information received via the XM satellite radio.
    XM NavWeather
    • Displays weather information received via the XM satellite radio.
    • Gives weather warnings issued within approx. a 25 km (15.5 mile) radius of the vehicle location through voice messages and graphic displays.
    • Displays weather forecasts for 3 days when a city icon on the map is pressed or when the city name is selected from the list on the screen.
    XM Stocks
    • Displays stock price information received via the XM satellite radio.
    • Displays up to 10 user registered stock symbols and their price information.
    XM Sports
    • Displays sports related news received via the XM satellite radio.
    • Allows the user to register up to 5 teams.
    Maintenance Reminder Determines the maintenance timing recommended by dealers according to the vehicle mileage information signal that is sent from the DCM (telematics transceiver) to the call center, and reminds the user of the maintenance timing.