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Lexus Navigation FAQ

Lexus Navigation System | Lexus of Akron Canton in Akron OH

AM I ABLE TO INSTALL A NAVIGATION UPDATE IN MY LEXUS VEHICLE MYSELF?

YES, SOME MODELS ARE ACCESSIBLE ENOUGH FOR CUSTOMERS TO INSTALL THE UPDATE. SOME MODELS REQUIRE PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION AT A CERTIFIED LEXUS DEALERSHIP. CONTACT LEXUS OF AKRON CANTON FOR INFORMATION REGARDING INSTALLING NAVIGATION UPDATES.


WHAT IS THE MOST CURRENT VERSION OF NAVIGATION AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE?

Version 16.1 is the newest map update available for purchase from your Lexus dealer for any Lexus vehicle using GEN4 and higher hardware. This version was released Fall 2016. Lexus releases navigation updates once a year (generally in the fall) for current hardware.

For vehicles using GEN2/3 hardware, the final hardware update is v13.1, released Fall 2013. The final update for vehicles using GEN4 hardware is v15.1, released Fall 2015.

Contact Lexus of Akron Canton to learn more about which generation of navigation hardware your vehicle is equipped with.

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Lexus Navigation System | Lexus of Akron Canton in Akron OH

Lexus Navigation System | Lexus of Akron Canton in Akron OH

WHAT IS THE COST FOR A NAVIGATION UPDATE?

The MSRP for the Version 16.1 update (excluding the SD card based version for GEN8 and GEN9 vehicles) is $169, not including installation or applicable taxes. Prices may vary by dealer.

The MSRP for Version 16.1 SD card based updates for GEN8 and GEN9 vehicles is $210, not including installation or applicable taxes. Prices may vary by dealer.

Navigation updates contain not only map data but POI (points of interest) and other information that is obtained from several sources at a cost to Lexus. Also, the data on map DVDs is verified by driving the routes to ensure the most accurate data is made available. Lexus does not offer free navigation updates. There is no monthly subscription see with Lexus navigation, although separate fees may apply for the use of Lexus Enform services or apps on properly equipped vehicles.

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DOES MY LEXUS NAVIGATION SYSTEM USE DVD-BASED MAPS?

CERTAIN LEXUS MODELS FROM 2001-2009 USE DVD-BASED MAPS. YOU CAN ONLY USE DVDS, USB KEYS, AND MICROSD CARDS COMPATIBLE WITH U.S. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS, MEANING MAPS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES WILL NOT WORK. PLEASE NOTE THE LEXUS NAVIGATION SYSTEM WAS NOT DESIGNED TO VIEW OR PLAY DVDS.

Lexus Navigation System | Lexus of Akron Canton in Akron OH