Lexus Link

China Product


History

The first-generation Lexus Link system was a private-labeled brand of OnStar, operating on Verizon Wireless cellular network, available as a factory-installed option on the following vehicles in Model Years 2001-04: LS 430 ('01-'04), GX 470 ('03-'04), LX 470 ('03-'04), SC 430 ('03-'04) and RX 330 ('04). The first-generation system was analog-only and is no longer operational.

The second-generation Lexus Link system was launched October 2005 as a private-label brand of OEM Telematics Services, available as a factory-installed option on MY 2006 and later LX, GX (vehicles produced October 1, 2005 and later) and MY 2007 and later LX, GX, LS, GS vehicles and uses dual-mode (digital/analog) technology operating on Verizon Wireless cellular network.[citation needed] range extender antenna

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2nd Generation Lexus Link

1st Generation Lexus Link

System Diagram

Bus buffer not listed

Bus buffer listed

Cellular Network Infrastructure

Digital (CDMA) / Analog

Analog only

Voice Recognition

Available (English Only)

Not available

Voice Prompt Language Selection

English, some Spanish

English

Automatic Theft Notification

Not available

Available

Remote Horn and Lights

Available

Not available

Memo Record

Not available

Available

Advisor Record

Available

Not available

Personal Calling

Available

Not available

Advanced Services

Available

Not available

Backup Battery

Non-rechargeable Type

Rechargeable Type

Diagnosis/Status

LED Only

LED and Voice Prompt

Services

Lexus Link is offered in the continental U.S and Alaska. Different service packages are offered to customers. While safety and security are the main purpose of the Lexus Link system, further services include driving directions, information assistance, traffic, weather, stock quotes, or Personal Calling. Depending on service package, potential services include:

Service Name

Service Description

Airbag Deployment Notification

In the event of an airbag deployment, an automatic call is made to Lexus Link call center for assistance.

Stolen Vehicle Location

If a vehicle is reported stolen, Lexus Link Advisor can work with law enforcement to determine its location.

Emergency Services Notification

Priority call to Lexus Link call center for assistance.

Roadside Assistance

Lexus Link Advisor will provide vehicle location to Lexus Roadside Assistance.

Remote Door Lock/Unlock

By calling Lexus Link toll-free number, an Advisor can lock/unlock the vehicle doors.

Remote Horn and Lights

By calling Lexus Link toll-free number, an Advisor can flash the lights and sound the vehicle horn.

Accident Assist

An Advisor can walk driver through a checklist after an accident.

Driving Directions

Lexus Link call center can verbally provide driving directions.

Information / Convenience Services

A Lexus Link Advisor can locate and contact businesses from a national database.

Ride Assist

Lexus Link can arrange alternative transportation on subscriber behalf.

Analog Sunset

Due to the growth and acceptance of digital cellular systems, many cellular carriers have abandoned analog coverage in favor of digital service. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ruled that cellular telephone companies operating in the United States are no longer required to provide analog service after February 2008. As a result, beginning January 1, 2008, Lexus Link service in the U.S. and Canada will only be available through vehicles equipped with dual-mode (analog/digital) equipment.

Since the first-generation Lexus Link system uses analog cellular technology and cannot be modified to digital operation, Lexus offered disable the Lexus Link system and remove the button panel from the vehicle at no cost for owners of model year 20012004 vehicles.

See also

Advanced Automatic Collision Notification

BMW Assist

Dashtop mobile

GPS tracking

LoJack

MVEDR

OnStar

G-Book

References

^ FCC Report and Order 67 FR 77191, Dec. 17, 2002, as amended at 69 FR 18803, Apr. 9, 2004

^ http://www.lexus.com/models/LS/accessories/lexus_link.html Lexus Link Services

^ http://www.lexus.com/models/allModels/lexuslink_changes.html Upcoming changes to First-Generation Lexus Link Service

External links

http://www.lexuslink.com

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Telematics

GM OnStar  Ford RESCU & VEMS/Ford SYNC  Kia UVO  Lexus Link & Lexus Enform/Toyota Safety Connect & Lexus G-Link/Toyota G-Book & Lexus Remote Touch  AcuraLink/Honda InterNavi  Nissan CarWings  BMW Assist  Mercedes-Benz TeleAid & Command  Volvo OnCall

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Lexus

Current vehicles

IS 250/350  IS 250 C/350 C  IS F  HS 250h  ES 350  GS 350/460  GS 450h  LS 460/460 L  LS 600h/600h L  RX 350  RX 450h  GX 460  LX 570  SC 430  EU/GCC/SE Asia (IS 220d/300  IS 300 C  ES 240  GS 300)

Past vehicles

IS 200/300/SportCross  ES 250/300/330  GS 300/400/430  LS 400/430  RX 300/330   RX 400h  GX 470  LX 450/470  SC 300/400

Future vehicles

LFA

Concept vehicles

LF Series (LF-A  LF-AR   LF-C  LF-Ch  LF-S  LF-Sh  LF-X  LF-Xh)  Salone Milano (Evolving Fiber  Invisible Garden  Elastic Diamond  Crystallised Wind)  2054  HB  IS 430  IS F CCS  LS ITS-Safety  SC 430 CH  FLV  HPS  HPX  SLV  Landau

Motorsport

F marque  F-Sport  Lexus Grand-Am (Rolex 24)  Super GT IS 350 (GT300)  Super GT SC 430 (GT500)  Team Lexus  Team LFA

Technology

Active Power Stabilizer Suspension System (APSSS)  Advanced Parking Guidance System (APGS)  Driver Monitoring System  Electronically Controlled Brake (ECB)  G-Link  Intelligent Parking Assist (IPAS)  Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS)  Lexus Enform  Lexus Hybrid Drive  Lexus Link  Pre-Collision System (PCS)  Remote Touch  Safety Connect  Sport Direct Shift Transmission (SPDS)  VVT-iE  Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM)

Key people

Founder (Eiji Toyoda)   Chief engineers (Ichiro Suzuki  Haruhiko Tanahashi  Yukihiko Yaguchi)

See also

Lexus road vehicle timeline  List of Lexus vehicles  List of Lexus LS awards  L-finesse  L-Select  Tahara plant

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