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October 25, 2013 Service bulletin

Lexus models equipped with Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Navigation require a Special Service Tool and follow a...

Lexus technical service bulletin L-SB-0083-13 for 2010-2012 Lexus ES350, 2010-2012 Lexus RX350 and 2010-2012 Lexus IS 250 and others.

Bulletin number
L-SB-0083-13
Component
Equipment: electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary
Lexus models equipped with Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Navigation require a Special Service Tool and follow a unique process for updating map, points of interest, and system software. Instead of individual DVDs installed into the vehicle, all Map Data is uploaded directly to the HDD system. Map Data will be released annually through the direct shipment of two Map Data DVDs to each dealership service manager. The annual Map Data release must then be installed onto the Navigation Update Tool. Individual map updates are then loaded into vehicles with special map security keys. These keys are available through the normal parts ordering system. Keys are loaded onto the Navigation Update Tool through a PC or Techstream unit using software found on the Technical Information System (TIS).

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