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System Description

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

      HINT: 

      • *1: LEXUS ENFORM is a service 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: The LEXUS ENFORM service requires a Safety Connect subscription. XM NavTraffic and XM NavWeather both require separate subscriptions to receive their services. XM Sports and XM Stocks are included with the XM Radio subscription.
  2. SYSTEM FUNCTION 
    FUNCTION OF MAIN COMPONENTS

    Component Outline
    Telephone Microphone Assembly The user's voice is received by the microphone module.
    DCM (Telematics Transceiver)
    • Receives content information.
    • Connects to the call center when the destination assist service or eDestination service is active.
    • Sends the call center advisor's voice to the front speakers.
    • Sends the vehicle mileage information signal to the call center.
    Display and navigation module display (navigation ECU)
    • Receives the XM satellite radio information signals from the XM tuner built into the radio receiver (distributed from the broadcast such as content information, stock price information, sports related news and weather information).
    • Receives the microphone voice signal.
    Navigation Antenna Assembly Receives the signals from the GPS satellites and transmits these signals to the display and navigation module display (navigation ECU).
    Telephone and GPS Antenna Assembly (*1) SDARS (Satellite Radio Antenna) Receives the XM satellites radio signals.
    Telephone Antenna
    • This antenna is for a mobile phone. It is compatible with the transmission and reception of frequency bands of mobile phones.
    • Transmits signals from the DCM (telematics transceiver) and receives signals from the call center.
    GPS Antenna Receives the signals from the GPS satellites and transmits these signals to the DCM (Telematics Transceiver).
    Telephone Antenna Assembly (*2) Telephone Antenna
    • This antenna is for a mobile phone. It is compatible with the transmission and reception of frequency bands of mobile phones.
    • Transmits signals from the DCM (telematics transceiver) and receives signals from the call center.
    GPS Antenna Receives the signals from the GPS satellites and transmits these signals to the DCM (Telematics Transceiver).
    Satellite Radio Antenna (*2) Receives the XM satellites radio signals.
    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 speed signal to the DCM (Telematics Transceiver) and to the display and navigation module display (navigation ECU).

    *1: w/ Sliding Roof

    *2: w/ Glass Roof

  3. SERVICES FUNCTION 
    Service Function
    Destination Assist
    • Downloads the user's desired destination information in 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 from the call center database.
    • 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 receives 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 and graphics.
    • 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).
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