Starting the car from the app is not "stupid," it's a great feature due to the fact that you don't have to be in the immediate proximity of the car to start it up. For example: start up the car from your table when the check arrives, or fire up the engine from baggage claim - and a warmed up (or cooled down) interior is ready by the time you arrive at the car. Starting the car from the fob might be handy when the car is parked in the driveway, but that's about it. This app extends the usefulness of the remote start to make it a large benefit in many more situations.

 

i always found it to be a useless feature but of course a cool feature to have since i don't see much of a reason to have all your windows roll down remotely.

 

omg your my savior. I've been using this stupid app this is amazing

 

You are very welcome. I always believe it is good to have options in doing something, and the more options the better.

Speaking of options I just received my Bluetooth enabled ODBII (BAFX)connector to use with the Carista App so I can program my own options, from the list I posted on the options we can do and the dealer has to do.

I like having the ability to change something w/o having to take it to the dealer to get it changed and then charged for it. Yes I know it is free, but only for one time. If you change your mind then you get charged for it.

 

Great instructions, thanks for posting this. Fortunately lexus remotes have been like this for years... having hidden features. I think with older models there was a function that would let you roll down all windows remotely.

 

My wife's 2004 ES330 is programmed to open all the windows and the Moonroof when you press and hold the Open button.

Even our cars will do that, but Lexus has to program it first. :crying: At least they'll do it for free the first time. >

 

Knowing how to do things yourself that don't require anything special sure pays off.

 

That is 100% true.

I finished up changing all the items that the dealer was going to do with Carista, and my Bluetooth enabled ODBII (BAFX)connector. To open up the customization's of Carista you do have to buy the Pro package for $19.99, a one time price, and no yearly renewals. Once you do you have access to everything that the dealer can program. What's better is not only is it good for Lexus, 2007 and up, but other manufactures as well.

Change any option you want as many times as you want to see the differences.

Sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :nerd:

 

You're my hero!

If the remote can reach the back of the parking lot at work I'll be golden!

 

The farthest I was able to remote start the car in a parking garage was 100'.

I still like the App better for starting up the car from my office, but at least we have other options.

 

100' won't do it, shame. I was hoping to save the cost of the enform app. However, i really do like the fact that it will notify you if you leave the doors unlocked so I will probably keep it. I'm kinda shocked at how often i do it.

(and it is pretty cool when people when people go what's that? um, I'm locking my car doors because it sent me a notification that they were unlocked heh heh )

 

Remember that 100' was in a parking garage and you distance can vary. :laugh:

I love it when I remote start my car, and people are like WTF. It's even more fun when Security comes up and lets me know that my car started by itself.

 

i have tried doing this on mine.... i cant seem to make it work.:|:|:|:|:|

 

Make sure you have the Lexus Enform Remote setup and working first. We found that w/o it the Key Fob won't remote start the car. Hope that helps/

 

No Enform in Canada!!!!! Boooo

It is about time that Lexus Canada smarten up and get the Enform App that you Americans have been enjoying for sometime now. I would love to have all these features.
When? I have heard never so far!

 

It is about time that Lexus Canada smarten up and get the Enform App that you Americans have been enjoying for sometime now. I would love to have all these features.
When? I have heard never so far!

It might have to do with regulations about remote starting a car and leaving it unattended, wasting gas, or creating pollution. Does Canada have anything like that?

 

We have no regulations since we sell a lot of aftermarket car starters. We have excellent cell coverage so there is no good explanation! Ugh

 

That's just not fair. :crying:

 

Remote starts for lazy people! Or for getaway drivers! LOL

 

Also for people who have to start a car in 45 degrees celsius weather. :crying:

 

thank you Very much guys!!! got it working!!!

 

try living in Canada without a starter. You will get what I mean!!!!

 

Since it gets up to 115 degrees or hotter here in Phoenix during the Summer I can empathize with you. Remote start is a must.

 

Ok... I'm back again...

I managed to get the app going in and it's great. But I cannot roll the windows down or Turn on the Car with the Key Fob....

PLease help..

 

To turn the car on using the Fob follow the this procedure:

Press the Lock button 3 times, after each time the parking lights will flash, and on the third time press & hold until the parking lights begin to flash, release the lock button.


The vehicle will start within a few seconds.


Pressing the Unlock button or opening the door will shut off the car.

To get the windows to roll down with the Key fob that is a dealer only programming, or you can use an APP called Carista and a Bluetooth enabled ODBII connector and program it yourself like I did. This is the link to the Customization Checklist that Lexus uses. At the bottom of the page is a link to Carista.

RC 350 Customization Checklist & Explanations - Club Lexus Forums

 

Tried it about 5 times so far, and worked perfectly every time...

 

Excellent news.

 

The salt can be quite annoying, but my mother lives in Saskatchewan and they just use gravel for the roads in the winter. Apparently that can be equally as annoying with dirt and rocks and crap flying everywhere. There is just dust everywhere she says.

 

Gravel, really, WOW. I've now lived long enough to truly see everything. I see a lot of replaced windshields coming soon. YIKES

 

Never heard that one before.

I've only seen sand, salt and some type of blue liquid used, sand being the most uncommon, mostly see them on sidewalks.

 

Mustn't work in Australia

 

Sorry, but you all get triple headlights.

 

Nope, my dealer didn't tell me this and I did not get triples...I am pissed

 

yeah, I mean't I was pissed about the triple lights, and dash and a heap of other things the dealer didn't explain. Apparently I was to look at pictures and pick it.

 

That would be like ordering a mail order bride. No thanks!!!! I'd be mad as heck also.

 

Yeah, I thought I was getting Jessica Alba and got and Mildred the milk lady hahahaha

 

Hi, so I tried the key fob trick last year after I read this thread and it worked fine for me. I didn't have to use it because I had the app. However I cancelled the app back in November and the key fob won't start the car now? This wouldn't be connected would it?

 

Unfortunately Yes it is. In order for the key fob to remote start you need to have Lexus Enform remote start.

 

Thanks for the info but that's very disappointing :crying:

Frankly, I'm calling BS here...

 

I know how you feel. On my 2011 Camaro the key fob was independent of the phone app, and it should have been that way also on the Lexus.

 

I'm guessing all of our cars are built to safely accommodate the inevitable problem of driving down the road when your key fob's battery dies.And also know that car can start without key fob because i know it my car would not work then i find Fort Launderdale Locksmith and they start my car without key fob.

 

My key fob fell out of my pocket while crossing the street and got smashed into a million pieces by passing cars. I was able to only recover the actual key. When I insert the key into the ignition the SID reads "Key Not Activated"then i call my friend who works with Locksmith Davie and they reach on time and resolve my problem.