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    Discovering GX Features - that you didn’t know existed - Auto folding mirrors when locking the GX.

    Did you know if you leave one of the mirror buttons lighted (left or right), when you reverse the mirrors will shift downward so you have a better view when reversing. You can adjust them while in reverse and they will remember that position.
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    Phone charging pad: the Lexus GX 550’s great tech disappointment (should be recalled)

    I looked into removing it and replacing it with a better charging oad but it's not just a charger, it's integrated into the infotainment system and it's a whole module that is very much a pain in the butt,so that's why I opted for the silicone cover making it essentially a catch all.
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    Phone charging pad: the Lexus GX 550’s great tech disappointment (should be recalled)

    I got this silicone cover and use it and have never looked back. I just use the round style mag safe one similar to the first post. The stick QI charger is now a great place to put sunglasses (I also have a 3D printed 3rd party sunglass cubby that mounts above the rearview mirror) or whatever...
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    🛠️ Member Build Atomic Storm's 2026 Atomic Silver OT+ Build

    That tray is a perfect for me and made my cool box much more functional for my L+. The 2 other cheap interior parts I got were the wireless phone charger silicone cover,because that charger is finicky and weak. I also got the sunglass holder for over the rearview mirror. Here are links to both...
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    Not a GX 550 in sight

    I live in Central Iowa and I have seen only a handful in the last year or so. There is a white one that must live close by me because I see that one every week. I have not seen any on my L+ trim. I was in the Napa/San Francisco area last week and only saw 1 the whole time. But with California...
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    🛠️ Member Build My Atomic Silver “Gemma” Build

    I have the same cargo mat and I am glad I did! I'm not a dirty person, but we fly a lot and with the way my wife packs we have lots of luggage and the wheels bring all kinds of dirt on them and this mat has saved my cargo floors.
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    Slow Wireless Phone Charger

    I got a 3d printed piece that fits in the cigarette lighter and holds an Apple magsafe charger (I have an android but it's compatible with it). Here is the link if you want to print one: https://makerworld.com/en/models/920515-gx-magsafe-car-plug-mount#profileId-882519 Here is the link if you...
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    Anyone worried about their V6TT?

    I waited about 7 months, I got mine the first week of November 2025. I put in I wanted a Caviar Lux+ in late February early March of 25 and just sat and waited. My salesperson was a straight shooter and the dealership was not marking them up. I called in early October of 25 to check (originally...
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    Electronic Key - Doesn't start the engine

    I've had my car say the key wasn't in the car a few times. The first couple of times it was a head scratcher but I figured it out. My wallet is essentially a faraday cage style wallet to protect against credit card skimming attacks or whatever. It wasn't why I bought the wallet, just a feature...
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    Engine covers and twin turbo engines

    I live in a neighborhood that is a few blocks from roads that are 45 mph and a couple miles (with stop lights in-between) from a highway/interstate. Generally, I feel, that travel time is enough for the cooling system to do it's designed task but I still let the car idle while my garage door...
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    🧑‍💻 GX550 Tech Tips and Tricks

    When I was with the delivery specialist when I picked up my GX550,he was showing me how to use everything and he couldn't get the vehicle to do something (I can't remember what now) and he said "oops,someone forgot to calibrate the seat.* Then he moved the seat forward and backward and the...
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    Slippery Lux+ stock runnings boards

    That's the type of stuff I was looking at, but my biggest concern was cutting it into strips that looked uniform and fit the threads. I guess I will have to go to hobby lobby and buy some kind of cheap cutter with guides because I'm guessing the blade will be ruined by that sandpaper like...
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    Slippery Lux+ stock runnings boards

    Hey, long time listener, first time caller. I have the Lux+ with the retractable running boards and they are so slippery (just got ten inches of snow and those things are like banana peels). Anyway, I was looking for friction/safety tape and I didn't know if anyone had found or knew someone with...
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    Apple Car Play Driving Me Crazy!

    I'm using Android Auto and I haven't had this issue. I just wish Lexus would let you pick the default assistant (or at least the button behavior) instead of the one click for Lexus and hold for phone assistant. Also, not sure if any of you knows this, but if you are playing media (not sure about...
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    🧑‍💻 GX550 Tech Tips and Tricks

    For Android users you can do the same as above, tap and hold the Lexus App icon and a menu will populate with "Start" "Lock" "Unlock" tapping the + symbol next to a command will add a shortcut from the app to your homescreen. Also, the Northview Lexus YouTube channel just added a deep dive on...
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