Navigation Override

[mekaleka]

Don't know if you guys have seen this, but...

Car Tip: Toyota/Lexus Navigation Override
How to operate the navigation & phone system override in many Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Once the Override is activated, the nav system and phone system can be operated while the vehicle is in motion. The system returns to its default settings each time the car is started.
Step 1 Press The Menu button
Step 2 Press the Volume button
Step 3 Press The Upper Left of the screen
Step 4 Press The Lower Left of the screen
Step 5 Press Upper Left of the screen again
Step 6 Press Lower Left of the screen again
Step 7 Press and hold the Override Button until system beeps
Step 8 Press Back Button in upper right corner
Done! The Buttons For Navigation & Phone are now accessible


Older Lexus and Toyota Systems may require a slightly different process:
Step 1 Press The Menu button
Step 2 Press the System button
Step 3 Press The Upper Left of the screen
Step 4 Press The Lower Left of the screen
Step 5 Press Upper Left of the screen again
Step 6 Press Lower Left of the screen again
Step 7 Press The Lower Right of the screen
Step 8 Press and hold the Override Button until system beeps
Step 9 Press Back Button in upper right corner
Done! The Buttons For Navigation & Phone are now accessible


Some versions may use the following steps:
Step 1 Press The Menu button
Step 2 Press the DVD button
Step 3 Press The Upper Left of the screen
Step 4 Press The Lower Left of the screen
Step 5 Press Upper Left of the screen again
Step 6 Press Lower Left of the screen again
Step 7 Press The Lower Right of the screen
Step 8 Press and hold the Override Button until system beeps
Step 9 Press Back Button in upper right corner
Done! The Buttons For Navigation & Phone are now accessible


WARNING: Be safe - only use this when a passenger can safely input addresses or phone numbers. The service menu contains other options that should only be used by a Lexus or Toyota service professional. Do not attempt to access the service menu if you are not a Lexus or Toyota service professional.

[Down2TheC]

Someone verify it works for Solara and I'll copy this to the tutorial section.

[cklinh]

Er... it works... I posted it a while back...

http://www.solaraguy.org/viewtopic.php?t=18909

[Strapped4Cash]

Note: DVD version 6.1 or higher removes this entry point! The latest version that still supports it is 5.1. Some people have created a blended 5.1/6.1 DVD allowing them to have the entry point AND the latest map data.

[cklinh]

Note: DVD version 6.1 or higher removes this entry point! The latest version that still supports it is 5.1. Some people have created a blended 5.1/6.1 DVD allowing them to have the entry point AND the latest map data.

If someone made it, then it should be available for download somewhere?