Turn signal lange change feature?

bigbird1 · 02-21-2013, 03:45 PM

Reading the owner's manual, Toyota states that the lane change 3 flash feature can be customizable for either the default 3 flash or can be disabled altogether by the dealer. Watching Toyota's own video, the actress says that the dealer can customize the flashes to 3, 5, or 7. Obvious discrepancy here. Anyone customize their flasher feature?

Here's the video. Click on the one touch 3 flash video under "interior features".

How-To Auto Care and Maintenance Videos for your Toyota

Rossi158 · 02-21-2013, 04:23 PM

Page 583 here: http://www.toyota.com/t3Portal/docum.../sec_08-02.pdf

This pdf has changed. I remember reading it about 2 weeks ago and didn't save it (saved a few of the others to google drive) but it used to allow you to change the lane change number of signals from 3,5,7 or off. Now it appears to be off or 3 only. Also, this was a dealer customization feature only before and it looks like it still is. I know I saw it in the manual previously with the extra signal options...My best guess would be to take it to the dealer if you really want to see if it can be done.

bigbird1 · 02-21-2013, 04:44 PM

Short of phoning Toyota tech support I would guess that the pdf from the current manual trumps the actress in the video. That video was likely shot well before the manual was available. Thanks.

**JuneBug** · 02-21-2013, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Rossi158

Page 583 here: http://www.toyota.com/t3Portal/docum.../sec_08-02.pdf

This pdf has changed. I remember reading it about 2 weeks ago and didn't save it (saved a few of the others to google drive) but it used to allow you to change the lane change number of signals from 3,5,7 or off. Now it appears to be off or 3 only.

Hmmm...I just checked my copy which I downloaded and saved on January 31st. It's identical to your link--3 flashes or off only.

Rossi158 · 02-21-2013, 10:01 PM

Hmm, maybe I thought it I saw it after seeing the video as well :-)
5 seems like it would be a better default though, at least for how I typically signal. Been paying more attention to it driving to work this week.

carluzky · 02-26-2013, 02:39 AM

Hey guys I don't know if it matters but I bought a limited today and the blinkers will flash until you turn the other direction, so in other words its just like any other vehicle. Wouldn't stop on 3 blinks.

Rossi158 · 02-26-2013, 08:52 AM

Hmm, even if you only press the lever to about 1/3 or so of its stroke? There should be a position just before it locks in the 'on' position and unlocks after you've completed your turn. It is intended for lane changes I believe. I drove the XLE this weekend and I'm pretty sure it did this just fine, but I will admit I was mostly just so impressed with the ride quality and smoothness of the drive train that I probably wouldn't have noticed if that feature wasn't working.
Congrats on your new Rav by the way!

vanib · 02-26-2013, 09:35 AM

Now I am just curious what settings can be changed with TechStream

silverboy · 02-26-2013, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rossi158

Hmm, even if you only press the lever to about 1/3 or so of its stroke? There should be a position just before it locks in the 'on' position and unlocks after you've completed your turn. It is intended for lane changes I believe.

I confirm it works as described, just press the lever to about 1/3 and it blinks three times. Useful when changing lanes. I use it often already.

Jon no h · 03-01-2013, 03:54 PM

Mine don't flash 3 times. They do flash at the point right before on. It only keeps blinking if I hold it, though.

02-21-2013, 03:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
bigbird1 Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 783 Thanks: 29 Thanked 104 Times in 82 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Turn signal lange change feature? Reading the owner's manual, Toyota states that the lane change 3 flash feature can be customizable for either the default 3 flash or can be disabled altogether by the dealer. Watching Toyota's own video, the actress says that the dealer can customize the flashes to 3, 5, or 7. Obvious discrepancy here. Anyone customize their flasher feature? Here's the video. Click on the one touch 3 flash video under "interior features". How-To Auto Care and Maintenance Videos for your Toyota __________________ 2013 XLE AWD white 2011 LTD 4WD V6, traded on above 2009 Honda Silverwing Share your knowledge when you can................ learn when you can't

02-21-2013, 04:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
bigbird1 Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 783 Thanks: 29 Thanked 104 Times in 82 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Short of phoning Toyota tech support I would guess that the pdf from the current manual trumps the actress in the video. That video was likely shot well before the manual was available. Thanks. __________________ 2013 XLE AWD white 2011 LTD 4WD V6, traded on above 2009 Honda Silverwing Share your knowledge when you can................ learn when you can't

02-26-2013, 09:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
vanib Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 3,022 Thanks: 70 Thanked 172 Times in 159 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Now I am just curious what settings can be changed with TechStream __________________ 2008 Base Rav4, 4 Cylinder, 4WD My upgrades Allen Spare tire Bike Rack Currently listening to "Crimson Glory - Astronomica"

02-21-2013, 04:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rossi158 Member Country: Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: OR Posts: 120 Thanks: 26 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Page 583 here: http://www.toyota.com/t3Portal/docum.../sec_08-02.pdf This pdf has changed. I remember reading it about 2 weeks ago and didn't save it (saved a few of the others to google drive) but it used to allow you to change the lane change number of signals from 3,5,7 or off. Now it appears to be off or 3 only. Also, this was a dealer customization feature only before and it looks like it still is. I know I saw it in the manual previously with the extra signal options...My best guess would be to take it to the dealer if you really want to see if it can be done.

02-21-2013, 10:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rossi158 Member Country: Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: OR Posts: 120 Thanks: 26 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hmm, maybe I thought it I saw it after seeing the video as well :-) 5 seems like it would be a better default though, at least for how I typically signal. Been paying more attention to it driving to work this week.

02-26-2013, 02:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
carluzky Junior Member Country: Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NY Posts: 47 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey guys I don't know if it matters but I bought a limited today and the blinkers will flash until you turn the other direction, so in other words its just like any other vehicle. Wouldn't stop on 3 blinks.

02-26-2013, 08:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
Rossi158 Member Country: Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: OR Posts: 120 Thanks: 26 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hmm, even if you only press the lever to about 1/3 or so of its stroke? There should be a position just before it locks in the 'on' position and unlocks after you've completed your turn. It is intended for lane changes I believe. I drove the XLE this weekend and I'm pretty sure it did this just fine, but I will admit I was mostly just so impressed with the ride quality and smoothness of the drive train that I probably wouldn't have noticed if that feature wasn't working. Congrats on your new Rav by the way!

03-01-2013, 03:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jon no h Junior Member Country: Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hawaii Posts: 35 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mine don't flash 3 times. They do flash at the point right before on. It only keeps blinking if I hold it, though.

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