NHTSA ID Number: 10152193
Manufacturer Communication Number: L-SB-0170-17-Rev
TSB/Document Date: 2018-12-17
Summary
TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 14, 2018 Rev1: ? The Parts Information and Required Tools & Equipment sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. L-SB-0074-14. ? The Part Information and Required Tools & Equipment, and On-Vehicle Data Navigation Update sections have been updated. Service Bulletin No. L-SB-0074-14 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Lexus
models equipped with the HDD Navigation (EMV-N) system require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB drive to update the map, points of interest, Gracenote, and system software. The SST is used with all vehicles to deliver the update; however, a unique activation number is required for each vehicle. Activation numbers are provided in an Activation Card Number pamphlet available through the normal parts ordering system. Use the process described in this bulletin to perform the update.
L-SB-0170-17
Rev1
October 26, 2017
HDD Navigation Map Update Process (EMV-N)
Service
Category
Audio/Visual/Telematics
Section
Navigation/Multi Info Display
Market USA
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
2013
CT200H, IS250, IS350
2013 - 2014
ES300H, ES350, GS350,
GS450H, IS F, LS460,
LS600H
2013 - 2015
IS250C, IS350C, LX570,
RX350, RX450H
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
REVISION NOTICE
November 14, 2018 Rev1:
The Parts Information and Required Tools & Equipment sections have been updated.
Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.
SUPERSESSION NOTICE
The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. L-SB-0074-14.
The Part Information and Required Tools & Equipment, and On-Vehicle Data Navigation
Update sections have been updated.
Service Bulletin No. L-SB-0074-14 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded.
© 2018 Lexus
, a division of Toyota
Motor Sales, USA
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HDD Navigation Map Update Process (EMV-N)
Introduction
Lexus
models equipped with the HDD Navigation (EMV-N) system require a Special Service
Tool (SST) USB drive to update the map, points of interest, Gracenote®, and system software.
The SST is used with all vehicles to deliver the update; however, a unique activation number is
required for each vehicle. Activation numbers are provided in an Activation Card Number pamphlet
available through the normal parts ordering system. Use the process described in this bulletin to
perform the update.
NOTE
Gracenote® information MUST be updated at the same time as map data. This data is included on
the map data SST.
Map data will be released annually through the shipment of a USB drive SST to each dealer. The
SST MUST be stored in the SST cabinet to ensure that it can be easily found.
Warranty Information
OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
OFP
T1
T2
N/A
Not Applicable to Warranty
–
–
–
–
Parts Information
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
QTY
PT219-HDD07-18
ACN NAV UPDTE V.18.1 (Pamphlet)
1
NOTE
The pamphlet is green with Lexus
and Denso
labels on the front cover.
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, a division of Toyota
Motor Sales, USA
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HDD Navigation Map Update Process (EMV-N)
Required Tools & Equipment
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS (SST)
PART NUMBER
QTY
USB Drive Navigation Map Update – Denso*
LEXD-HDD07-18
1
* Essential SST.
NOTE
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling 1-800-933-8335.
On-Vehicle Data Navigation Update
1. Update Gracenote® information using Service Bulletin L-SB-0169-17, HDD Navigation
Gracenote Database Update Process (EMV-N).
HINT
Connect a battery charger to the vehicle prior to beginning the process to ensure constant
battery voltage.
2. Log in to the Technical Information System (TIS).
3. Log in to the Navigation Update Wizard.
A. Click on the TIS tab.
B. Click on the Diagnostics tab.
Figure 1.
C. Click on the Navigation tab.
D. Re-enter your password.
E. Click Login.
4. Select Denso from the “Select Navigation
Manufacturer” dropdown.
Figure 2.
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, a division of Toyota
Motor Sales, USA
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HDD Navigation Map Update Process (EMV-N)
On-Vehicle Data Navigation Update (continued)
5. Enter the activation card number from the
inside of the pamphlet.
Figure 3.
6. Click Submit.
7. Press the Engine Start Stop switch two times with the brake pedal released to cycle the ignition
to the ON position (Engine/Hybrid
system OFF).
8. Note the head unit style to determine how to get to the Map Data screen.
A. Press the Info Apps button on the
navigation head unit.
Figure 4.
B. Press Menu on the remote touchpad,
then select Info/Apps.
Figure 5.
.
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, a division of Toyota
Motor Sales, USA
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HDD Navigation Map Update Process (EMV-N)
On-Vehicle Data Navigation Update (continued)
9. Select Map Data on the navigation screen.
Figure 6.
10. Record the map version and map update ID
from the navigation screen.
Figure 7.
11.
Enter navigation data into the Navigation
Update Wizard form.
Figure 8.
A. Select the correct USB part number
(found on the SST packaging, starts
with “LEXD”).
B. Input the map update ID into TIS
(without hyphens).
C. Input the map version into TIS.
D. Enter the VIN.
E. Enter the repair order number.
F. Click Submit.
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, a division of Toyota
Motor Sales, USA
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HDD Navigation Map Update Process (EMV-N)
On-Vehicle Data Navigation Update (continued)
12. Check off each item AFTER confirming that
it is correct. If ANY of the information is
incorrect, click the Back button.
Figure 9.
13. Click Confirm.
14. Note the license key that is generated.
(Print this page if necessary.)
Figure 10.
15. Insert the USB drive SST into the USB port of the vehicle (usually located under the navigation
head unit, in the center console/armrest, or glove box).
16. Select Update Map on the
navigation screen.
Figure 11.
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, a division of Toyota
Motor Sales, USA
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HDD Navigation Map Update Process (EMV-N)
On-Vehicle Data Navigation Update (continued)
17. Select Yes.
Figure 12.
18. Enter the license key from step 14.
Figure 13.
19. Select Ok.
20. Update the navigation head unit software. Select Yes on the Software Update screen to accept
and begin this update.
If the head unit displays the Map Update screen, go to step 21.
Figure 14.
Figure 15.
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, a division of Toyota
Motor Sales, USA
L-SB-0170-17
Rev1
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HDD Navigation Map Update Process (EMV-N)
On-Vehicle Data Navigation Update (continued)
NOTE
Navigation map data will be loaded when this process completes.
A. Cycle ignition OFF, then ON (Ready
OFF/Engine OFF).
Figure 16.
B. Allow the update to complete.
Figure 17.
NOTE
This process will take approximately
10 minutes.
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, a division of Toyota
Motor Sales, USA
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HDD Navigation Map Update Process (EMV-N)
On-Vehicle Data Navigation Update (continued)
C. The head unit will prompt to cycle ignition. Cycle ignition OFF and then ON (Ready
OFF/Engine OFF).
D. Press the Info Apps button.
Figure 18.
E. Select Map Data on the navigation screen.
21. The navigation map update will
begin automatically.
Figure 19.
NOTE
This process will take approximately
45 minutes.
© 2018 Lexus
, a division of Toyota
Motor Sales, USA
L-SB-0170-17
Rev1
October 26, 2017
HDD Navigation Map Update Process (EMV-N)
On-Vehicle Data Navigation Update (continued)
22. The NEW map data will be available
AFTER the ignition is cycled. Cycle
ignition OFF, then ON (Ready
OFF/Engine OFF).
Figure 20.
23. Remove the USB drive SST from the vehicle to complete the map update.
24. The map update is complete.
Figure 21.
25. Verify navigation operation.
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, a division of Toyota
Motor Sales, USA
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