Offering up to a 10-year trial subscription on qualifying models, Lexus Safety Connect lives up to its name, serving as a comprehensive group of powerful safety and connectivity features. With handy capabilities, such as emergency roadside assistance, automatic collision notifications, and a stolen-vehicle locator, Lexus keeps you connected to your vehicle and emergency responders. It also comes with other features that make your life easier. Check out all the information you need about Lexus Safety Connect, and browse the available models at Lexus of Stevens Creek, California.
What Is Lexus Safety Connect?
Combining cellular signal technology and global positioning system (GPS) data, Lexus Connect is a subscription-based telematics service that offers safety and security features. Lexus Safety Connect is operated through the official Lexus Connect response center, which is open 24/7. Currently, the 10-year trial appears on new 2023 models of the Lexus ES, NX, LS, LX, RX, RZ, and UX.
The Safety Connect service is offered by subscription on any vehicle with supported telematics hardware. You’ll be able to download over-the-air updates to your vehicle’s infotainment system to add the latest optimizations or software bug fixes. Keep in mind that use of the Safety Connect service may require signing a user agreement.
Lexus Safety Connect Features
Depending on the model of your vehicle, your Lexus Safety Connect membership is included for up to three or 10 years of ownership, the latter applying to the latest models. If your car is sufficiently equipped, your 2023 Lexus may have access to the following features:
Stolen Vehicle Locator
The stolen vehicle location system functions throughout the United States. Once a police report is made, the Safety Connect response center can assist law enforcement in tracking down and recovering your stolen car using embedded cellular and GPS tracking technology. Thanks to this safeguarding technology, you might be able to recover your car sooner and end a stressful situation quickly.
SOS Button
A single press of the Emergency Assistance Button, or SOS button, can link you to a 24-hour Safety Connect response center employee if you need assistance for a medical issue, a traffic accident, or another emergency. The agent will offer to stay on the line with you until assistance arrives while using the GPS to navigate emergency personnel to your vehicle. Some user agreements may be required before the service is activated.
Enhanced Roadside Assistance
The added GPS technology in current Lexus Safety Connect packages can make Lexus Enhanced Roadside Assistance even more useful. By pressing the same SOS button used for emergency response, assistance can be delivered to your vehicle’s location, whether it needs a jump start, towing, or a flat-tire change.
Automatic Collision Notification
If your Lexus has this feature, you’ll be linked to a response center agent automatically if your airbags inflate, or if you get into a serious rear-end collision. The agent will attempt to call the occupants, but if they don’t respond, local emergency services will receive your position and head your way.
In short, the Lexus Safety Connect suite of linked technologies delivers peace of mind with every journey, including emergency help, a GPS-enabled vehicle tracker, a live response center representative, and more. Which features appear will depend on the model and trim level, as well as any optional packages you choose.
Lexus Service Connect Features
The Lexus Service Connect equipment and service suite can show you maintenance information, vehicle health, location tracking, and other reports via the Lexus app. If your vehicle is equipped with Lexus Service Connect, your subscription may be free for up to 10 years of ownership. The main features include:
Vehicle Health Reports
Your vehicle’s health report contains crucial details, including the status of the engine oil, the fuel level, the mileage, and the condition of the SmartAccess key battery. You can even decide to have your local dealership receive these alerts so they can monitor your car and contact you to assist in scheduling service and fixing any other issues. This method of proactive scheduling can help you save time while maintaining your Lexus.
Vehicle Condition Alerts
If your car is equipped, Lexus app messages are issued whenever your vehicle reports a potentially serious problem. These are distinct from details like those in the vehicle health report and cover topics such as low tire pressure or important recalls that might require a service checkup. These details appear on your vehicle health reports, and just as with those, Service Connect lets you schedule a service appointment and receive more detailed information from your dealer.
Vehicle Maintenance Alerts
Your Lexus with Service Connect may also be able to send you and your preferred dealer reminders for scheduled maintenance, such as emissions and electrical system checkups. Through the Lexus app or Lexus Drivers website, users may also remotely check the battery level in their key fobs, among other important but infrequent maintenance tasks.
What Is Lexus Dynamic Navigation?
Although not technically a separate feature from Lexus Safety Connect, Dynamic Navigation takes navigating to a higher level. Available on most 2020 and older models, Lexus Dynamic Navigation provides three improved functions:
- Dynamic Map: Benefits from increased accuracy thanks to cloud-based updates
- Dynamic Route: Suggests alternative routes in response to upcoming conditions, such as severe weather, accidents, or traffic
- Dynamic POI: A more convenient and nuanced way of displaying and listing points of interest, such as when searching for restaurants or gas stations
It’s worth mentioning the Lexus Enform system, which is similar to Safety Connect, Service Connect, and other advanced systems. Enform was replaced with Lexus Safety Connect and Service Connect in November of 2022, but it has many of the same features, including Remote Connect engine starting and climate control, remote locking and unlocking, dynamic navigation, vehicle tracking, and much more.
Get a Car With Lexus Safety Connect
If your vehicle is equipped with Lexus Safety Connect, you’ll be able to access valuable features that help put your mind at ease. From Wi-Fi hotspots to live, intelligently updated navigation routes, a modern Lexus can be a technological hub on wheels. For guidance on getting a Lexus with exactly the Safety Connect features you want, we encourage you to contact us with questions at your convenience.
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