Unlocking the Navigation

(to enter addresses while Driving)

Note: This needs to be performed every time you shut off the car. 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.

There are 5 different procedures here. These 5 procedures are unique, You will need to find the right one by completing the steps indicated below. I have included some notes right below the procedure number to help you indentify which procedures might apply.

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.

Procedure 1:

- for more current navigation systems (2007+ years) -

If you have the 6.1 version Navigation this bypass requires that you create a hybrid Navigation disc... you can follow the instructions on this webpage: Hybrid-Nav Instructions

Procedure 2:

( for most 2004-2006 navigation systems ) 1) Press "Menu" button
2) Press "Volume" on the Nav Screen"

3) Press the "speaker" picture on the top left screen

4) Press the bottom left corner of the screen (it's blank, nothing there)

5) Repeat steps 3 & 4
6) A screen should now Appear w/ several functions
7) Find the "Override" button and hold until you hear a "beep"

8) The Override button letters should now be in black as the others are white

9) Press the Back button and you are ready to go!

*** Keep in mind this feature is required to be done every time you start the vehicle. It will not retain this in memory ***

Procedure 3:

( for some 2002-2006 navigation systems )

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

Procedure 4:

( for some 2002-2006 navigation systems )

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

Procedure 5:

( for some 2002-2006 navigation systems )

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