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Lexus CT Hybrid 2007–2013technical service bulletin

Bulletin LSB008313 · NHTSA communication 10205129 · issued Oct 25, 2013

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Equipment
component
2007–2013
model years
56
vehicle entries

Official summary

HDD Navigation Map Update Process - Lexus models equipped with Hard Disk Drive (HOD) Navigation require a Special Service Tool and follow a unique process for updating map, points of interest, and system software. Instead of individual DVDs installed into the vehicle, all Map Data is uploaded directly to the HOD system.

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.