BaronArron

Awesome, thanks @skippy992 - exactly the info I was after.

My importer says that if they replace the Headunit with their typical CarPlay system, I'll loose this functionality, but I'll gain HD reverse camera, HD screen and HD roof monitor. Or they can install CarPlay software and keep the all the rest of the tech as-is. Need to decide if I'd actually use the side/front camera - I can see them being useful but parking isn't exactly as tight as it is in Japan here where I am in the UK!

13 hours ago, BigNev said:

Hello there newbie!

I would second the recommendation for the "JPNZ" owners manual, I bought one before we got ours! 

Auto Jap Spares were where I got ours, via ebay.

In the meanwhile, from that very manual, the description of that button is - "Wide View Front And Side Control", whatever that means as there is no further explanation.

But my guess is it's related to the car having the 360 degree camera system, and the button perhaps alters the view shown on the screen.

Cheers, Nev

 

Thanks! I’ve seen this manual referenced a few times on this forum. I’ll certainly pick one up once I get the vehicle.

And thanks for referring what that button does. I also think it’s some sort of 360 camera option, but I wasn’t aware this was even an option back in 2011.

It may all be moot anyway as my importer will be replacing the head unit with a CarPlay system, which I imagine would be incompatible.

I don’t think so. Parking sensor button is located below this and lights would be on the stalk. Thanks though.

Hello all. Just put a small deposit down on a 2011 Alphard currently on its way from Japan.

I’ve been looking through the photos supplied by the Japanese exporter and noticed this curious button which I’ve not seen on the other Alphards and Vellfires I’ve been looking at.

Can anyone enlighten me as to what it does please?

Many thanks!