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A Video on How to Choose the Best Toyota EV With the automotive industry rapidly embracing electric vehicles (EVs), Toyota has emerged as a major player in this sustainable revolution. However, choosing the best Toyota EV that fits your needs can be overwhelming amidst an array of options. Here's a video guide on how to choose the best Toyota EV. This breakdown of every Toyota HEV, PHEV, FCEV, and BEV, can help you make the right decision, guaranteeing a safer and more comfortable ride. If you’d like to learn more about these vehicles and charging them, get in touch with the Lum’s Auto Center team in Warrenton, Oregon. Also, drop by our dealership for a detailed vehicle tour with one of our team members. more View Our New Toyota Inventory Contact Us Buy a New Toyota Electric Vehicle in Warrenton, OR Grab exciting deals on the latest Toyota EVs, hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles at Lum’s Auto Center. Schedule a test drive with us to get behind the wheel of your favorite Toyota model!

All New 2024 Toyota Tundra is Here! As automotive enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the arrival of the next-generation 2024 Toyota Tundra, Lum's Auto Center is here to provide you with a comprehensive preview of what you can expect from this highly anticipated pickup truck. Toyota has consistently raised the bar with its Tundra lineup, and the upcoming 2024 model is no exception. The all-new 2024 Toyota Tundra is here and is set to redefine the standards for a modern full-size truck. more View Our New Toyota Inventory Contact Us Powerful V6 Twin-Turbo Engine The heart of the 2024 Toyota Tundra lies in its all-new V6 Twin-Turbo engine. Toyota has developed this powertrain to strike the perfect balance between efficiency and raw power. This cutting-edge engine will deliver impressive horsepower and torque figures, ensuring the Tundra retains its reputation as a capable workhorse. Whether you need to haul heavy loads or navigate challenging terrains, the 2024 Tundra will provide the needed performance. Striking Design Upgrades The next-generation Tundra will showcase a bold and refreshed design that commands attention on the road. With a more aggressive stance, muscular lines, and a prominent grille, the 2024 Tundra exudes an aura of strength and confidence. The interior will also receive a significant upgrade, offering enhanced comfort, premium materials, and state-of-the-art technology to elevate your driving experience. Will the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander be Available for Sale near Warrenton, OR? <Disclaimer: The images depicted above represent the 2023 Toyota Tundra> Advanced Technology Features Toyota has always been at the forefront of automotive technology, and the 2024 Tundra is no exception. Expect to find various advanced features, including a cutting-edge infotainment system, smartphone integration, advanced driver-assistance systems, and connectivity options. These technological advancements will make your drive more enjoyable and enhance safety and convenience. Enhanced Off-Road Capabilities Toyota's reputation for off-road prowess will continue with the 2024 Tundra. This next-generation model will have various off-road features and enhancements, such as an advanced suspension system, robust skid plates, and an available off-road package. Whether conquering rough terrains or embarking on thrilling adventures, the 2024 Tundra will provide the capabilities and confidence to tackle any off-road challenge. Read more: Where Can I Get Coolant Flush Service for My Vehicle in Warrenton, OR? The 2024 Toyota Tundra promises to be a game-changer in the full-size truck segment, offering a powerful engine, striking design upgrades, advanced technology features, and enhanced off-road capabilities. Lum's Auto Center eagerly awaits the arrival of this highly anticipated truck. It is ready to assist you in experiencing the unparalleled performance and innovation that the 2024 Tundra has to offer. Keep an eye out for its release, as this exceptional pickup is set to redefine what it means to be a modern and capable truck. Meanwhile, you can get a test drive of the other models in our inventory.

Learn about the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid and its features! Introducing the first-ever Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid. This SUV is well-designed to offer comfort, safety, and convenience on the go. The 2023 Corolla Cross Hybrid is a bold and beautiful vehicle that turns many heads along the way. Watch the video and understand why Corolla Cross Hybrid is an outstanding vehicle to own. If you want to purchase the vehicle, get in touch with us at Lum’s Auto Center in Warrenton, OR. more View Our New Toyota Inventory Contact Us Read more: Where Can I Get Coolant Flush Service for My Vehicle in Warrenton, OR? More content: How to Use the Digital Key on Toyota’s Newest Audio Multimedia? More about the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid! If you are looking for more information about the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid in Warrenton, OR, you should contact our team at Lum’s Auto Center. Please feel free to visit us to look at our inventory of new Toyota vehicles.

Using the Toyota Digital Key With advanced features and entertainment elements, the latest Toyota vehicles provide a seamless journey experience. They include the latest-generation Audio Multimedia system, which offers a long list of infotainment, convenience, and connectivity features. One such feature is the Digital Key, which allows drivers to use their smartphone as a key fob to access and drive the vehicle for select Toyota models. The Digital Key feature allows unlocking, starting, and locking the car while your smartphone remains in your pocket or purse. As part of the available Remote Connect package, this feature can be used through the smartphone’s Bluetooth using the Toyota app. Keep reading this blog by Lum’s Auto Center in Warrenton, OR, to discover more about this feature. Scroll below to watch the video of using the Toyota Digital Key and learn how it works. more View Our New Toyota Inventory Contact Us Shop for the Latest Toyota Models in Warrenton, OR If you want to purchase a Toyota model, check out our inventory and schedule a test drive at Lum’s Auto Center. Also, check out our auto financing options to get a smoother buying experience.

Why should I have my windshield recalibrated? What appears to be just a window of glass when you drive, actually doubles as an advanced piece of technology. Your cars' windshield is build to protect you in many more ways than you know. All modern vehicles are covered with cameras and sensors everywhere, including behind your windshield. Your windshield will need to be in perfect allignment to get proper reads from all cameras and sensors. At the forefront of modern vehicle technology is Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems or ADAS. ADAS is a set of technological features that increase the safety of driving a vehicle. This sytem uses a human-machine interface to improve the drivers' ability to react to any dangers on the road. Toyota's version of ADAS is called Toyota Safety Sense or TSS. Toyota Safety Sense refers to all messages and alerts that pop up in your vehicle. The system does so by communicating with your windshield and all the other cameras and sensors throughout the vehicle. To make sure that TSS can properly communicate with your windshield, it will occasionally need recalibrated. This helps ensure the safety of the driver and all passengers in the vehicle. For example, lane tracing assist will alert you if your car goes over the road markings. Another example of utilizing TSS would be when another vehicle is quickly approaching and they move into your blind spot. TSS will detect this object and alert the driver to be aware, advising them to not to change lanes. Both examples and many other sensors and warnings fall under the Toyota Safety Sense system of the vehicle. What Does TSS have to do with my Windshield? The windshield needs to be in perfect relationship with the many sensors and cameras mounted in the vehicle, primarily with the multi-function camera centrally mounted behind the top of the windshield. When a new vehicle is purchased, the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) windshield will already be calibrated and ready to roll. If the windshield needs to be recalibrated and is unattended to or is calibrated incorrectly, then it could lead to mistimed or false alerts that could cause the driver to make an inaccurate decision. For example, if the vehicle is set to apply the brake automatically, and the windshield isn’t calibrated correctly, it could lead to braking at the wrong time. Unfortunate and dangerous situations can occur due to the windshield being off by the slightest of degrees. The Lum’s Auto Center Team knows that the most important aspect of windshield calibration is the safety of the people. It is crucial to have a trained technician diagnose and run a proper calibration of the TSS system to ensure that it is safe and ready to hit the road. What is the Process of Windshield Calibration? Lum’s Auto Center will do a diagnosis on your vehicle and windshield to find the issue. A trained technician will then ensure the windshield replacement is an exact match for the vehicle. The technician will double check for any misalignments and ensure the adhesive is applied correctly. They will use special calibration tools to precisely measure and adjust the windshield to avoid potential safety hazards. Toyota Features that Utilize Windshield Calibration TSS comes with many different features, a few of them being the Pre-Collision System w/ Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD) and Road Sign Assist (RSA). Toyota Pre-Collision System w/ Pedestrian Detection– This system combines cameras and sensors to detect possible objects in a vehicle’s path and apply automatic braking when necessary. Road Sign Assist- RSA detects speed limits, stop signs, certain warning signs, etc. and displays them on the multi-information display. More TSS Safety Feature s When S hould I have my Windshield Calibration Done? There are multiple instances where a windshield will need to be recalibrated. A few examples are: After a windshield replacement Following wheel realignment Change of car’s suspension If the camera has become disconnected or reconnected When your dashboard alerts you with an error message When one of these actions takes place, you will want to have your windshield recalibrated immediately. In some cases, like windshield replacement, this occurs directly after following the procedure. Which Toyota Vehicles come Equipped with Toyota Safety Sense? All new and used Toyota models come equipped with Toyota Safety Sense, some at each of the 4 TSS levels. These include TSS 3.0, TSS 2.5 & 2.5+, TSS 2.0, and TSS-P. Read our Toyota Safety Sense article to see which level of TSS your car comes equipped with. Where Should I have my Windshield Calibration Done? If you live in or around Seaside and Astoria, OR or Long Beach and Ilwaco, WA then you have the benefit of visiting Lum’s Auto Center to get your windshield recalibrated. At Lum’s Auto Center our highly trained certified technicians will use their experience and expertise to calibrate your windshield. We will make sure you can hit the roads with an extra sense of security! Give us a call at 503-861-1144 or stop by Lum’s Auto Center at 1605 SE Ensign Lane to talk with one of our knowledgeable service advisors. We will do our best to answer any question you may have to ensure you’re comfortable with the entire process of recalibrating your windshield.

What are the perks of driving a Toyota vehicle? The first to come to mind are typically the smooth ride it provides, or the infotainment center and heated seats. Aside from the visuals, many Toyota vehicles come with Toyota Safety Sense (TSS), which is the auto dealer’s flagship program of safety innovations and technologies. First introduced in 2015, Toyota Safety Sense has been constantly evolving by adding new features and reducing the number of accidents on the road. Used Inventory New Inventory What are Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) Features? Toyota Safety Sense features come equipped in almost all new and used Toyota vehicles, designed to help keep the driver and all passengers safe. Continue reading the list of features below. TSS Features Pre-Collision System w/ Pedestrian Detection (PCS) PCS is designed to help detect a vehicle, pedestrian, bicyclist, or motorcyclist and then alert with an audio/visual forward-collision warning under certain circumstances. If you don’t react, the system is designed to then provide automatic emergency braking. Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) Adaptive cruise control system uses vehicle-to-vehicle distance control to help maintain a preset distance from the vehicle ahead of you, at speeds above 20 MPH. Lane Departure Alert w/ steering assist When inadvertent lane departure is detected, DRCC will issue an audio/visual lane departure warning. If the driver does not take corrective action, the system is also designed to provide gentle corrective steering for lane-keeping assistance. Lane Tracing Assist When DRCC is enabled and lane markers are detected, lane tracing assist uses the lines on the road and preceding vehicles to provide active driving assistance and help keep the vehicle centered in its lane. While LTA is activated, the available Emergency Driving Stop System (EDSS) is designed to monitor the driver’s inputs, such as steering operation. If the EDSS determines the driver is not attentive and the driver does not respond to prompts to resume control of the vehicle, it can then bring the vehicle to a stop under certain conditions. Road Sign Assist Using an intelligent camera, the RSA system detects speed limit signs, stop signs, Do Not Enter signs, yield signs and certain warning signs. The RSA will then display an icon of the sign on the multi-information display (MID). Automatic High Beams Designed to help you see more clearly at night. At speeds above 21 mph, the AHB system detects the headlights of oncoming vehicles and taillights of preceding vehicles. To assist the driver, the AHB system will automatically toggle between high and low beams accordingly. Proactive Driving Assist Provides gentle braking into curves or gentle braking and/or steering to help support driving tasks such as distance control between your vehicle and a preceding vehicle, pedestrian or bicyclist. Toyota Safety Sense ( TSS 3.0) Pre-Collision System w/ Pedestrian Detection (PCS) Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) Lane Departure Alert w/ Steering Assist (LDA w/ SA) Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) Road Sign Assist (RSA) Automatic High Beams (AHB) Proactive Driving Assist (PDA) Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 & 2.5+ TSS 2.5 & 2.5+ comes equipped with the same features as TSS 2.0 with the addition of a high-resolution camera, millimeter wave radar, and grille-mounted radar to better detect pedestrians or objects in the path of a vehicle. Pre-collision system w/ pedestrian detection Dynamic radar cruise control Lane departure alert w/ steering assist Lane Tracing Assist Road Sign Assist Automatic High Beams Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 (TSS 2.0) Pre-collision system w/ pedestrian detection Dynamic radar cruise control Lane departure alert w/ steering assist Lane Tracing Assist Road Sign Assist Automatic High Beams Toyota Safety Sense-P (TSSP) Pre-collision system w/ pedestrian detection Dynamic Radar Cruise Control Lane Departure Alert Automatic High Beams For additional questions call Lum’s Auto Center at 503-861-1144 or visit the dealership at 1605 SE Ensign Ln. Warrenton, OR 97146.

Overview Video of the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime With segment-leading performance and in-car comfort, the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime is here in Warrenton, OR. This plug-in hybrid brings a lot to the table. It offers everything from fun handling to a long list of advanced safety features and an excellent interior layout. If you’re curious to learn more about the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime, check out this overview video by the Toyota folks. This video demonstrates the various standout aspects of this hybrid car. For a closer look at the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime, you can contact the sales team at Lum’s Auto Center Service Center today to schedule a test drive. more View Our New Toyota Inventory Contact Us

Learn What Happens in the Toyota Production Engineering The Toyota Production Engineering Division of North America (TPE-NA) is a critical component of Toyota's global manufacturing operations. Through its application of TPE principles, the division has driven innovation and efficiency and helped establish Toyota as a leader in the automotive industry. As Toyota continues to expand its manufacturing operations worldwide, the TPE-NA will play a key role in ensuring that TPE principles are applied consistently and effectively. more Established in 1992, the TPE-NA aimed to apply the Toyota Production Engineering (TPE) philosophy to Toyota's manufacturing operations in America. The division is responsible for designing and developing manufacturing processes, equipment, and tools, as well as training Toyota team members in TPE principles. Explore the latest Toyota vehicles at Lum's Auto Center in Warrenton, OR. New Toyota Inventory Contact Us Shop the Latest Toyota Sedans and SUVs in Warrenton, OR Visit Lum's Auto Center in Warrenton, OR, and check out your favorite Toyota vehicles.