Japan - Country Unique Emira Specs / Differences (エミーラ日本仕様)

[virtualmacho]

Just to differentiate between "defects" and "design". Is this all? Any more? I'll update this table as things get fixed...
「不具合」ではなく「日本国内販売車両の仕様」をまとめておきます。他にありますか？適宜更新していきます。

Area / 領域​	Difference / 差異箇所​	Status / 状況​	Comments / 備考​
Electronics	Tracker option not available	closed (by design)	Country unique specification 日本はサービス対象外
Electronics	Homelink option not available	closed (by design)	Country unique specification 日本はサービス対象外
Electronics	SOS button does not exist	closed (by design)	Country unique specification 日本はサービス対象外
Electronics	Native SatNav not working	closed (by design)	Dealer says licensing issue, but who cares if CarPlay or Android Auto is working. ライセンスの問題という説明を受けたが実際は分からない。スマホがあるので実害なし。
Electronics	Bluetooth Connection for Apple CarPlay not working	open (pending response from UK)	workaround: use USB cable とりあえず有線で。市販のアダプタも有効 (実績あり: OTTOCAST 製 CarPlay ワイヤレスアダプター U2AIR Pro) だがアプリの相性やときおり落ちる等、有線接続と同じ制約がある。
Electronics	Bluetooth Connection for Android Auto not working	open (pending response from UK)	workaround: use USB cable とりあえず有線で。市販のアダプタも有効 (実績あり: OTTOCAST 製 Android Auto ワイヤレスアダプター A2AIR Pro) だがアプリの相性やときおり落ちる等、有線接続と同じ制約がある。
Electronics	Tire Pressure Management (TPM) not available	closed (description of full function removed from Lotus website, user manual updated) https://www.lotus-cars.jp/news/news/emira-取扱説明書記載のtpmsについて/ re-opened (Japan regulations to be updated to allow usage of 433MHz devices)	Country unique software disabled, replacing hardware will not allow full functionality. Constant monitoring of tire pressure not available, only out-of-range warning. ハード・ソフト両方を対応させる必要あり、現時点ではメーカー側に空気圧の常時表示に対応する予定なし。規定値を外れた場合のワーニングのみ実装。

 

[forest]

Two apple carplay exist.

I drove 1600km last week, so I had it checked and updated to the latest firmware.
Since then, I have been trying Yahoo Maps and so far it has not frozen after about an hour of continuous use.

 

[virtualmacho]

Two apple carplay exist.

I drove 1600km last week, so I had it checked and updated to the latest firmware.
Since then, I have been trying Yahoo Maps and so far it has not frozen after about an hour of continuous use.

You mean, Bluetooth connection for CarPlay exists and works?
お？ブルートゥース接続ができるようになったということですか？

 

[forest]

You mean, Bluetooth connection for CarPlay exists and works?
お？ブルートゥース接続ができるようになったということですか？

No, it does not work wirelessly yet.
There used to be a hang-up when using anything other than Apple Maps.

I checked with the mechanic at the dealership, and he said that there are sensors and computers in the emira that are not yet in use, and that these functions may become available with a firmware update.

 

[virtualmacho]

No, it does not work wirelessly yet.
There used to be a hang-up when using anything other than Apple Maps.

I checked with the mechanic at the dealership, and he said that there are sensors and computers in the emira that are not yet in use, and that these functions may become available with a firmware update.

Ah, ok. You mean the unstable USB connection "defect" is fixed now. Good news !
有線しか使えないのにそれが不安定、という最悪の状況は脱したということですね！あとは無線接続が出来るようになるのを待ちましょう。

 

[virtualmacho]

For some reason I can't edit the original post at the top of this thread anymore, but we should add the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) to the list. I have a feeling this is not going to be fixed anytime soon, as it will require one of the following:

• TPMS in the EMIRA becomes 315MHz band enabled (Japan market specific receivers are fitted, or 315MHz/433MHz dual band receivers are designed, sourced, and fitted to the Global model EMIRA)
  全世界統一仕様を目指していたという割にはなんだかダサいな... そのまま VOLVO の部品が使えないのだろうか？
• Japan regulations are changed to allow 433MHz band TPMS and the TPMS transmitters are reverted to the original 433MHz spec (impact analysis for 433MHz band usage has only begun in 2023, expect a long and slow process)
  これは期待できませんね。

総務省「433MHz帯タイヤ空気圧モニタ及びリモートキーレスエントリに係る技術的条件」の検討開始について ==> https://www.soumu.go.jp/main_content/000879936.pdf

 

[Tokion]

For some reason I can't edit the original post at the top of this thread anymore, but we should add the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) to the list. I have a feeling this is not going to be fixed anytime soon, as it will require one of the following:

• TPMS in the EMIRA becomes 315MHz band enabled (Japan market specific receivers are fitted, or 315MHz/433MHz dual band receivers are designed, sourced, and fitted to the Global model EMIRA)
  全世界統一仕様を目指していたという割にはなんだかダサいな... そのまま VOLVO の部品が使えないのだろうか？
• Japan regulations are changed to allow 433MHz band TPMS and the TPMS transmitters are reverted to the original 433MHz spec (impact analysis for 433MHz band usage has only begun in 2023, expect a long and slow process)
  これは期待できませんね。

総務省「433MHz帯タイヤ空気圧モニタ及びリモートキーレスエントリに係る技術的条件」の検討開始について ==> https://www.soumu.go.jp/main_content/000879936.pdf

Virtualmacho: What is the frequency commonly used and approved for TMPS for other imported cars in the Japanese market? Do you know? (It sounds like we have to wait for 433MHz to be tested and approved.)

 

[virtualmacho]

Virtualmacho: What is the frequency commonly used and approved for TMPS for other imported cars in the Japanese market? Do you know? (It sounds like we have to wait for 433MHz to be tested and approved.)

Since the 315MHz band is the only one approved for this purpose, I can only assume that the other cars (both domestic and imported) have it built-in or are modified upon entry to Japan.

 

[virtualmacho]

433MHz 帯での TPMS 利用に関するパブリックコメントの締め切りが2024年10月7日23時59分であることについ先ほど気づいてしまいました。私は 433MHz 帯でのタイヤ空気圧モニタおよびリモートキーレスエントリの早期利用開始を望む旨の意見を提出しました。

ご迷惑をお掛けします｜e-Gov

public-comment.e-gov.go.jp

超スーパー・サマリーは「別紙１　陸上無線通信委員会報告（案）」中の

• 「３．２．６ アマチュア局との共用検討結果まとめ」
• 「３．３．２ 国際輸送用アクティブタグシステムとの共用検討結果まとめ」

に記載されていますので、そこだけでも目を通していただければざっと分かるようになっています。利用者としてのご意見を表す機会ですので積極的にご利用ください。

 

[virtualmacho]

「総務省は、電波監理審議会からの答申及び意見募集の結果を踏まえ、速やかに関係規定の整備を行う予定です」ということで、一歩前進です。
details here ==> https://www.soumu.go.jp/menu_news/s-news/01kiban14_02000679.html
[改正の概要]

• Japan regulations are changed to allow 433MHz band TPMS and the TPMS transmitters are reverted to the original 433MHz spec (impact analysis for 433MHz band usage has only begun in 2023, expect a long and slow process)
  これは期待できませんね。

It's happening, folks ! Not this year, probably not next year, but "SOON"... Try to bring this up with your dealers whenever you discuss Emira related issues. LCI needs to know that the cars should be retrofitted with the original global standard equipment and software subsystems.

まだ少し先の話だとは思いますが、機会ある毎にディーラー経由で LCI に要望を出し続けましょう。法的な障壁が取り除かれた時点で Emira を日本に持ち込んだ時点で取り外したセンサー類を元に戻し、ソフトウェアを更新することで対応可能でしょう。他国では以前より使用できているので、技術的な障壁はないはずです。