Carista app, what have you done??

[tacorancher]

Anyone know if there’s a physical data screen I can buy that ties into Carista so I can have a constant display while driving instead of having to look at my phone

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[ramble22]

I am intrigued about Carista... and, I would like to purchase it... However... I am turned off about having to "subscribe" to their service just to use it! If I only subscribe for the first month, make my changes, and then "unsubscribe", do the changes vanish? And, what if the company goes out of business one day, or, simply stops supporting it?

FYI, everything done with Carista can also be done with a knockoff Toyota Techstream cable from eBay. That approach will cost you $30 upfront and no recurring cost, but does require more technical knowledge and a Windows computer. Legacy Techstream does work on the 24 Tacoma even though only the new Global Techstream is officially supported.

 

[JoeMongo]

Only thing I've done is disable the seat belt chime, adjust how long the turn signal stays on and turn off the fake engine noise.
I would like to have the brake activate automatically so I don't need to hit the button each time I start the truck but don't think you can.

What have you guys done?

Hey there Wags, can you tell me where the fake engine noise delete is? I just got Carista, took a look around my truck yesterday, and I could not find any engine sound enhancement parameter in my TRD OR premium. Perhaps there are only certain specific Tacoma models that got that non-enhancement, but your build looks similar to mine.
j.

 

[Wags]

Hey there Wags, can you tell me where the fake engine noise delete is? I just got Carista, took a look around my truck yesterday, and I could not find any engine sound enhancement parameter in my TRD OR premium. Perhaps there are only certain specific Tacoma models that got that non-enhancement, but your build looks similar to mine.
j.

I have the same truck and its in there some place, I turned mine off 6 months ago so I don't remember where it was. Just look around once you have it connected and you should find it

 

[Baltimore]

It's under "Chassis & Engine". See below for the full download from v8.7 (using the EVO adapter, but I think that only changes update speeds, not abilities... Carista refuses to specify the difference and I can't find anyone that legit tested both side by side)


The following settings were available specifically to your vehicle using Carista:

Chassis & Engine:

Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
*ON* / OFF

Engine Sound Enhancement (ESE)
ON / *OFF*



Dings & Warnings:

Warn when doors opened with headlights on
*ON* / OFF

Seat belt warning ding (driver)
ENABLED / *DISABLED*

Seat belt warning ding (front passenger)
ENABLED / *DISABLED*

Seat belt warning ding (rear right passenger)
ENABLED / *DISABLED*

Seat belt warning ding (rear left passenger)
ENABLED / *DISABLED*

Seat belt warning ding (rear center passenger)
ENABLED / *DISABLED*



Heater & A/C:

Increase blower level automatically when defroster is ON
*YES* / NO

Temperature dial calibration
-2 °C (28.4 °F) / -1 °C (30.2 °F) / *NORMAL* / +1 °C (33.8 °F) / +2 °C (35.6 °F)

Ambient temperature calibration
-3 °C (26.6 °F) / -2 °C (28.4 °F) / -1 °C (30.2 °F) / *NORMAL* / +1 °C (33.8 °F) / +2 °C (35.6 °F) / +3 °C (37.4 °F)



Instruments: Displays & Nav:

Instrument lights restoring sensitivity
DARKEST / DARKER / *NORMAL* / LIGHTER / LIGHTEST

Display odometer after ignition is turned off for…
*30 SECONDS* / 1 MINUTE / 10 MINUTES / OFF

Microphone sensitivity
4

Speaker volume
5



Lights: Automatic:

Auto headlights activation threshold
DARKEST / DARKER / *NORMAL* / LIGHTER / LIGHTEST



Lights: Exterior:

Lane-change turn signal auto-flasher count
OFF / 3 FLASHES / 4 FLASHES / 5 FLASHES / 6 FLASHES / *7 FLASHES*

Turn signal click volume
*LOW* / MEDIUM / HIGH

Coming-home lights duration
OFF / *30 SECONDS* / 60 SECONDS / 90 SECONDS

Turn on marker lights when vehicle is unlocked via remote
*ENABLED* / DISABLED



Lights: Interior:

Turn on interior lights when you shut off engine
*YES* / NO

Turn on interior lights when smart key in range
*YES* / NO



Locking: Automatic:

Re-lock doors automatically if you unlock, but don't open a door within…
30 SECONDS / *60 SECONDS* / 120 SECONDS



Locking: Beep & Blink:

Blink hazard lights when vehicle is locked via remote
*ENABLED* / DISABLED



Locking: Doors & Alarm:

Warn (beep) when a window is still open when locking doors
*YES* / NO



Locking: Smart Key:

Touch-to-unlock-doors minimum duration
OFF / SHORT / *MEDIUM* / LONG

After locking with smart key, don't allow re-opening within…
0.5 SECONDS / 1.5 SECONDS / *2.5 SECONDS* / 5 SECONDS



Parking Sensors:

Activate parking sensors in neutral (N)
*YES* / NO

Front center parking sensor range
SHORT / *LONG*

Front corner parking sensor range
SHORT / *LONG*



Seats & Steering Wheel:

Seat airflow level
NORMAL / *SILENT (HIGH)* / SILENT (LOW)



Windows & Sunroof:

Open windows and sunroof via long-press on remote
*ON* / OFF

Open windows and sunroof by turning and holding key in door lock
*ON* / OFF

Close windows and sunroof by turning and holding key in door lock
*ON* / OFF



Other:

Panic function on remote
*ENABLED* / DISABLED


Obtained with Carista 8.7

 

[thefinalstraw]

i turned the "fake" (i don't think it's actually fake, it just slightly amplifies the real engine noise through the speakers) engine noise back on before my subscription ran out. but i don't care even if it is fake - it sounds better with it enabled.

 

[Baltimore]

Maybe it doesn't exist in the Manual transmission? Since they don't know what you're going to make the rev and shift points so they can't predict and align the sound support (imagine getting a rev enhancement when pressing in your clutch).

Just a thought.

 

[TacoFreak]

i turned the "fake" (i don't think it's actually fake, it just slightly amplifies the real engine noise through the speakers) engine noise back on before my subscription ran out. but i don't care even if it is fake - it sounds better with it enabled.

I did the same thing - turned it off, drove it for a few minutes and turned it right back on. Fake or real it sure sounds a lot better with it than without it to me.

 

[WKTJR1]

I did the same thing - turned it off, drove it for a few minutes and turned it right back on. Fake or real it sure sounds a lot better with it than without it to me.

That should be a new option, "Tune your engine sound". I want "V8 with free flow exhaust"

 

[TacoFreak]

That should be a new option, "Tune your engine sound". I want "V8 with free flow exhaust"

Yeah, that would be awesome. The sound from that glorious V8 with the TRD exhaust system is one of the things that I do miss about my Tundra.

 

[WKTJR1]

Yeah, that would be awesome. The sound from that glorious V8 with the TRD exhaust system is one of the things that I do miss about my Tundra.

Same, I had a Dirty Deeds custom tuned catback system. It was glorious.

 

[JoeMongo]

Maybe it doesn't exist in the Manual transmission? Since they don't know what you're going to make the rev and shift points so they can't predict and align the sound support (imagine getting a rev enhancement when pressing in your clutch).

Just a thought.

You may have the answer there. I don't even have the Chassis and Engine option listed when I open Carista. I sent in a question to them, but your theory makes sense.

I think I have everything else in your captured list. I even selected almost all of the same settings as you did.

I did tell the truck to stop turning on the lights every time I walked by it.
re:
"Turn on interior lights when smart key in range"
*YES* / NO
I chose NO.
j.

 

[Tacoma nut]

It's under "Chassis & Engine". See below for the full download from v8.7 (using the EVO adapter, but I think that only changes update speeds, not abilities... Carista refuses to specify the difference and I can't find anyone that legit tested both side by side)


The following settings were available specifically to your vehicle using Carista:

Chassis & Engine:

Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
*ON* / OFF

Engine Sound Enhancement (ESE)
ON / *OFF*



Dings & Warnings:

Warn when doors opened with headlights on
*ON* / OFF

Seat belt warning ding (driver)
ENABLED / *DISABLED*

Seat belt warning ding (front passenger)
ENABLED / *DISABLED*

Seat belt warning ding (rear right passenger)
ENABLED / *DISABLED*

Seat belt warning ding (rear left passenger)
ENABLED / *DISABLED*

Seat belt warning ding (rear center passenger)
ENABLED / *DISABLED*



Heater & A/C:

Increase blower level automatically when defroster is ON
*YES* / NO

Temperature dial calibration
-2 °C (28.4 °F) / -1 °C (30.2 °F) / *NORMAL* / +1 °C (33.8 °F) / +2 °C (35.6 °F)

Ambient temperature calibration
-3 °C (26.6 °F) / -2 °C (28.4 °F) / -1 °C (30.2 °F) / *NORMAL* / +1 °C (33.8 °F) / +2 °C (35.6 °F) / +3 °C (37.4 °F)



Instruments: Displays & Nav:

Instrument lights restoring sensitivity
DARKEST / DARKER / *NORMAL* / LIGHTER / LIGHTEST

Display odometer after ignition is turned off for…
*30 SECONDS* / 1 MINUTE / 10 MINUTES / OFF

Microphone sensitivity
4

Speaker volume
5



Lights: Automatic:

Auto headlights activation threshold
DARKEST / DARKER / *NORMAL* / LIGHTER / LIGHTEST



Lights: Exterior:

Lane-change turn signal auto-flasher count
OFF / 3 FLASHES / 4 FLASHES / 5 FLASHES / 6 FLASHES / *7 FLASHES*

Turn signal click volume
*LOW* / MEDIUM / HIGH

Coming-home lights duration
OFF / *30 SECONDS* / 60 SECONDS / 90 SECONDS

Turn on marker lights when vehicle is unlocked via remote
*ENABLED* / DISABLED



Lights: Interior:

Turn on interior lights when you shut off engine
*YES* / NO

Turn on interior lights when smart key in range
*YES* / NO



Locking: Automatic:

Re-lock doors automatically if you unlock, but don't open a door within…
30 SECONDS / *60 SECONDS* / 120 SECONDS



Locking: Beep & Blink:

Blink hazard lights when vehicle is locked via remote
*ENABLED* / DISABLED



Locking: Doors & Alarm:

Warn (beep) when a window is still open when locking doors
*YES* / NO



Locking: Smart Key:

Touch-to-unlock-doors minimum duration
OFF / SHORT / *MEDIUM* / LONG

After locking with smart key, don't allow re-opening within…
0.5 SECONDS / 1.5 SECONDS / *2.5 SECONDS* / 5 SECONDS



Parking Sensors:

Activate parking sensors in neutral (N)
*YES* / NO

Front center parking sensor range
SHORT / *LONG*

Front corner parking sensor range
SHORT / *LONG*



Seats & Steering Wheel:

Seat airflow level
NORMAL / *SILENT (HIGH)* / SILENT (LOW)



Windows & Sunroof:

Open windows and sunroof via long-press on remote
*ON* / OFF

Open windows and sunroof by turning and holding key in door lock
*ON* / OFF

Close windows and sunroof by turning and holding key in door lock
*ON* / OFF



Other:

Panic function on remote
*ENABLED* / DISABLED


Obtained with Carista 8.7

Very helpful, thank you

 

[rijc99]

The Engine Sound Enhancement feature really should be tied to the drive mode settings. I would like extra noise in sport mode but off in normal or eco mode. Still torn on whether to turn it off or leave it on.

 

[TacoFreak]

The Engine Sound Enhancement feature really should be tied to the drive mode settings. I would like extra noise in sport mode but off in normal or eco mode. Still torn on whether to turn it off or leave it on.

Have you tried turning it off yet? I turned my fake engine noise off, thinking I might like driving my truck better without it. It did lower the sound level a little, but the sound was pretty nasty without any enhancement. Kind of rough and gutless IMO.

In the Tundra they add the sound to make the V6 sound more like the old V8. In the Taco they added sound to make the I4 sound like a V6. After one day of driving it without the enhanced sound I turned it back on and left it there.

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