light Lexus ES330 2006 Basic Functions In Frequent Use / OWNER'S MANUAL (OM33703U)

BASIC OPERATION
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QUICK REFERENCE
Quick reference
Driver’s seat2
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Tilt steering column 2
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Power adjustable pedals 2
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Automatic transmission 3
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Headlight and turn signal switch 4
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Windshield wiper and washer switch 5
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QUICK REFERENCE
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5. HEADLIGHT AND
TURN SIGNAL
Automatic light control
Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Headlights also turn on.
Daytime running light
system off Headlights turn on at full
intensity. Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
BE004
BE004
Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
Automatic light control Headlights also turn on.
Automatic light control Headlights turn on at full
intensity.High beam
Right or left turn
Lane change
(right or left) Headlight flasher
 HEADLIGHT SWITCH (U.S.A.) With the ignition OFF
With the engine started
and parking brake
released HEADLIGHT SWITCH (Canada)With the ignition OFF
With the engine started
and parking brake
released HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH
 TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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1Door lock switch and power window
switches xxvi, xlv
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2Driving position memory switches clxvii
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3Power rear view mirror control switches clxxv . . . . .
4Side vents cxcvi
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5Instrument panel light control dial lxxi
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6Headlight, turn signal and
fog light switches xxxiii, xxxv, xxxviii, xxxix . . . . . . .
7Audio remote control switches ccxviii, ccxlix . . . . . .
8Ignition switch cclx
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9Speech command switch See the separate . . . . . . . .
“Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
10Multiinformation display control button lxviii . . . . .
11Windshield wiper and washer switches xxxix. . . . . .
12Seat ventilator/heater switches xlix
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13Emergency flasher switch xlviii
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14Clock lxxvi
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15Audio system or navigation system
including audio system
(For the navigation system, see the separate
“Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.) cci, ccxxv .
16Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light lxi . . . . . .
17“AIRBAG OFF” indicator light cxliii
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18“AIRBAG ON” indicator light
cxliii
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19Security indicator light xv, xxix
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20Glove box lxxviii
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21Front passenger seat position
memory switches clxix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22Automatic air conditioning controls clxxxv . . . . . . . .
23Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defogger switch xliv. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24Grocery bag hook lxxxix
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25Automatic transmission selector lever cclxiii . . . . . .
26Rear electric sunshade switch xc
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27Electronic modulated suspension
control switch cclxxii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28Cigarette lighter and ashtray lxxvi
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29Traction control system off switch cclxxiv
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30Cruise control switch cclxix
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31Power adjustable pedals switch clxxiii
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32Parking brake pedal cclxi
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33Auxiliary box lxxxvii
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34Hood lock release lever xciii
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35Trunk lid opener xciv
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36Fuel filler door opener xcvii
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For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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1Tachometer
lvii
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2Traction control system off indicator light cclxxiv .
3Vehicle stability control system/traction control
system warning light lxvi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Engine oil replacement reminder light lxiii
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5Headlight indicator light xxxiii
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6Headlight high beam indicator light xxxviii . . . . . . . .
7Turn signal indicator light xxxviii
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8Fog light indicator light xxxix
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9Cruise control indicator light cclxix
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10Slip indicator light cclxxiii, cclxxvi
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11Automatic headlight leveling system
warning light lxvii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12Low fuel level warning light lxvii
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13Automatic transmission indicator lights cclxiii . . . .
14Engine coolant temperature gauge lvi
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15Odometer and trip meter
lvii
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16Trip meter reset knob lvii
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17Fuel gauge lv
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18Low washer fluid warning light lxvii
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19Low engine oil level warning light lxiii
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20Multiinformation display lxviii
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21Rear light failure warning light lxvi
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22Low engine oil pressure warning light lxii
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23Brake system warning light lx
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24Antilock brake system warning light lxv
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25Driver’s seat belt reminder light lxi
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26Charging system warning light lxii
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27SRS warning light lxi
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28Open door warning light lxvi
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29Malfunction indicator lamp lxiv
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For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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1Tachometer
lvii
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2Traction control system off indicator light cclxxiv .
3Vehicle stability control system/traction control
system warning light lxvi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Tail light indicator light xxxv
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5Headlight high beam indicator light xxxviii . . . . . . . .
6Turn signal indicator light xxxviii
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7Fog light indicator light xxxix
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8Cruise control indicator light cclxix
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9Slip indicator light cclxxiii, cclxxvi
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10Automatic headlight leveling system
warning light lxvii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11Low fuel level warning light lxvii
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12Automatic transmission indicator lights cclxiii . . . .
13Engine coolant temperature gauge lvi
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14Odometer and trip meter
lvii
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15Trip meter reset knob lvii
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16Fuel gauge lv
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17Low washer fluid warning light lxvii
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18Low engine oil level warning light lxiii
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19Multiinformation display lxviii
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20Rear light failure warning light lxvi
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21Low engine oil pressure warning light lxii
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22Brake system warning light lx
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23Antilock brake system warning light lxv
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24Driver’s seat belt reminder light lxi
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25Charging system warning light lxii
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26SRS warning light lxi
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27Open door warning light lxvi
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28Malfunction indicator lamp lxiv
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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EXTERIOR VIEW
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1Rear window defoggerxliv
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2Trunk lid xciv
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3Tire and wheel ccclxix
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4Moonroof c
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5Outside rear view mirror clxxiv . . . . .
6Fuel filler door xcvii
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7Door xxiv
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8Headlights xxxiii, xxxv, cdviii . . . . . . .
9Hood xciii
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10Windshield wiper and
washer xxxix, cdvi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For detailed information, refer to the
description given in each Section.

KEYS AND DOORS
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Flat key
As a transponder chip is built in its key case, you can start
the engine with this key.
The flat key works in every lock.
A transponder chip for engine immobilizer system has been
placed in the key case of the flat key. This chip is needed to
enable the system to function correctly, so be careful not to lose
this key. If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be
able to cancel the system or start the engine.
Insert your key plate in its key case as shown. We recommend
that you always carry this with you for emergency use. Do not
leave it in your vehicle.
Starting the engine using a flat key
1. Remove the key plate from the key case.
2. Insert the key plate into the ignition switch. The indicator
light keeps flashing.
3. Bring the key case closer to the ignition switch within 10
seconds as indicated by the arrow head. The indicator light
goes out. This means the engine immobilizer system is
automatically canceled. (For details, see “Engine immobilizer
system” on page xv.) You can put the key case away then. You
cannot cancel the engine immobilizer system if 10 seconds
have past after you ins erted the key plate. You need to remove
the key plate from the ignition switch and try it again from the
step 2.
4. Start the engine within 20 seconds after the security
indicator light goes out. You cannot start the engine if 20
seconds have past after the security indicator went off. You
need to remove the key plate from the ignition switch and try
it again from the step 2.

KEYS AND DOORS
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When starting the engine, do not use the key in
proximity with other transponder keys (including the
flat key and keys of other vehicles), and do not press
other key plates against the key grip. Doing so may
prevent the engine from starting, or may cause the
engine to stop soon after it starts. If this happens,
remove the key once and then insert it again after
removing other transponder keys (including the flat
key and keys of other vehicles) from the ring or while
gripping or covering them with your hand to start the
engine. Do not bend the key grip or flat key.
 Do not cover the key grip or flat key with any material
that cuts off electromagnetic waves.
 Do not knock the key or flat key hard against other
objects.
 Do not leave the key or flat key exposed to high
temperatures for a long period, such as on the
dashboard and hood under direct sunlight.
 Do not put the key or flat key in water or wash it in an
ultrasonic washer.
 Do not use the key or flat key with electromagnetic
materials.

KEYS AND DOORS
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ENGINE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
Type A
Type B The engine immobilizer system is a theft prevention
system. When you insert the key in the ignition switch, the
transponder chip in the key’
s head transmits an electronic
code to the vehicle. The engine will start only when the
electronic code in the chip corresponds to the registered
ID code for the vehicle.
The system is automatically set when the key is removed from
the ignition switch. At this time, the security indicator light
flashes. When you insert the key in the ignition switch, the
security indicator light goes out and the system is canceled
automatically, which enables the engine to start.
For your Lexus dealer to make you a new key with built −in
transponder chip, your dealer will need your key number and
master key. However, there is a limit to the number of
additional keys your Lexus dealer can make for you.
If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able to
cancel the system or start the engine.

KEYS AND DOORS
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WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL
1Locking the doors and sounding an alarm
2Indicator light
3Unlocking the trunk lid
4Unlocking the doors
When you operate any button on the key, push it slowly and
surely. At this time, the indicator light on the key grip flashes
once.
The operational range of the wireless remote control is
approximately 1 meter (3 ft.). The effective range may vary
with different conditions. To activate the wireless remote
control without fail, do it approximately 1 meter (3 ft.) from your
Lexus. In the following cases, the battery in the key may be
discharged. If this is the case, replace it using a special
screwdriver.

The remote control does not work.
 The operational range of wireless remote control becomes
extremely short.
 The indicator light on the key is dimmed or does not come
on.
For the replacement of the battery, see “Replacing the battery”
on page xxii. You can also have the battery of the key replaced
by your Lexus dealer.
If you lose the wireless key, contact your Lexus dealer as soon
as possible to avoid the possibility of theft, or an accident. (See
“If you lose your keys or lock yourself out” on page cccxxviii.)
You can use up to 4 wireless remote control keys for the same
vehicle. Contact your Lexus dealer for detailed information.
The wireless remote control key is an electronic
component. Observe the following instructions in order
not to cause damage to the key.
 Do not leave the wireless remote control key in places
where the temperature becomes high such as on the
dashboard.
 Do not disassemble it.
 Avoid knocking it hard against other objects or dropping it.
 Avoid putting it in water.