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

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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SECTION 1 – 1
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Keys and doors
Keysxi
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Engine immobilizer system xv
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Wireless remote control xvii
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Doors xxiv
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Theft deterrent system xxix
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KEYS AND DOORS
xvii
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.

KEYS AND DOORS
xxvi
Locking with power door lock switch
1Lock2Unlock
To lock all the doors simultaneously, push the power door
lock switch down on the front side. Pushing down on the
rear side will unlock them.
The same switch is also located on the front passenger’s side. If you do any of the following,
no door can be unlocked with the
power door lock switch.
 Lock all the doors with the key or wireless remote control
when all the doors are closed.
 Open the driver’s door or front passenger’s door and move
the inside lock buttons of both front doors to the lock
position, then close the front doors.
The power door lock switch can be reset in the following ways.
 Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position.
 Unlock all the doors with the key or wireless remote control.
 Unlock the driver’s door or front passenger’s door with the
inside lock button, and then unlock all the doors with the
power door lock switch.

KEYS AND DOORS
xxix
Locking with rear door childprotector
1Unlock2Lock
Whenever small children are in the vehicle, lock the rear
door so that it does not open by the inside door handle.
To do this, move the lever to the lock position as shown on
the label next to the lever.
THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM
To deter theft of the vehicle, this system is designed to
sound an alarm if any of the doors, trunk or hood is
forcibly unlocked or the battery terminal is disconnected
and then reconnected while the vehicle is locked.
The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the
headlights, tail lights and turn signal lights.
Further more when the interior light switch is in the “DOOR”
position, the interior light turns on.
After the alarm is activated, when you unlock any door using
an ignition key or wireless remote control, the tail lights turn on
for about 2 seconds to inform you that the system was
activated.

KEYS AND DOORS
xxx
Security indicator light (type A)
Security indicator light (type B)
Setting the system
1. Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” position and
remove it.
The engine immobilizer system causes the indicator light to
flash.
2. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and hood using an
ignition key or wireless remote control.
If you lock them with wireless remote control, the turn signal
lights flash once.
The flashing indicator light will remain on when all the doors,
trunk and hood are closed and locked.
3. After 30 seconds, the indicator starts flashing and the
system is set.
Cancelling the system
When you unlock any door or trunk using an ignition key
or wireless remote control, the system is cancelled.
If you unlock any door or trunk with wireless remote control, the
turn signal lights flash twice.

KEYS AND DOORS
xxxi
Activating the system
The alarm sounds for 60 seconds if any of the following are
operated:
Unlocking any door or trunk without using an ignition key or
wireless remote control
 Opening the hood forcibly
 Reconnecting the battery
If any door is unlocked and the ignition key is not in the ignition
switch during the alarm sounding, the door is automatically
locked.
To stop the alarm: Use either of the following methods.
 Unlock the door using an ignition key or wireless remote
control.
 Turn the ignition switch on.
Testing the system
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the system as described above.
The front doors should be locked with the ignition key or
wireless remote control. Be sure to wait until the indicator light
starts flashing.
3. Unlock one of the doors from the inside.
The system should activate the alarm.
4. Unlock any of the doors with a key or the wireless
remote control to cancel the system.
5. Repeat this operation for the other doors and hood.
When testing the hood, also check that the system is activated
when the battery terminal is disconnected and then
reconnected.
If the system does not work properly, have it checked by your
Lexus dealer.
NOTICE
Disconnecting the battery may result in the erasure of
information you have set in the computer memory. After
reconnecting the battery, check that the memorized
data has been retained. If it has been erased, input it into
the computer once more.

SWITCHES
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The automatic light control sensor is on the top of the driver’s
side instrument panel.
Do not place anything on the instrument panel, and/or do not
affix anything on the windshield to block this sensor.
When the headlights are on, they automatically turn off about
30 seconds after any door or trunk lid is opened and closed with
the ignition key turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.* If y\
ou
want to turn off the lights immediately, push the “LOCK” button
on the wireless remote control key twice. The lights also can
be turned off immediately by pushing the “LOCK” button on the
wireless remote control key with all the doors locked and the
trunk lid closed.
NOTE:
* The time before turning off the lights can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
When only the tail lights are on, they automatically turn off with
the driver’s door opened and the ignition key turned to the
“ACC” or “LOCK” position. To turn on the lights again, turn the ignition key to the “ON”
position, or twist the knob on the end of lever to the “AUTO”
position and then twist the knob until the first or second
clickstop.
If you are going to park for over one week, make sure the knob
is in the “AUTO” or “DRL OFF” position.
Daytime Running Light (DRL) System
When the knob is set in the “AUTO” position, the headlights
turn on at reduced intensity when the parking brake
is released
with the engine started. They will not go off until the ignition
switch is turned off.
The headlights will automatically adjust to full intensity and/or
turn on the other lights depending on the darkness of the
surroundings.
To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights,
twist the knob to the first clickstop.
Twist the knob to the second clickstop to turn on the headlights
to full intensity for driving at night.
To cancel the DRL system, twist the knob to the “DRL OFF”
position.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the lights on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.

SWITCHES
xxxviWith
the knob in the “AUTO” position, there may be a case
that the headlights do not turn on immediately, even when
the vehicle enters a dark place such as a tunnel or parking
lot according to lighting conditions. In this case, we
recommend you to twist the knob manually to the second
clickstop to turn on the headlights immediately.
When the tail lights are on, the tail light indicator lights up in the
instrument cluster.
When the headlight switch is turned to the first or second
clickstop, the brightness of the instrument cluster will be
reduced slightly unless the instrument panel light control dial
is turned fully up.
The automatic light control sensor is on the top of the driver’s
side instrument panel.
Do not place anything on the instrument panel, and/or do not
affix anything on the windshield to block this sensor.
When the headlights are on, they automatically turn off about
30 seconds after any door or trunk lid is opened and closed with
the ignition key turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.* If y\
ou
want to turn off the lights immediately, push the “LOCK” button
on the wireless remote control key twice. The lights also can
be turned off immediately by pushing the “LOCK” button on the
wireless remote control key with all the doors locked and the
trunk lid closed.
NOTE:
* The time before turning off the lights can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
When only the tail lights are on, they automatically turn off with
the driver’s door opened and the ignition key turned to the
“ACC” or “LOCK” position.

SWITCHES
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Operating the windows from outside the
vehicle
The windows can be opened using an ignition key.*NOTE:
* This feature can be deactivated.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
Insert the ignition key into the key hole on the driver’s
door.
Turn the key in the unlocking direction and hold it.
After the doors are unlocked, the windows begin to open. To
stop in the middle, return the key.
The windows also can be opened using the wireless remote
control. For details, see page xx.
Jam protection function
During automatic raising operation or retained accessory
power raising operation, the window stops and is lowered if
something gets caught between the window and window
frame.
If the window receives a strong impact, this function may work
even if nothing is caught.
CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the
following.
Before you close the power windows, always make
sure t here is nobody around the power windows. You
must also make sure the heads, hands and other
parts of the bodies of all occupants are kept
completely inside the vehicle. If someone’s neck,
head or hands get caught in a closing window, it
could result in death or serious injury. When anyone
closes the power windows, make sure he or she
operates the windows safely.
 When small children are in the vehicle, never let them
use the power window switches without supervision.
Use the window lock switch to prevent them from
making unexpected use of the switches.