roof Lexus ES330 2006 Descriptions of Functions For More Effective Use / OWNER'S MANUAL (OM33703U)

PICTORIAL INDEX
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EXTERIOR VIEW
Page
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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Sounding an alarm*
When you push the “PANIC” button for about 2 to 3
seconds, an alarm sounds to deter any person trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
If you want to stop the alarm, push any button.
This function does not work when the ignition key is in the “ON”
position.
NOTE:
* The alarm can be set not to sound.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
Operating the side windows and moonroof
The side windows and moonroof can be opened using a
wireless key from outside the vehicle.*NOTE:
* The windows and moonroof can be deactivated.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
Push the “UNLOCK” button until the windows and moonroof
start to move. When you release the button, the windows and
moonroof stop operating.

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DOORS
Locking with key
1Lock2Unlock
Turn the key towards the front of the vehicle to lock and
towards the back to unlock.
The doors lock and unlock simultaneously with the driver’s
door. Turning the key once will unlock the driver’s door and
twice in succession will unlock all doors simultaneously.* NOTE:
* The 2step unlocking function can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details. If a wrong key is used, the key cylinder rotates freely to isolate
inside
mechanism. So, door locking is protected from thieves.
The windows and moonroof can be opened from outside the
vehicle using the key. For details, see page xlvii and page ci.

SECTION 1 – 5
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Exterior equipment
Hoodxciii
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Trunk lid xciv
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Fuel tank cap xcvii
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Moonroof c
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EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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MOONROOF
1Open2Close
To slide open the moonroof, push the switch on the
“SLIDE OPEN” side for about 1 second. The moonroof will
fully open. To stop partway, push the same side or “TILT
UP” side briefly.
The sunshade can be opened or closed manually. However,
if you open the moonroof, the sunshade will be opened with the
moonroof.
To close the moonroof, push the switch on the “TILT UP”
side for about 1 second. The moonroof will fully close. To
stop partway, push the same side or “SLIDE OPEN” side
briefly. To slide open the tiltedup moonroof:
Push the switch on the “SLIDE OPEN” side to tilt down the
moonroof. After releasing the switch, push the switch on the
same side again.
1Tilt down2Tilt up
To tilt up the moonroof, push the switch on the “TILT UP”
side for about 1 second. The moonroof will fully tilt up. To
stop partway, push the same side or “SLIDE OPEN” side
briefly.
To tilt down the moonroof, push the switch on the “SLIDE
OPEN” side for about 1 second. The moonroof will fully
tilt down. To stop partway, push the same side or “TILT
UP” side briefly.
To operate the moonroof, the ignition key must be in the “ON”
position.

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Retained accessory power operation: Even if the ignition
key is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position, the moonroof
can be operated until a front door is opened (or for 43 seconds).
To tilt up the slideopened moonroof:
Push the switch on the “TILT UP” side to close the moonroof
fully. After releasing the switch, push the switch on the same
side again.
Operating the moonroof from outside the
vehicle
The moonroof can be opened using an ignition key.*
NOTE:
* This feature can be deactivate.
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.

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
ciiAfter the door is unlocked, the moonroof begins to open. To
stop in the middle, return the key.
The moonroof also can be opened using the wireless remote
control. For details, see page xx.
Jam protection function
If something gets caught into the roof opening during closing
operation, the moonroof stops and opens.
If the moonroof receives a strong impact, this function may
work even if nothing is caught.
If the battery is disconnected or run down
The moonroof may not operate automatically and the jam
protection function will not function correctly after you
reconnect, replace or recharge the battery. In any of these
cases, you should normalize the moonroof.
To normalize the moonroof, push and hold the switch on the
“TILT UP” side until the moonroof tilts all the way up and then
tilts down a little automatically.
Make sure that
the moonroof opens and closes automatically.
If the moonroof cannot be operated properly, have it checked
by your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the
following.
 While the vehicle is moving, always keep the heads,
hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants
away from the roof opening. Otherwise, they could
be seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or
if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
 Before you close the moonroof, always make sure
there is nobody around the moonroof. You must also
make sure nobody places his or her head, hands and
other parts of the body in the roof opening. If
someone’s neck, head or hands get caught in the
closing roof, it could result in death or serious injury.
When anyone closes the moonroof, first make sure it
is safe to do so.
 Be sure to remove the ignition key when you leave
your vehicle.
 Never leave anyone (particularly a small child) alone
in your vehicle, especially with the ignition key still
inserted. Otherwise, he/she could use the moonroof
switch and get trapped in the roof opening.
Unattended person (particularly a small child) can be
involved in a serious accident.

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Never sit on top of the vehicle around the roof
opening.
 Never try jamming any part of your body to activate
the jam protection function intentionally, as it could
result in a serious injury.
 The jam protection function may not work if
something gets caught just before the moonroof fully
closed.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM
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CAUTION
The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system
is designed only as a supplement to the primary
protection of the driver, front passenger and rear
outboard passenger seat belt systems. To ensure
maximum protection in an accident, the driver and all
passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts
properly. Wearing a seat belt properly during an
accident reduces the chances of death or serious
injury or being thrown out of the vehicle. For
instructions and precautions concerning the seat
belt system, see “Seat belts” on page cxi.
 Do not allow anyone to lean his/her head or any part
of his/her body against the door or the area of the
seat, front pillar, rear pillar or roof side rail from which
the SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag deploy
even if he/she is a child seated in the child restraint
system. It is dangerous if the SRS side airbag and
curtain shield airbag inflate, and the impact of the
deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury
to the occupant.
 Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and
children can be killed or seriously injured by the
deploying airbags. An infant or child who is too small
to use a seat belt should be properly secured using
a child restraint system. Lexus strongly
recommends that all infants and children be placed
in the rear seats of the vehicle and properly
restrained. The rear seats are the safest for infants
and children. For instructions concerning the
installation of a child restraint system, see “Child
restraint” on page cxlvii.

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When the airbags inflate, they produce a fairly loud noise and
release some smoke and residue along with non
−toxic gas.
This does not indicate a fire. This smoke may remain inside the
vehicle for some time, and may cause some minor irritation to
the eyes, skin or breathing. Be sure to wash off any residue as
soon as possible to prevent any potential skin irritation with
soap and water. If you can safely exit from the vehicle, you
should do so immediately.
Deployment of the airbags happens in a fraction of a second,
so the airbags must inflate with considerable force. While the
system is designed to reduce se rious injuries, it may also
cause minor burns or abrasions and swelling.
Front seats as well as parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof
side rail may be hot for several minutes, but the airbags
themselves will not be hot. The airbags are designed to inflate
only once.
CAUTION
SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags inflate with
considerable force. To reduce the possibility of death
or serious injury when they inflate, the driver, front
passenger and rear outboard passengers must:
 Wear their seat belts properly.
 Remain properly seated with their backs upright and
against the seats at all times.
Do not allow anyone to lean against the door when
the vehicle is in use, since the side airbag and curtain
shield airbag could inflate with considerable speed
and force. Otherwise, he/she may be killed or
seriously injured. Special care should be taken
especially when you have a small child in the vehicle.
 Sit up straight and well back in the seat, distributing
your weight evenly in the seat. Do not apply
excessive weight to the outer side of the seats with a
side airbag and to the front pillar, rear pillar and roof
side rail with a curtain shield airbag.