ignition LEXUS RX330 2006 Owners Manual

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
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3. Tighten the front towing eyelet securely by a wheel nut
wrench.
CAUTION
When installing the eyelet on the vehicle, be sure to
tighten the front eyelet securely. If the eyelet is loose,
it may come off when being towed and result in death or
serious injury.
IF YOU CANNOT SHIFT AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER
If you cannot shift the selector lever out of “P” position to
other positions even though the brake pedal is depressed,
use the shift lock override button as follows:
1Turn the ignition key to “LOCK”. Make sure the parking
brake is applied.
2Pry up the cover with a flathead screwdriver or equivalent.

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DOITYOURSELF SERVICEPRECAUTIONS
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure given in this Section.
You should be aware that improper or incomplete servicing
may result in operating problems.
Performing do −it−yourself maintenance during the warranty
period may affect your warranty coverage. Read the separate
Lexus Warranty statement for details and suggestions.
This Section gives instructions only for those items that are
relatively easy for an owner to perform. As explained in
Section 5, there are still a number of items that must be
performed by a qualified technician with special tools.
For information on tools and parts for do−it−yourself
maintenance, see “Parts and tools” on page 543.
Utmost care should be taken when working on your vehicle to
prevent accidental injury. Here are a few precautions that you
should be especially careful to observe:
CAUTION
 When the engine is running, keep hands, clothing,
and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive
belt. (Removing rings, watches, and ties is
advisable.)
 Right after driving, the engine compartment — the
engine, radiator, exhaust manifold and power
steering fluid reservoir, etc. — will be hot. So be
careful not to touch them. Oil and other fluids may
also be hot.
 If the engine is hot, do not remove the radiator cap or
loosen the drain plugs to prevent burning yourself.
 Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as
paper or rags, in the engine compartment.
 Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open flames
around fuel or the battery. Their fumes are
flammable.
 Do not get under your vehicle with just the body jack
supporting it. Always use automotive jack stands or
other solid supports.
 Be sure that the ignition is off if you work near the
electric cooling fans or radiator grille. With the
ignition on, the electric cooling fans will
automatically start to run if the engine coolant
temperature is high and/or the air conditioning is on.

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Use eye protection whenever you work on or under
your vehicle where you may be exposed to flying or
falling material, fluid spray, etc.
 Take care when filling the brake fluid reservoir
because brake fluid can harm your eyes and damage
painted surfaces. If fluid gets in your eyes, flush your
eyes with clean water immediately. If you still feel
uncomfortable with your eyes, go to the doctor.
 Be extremely cautious when working on the battery.
It contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.NOTICE
Remember that battery and ignition cables carry high
currents or voltages. Be careful of accidentally
causing a short circuit.
 Before closing the engine hood, check to see that you
have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc.
 Do not drive with the air cleaner removed, or
excessive engine wear could result. Also backfiring
could cause a fire in the engine compartment.
 If you spill the fluid, be sure to wash it off with water
to prevent it from damaging the parts or paint.
 Do not overfill automatic transmission fluid and
power steering fluid, or the transmission and power
steering could be damaged.
 Be careful not to scratch the glass surface with the
wiper frame.

ENGINE
550— COOLING SYSTEM
Capacity
9.5 L (10.0 qt., 8.4 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or similar high quality ethylene glyco\
l
based non −silicate, non− amine, non−nitrite, and non −borate coolant
with long −life hybrid organic acid technology (Coolant with long −life
hybrid organic acid technology is a combination of low phosphates and
organic acids.)
Do not use plain water alone.
NOTE:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is used in your Lexus vehicle at factory fil\
l. In order to avoid technical problems, only use “Toyota
Super Long Life Coolant” or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non −silicate, non −amine, non −nitrite, and non −borate coolant
with long−life hybrid organic acid technology. (Coolant with long −life hybrid organic acid technology is a combination of low
phosphates and organic acids.) Please contact your Lexus dealer for further deta\
ils.
— IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plug — Make DENSO NGK
— Gap
SK20R11
IFR6A11
1.1 mm (0.043 in.)
— ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery Open voltage at 20C (68F):
Charging rates
12.6 — 12.8 V Fully charged
12.2 — 12.4 V Half charged
11.8 — 12.0 V Discharged
[Voltage that is checked 20 minutes after the key is removed with all the
lights turned off]
5 A max.

ENGINE
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Gasoline quality
In a very few cases, you may experience driveability problems
caused by the particular gasoline that you are using. If you
continue to have unacceptable driveability, try changing
gasoline brands. If this does not rectify your problem, then
consult your Lexus dealer.
NOTICE
 Do not use gasohol other than stated above. It will
cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
 If drivability problems are encountered (poor hot
starting, vaporizing, engine knock, etc.), discontinue
its use.
 Take care not to spill gasohol during refueling.
Gasohol may cause paint damage.
Fuel tank capacity
72.5 L (19.2 gal., 15.9 Imp. gal.)
FUEL PUMP SHUT OFF SYSTEM
The fuel pump shut off system stops supplying fuel to the
engine to minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine
stalls or an airbag inflates upon collision. To restart the engine
after the fuel pump shut off system activates, turn the ignition
switch to “ACC” or “LOCK” once and start it.
CAUTION
Inspect the ground under the vehicle before restarting
the engine. If you find that liquid has leaked onto the
ground, it is the fuel system has been damaged and it is
in need of repair. In this case, do not restart the engine.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
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No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
26 ECUB7.5
Power window, multiplex
communication system, gauge
and meters, instrument cluster
lights, instrument panel lights, air
conditioning system, garage
door opener, illuminated entry
system, wireless remote control
system, power back door, driving
position memory system,
navigation system display, moon
roof, tilt and telescopic steering,
power seats, outside rear view
mirror, windshield wipers
27 DOME7.5
Gauge and meters, personal
lights, vanity lights, door
courtesy lights, inside door
handle lights, ignition switch
light, foot lights, scuff plate lights,
luggage compartment light,
interior light
28 TEL7.5No circuit
29 AMP30Audio system
30 DOORNO. 125Multiplex communication system
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
31 A/F25Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
32 EFI NO. 125
Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system and all
components in “EFI NO. 2” fuse
33 HLP R LW R15Right− hand headlight (low beam)
34 EFI NO. 210Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
35 RR DOOR
RH20Rear right side power window
36 RR DOOR LH20Rear left side power window
37 FUELOPN7.5Fuel filler door opener
38 FR FOG15Front fog lights
39 OBD7.5On− board diagnosis system
40 FR DEF25Windshield wiper de −icer and all
components in “MIR HTR” fuse

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
600
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
51 ECUIGNO. 17.5
Power rear view mirror control,
moon roof, multiplex
communication system,
navigation system display, shift
lock control system, multiplex
communication system (power
door lock system, wireless
remote control system), driving
position memory system, vehicle
stability control system, traction
control system, windshield
wipers, electronically controlled
automatic transmission, seat
heaters, power seats, tilt and
telescopic steering, power back
door, electronically modulated air
suspension
52 ECUIGNO. 210
Automatic headlight leveling
system, vehicle stability control
system, dynamic laser cruise
control, headlight cleaner,
adaptive front −lighting system
53 HEATER7.5
Electric cooling fan, air
conditioning system, rear
window defogger, ignition switch,
windshield wiper de −icer
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
54 WASHER20Windshield washer
55 SEAT HTR20Seat heaters
56 GAUGE
NO. 17.5
Instrument cluster lights,
instrument panel lights,
emergency flashers, seat belt,
power outlet, rear light failure
warning light, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system,
back− up lights
57 FR WIP30Windshield wipers
58 RR WIP15Rear window wiper
59 INJ20Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
60 IGN10
SRS airbag system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system,
front passenger occupant
classification system, stop lights
61 GAUGE
NO. 27.5Gauge and meters

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
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CHECKING AND REPLACING THEBLADE TYPE FUSES
Engine compartment 1 Pullout tool 2 Spare fuses
Driver’s side instrument panel
1. Turn the ignition switch off and remove the fuse box lid.
Determine which fuse may be causing the problem. The lid of
the fuse box shows the name of the circuit for each fuse.