automatic LEXUS RX330 2006 User Guide

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ENGINE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
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. The transponder chip of the flat key is in its key case. You can
cancel the engine immobilizer system using the flat key. (For
details, see “Flat key” on page 13.)
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 or the flat 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.

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You have 30 seconds to open a door after using the wireless
remote unlock feature.** If a door is not opened by then, all the
side doors and back door will be automatically locked again.
Even if the
“LOCK” or “UNLOCK” button is kept pressed in, the
locking or unlocking operation is not repeated. Release the
button and then push again.
NOTE:
* The turn signal lights can be set not to flash and the beep
can be set not to sound.
** The time before automatic relocking can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
Sounding an alarm*
 Vehicles with power back door system
Vehicles without power back door system

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Opening and closing the power back door*
To open the back door: Push the “PWR DOOR” button for
about 1 second.** At this time, the turn signal lights flash
twice, two beeps sound*** and the back door fully opens
automatically.****
When pushing the button while the opening operation is being
performed, the back door will close. At this time, a beep
sounds.***
To close the back door: Push the “PWR DOOR” button
once again for about 1 second.** At this time, the turn
signal lights flash twice, two beeps sound*** and the back
door fully closes automatically.****
When pushing the button while the closing operation is being
performed, the back door will open. At this time, a beep
sounds.*** NOTE:
* This feature can be set inoperative.
** The operation method can be changed.
*** The beep will sound from both the front and rear of the
vehicle. The front beep can be set not to sound.
**** It is possible to set the beep to sound while the back
door opens or closes and adjust its volume.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
Opening or closing operation can be performed by the button
under the following conditions:
 The key is not in the ignition switch.
 The vehicle is stopped.
 The back door is unlocked. *
 The power back door system is on. (The power back door
off switch is pushed in.) For details, see page 38.
 To open — The back door is between in the fully −closed
position and half −opened position.
 To close — The back door is between in the fully −opened
position and half −opened position.
NOTE:
* The back door can be set to be opened without being
unlocked first.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.

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Locking with inside lock button
1Lock2 Unlock
Push the button forward to lock and pull the button
backward to unlock.
The front doors can be opened by pulling the inside handles
even if the lock buttons are in the locked position.
CAUTION
Do not pull the inside handle of the front doors while
driving. The doors will open and an accident may occur.
Lexus strongly recommends that all children be placed
in the rear seat of the vehicle.
Closing the door with the lock button pushed in will also lock the
door. Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle. Doors
cannot be locked when either front door is open and the key is
in the ignition.
If the vehicle is subjected to a severe frontal, rear or side impact
with the ignition switch turned to the “ON” position, all the side
doors and back door will unlock automatically after a few
seconds.
CAUTION
Before driving, make sure the doors are closed and
locked, especially when small children are in the
vehicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking
the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from
being thrown out from the vehicle in an accident. It also
helps prevent the doors from being opened
unintentionally.

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Locking with power door lock switch
1Lock2Unlock
To lock all the side doors and back door 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 side doors and back door with the key or
wireless remote control when all the side doors and back
door 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 side doors and back door 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 side doors and
back door with the power door lock switch.
Automatic door locking and unlocking
functions
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING
You can select the following functions:
Locking linked with the shift position
All doors are automatically locked when the selector lever
is moved out of “P” position.
 Locking linked with vehicle speed
All doors are automatically locked when the vehicle speed
goes above about 20 km/h (12 mph).
You can set or cancel the automatic door locking
functions:
Be sure to apply the parking brake when performing the
following operations.

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1. Close all doors and turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
2. Shift the selector lever to the “P” position.
3. Within 10
seconds of turning the ignition switch to the “ON”
position, press and hold the driver’s side power door lock
switch in the lock position for 5 seconds and then release.
The doors will be locked and unlocked to indicate that the
function is set.
To cancel the function, do the above operation again.
To select the locking linked with the vehicle speed:
1. Close all doors and turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
2. Shift the selector lever from “P” to the ”N” position.
3. Within 10 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the “ON”
position, press and hold the driver’s side power door lock
switch in the lock position for 5 seconds and then release.
The doors will be locked and unlocked to indicate that the
function is set.
To cancel the function, do the above operation again. AUTOMATIC DOOR UNLOCKING
You can select the following functions:

Unlocking linked with the shift position
All doors are automatically unlocked when the selector lever
is moved to “P” position.
 Unlocking linked with the ignition switch
All doors are automatically unlocked when the driver’s door
is opened within 10 seconds after the ignition switch is
turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position, or the key is
removed.
You can set or cancel the automatic door unlocking
functions:
Be sure to apply the parking brake when performing the
following operations.
To select the unlocking linked with the shift position:
1. Close all doors and turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
2. Shift the selector lever to the “P” position.
3. Within 10 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the “ON”
position, press and hold the driver’s side power door lock
switch in the unlock position for 5 seconds and then release.
The doors will be locked and unlocked to indicate that the
function is set.
To cancel the function, do the above operation again.

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BACK DOOR
Opening and closing
1Push2OpenTo open the back door, push up the back door opener and
raise the door.
If the back door will not open even pushing up the back door
opener, push it up again.
When
opening the back door, make sure that the back door will
not come down by itself.
The back door can be opened when the vehicle is stopped.
The back door can be locked or unlocked in the following ways.
 Operate the power door lock switch. (See “Side doors” on
page 27.)
 Operate the wireless remote control. (See “Wireless remote
control” on page 18.)
 All the side doors and back door are locked and unlocked
simultaneously with the driver’s door. (See “Side doors” on
page 27.)
If the battery is disconnected or run down, the back door will be
automatically locked after you reconnect, replace or recharge
the battery. Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle.
See “Stowage precautions” on page 490 for precautions when
loading luggage.

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POWER BACK DOOR
Opening and closing by hand
1Push2 OpenTo open the back door, push up the back door opener and
raise the door.
If the back door will not open even pushing up the back door
opener, push it up again.
When
opening the back door, make sure that the back door will
not come down by itself.
The back door can be opened when the vehicle is stopped.
The back door can be locked or unlocked in the following ways.
 Operate the power door lock switch. (See “Side doors” on
page 27.)
 Operate the wireless remote control. (See “Wireless remote
control” on page 18.)
 All the side doors and back door are locked and unlocked
simultaneously with the driver’s door. (See “Side doors” on
page 27.)
If the battery is disconnected or run down, the back door will be
automatically locked after you reconnect, replace or recharge
the battery. Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle.
See “Stowage precautions” on page 490 for precautions when
loading luggage.

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Back door closer
When the back door has not been fully closed, it is fully
closed automatically even if the power back door system
is off.
CAUTION
 Careful attention is needed so as not to get your
fingers trapped as the back door automatically
closes when it has not been fully closed.
 Never allow a child to operate the back door.
NOTICE
Do not apply excessive force when the back door closer
is operating. Otherwise, the back door closer may
become defective.
If the back door opener does not operate
If the back door opener does not operate, you can open the
back door from the inside.
To open the back door from the inside, do the following.
1. Remove the cover with a key.

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CAUTION
Do not leave small children or pets unattended in your
vehicle. They could operate the power back door, and
anyone around the back door could be injured. Turn off
the power back door system when the power back door
is not in use.
NOTICE
When your vehicle goes through an automatic car wash,
make sure the power back door system is off.
Power back door switches
 Power back door opener/closer switch
Power back door closer switch