LEXUS RX330 2006 Owners Manual

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
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Adjusting the vertical aiming
1. Turn the Phillips−head screwdriver to either direction in
order to turn the vertical movement adjusting screw ( 1
).
Remember the number of times you turn the screwdriver and
the turning direction.
2. When turning the vertical movement adjusting bolt ( 2
),
turn the Phillips−head screwdriver to the same direction as
step 1. To calculate the correct number of turns, multiply the
number of times you turned the screwdriver in step 1 by 1.25.
Turn the screwdriver by this amount.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
611
REPLACING LIGHT BULBS
The illustration on the following pages show the locations of
light bulbs. If it is necessary to replace a bulb, take your vehicle
to your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. Use bulbs with the
bulb numbers and wattage ratings given in the table.
The stop lights consist of a number of LEDs. If two or more
LEDs burn out, your vehicle may not conform to local laws
(SAE). If this occurs, take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer to
have the light replaced.
CAUTION
 To prevent burning yourself, do not replace the light
bulbs while they are hot.
 Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
require special handling. They can burst or shatter if
scratched or dropped. Hold a bulb only by its plastic
or metal case. Do not touch the glass part of a bulb
with bare hands.
Vehicles with power back door system —
 When replacing the rear light bulbs, turn off the
power back door system.
Vehicles with discharge headlights —
Do not touch the high voltage socket when the low
beam headlight turns on. 20000 V is momentarily
generated and may cause severe injury by electric
shock.
 Do not disassemble, repair or take apart the low beam
headlight bulbs, connector, power supply circuits
and rotated components. Or you may be injured by
electric shocks. Call your dealer when the headlights
fail to work or have to be replaced or disposed of.
NOTICE
Only use a bulb of the listed type.
The inside of the lens of exterior lights such as headlights may
temporarily fog up when the lens becomes wet in the rain or in
a car wash. This is not a problem because the fogging is
caused by the temperature difference between the outside and
inside of the lens, just like the windshield fogs up in the rain.
However, if there is a large drop of water on the inside of the
lens, or if there is water pooled inside the light, contact your
Lexus dealer.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
612LIGHT LOCATION
Light Bulbs Bulb No. W Type
1Parking lights
168 5 F
2Front turn signal lights−−−21 H
3Front side marker lights 168 5 F
4Headlights (low beam)
Discharge bulb
Halogen bulb −−−
−−−35
55B
C
5Headlights (high beam) 9005 60 A
6Fog lights 9006 51 D
Light Bulbs Bulb No. W Type
7Rear turn signal lights −−−21 H
8Tail lights 168 5 F
9License plate lights168 5 F
10Back−up lights 921 18 F
11Rear side marker lights 194 3.8 F

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Light Bulbs Bulb No. W Type
12Vanity lights−−−2.8 G
13Personal lights −−−8E
14Interior lights −−−8G
15Luggage compartment
lights −−−
5G
16Door courtesy lights −−−5E A: HB3 halogen bulbs
B: D2S discharge bulbs
C: H11 halogen bulbs
D: HB4 halogen bulbs
E: Single end bulbs
F: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
G: Double end bulbs
H: Wedge base bulbs (amber)

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SECTION 6 – 5
615
SERVICE PROCEDURES AND
SPECIFICATIONS
Body
Specifications616
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Protecting your vehicle from corrosion 618
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Washing and waxing 619
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Cleaning the interior 621
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BODY
616
SPECIFICATIONS
— DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTSOverall length
4730 mm (186.2 in.)
Overall width1845 mm (72.6 in.)
Overall height*1
Tw o −wheel drive models
Four−wheel drive models — With electronically modulated air suspension
— Without electronically modulated air suspension1670 mm (65.7 in.)*2
1710 mm (67.3 in.)*3
1725 mm (67.9 in.)*4
1670 mm (65.7 in.)*2
1710 mm (67.3 in.)*3
1725 mm (67.9 in.)*4
1680 mm (66.1 in.)*2
1720 mm (67.7 in.)*3
1735 mm (68.3 in.)*4
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: Without roof rails
*3: With roof rails
*4: With roof rails and cross rails

BODY
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— DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTSWheelbase
2715 mm (107 in.)
Tread Tw o −wheel drive models
— Front
— Rear
Four−wheel drive models — Front
— Rear (with electronically
modulated air suspension)
— Rear (without electronically
modulated air suspension)
1580 mm (62.2 in.)
1565 mm (61.6 in.)
1575 mm (62.0 in.)
1560 mm (61.4 in.)
1555 mm (61.2 in.)
Vehicle capacity weight
(occupants + cargo)420 kg (925 lb.)
Towing capacity
(trailer weight + cargo weight)— Without towing package
— With towing package
907 kg (2000 lb.)
1588 kg (3500 lb.)
— FUEL TANK
Capacity
72.5 L (19.2 gal., 15.9 Imp. gal.)

BODY
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PROTECTING YOUR VEHICLEFROM CORROSION
Proper care of your Lexus can help ensure long −term
corrosion prevention.
The most common causes of corrosion to your vehicle
are:
 The accumulation of road salt, dirt and moisture in
hard−to−reach areas under the vehicle.
 Chipping of paint or undercoating caused by minor
accidents or by stones and gravel.
The following conditions will cause or accelerate
corrosion of your vehicle, so it is important to keep your
vehicle, particularly the underside, as clean as possible
and to repair any damage to paint or protective coatings
as soon as possible.
 The presence of road salt or dust control chemicals, salt in
the air near the sea coast, industrial air pollution.
 High humidity, especially at temperatures just above
freezing point.
 Certain parts of your vehicle are wet or damp for an
extended period of time, even though other parts of the
vehicle are dry.
 Components of the vehicle which are prevented from
quick−drying due to lack of proper ventilation are exposed
to high ambient temperature. To help prevent corrosion on your Lexus, follow these
guidelines:
Keep your vehicle clean by regular washing.
In addition,
observe the following points.
 If you drive on salted roads in the winter or if you live near
the ocean, you should hose off the undercarriage at least
once a month to minimize corrosion.
 High pressure water or steam is effective for cleaning the
vehicle’s underside and wheel housings. Pay particular
attention to these areas as it is difficult to see all the mud and
dirt. It will do more harm than good to simply wet the mud
and debris without removing. The lower edge of doors,
rocker panels and frame members have drain holes which
should not be allowed to clog with dirt as trapped water in
these areas can cause corrosion.
 Wash the underside of the vehicle thoroughly when winter
is over.
See “Washing and waxing” on page 619 for more tips.
Check the condition of your vehicle’s paint and trim. If you
find any chips or scratches in the paint, touch them up
immediately to prevent corrosion from starting. If the chips or
scratches have gone through the bare metal, have a qualified
body shop make the repair.

BODY
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Check the interior of your vehicle.
Water and dirt can
accumulate under the floor mats and could cause corrosion.
Occasionally check under the mats to make sure the area is
dry. Be particularly careful when transporting chemicals,
cleansers, fertilizers, salt, etc. These should be transported in
proper containers. If a spill or leak should occur, immediately
clean and dry the area.
Use mud shields on your wheels. If you drive on salted or
gravel roads, mud shields help protect your vehicle. Full −size
shields, which come as near to the ground as possible, are the
best. We recommend that the fittings and the area where the
shields are installed be treated to resist corrosion. Your Lexus
dealer will be happy to assist in supplying and installing the
shields if they are recommended for your area.
Keep your vehicle in a well ventilated garage or a roofed
place. Do not park your vehicle in a damp, poorly
ventilated garage. If you wash your vehicle in the garage, or
if you drive it covered with water or snow, your garage may be
so damp as to cause corrosion. Even if your garage is heated,
a wet vehicle can corrode if the ventilation is poor.
WASHING AND WAXING
Washing your Lexus
Keep your vehicle clean by regular washing.
The following cases may cause weakness to the paint or
corrosion to the body and parts. W ash your vehicle as soon as
possible.
 When driving in a coastal area
 When driving on a road sprinkled with antifreeze
 When exposed to coal tar, tree sap, bird droppings and
carcass of an insect
 When driving in areas where there is a lot of smoke, soot,
dust, iron dust or chemical substances
 When the vehicle becomes remarkably dirty with dust and
mud
Handwashing your Lexus
Work in the shade and wait until the vehicle body is not
warm to the touch.
1. Rinse off loose dirt with a hose. Remove any mud or road
salt from the underside of the vehicle or the wheel wells.
2. Wash with a mild car −wash soap, mixed according to the
manufacturer’s instructions. Use a soft cotton mitt and keep it
wet by dipping it frequently into the wash water. Do not rub hard
— let the soap and water remove the dirt.