instrument LEXUS RX330 2006 Owners Manual

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
The contents of this manual are explained briefly on this
page to help you make the best use of the manual. Please
read this page and the rest of the Owner’s Manual
carefully to make sure you fully understand the operation
of your vehicle.
This will help you enjoy safe and comfortable driving.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The table of contents and the pictorial index provide easy
reference to the appropriate pages.
BASIC OPERATION — QUICK REFERENCE
Operation of basic equipment is briefly explained in an easily
understandable way for quick reference.
SECTION 1 — INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
The vehicle’s equipment is divided into the 7 groups listed
below. Use of the equipment is explained, including any points
you should pay particular attention to.
1. Keys and doors
2. Switches
3. Gauges, meters and service reminder indicators
4. Interior equipment
5. Exterior equipment
6. Occupant restraint systems
7. Steering wheel and mirrors
SECTION 2 — AIR CONDITIONING AND
AUDIO
The features of the vehicle’s air conditioning and audio are
explained in detail. Be sure to read this Section so that you can
make full use of them.
SECTION 3 — STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting the engine, driving, stopping, operation of features
affecting vehicle handling, hints on vehicle safety and safe
driving techniques are all explained. Please read everything
in this Section, and remember — drive safely!

PICTORIAL INDEX
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INSTRUMENT PANEL (vehicles with navigation system)
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For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section\
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1Driving position memory switches
224
. . . . . . . . . . .
2Power window switches 62
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3Power door lock switch 29
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Window lock switch 63
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5Cupholder 112
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6Side vents 257
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7Instrument panel light control knob 90
. . . . . . . . . . . .
8“ODO/TRIP” button 73
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9Ignition switch 385
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10Automatic air conditioning controls 242
. . . . . . . . . .
11Emergency flasher switch 66
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12Security indicator light 16, 43
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13Rear view monitor/navigation system including air
conditioning controls (For the navigation system,
see the separate “Navigation System Owner’s
Manual”.) 408 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light 77 . . . . . .
15“AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF”
indicator lights 193. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogger, and windshield wiper
deicer switch 61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
17Glove box
106
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18Power back door off switch 38
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19Automatic transmission selector lever 389, 398 . . . .
20Power outlet (12 VDC) 101
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21Height select switch 441
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22Headlight cleaner switch 60
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23Driving pattern selector switch 397, 408
. . . . . . . . . . .
24Seat heater switches 67
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25Audio system 262, 282
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26Traction control system off switch 451
. . . . . . . . . . .
27Tire pressure warning system reset switch 464 . . . .
28Height control switch 446
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29Power outlet (115 VAC) main switch 102
. . . . . . . . . .
30Hood lock release lever 124
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31Parking brake pedal 387
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32Power back door opener/closer switch 39
. . . . . . . . .
33Easy access mode switch 444
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34Fuel filler door opener 125
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35Adaptive frontlighting system
off switch 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
36Power rear view mirror control switches 231 . . . . . .

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1Driving position memory switches
224
. . . . . . . . . . .
2Power window switches 62
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3Power door lock switch 29
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Window lock switch 63
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5Cupholder 112
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6Side vents 257
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7Instrument panel light control knob 90
. . . . . . . . . . . .
8“ODO/TRIP” button 73
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9Ignition switch 385
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10Automatic air conditioning controls 242
. . . . . . . . . .
11Emergency flasher switch 66
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12Multidisplay light control button 91
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13Security indicator light 16, 43
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14Clock buttons 99
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light 77 . . . . . .
16Multidisplay
Cruise information display 87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside temperature display 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clock display 99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic air conditioning display 242 . . . . . . . . . .
17Cruise information display control button 87 . . . . . . .
18“AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF”
indicator lights 193. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
19Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogger, and windshield wiper
deicer switch 61
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20Glove box 106
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21Power back door off switch 38
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22Automatic transmission selector lever 389, 398 . . . .
23Power outlet (12 VDC) 101
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24Height select switch 441
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25Headlight cleaner switch 60
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26Driving pattern selector switch 397, 408
. . . . . . . . . . .
27Seat heater switches 67
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28Audio system 262, 282
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29Traction control system off switch 451
. . . . . . . . . . .
30Tire pressure warning system reset switch 464 . . . .
31Height control switch 446
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32Power outlet (115 VAC) main switch 102
. . . . . . . . . .
33Hood lock release lever 124
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34Parking brake pedal 387
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35Power back door opener/closer switch 39
. . . . . . . . .
36Easy access mode switch 444
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
37Fuel filler door opener 125
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
38Adaptive frontlighting system
off switch 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
39Power rear view mirror control switches 231 . . . . . .

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (vehicles sold in U. S. A.)

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (vehicles sold in Canada)

BRY114
(4/70)
BRY113
(4/7)
Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument
panel lights turn on.
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Automatic light control
turns on. Headlights also turn on.
High beam
Headlight flasher
HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH
BRY115
(c/7)
Right or left turn
Lane change (right or left)
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
QUICK REFERENCE
8
4. HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

SECTION 1 – 1
11
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Keys and doors
Keys12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine immobilizer system 16
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wireless remote control 18
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side doors 27
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . .
Back door 32
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . .
Power back door 35
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . .
Theft deterrent system 43
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\

KEYS AND DOORS
40Pull down the switch cover.
To open the back door, push the power back door
opener/closer switch on the
instrument panel 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 switch 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 power back door
opener/closer switch once again for about 1 second* or
push the power back door closer switch on the back door.
At this time, the turn signal lights flash twice, two beeps
sound** and the back door fully closes automatically.***
When pushing the switch while the closing operation is being
performed, the back door will open. At this time, a beep
sounds.**
NOTE:
* The time required to push the switch 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
switches under the following conditions:

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.)
 To open — When the ignition key is in the “ON” position, the
transmission selector lever must be in “P”.
 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.
The power back door can be opened and closed using the
wireless remote control. For details, see “Wireless remote
control” on page 18. NOTE:
* The back door can be set to be opened without being
unlocked first.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.