transmission LEXUS RX330 2006 Owners Manual

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL
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Event data recorder
Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control certain
aspects of your vehicle. These computers assist in driving and
maintaining optimal vehicle performance. Besides storing
data useful for troubleshooting, there is a system to record data
in a crash or a near car crash event. This is called an Event
Data Recorder (EDR).
The SRS airbag sensor assembly contains the EDR. In a
crash or a near car crash event, this device may record some
or all of the following information:
 Engine speed
 Whether the brake pedal was applied or not
 Vehicle speed
 To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed
 Position of the transmission selector lever
 Whether the driver and front passenger wore the seat belts
or not
 Driver’s seat position
 Front passenger’s occupant classification
 SRS airbag deployment data
 SRS airbag system diagnostic data If your vehicle is equipped with a vehicle stability control (VSC)
system,
its Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may contain another
EDR. There are a variety of driving situations which include
activating the VSC under wh ich the VSC EDR will record
certain information. The VSC EDR may record some or all of
the following information:
 Behavior of the vehicle
 Steering wheel angle
 Vehicle speed
 To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed
 To what extent the brake pedal was applied
 To what extent the ECU controlled the condition of the 4
wheels
 Vehicle stability control system diagnostic data
The information above is intended to be used for the purpose
of improving vehicle safety performance. Unlike general data
recorders, the EDR does not record sound data such as
conversation between passengers.

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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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 . . . . . .

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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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 . . . . . .

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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1Tachometer
72
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2Rear light failure warning light 82
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3Driver’s seat belt reminder light 77
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4SRS warning light 77
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5Automatic headlight leveling system
warning light 84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6Adaptive frontlighting system off
indicator light 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7Charging system warning light 78
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8Low engine oil pressure warning light 78
. . . . . . . . . .
9Malfunction indicator lamp 80
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10Headlight high beam indicator light 52
. . . . . . . . . . . .
11Low washer fluid warning light 83
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light 83 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13Antilock brake system warning light 81
. . . . . . . . . . .
14Brake system warning light 76
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15Automatic transmission
indicator lights 389, 398 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16Fuel gauge 70
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17Low fuel level warning light 84
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18Engine coolant temperature gauge 71
. . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
19Low tire pressure warning light
84
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20Slip indicator light 450, 453, 456
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21Snow mode indicator light 397, 408
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22Traction control system off
indicator light 451 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23Vehicle stability control system
warning light 83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24Headlight indicator light 48
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25Turn signal indicator lights 52
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26Dynamic laser cruise control master
warning light 431 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27Odometer and trip meter 73
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28Dynamic laser cruise control display 416
. . . . . . . . .
29Conventional cruise control mode
indicator light 433 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30Cruise control indicator light 412
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31Ready mode indicator light 423
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32Easy access mode indicator light 444
. . . . . . . . . . . .
33Height control “OFF” indicator light 446
. . . . . . . . . .
34Height control indicator lights 441
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35Open door warning light 82
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
36Engine oil replacement reminder light 79
. . . . . . . . . .

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
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1Tachometer
72
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2Rear light failure warning light 82
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3Driver’s seat belt reminder light 77
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4SRS warning light 77
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5Automatic headlight leveling system
warning light 84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6Adaptive frontlighting system off
indicator light 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7Charging system warning light 78
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8Low engine oil pressure warning light 78
. . . . . . . . . .
9Malfunction indicator lamp 80
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10Headlight high beam indicator light 52
. . . . . . . . . . . .
11Low washer fluid warning light 83
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light 83 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13Antilock brake system warning light 81
. . . . . . . . . . .
14Brake system warning light 76
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15Automatic transmission
indicator lights 389, 398 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16Fuel gauge 70
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17Low fuel level warning light 84
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18Engine coolant temperature gauge 71
. . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
19Low tire pressure warning light
84
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20Slip indicator light 450, 453, 456
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21Snow mode indicator light 397, 408
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22Traction control system off
indicator light 451 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23Vehicle stability control system
warning light 83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24Tail light indicator light 48
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25Turn signal indicator lights 52
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26Dynamic laser cruise control master
warning light 431 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27Odometer and trip meter 73
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28Dynamic laser cruise control display 416
. . . . . . . . .
29Conventional cruise control mode
indicator light 433 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30Cruise control indicator light 412
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31Ready mode indicator light 423
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32Easy access mode indicator light 444
. . . . . . . . . . . .
33Height control “OFF” indicator light 446
. . . . . . . . . .
34Height control indicator lights 441
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35Open door warning light 82
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

BASIC OPERATION
1
QUICK REFERENCE
Quick reference
Driver’s seat2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . .
Steering wheel (tilt type) 2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering wheel (tilt and telescopic type) 3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic transmission (standard type) 4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic transmission (multi −mode type) 6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight and turn signal switch 8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiper and washer switch 9
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

BRY010BRY055
(95.8/15)
Shift while pressing the brake pedal.
(Ignition switch must be in the “ON” position.)
OPERATION OF SELECTOR LEVER
SELECTOR LEVER POSITION
P: Parking, engine starting and key removal
position
R: Reverse position
N: Neutral position
D: Normal driving position
(shifting into overdrive possible)
4: Position for engine braking
(shifting into overdrive not possible)
3, 2: Position for more powerful engine braking
L: Position for maximum engine braking
QUICK REFERENCE
4
3. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (standard type)

BRY012
(25/4)BRY063
(96/15)
Shift while pressing the brake pedal.
(Ignition switch must be in the “ON” position.)
OPERATION OF SELECTOR LEVER
SELECTOR LEVER POSITION
P: Parking, engine starting and key removal
position
R: Reverse position
N: Neutral position
D: Normal driving position
(shifting into overdrive possible)
S: “S” mode driving
+:Upshifting
: Downshifting
QUICK REFERENCE
6
3. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (multimode type)

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.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
80
(h) Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This lamp comes on when the ignition key is turned to the
“ON” position and goes off after the engine starts. This
means that the warning light system is operating properly.
If the lamp remains on, or the lamp comes on while driving,
first check the followings.
 Empty fuel tank
If the fuel tank is empty, refuel immediately.
 Loose fuel tank cap
If the fuel tank cap is loose, securely tighten it.
These cases are temporary malfunctions. The malfunction
indicator lamp will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the lamp does not go off even after several trips, contact your
Lexus dealer as soon as possible. If the fuel tank is not empty or the fuel tank cap is not
loose...

There is a problem somewhere in the engine, emission
control system, electronic throttle control system, automatic
transmission electrical system or warning light system itself.
Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to service the
vehicle.
If engine speed does not increase when the accelerator pedal
is depressed, there may be a problem somewhere in the
electronic throttle control system.
At this time, vibration may occur. However, if you depress the
accelerator pedal more firmly and slowly, you can drive your
vehicle at low speeds. Have your vehicle checked by your
Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
Even if the abnormality of the electronic throttle control system
is corrected during low speed driving, the system may not be
recovered until the engine is stopped and the ignition key is
turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
CAUTION
Be especially careful to prevent erroneous pedal
operation.