wheel 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.

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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STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
Page
1Headlight, turn signal and
fog light switches 48, 52, 53. . . . . . . .
2Audio remote control
switches 304. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3Distance switch 416
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Speech command button (See the
separate “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual”.)
5Telephone button (See the separate
“Navigation System Owner’s
Manual”.)
6Wiper and washer switches 53, 59 . .
7Cruise control switch 412, 416. . . . . .
8Tilt steering lock release
lever or tilt and telescopic
steering control switch 228, 229 . . . .
For detailed information, refer to the
description given in each Section.

PICTORIAL INDEX
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EXTERIOR VIEW
Page
1Rear window defogger61
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2Back door 32, 35
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3Fuel filler door 125
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4Moon roof 128, 132
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5Wiper and washer 53, 609
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6Outside rear view mirror 230 . . . . . . . .
7Side door 27
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8Tire and wheel 570
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9Headlights 48, 611
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10Hood 124
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For detailed information, refer to the
description given in each Section.

BASIC OPERATION
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QUICK REFERENCE
Quick reference
Driver’s seat2
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Steering wheel (tilt type) 2
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Steering wheel (tilt and telescopic type) 3
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Automatic transmission (standard type) 4
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Automatic transmission (multi −mode type) 6
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Headlight and turn signal switch 8
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Wiper and washer switch 9
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BRY069
(c/0)
Seat position
Head restraintangle
Head restraint
height
Lumbar support
Seatback angle Seat cushion
height
Seat cushion angle BRY036
To tilt the steering wheel up or
down to the desired angle:
1. Pull the lever up while holding the steering wheel.
2. Tilt the steering wheel to the desired angle.
3. Release the lever.
QUICK REFERENCE
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1. DRIVER’S SEAT 2. STEERING WHEEL (tilt type)

BRY091
(7.2/7)
TILT OPERATION
To tilt the steering wheel up or down to the desired angle,
push the control switch in the required direction and
release the button when the steering wheel reaches the
desired angle.
BRY092
(7.2/7)
TELESCOPIC OPERATION
To move the steering wheel to the desired position, push
the control switch away from you or pull it toward you until
the steering wheel reaches the desired position.
QUICK REFERENCE
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2. STEERING WHEEL (tilt and telescopic type)

SWITCHES
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Adaptive frontlighting system
Adaptive front−lighting system (AFS) provides the proper
headlight beam level according to the current driving
conditions. This s ystem moves the headlight beam left or right
according to the turning angle of the steering wheel. The
synergy of this system and the automatic headlight leveling
system improves visibility at the intersections and curves.
The system operates when the vehicle speed rises above 30
km/h (18 mph), and stops when the vehicle speed drops below
5 km/h (3 mph).
The system can operate within the limited range of the steering
wheel turning angle.
1Adaptive frontlighting system off switch
2Inoperative
3Operative
If you do not want to activate the system, push in the
switch to turn off the system. To turn it on, push it again.
When the system is turned off, the “AFS OFF” indicator lights
up in the instrument cluster.
If the system fails, the indicator light in the instrument cluster
will flash. If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by your
Lexus dealer.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs
Your vehicle may not pass a state emission inspection if the
malfunction indicator lamp remains on. Contact your Lexus
dealer to check your vehicle’s emission control system and
OBD (On−Board Diagnostics) system before taking your
vehicle for the inspection.
See “Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs”
on page 533.
(i) “ABS” Warning Light
The light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON”
position. If the anti−lock brake system and the brake assist
system work properly, the light turns off after a few seconds.
Thereafter, if either of the systems malfunctions, the light
comes on again.
When the “ABS” warning light is on (and the brake system
warning light is off), the anti
−lock brake system, the brake
assist system, the traction control system and the vehicle
stability control system do not operate, but the brake system
still operates conventionally.
When the “ABS” warning light is on (and the brake system
warning light is off), the anti−lock brake system does not
operate so that the wheels could lock up during a sudden
braking or braking on slippery road surfaces.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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(l) “VSC” Warning Light
This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in the
vehicle stability control system or traction control system.
The light will come on when the ignition key is turned to the
“ON” position and will go off after a few seconds.
If the light comes on while driving, the vehicle stability control
system and traction control system do not work. However, as
conventional braking operates when applied, there is no
problem to continue your driving.
In the following cases, contact your Lexus dealer:
 The warning light does not come on after the ignition key is
turned to the “ON” position.
 The warning light remains on after the ignition key is turned
to the “ON” position.
 The warning light comes on while driving.
Tw o −wheel drive models only — The “TRAC OFF” indicator
light will come on when the “VSC” warning light comes on even
if the “TRAC OFF” switch is not pushed.
(m) Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature Warning Light
(fourwheel drive models only)
This light warns that the automatic transmission fluid
temperature is too high.
If this light comes on while you are driving, slow down and pull
off the road. Stop the vehicle at a safe place and put the
selector lever in “P” and leave the engine idling until the light
goes off. If the light goes off, you can start the vehicle again.
If the light does not go off, call a Lexus dealer or qualified repair
shop for assistance.
NOTICE
Continued driving with the warning light on may
damage the automatic transmission.
(n) Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
This light comes on when the fluid level in the tank becomes
nearly empty. Fill the tank as soon as possible.