warning Lexus ES330 2006 Repair Manual Information / OWNER'S MANUAL (OM33703U)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUTTHIS MANUAL
Safety and vehicle damage warnings
In this manual you will see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings.
These are used in the following ways:
CAUTION
This is a warning against anything which may cause
injury to people if the warning is ignored. You are
informed about what you must or must not do in order
to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.
NOTICE
This is a warning against anything which may cause
damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is
ignored. You are informed about what you must or must
not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to
your Lexus and its equipment.
Safety symbol
In this manual, you will also see a circle with a slash through
it. This means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not le\
t this
happen”.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR LEXUS
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However, if necessary Lexus will:

Use the data for research on Lexus vehicle safety
performance
 Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes
without disclosing details of the vehicle owner, and only
when it is deemed necessary
 Disclose summarized data cleared of vehicle identification
information to a non −Lexus organization for research
purposes
New vehicle warranty
Your new vehicle is covered by the following Lexus limited
warranties:
 New vehicle warranty
 Emission control systems warranty
 Others
For further information, please refer to the “Owner’s Guide”,
“Owner’s Manual Supplement” or “Warranty Booklet”.
Your responsibility for maintenance
It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure the specified
maintenance is performed. Section 5 of this Owner’s Manual
gives details of these maintenance requirements. Included in
Section 6 is general maintenance. For scheduled
maintenance information, please refer to the “Owner’s Manual
Supplement/Scheduled Maintenance”.
Important health and safety information about
your Lexus
CAUTION
 WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and a wide variety of automobile components
contain or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects and
other reproductive harm. In addition, oils, fuels and
fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste
produced by component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
 Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands
after handling. Used engine oil contains chemicals
that have caused cancer in laboratory animals.
Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with
soap and water.

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
ivPage
1Tachometer
lvii
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2Traction control system off indicator light cclxxiv .
3Vehicle stability control system/traction control
system warning light lxvi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Engine oil replacement reminder light lxiii
. . . . . . . .
5Headlight indicator light xxxiii
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6Headlight high beam indicator light xxxviii . . . . . . . .
7Turn signal indicator light xxxviii
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8Fog light indicator light xxxix
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9Cruise control indicator light cclxix
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10Slip indicator light cclxxiii, cclxxvi
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11Automatic headlight leveling system
warning light lxvii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12Low fuel level warning light lxvii
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13Automatic transmission indicator lights cclxiii . . . .
14Engine coolant temperature gauge lvi
. . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
15Odometer and trip meter
lvii
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16Trip meter reset knob lvii
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17Fuel gauge lv
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18Low washer fluid warning light lxvii
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19Low engine oil level warning light lxiii
. . . . . . . . . . . .
20Multiinformation display lxviii
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21Rear light failure warning light lxvi
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22Low engine oil pressure warning light lxii
. . . . . . . . .
23Brake system warning light lx
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24Antilock brake system warning light lxv
. . . . . . . . . .
25Driver’s seat belt reminder light lxi
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26Charging system warning light lxii
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27SRS warning light lxi
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28Open door warning light lxvi
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29Malfunction indicator lamp lxiv
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For detailed information, refer to the description given in each Section\
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PICTORIAL INDEX
viPage
1Tachometer
lvii
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2Traction control system off indicator light cclxxiv .
3Vehicle stability control system/traction control
system warning light lxvi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Tail light indicator light xxxv
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5Headlight high beam indicator light xxxviii . . . . . . . .
6Turn signal indicator light xxxviii
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7Fog light indicator light xxxix
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8Cruise control indicator light cclxix
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9Slip indicator light cclxxiii, cclxxvi
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10Automatic headlight leveling system
warning light lxvii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11Low fuel level warning light lxvii
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12Automatic transmission indicator lights cclxiii . . . .
13Engine coolant temperature gauge lvi
. . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
14Odometer and trip meter
lvii
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15Trip meter reset knob lvii
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16Fuel gauge lv
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17Low washer fluid warning light lxvii
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18Low engine oil level warning light lxiii
. . . . . . . . . . . .
19Multiinformation display lxviii
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20Rear light failure warning light lxvi
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21Low engine oil pressure warning light lxii
. . . . . . . . .
22Brake system warning light lx
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23Antilock brake system warning light lxv
. . . . . . . . . .
24Driver’s seat belt reminder light lxi
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25Charging system warning light lxii
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26SRS warning light lxi
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27Open door warning light lxvi
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28Malfunction indicator lamp lxiv
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

KEYS AND DOORS
xxi
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
NOTICE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be
determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV
technician for help.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.

SWITCHES
xxxv
Automatic headlight leveling system (vehicles
with discharge headlight only)
Vehicle position changes according to loading condition,
passengers getting on and off, vehicle acceleration and
deceleration, etc. However, as the headlight beam level is
always maintained automatically by the system at the proper
level, your headlights do not dazzle other road users.
If this system fails, the warning light in the instrument cluster
comes on. If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by your
Lexus dealer.
If you replace the rear suspension and/or the vehicle height
changes, contact your Lexus dealer to check the automatic
headlight leveling system and headlight beam level.
HEADLIGHT SWITCH(Canada)
To turn the lights on, twist the knob on the end of the lever.
FIRST CLICKSTOP: Only the parking, tail, license plate, side
marker and instrument panel lights turn on.
SECOND CLICKSTOP: Headlights also turn on.
THIRD CLICKSTOP (“AUTO”): The headlights and all other
lights automatically turn on depending on the darkness of the
surroundings.*
NOTE:
* The sensitivity of the automatic light control sensor can be
changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.

SWITCHES
xxxvii
To turn on the lights again, turn the ignition key to the “ON”
position, or turn the headlight switch off and then twist the knob
until the first or second clickstop.
If you are going to park for over one week, make sure the
headlight switch is off.
Daytime Running Light System
The headlights turn on at reduced intensity when the parking
brake is released with the engine started, even with the light
switch in the “OFF” position. They will not go off until the
ignition switch is turned off.
To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights,
twist the knob to the first clickstop.
Twist
the knob to the second clickstop to turn on the headlights
to full intensity for driving at night.
When setting the knob to the third clickstop (“AUTO”), the
headlights will automatically adjust to full intensity and/or turn
on the other lights depending on the darkness of the
surroundings. Likewise, as the surroundings become brighter,
the headlights will turn to reduced intensity, ultimately turning
off the other lights.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the lights on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
Automatic headlight leveling system (vehicles
with discharge headlight only)
Vehicle position changes according to loading condition,
passengers getting on and off, vehicle acceleration and
deceleration, etc. However, the headlight beam level is always
maintained automatically by the system at the proper level so
that your headlights do not dazzle other road users.
If this system fails, the warning light in the instrument cluster
comes on. If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by your
Lexus dealer.
If you replace the rear suspension and/or the vehicle height
changes, contact your Lexus dealer to check the automatic
headlight leveling system and headlight beam level.

SWITCHES
xlTwist the interval adjuster upward to increase the wiping
time
interval between sweeps, and downward to decrease
it.
The wiper lever must be in the “INT” position.
To make the washer squirt, pull the lever toward you and
release it.
Also, the wipers will automatically operate a couple of times
after the washer squirts even with the lever in the “OFF”
position.
The low washer fluid warning light in the instrument cluster
comes on when the fluid level in the tank becomes nearly
empty. For information on adding washer fluid, see “Adding
washer fluid” on page cdvi.
In cold weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before
using the washer. This will help prevent icing, which could
block your vision.
NOTICE
Do not operate the wipers if the windshield is dry. It may
scratch the glass.
When waxing your vehicle, make sure that the washer nozzles
do not become blocked. If a nozzle becomes blocked, contact
your Lexus dealer to have the vehicle serviced.
NOTICE
If a nozzle becomes blocked, do not try to clear it with
a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

SWITCHES
xliiWhen
the ignition switch is turned off with the wiper lever in the
“AUTO” position, and then the ignition switch is turned on
again, the automatic operation may not work even if raindrops
are on the windshield.
In this case, move the lever to another position and return it to
the “AUTO” position again.
CAUTION
Be careful not to get your fingers caught between the
wipers and windshield.
When the wiper lever is in the “AUTO” position with the
ignition switch on, the wipers could operate
automatically in the following cases:
 If you touch the upper center of the windshield
adjacent to the sensor.
 If you wipe the upper center of the windshield
(adjacent to which the sensor is located) with a towel.
 If the windshield vibrates.
 If you touch the sensor.
NOTICE
Do not apply detergent to or wet the automatic wiper
control sensor when cleaning the inside of the
windshield.
To make the washer squirt, pull the lever toward you and
release it.
Also, the wipers will automatically operate a couple of times
after the washer squirts even with the lever in the “OFF”
position.
The low washer fluid warning light in the instrument cluster
comes on when the fluid level in the tank becomes nearly
empty. For information on adding washer fluid, see “Adding
washer fluid” on page cdvi.
In cold weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before
using the washer. This will help prevent icing, which could
block your vision.
NOTICE
Do not operate the wipers if the windshield is dry. It may
scratch the glass.
When waxing your vehicle, make sure that the washer nozzles
do not become blocked. If a nozzle becomes blocked, contact
your Lexus dealer to have the vehicle serviced.
NOTICE
If a nozzle becomes blocked, do not try to clear it with
a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

SECTION 1 – 3
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Gauges, meters and service reminder
indicators
Fuel gaugelv
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . .
Engine coolant temperature gauge lvi
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tachometer lvii
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . .
Odometer and trip meter lvii
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers lviii
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multi−information display lxviii
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel light control lxxi
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .