LEXUS RX330 2006 Owners Manual

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(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.

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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.

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82If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates
a malfunction somewhere in the components monitored
by the warning light system. Contact your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible to service the vehicle.

The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned
to the “ON” position, or remains on.
 The light comes on while you are driving.
A warning light turning on briefly during operation does not
indicate a problem.
CAUTION
If the “ABS” warning light remains on together with the
brake system warning light, immediately stop your
vehicle at a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
In this case, not only the antilock brake system will fail
but also the vehicle will become extremely unstable
during braking.
(j) Open Door Warning Light and Buzzer
This light remains on until all the side doors and back door are
completely closed.
The light consists of a base light (shape of the vehicle) and 5
separate lights. Each light indicates which door is open.
If the vehicle speed rises above 5 km/h (3 mph) with any door
open, the buzzer will sound and the light keeps flashing until
the door is closed.
(k) Rear Light Failure Warning Light
If this light comes on when the headlight switch is turned on (at
the first or second clickstop), it indicates that one or more of the
tail lights are burned out.
Have defective bulbs replaced as soon as possible.

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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.

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(o) Low Fuel Level Warning Light
This light comes on when the fuel level in the tank becomes
nearly empty. Fill the tank as soon as possible.
On inclines or curves, due to the movement of fuel in the tank,
the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier than usual.
(p) Automatic Headlight Leveling System Warning Light (vehicles with discharge headlight only)
This light warns that when there is a problem somewhere in the
automatic headlight leveling 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 it comes on while driving, have your vehicle checked by your
Lexus dealer.
(q) Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
This light warns that tire inflation pressure is critically low. The
light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON”
position. It goes off after a few seconds. This indicates that the
low tire pressure warning system is functioning properly. If the light comes on while driving, adjust tire inflation pressure
to the specified level. (See “Specifications” on page 564.)
Once the
ignition switch is turned off, the warning light also go
off. If the light comes on again when the vehicle is started after
adjusting the tire inflation pressure to the specified level, have
the low tire pressure warning system checked at your Lexus
dealer.
If the light blinks once every second, the low tire pressure
warning system may be malfunctioning. Have the system
checked at your Lexus dealer.
If the light blinks twice every second, the low tire pressure
warning system needs to be initialized. For details, see “Tire
pressure warning system” on page 462.
(r) Dynamic Laser Cruise Control Master Warning Light
This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in the
dynamic laser cruise 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.
When the light comes on, the alarm sounds and the warning
code will appear on the display. At this time, the dynamic laser
cruise control is cancelled. For details, see “Dynamic laser
cruise control” on page 416.

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(s) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer acts as a reminder to remove the key when you
open the driver’s door with the ignition key in the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position.
(t) Open Moon Roof Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer acts as a reminder to close the moon roof when
you turn the ignition key to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position an\
d
open the driver’s door.
How to check all the service reminder
indicators (except the low fuel level warning
light)
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Open the door.
The following service reminder indicator should come on. It
goes off when you close the door completely.13RY028
3. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position.
The following service reminder indicators should come on.
 Height control indicator lights
 Height control off indicator light
 Easy access mode indicator light
 Dynamic laser cruise control master warning light

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or or
or
13RY032
13RY033 13RY030
13RY029 13RY035
The following service reminder indicators go off after a few
seconds.
 Height control indicator lights
 Height control off indicator light
 Easy access mode indicator light
 Dynamic laser cruise control master warning light
or

13RY032
13RY033 13RY030 13RY029
13RY035

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The following service reminder indicator goes off after 6
seconds.
If any service reminder indicator or warning buzzer does not
function as described above, have it checked by your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.
CRUISE INFORMATION DISPLAY

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88The following
information is displayed when you push the
“INFO” button with the ignition switch turned on.
Each time you push the “INFO” button, the display toggles
through this information.
(1) Driving time after engine start
(2) Average vehicle speed after engine start
(3) Average fuel consumption after refueling
(4) Instantaneous fuel consumption
(5) Driving distance after engine start
(6) Driving range
The displayed values in the cruise information display indicate
general driving conditions. Accuracy varies with driving habits
and road conditions.
When the ignition switch is on, the last previously used mode
displayed just before the ignition switch is off will appear. If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the
cruise information display,
the display will automatically be set
to the initial mode.
When the instrument panel lights are turned on, the brightness
of the display will be reduced.
You can adjust the brightness of the display. To adjust the
brightness, see “Multi −display light control” on page 91.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving.
Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.
(1) Driving time after engine start
(“E/T”)
The elapsed time after the engine starts is displayed.
When the engine is started, driving time is counted from 0:00.
Up to 11:59 (11 hours, 59 minutes) can be displayed. When the
driving time exceeds 11:59, the counter returns to 0:00.
The calculation is reset when the ignition switch is turned off.

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(2) Average vehicle speed after engine start(“AVG MPH” or “AVG km/h”)
Average vehicle speed after engine start is calculated and
displayed based on total driving distance and total driving
time with the engine running.
The displayed value is updated every 10 seconds.
To reset the calculations, push and hold the “INFO” button for
about 1 second when the display indicates the average vehicle
speed after engine start.
(3) Average fuel consumption after refueling (“AVG MPG” or “AVG L/100 km”)
Average fuel consumption after refueling is calculated
and displayed based on total driving distance and total
fuel consumption with the engine running.
The displayed value is updated every 10 seconds.
The calculation is reset when the vehicle starts after refueling.
(4) Instantaneous fuel consumption(“MPG” or “L/100 km”)
The instantaneous fuel consumption is calculated and
displayed based on distance and fuel consumption for 2
seconds with the engine running.
The displayed value is updated every 2 seconds.
Note that an accurate figure may not be shown in the following
cases.
 The vehicle is stopped with the engine running. (The display
will indicate the extremely high fuel consumption.)
 The vehicle is driving down a long slope applying the engine
brake. (The display will indicate the extremely low fuel
consumption.)
(5) Driving distance after engine start
(“Distance miles” or “Distance km”)
The driving distance after engine start is calculated and
displayed based on vehicle speed after engine running.
The displayed value is updated every time the fuel equivalent
for 0.1 km or 0.1 mile is consumed.
To reset the calculations, push and hold the “INFO” button for
about 1 second when the display indicates the driving distance
after engine start.