light LEXUS RX330 2006 Owners Manual

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
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2. Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback
slightly and confirm the position of the lower anchorages
near the button on the seatback.
3. Type A — Latch the hooks of lower straps onto the
anchorages and tighten the lower straps.
3. Type B — Latch the buckles onto the anchorages.
For owners in Canada —
The symbol on a child restraint
system indicates the presence of a lower connector system. If your child restraint system has a top strap, it should be
anchored. (For the installation of the top strap, see “Using a
top strap” on page 217.)
For installation details, refer
to the instruction manual equipped
with each product.
CAUTION
 When using the lower anchorages for the child
restraint system, be sure that there are no irregular
objects around the anchorages or that the seat belt is
not caught.
 Push and pull the child restraint system in different
directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the
installation instructions provided by its
manufacturer.
 When using the lower anchorages for a child restraint
system, ensure that the seat is moved to the
rearmost position, with the seatback close to the
child restraint system.

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Setting the driving position
1. Adjust the driver’s seat, tilt and telescopic steering and
outside rear view mirrors to the desired position.
2. While pushing the “SET” button, push button “1” or “2”
until the signal beeps.
The beep sound means that the positions are recorded in the
computer’s memory.
By repeating these two steps and pressing the remaining
button, the driving position for another driver can be recorded.
To set a new memorized position, select the desired position
and perform step 2. The previous memory will be erased and
the new position will be set.
To make only slight changes to an already memorized position,
the easiest way is to first activate the memorized position, then
make the desired changes and perform step 2 above.
Recalling the memorized position
When you push button “1” or “2”, the driving position will
be automatically adjusted to the position recorded for that
button.
Conditions for memorized position activation
 Ignition key “ON” and selector lever in “P” position.
All parts of the memorized positions can be activated.
 Key not in ignition switch and within 30 seconds of opening
driver’s door.
The memorized position can be activated, except for the tilt
and telescopic steering.

STEERING WHEEL AND MIRRORS
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Automatic tiltaway steering column*
When the ignition key is removed, the steering column
moves forward away from the driver and also tilts up for
easy exit and entry.
When the key is inserted in the ignition switch, the steering
column returns to the previously set position.NOTE:
* This feature can be deactivated.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS
Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the side of your
vehicle in the mirror.
When the inside rear view mirror darkens in AUTO mode, the
outside rear view mirrors also darken to reduce the reflection
of the headlights of the following vehicle. For details, see
“Inside rear view mirror” on page 233.
When you push the rear window and outside rear view mirror
defogger switch, the heater panels in the outside rear view
mirrors will quickly clear the mirror surface. (See “Rear window
and outside rear view mirror defogger, and windshield wiper
de−icer switch” on page 61.)

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INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR
Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the rear of your
vehicle in the mirror. Pushing the “MIRROR” switch changes the mode
between AUTO and DAY.
The indicator comes on when the AUTO mode is selected.
DAY mode: The mirror surface is normal.
AUTO mode: If the mirror detects light from the headlights
of the vehicle behind you, the mirror surface darkens
slightly to reduce the reflected light.
When
the inside rear view mirror surface changes, the outside
rear view mirror surfaces will also become darker.
When the ignition key is inserted and turned on, the inside rear
view mirror always turns on in the AUTO mode.
When the outside air temperature is low, it may take a little
longer for the mirror to darken in response to the detection of
headlights.

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CAUTION
When doing the circling calibration, be sure to secure
a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles
in the neighborhood. Do not violate any local traffic
rules while performing circling calibration.
 Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving.
Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.
VANITY MIRRORS
To use the vanity mirror, swing the sun visor down and
open the cover.
The vanity light comes on when you open the cover.
To adjust the brightness of the vanity light, slide the knob.

AIR CONDITIONING
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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLS
You can adjust the brightness of the display. See “Multidisplay light control” on page 91 for details.

AIR CONDITIONING
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(a) Climate control
SETTING OPERATION — automatic control
1. Push the “AUTO” button.
An indicator light will illuminate to show that the automatic
operation mode has been selected.
Air flow quantity, switching of the diffusers, on−off of the air
conditioning and switching of the air intake between
RECIRCULATED AIR and OUTSIDE AIR are automatically
adjusted. When you press the “AUTO” button with the air
intake mode at OUTSIDE AIR, internal circulation may be
applied for maximum cooling. The operation status is shown
by each indicator. When one of the manual control buttons is depressed while
operating in automatic mode, the operation corresponding to
the depressed button is set. Other conditions continue to be
adjusted automatically.
Push the “OFF” button to turn the air conditioning system off.

AIR CONDITIONING
248“DUAL” button —
This switch is used to set the temperatures independently for
the driver’s seat and front passenger seat.
Pushing the button changes the mode from independent and
linked.

Independent mode: Temperatures can be set
independently for the driver’s seat and front passenger’s
seat. The indicator light will illuminate to show that the
independent mode has been selected. The indicator light
will come on to show that the independent mode has been
selected.
 Linked mode: The same temperature is set for the driver’s
seat and front passenger’s seat. The indicator light will turn
off to show that the simultaneous temperature setting mode
has been selected.
When the temperature for the front passenger’s seat is
changed in linked mode, the mode is changed automatically to
independent mode.
INFORMATION
Knowledge for the twotemperature selector operation
This air conditioning system has two independent
temperature selectors: left and right (for the use of
driver and front passenger respectively).
 There are cases where the temperature of the airflow
may not accurately correlate on the driver and front
passenger side according to circumstances, even if
the left and right temperature selectors are set at the
same temperature. If this situation occurs, use the
fine tune operation to adjust the air temperature on
one side.
 There are cases where one or both of the airflow
temperatures may not accurately correlate with the
set temperature according to circumstances, when
the airflow temperature settings on the left and right
are substantially different. For example, if the left
controller is set at central or neutral temperature
while the right one is set at maximum heating or
maximum cooling, or vice versa. If this situation
occurs, use the fine tune operation to adjust the air
temperature on each side.

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If manual switching of air intake is desired —
The air intake control button is used to switch the air intake
between the OUTSIDE AIR mode and RECIRCULATED AIR
mode.
With the button in the OUTSIDE AIR mode, the indicator light
will turn off and the system will take fresh outside air into the
vehicle.
If quick circulation of cooled air is desired, push the air intake
control
button for RECIRCULATED AIR. The indicator light will
come on.
For normal use, it is best to keep the air intake control button
set to the OUTSIDE AIR mode. If recirculated air is used during
heating, the windows will fog up more easily. To prevent fogging up of the windshield, the air intake mode
may change automatically to the OUTSIDE AIR mode
depending on the condition of the air conditioning system.
For example, when the ambient temperature is low, the air
intake mode may change automatically to the OUTSIDE AIR
mode. This is not a malfunction.
When the air conditioning is ON, if the engine coolant
temperature becomes extremely high, the RECIRCULATED
AIR mode is automatically selected. This is not a malfunction.
When
the engine coolant temperature is lowered, the previous
mode resumes.
If manual onoff of the air conditioning is desired —
Push the “A/C” button to turn the air conditioning on and push
it again to turn the air conditioning off.
The air conditioning does not work if the outside temperature
is lowered down to around 0 C (32F).
If the system is used for ventilation, heating in dry weather or
removing frost or exterior fog on the windshield, turn the air
conditioning off once it is no longer required. This will improve
fuel economy. The air conditioning can be used for year− round
automatic temperature control including cooling and
dehumidifying operation.
If the air conditioning compressor does not operate, the
indicator of the “A/C” button will blink. If the indicator of the
“A/C” button blinks even when the “A/C” button is pushed
again, have the compressor checked by your nearest Lexus
dealer.

AUDIO
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AUDIO SYSTEM (with singleCD player)
Quick reference for your audio system
You can adjust the brightness of the display. See “Instrument panel light control” on page 90 for details.