battery LEXUS RX330 2006 User Guide

SWITCHES
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REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
REAR VIEW MIRROR DEFOGGER,
AND WINDSHIELD WIPER DEICER SWITCH
To turn the electric rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogger on, push the switch.
The ignition key must be in the “ON” position.
The thin heater wires on the inside of the rear window and the
heater panels in the outside rear view mirrors will quickly clear
the surface. An indicator light is on when the defogger is
operating. Vehicles
sold in Canada — The windshield wiper de −icers are
equipped to deice the windshield wiper blades by operating
simultaneously with defogger.
The system will automatically shut off when the defogger has
operated about 15 minutes.
CAUTION
Since the mirror surfaces can get hot, do not touch them
when the switch is on.
If further defrosting or defogging is desired, simply actuate the
switch again. When the surface has cleared, push the switch
once again to turn the defogger of f. Continuous use may cause
the battery to discharge, especially during stop −and−go
driving. The defogger is not designed to dry rain water or to
melt snow.
If the outside rear view mirrors are heavily coated with ice, use
a spray de −icer before operating the switch.

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NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or
connectors.
 To prevent the battery from being discharged, turn
the switch off when the engine is not running.
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES
1For driver’s window
2For front passenger’s window
3For left rear window
4For right rear window
To raise or lower the windows, use the switch on each
door. The passengers’ windows can also be controlled by
the switches on the driver’s door.
The power windows work when the ignition key is in the “ON”
position.
Retained accessory power operation: Even if the ignition
key is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position with all the side\
doors and back door closed, the window can be operated until
either front door is opened (or for 43 seconds).

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To turn on the emergency flashers, push the switch. To
turn them off, push the switch again.
All the turn signal lights will flash. The emergency flashers will
work with the engine running or off and with or without the
ignition key.
Turn on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers if you
must stop your vehicle where it might be a traffic hazard.
Always pull your vehicle as far off the road as possible.
The turn signal light switch will not work when the emergency
flashers are in operation.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the switch on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
1For driver’s seat
2For front passenger’s seat
The front seat heater has two switches: one marked “L”
(for driver’s seat) and the other marked “R” (for front
passenger’s seat).
The ignition key must be in the “ON” position to operate seat
heaters.
To use the seat heater:
1. Push the knob to pop it out.
2. Turn the knob clockwise. The indicator light turns on.
3. Adjust the knob to the desired temperature.

SWITCHES
68To turn off
the seat heater, turn the knob counterclockwise until
it stops.
Push the knob into the recessed position when not in use.
CAUTION
Occupants must use caution when operating the seat
heater because they may experience minor burns even
at low temperatures. Use extra caution for;
 Babies, small children, elderly persons, sick persons
or persons with physical disabilities
 Persons who have sensitive skin
 Persons who are exhausted
 Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs which
induce sleep (sleeping drug, cold remedy, etc.).
To prevent the seat from overheating, do not use the
seat heater with a blanket, cushion, or other insulating
objects which cover the seat.
NOTICE
 Do not put unevenly weighted obje cts on the seat and
do not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into
the seat.
 When cleaning the seats, do not use organic
substances (paint thinner, benzine, alcohol,
gasoline, etc.). They may damage the heater and seat
surface.
 To prevent the battery from being discharged, turn
the switch off when the engine is not running.

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1Foot lights (on some models)
2Meter ring light
3Ignition switch light
4Center console spot lights
5Front interior light (with the “DOOR” position)
6Inside door handle lights (on some models)
7Rear interior light (with the “DOOR” position)
8Scuff plate lights (on some models)
All of the lights except the center console spot lights and
meter ring light will come on when any of the side doors
are opened.* After all the doors are closed, the lights
remain on for about 15 seconds before fading out.** NOTE:
* The operating condition can be changed.
** The duration of lighting can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details. However, in
the following cases, the lights go out immediately:
 All of the lights except the center console spot lights and
meter ring light — All the side doors and back door are
locked.
 Ignition switch light, front interior light, rear interior light and
scuff plate lights — All the side doors are closed and the
ignition key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
When any of the side doors is unlocked, all of the lights except
the center console spot light and meter ring light will come on
and remain on for about 15 seconds before fading out.
To prevent the battery from being discharged, all of the lights
will automatically turn off when the ignition key is removed and
the door is left opened for about 20 minutes.
Ignition switch light, front interior light, rear interior light
and scuff plate lights
The ignition switch light, front interior light, rear interior light and
scuff plate lights also come on and remain on for about 15
seconds before fading out when the ignition switch is turned to
the “LOCK” position.

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NOTICE
To prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the
electricity over the total vehicle capacity of 12V/120W
(all the outlets together).
 To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
use the power outlets longer than necessary when
the engine is not running.
 Close the power outlet lids when the power outlets
are not in use. Inserting anything other than an
appropriate plug that fits the outlet, or allowing any
liquid into the outlet may cause electrical failure or
short circuits.
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This power outlet is designed for use as a power supply
for the audio device connected to the input terminal
adapter.
The key must be in the “ON” position for the power outlet to be
used.
The maximum capacity for this power outlet is 115 V AC/100W.
If you attempt to use an appliance that requires more than 115
VAC or 100W, the protection circuit will activate and cut the
power supply. The power supply will restart automatically
when you use an appliance that operates within the 115
VAC/100W limits.

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Main switch
To use the power outlet, push the main switch on the
instrument panel.
An indicator light will illuminate to indicate that the power outlet
is ready for use.
Push the main switch once again to turn the power outlet off.
When the power outlet is not in use, make sure that the main
switch is turned off.
NOTICE
 To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
use the power outlet longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is
not in use. Inserting a foreign object other than the
appropriate plug that fits the outlet may cause
electrical failure or short circuit.
The power outlet is not designed for the following electric
appliances even though their power consumption is
under 115 VAC/100W. These appliances may not operate
properly.
Appliances with high initial peak wattage: Cathode −ray
tube type televisions, compressor −driven refrigerators,
electric pumps, electric tools, etc.
 Measuring devices which process precise data: Medical
equipment, measuring instruments, etc.
 Other appliances requiring an extremely stable power
supply: Microcomputer −controlled electric blankets, touch
sensor lamps, etc.
Certain electrical appliances may cause radio noise.

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GARAGE DOOR OPENER
The garage door opener ( Universal
Transceiver) is manufactured under license from
HomeLink
 and can be programmed to operate garage
doors, gates, entry doors, door locks, home lighting
systems, and security systems, etc.
(a) Programming the HomeLink
1Buttons2Indicator light
The HomeLink
 in your vehicle has 3 buttons and you can
store one program for each button.
To ensure correct programming into the HomeLink
, install a
new battery in the hand −held transmitter prior to programming. The battery side of the hand
−held transmitter must be pointed
away from the HomeLink
 during the programming process.
For Canadian users, follow the procedure in “Programming an
entrance gate/programming all devices in the Canadian
market”.
1. Decide which of 3 HomeLink
 buttons you want to program.
1HomeLink2Handheld garage transmitter
325 to 75 mm (1 to 3 in.)
2. Place your hand −held garage transmitter 25 to 75 mm (1 to
3 in.) away from the surface of the HomeLink
.
Keep the indicator light on the HomeLink
 in view while
programming.

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CAUTION
Make sure the cap is installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an accident.
 Use only a genuine Lexus fuel tank cap for
replacement. It is designed to regulate fuel tank
pressure.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the cap, apply force only in the
turning direction to the cap. Do not pull or pry it.
In case the opener is not actuated
Open the auxiliary box in the luggage compartment, pull
the manual lever.
This is used in case the fuel filler door cannot be opened due
to a discharged battery or other trouble.

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In the following cases, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible:
The SRS front airbags have been inflated.
 The front of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) was
involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause
the SRS front airbags to inflate. 
The pad section of the steering wheel, dashboard, lower
portion of instrument or front passenger airbag cover
(shaded in the illustration) is scratched, cracked, or
otherwise damaged.
NOTICE
Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting
your Lexus dealer.