clock LEXUS RX330 2006 User Guide

AUDIO
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Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL):
When the audio sound
becomes dif ficult to be heard due to road noise, wind noise, etc.
during driving, the system adjusts to the optimum volume and
tone quality according to the noise level. While the Automatic
Sound Levelizer is on, “ASL” appears on the display.
Push the “AUDIO CONTROL” knob until the desired mode.
Turn the knob to suit your preference.
(c) Your radio antennas
Detachable antenna: To remove an detachable antenna,
carefully turn it counterclockwise.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the antenna, make sure it is
removed before driving your vehicle through an
automatic car wash.
Wire antenna: The wire antenna is mounted inside the back
door window.
NOTICE
 When cleaning the inside of the back door window, be
careful not to scr atch or damage the wire antennas or
connectors.
 Putting a window tint (especially, conductive or
metallic type) on the quarter windows may affect the
reception of radio or mobile telephone. For the
installation of the window tint, consult with your
Lexus dealer.
(d) Your cassette player
When you insert a cassette, the exposed tape should face to
the right.
NOTICE
Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the cassette
player. Do not insert anything other than cassette tapes
into the slot.

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To remove the spare tire:
1Remove the inside spare tire cover by turning it
counterclockwise.
If it is difficult to remove the inside spare tire cover,
remove the cover after pulling out the spare tire and
stand it up against the bumper.
2In the luggage compartment, open the right side
auxiliary box by pushing the button. You will find
the spare tire clamp bolt on the right side of the
auxiliary box.
3Remove the cover using a flathead screwdriver
which is wrapped with a cloth.

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4Put the adapter socket (for removing a spare tire)
on the spare tire clamp bolt.
5Connect the jack handle and the adapter socket.
Turn the jack handle counterclockwise. The tire
will lower completely to the ground.
6Pull out the spare tire and stand it up against the
bumper.
7Remove the holding bracket.

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2. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire
to keep the vehicle from rolling when it is jacked
up.
When blocking the wheel, place a wheel block in front
of one of the front wheels or behind one of the rear
wheels.3. Loosen all the wheel nuts.
Always loosen the wheel nuts before raising the
vehicle.
Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise to loosen them.
To get maximum leverage, fit the wrench to the nut
so that the handle is on the right side, as shown
above. Grab the wrench near the end of the handle
and pull up on the handle. Be careful that the wrench
does not slip off the nut.
Do not remove the nuts yet — just unscrew them
about one−half turn.

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5. After making sure no one is in the vehicle, raise
it high enough so that the spare tire can be
installed.
Allow for the fact that you need more ground
clearance when putting on the spare tire than when
removing the flat tire.
To raise the vehicle, insert the jack handle into the
jack (it is a loose fit) and turn it clockwise. As the
jack touches the vehicle and begins to lift,
double−check that it is properly positioned.
CAUTION
Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle
is supported by the jack alone.

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8. Lower the vehicle completely and tighten the
wheel nuts.
Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the
vehicle.
Use only the wheel nut wrench to tighten the nuts.
Do not use other tools or any additional leverage other
than your hands, such as a hammer, pipe or your foot.
Make sure the wrench is securely engaged over the
nut.
Tighten each nut a little at a time in the order shown.
Repeat the process until all the nuts are tight.
CAUTION
When lowering the vehicle, make sure all
portions of your body and all other persons
around will not be injured as the vehicle is
lowered to the ground.
 Have the wheel nuts tightened with torque
wrench to 103 N·m (10.5 kgf·m, 76 ft·lbf), as
soon as possible after changing wheels.
Otherwise, the nuts may loosen and the
wheels may fall off, which could cause a
serious accident.
 Do not attach a heavily damaged plastic wheel
ornament. It may fly off the wheel and cause
accidents while the vehicle is moving.

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9. After changing the wheel, check the air pressure
of the replaced tire.
If the pressure of the replaced tire is low, drive slowly
to the nearest service station and fill to the correct
pressure.
Do not forget to reinstall the tire valve cap as dirt and
moisture could get into the valve core and possibly
cause air leakage. If the cap is missing, put a new
one on as soon as possible.10. Stow all the tools, jack and flat tire securely.
To stow the flat tire, install the inside spare tire cover
on the outer side of the spare tire cover. Put the flat
tire in the spare tire cover with the outer side facing
up and install the holding bracket. Turn the spare
tire clamp bolt clockwise with a jack handle and
adapter socket until you hear a click.
NOTICE
Ensure that there is no object caught between
the tire and the vehicle underbody.
Otherwise, the wheel may fly forward during
a collision or sudden braking.
 Tighten the spare tire clamp bolt to hold the
spare wheel carrier by the hook securely.
This is the same procedure for changing or rotating
your tires.

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(e) Installing front towing eyelet
1. Remove the front towing eyelet cover on the front bumper
by pushing the outside portion of the cover.
2. Use the front towing eyelet in the luggage compartment.
Secure it to the hole on the bumper by turning clockwise. (For
the eyelet location, see page 502.)

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If the oil level is below or only slightly above the low mark,
add engine oil of the same type as already in the engine.
Remove the oil filler cap and add engine oil a little at a time,
checking the dipstick. We recommend that you use a funnel
when adding oil. The approximate quantity of oil needed to
raise the level between low mark and full mark on the dipstick
is indicated as follows:
1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp. qt.)
For the engine oil capacity, see “Specifications” on page 548.
When the level reaches within the correct range, return the filler
cap and turn the cap clockwise until you hear a click.
NOTICE
 Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle
components.
 Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
Check the oil level on the dipstick once again after
adding the oil.

CHASSIS
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CHECKING POWER STEERINGFLUID
The power steering fluid reservoir is located under the
engine compartment cover. Before checking the power
steering fluid, remove the cover. (For details, see
“Removing the e ngine compartment cover” on page 540.)
Check the fluid level through the reservoir. If necessary,
add automatic transmission fluid DEXRONII or III .
If the vehicle has been driven around 80 km/h (50 mph) for 20
minutes (a little more in frigid temperatures), the fluid is hot
(60 C — 80C or 140F — 175F). You may also check the
level when the fluid is cold (about room temperature, 10 C —
30 C or 50F — 85F) if the engine has not been run for about
five hours.
1If cold O.K.2If cold add3If hot O.K.
4If hot add
Clean all dirt off the reservoir and look at the fluid level. If the
fluid is cold, the level should be in the “COLD” range. Similarly,
if it is hot, the fluid level should be in the “HOT” range. If th\
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level is at the low side of the appropriate range, add automatic
transmission fluid DEXRON
II or III to bring the level within
the range.
To remove the reservoir cap, turn it counterclockwise and lift
up. To reinstall it, turn it clockwise. After replacing the reservoir
cap, visually check the steering box case, vane pump and hose
connections for leaks or damage.