door lock LEXUS RX330 2006 Owner's Manual

KEYS AND DOORS
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THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM
To deter theft of the vehicle, this system is designed to
sound an alarm if any of the doors or hood is forcibly
unlocked or the battery terminal is disconnected and then
reconnected while the vehicle is locked.
The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the
headlights, tail lights and turn signal lights.
Further more when the interior light switch is in the “DOOR”
position, the interior light turns on.
 Security indicator light
Setting the system
1. Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” position and
remove it.
The engine immobilizer system causes the indicator light to
flash.
2. Close and lock all the doors and hood using an ignition
key or wireless remote control.
The flashing indicator light will remain on when all the doors
and hood are closed and locked.
3. After 30 seconds, the indicator starts flashing and the
system is set.

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Cancelling the system
When you unlock any door using an ignition key or
wireless remote control, the system is cancelled.
Also, the system will be cancelled when the ignition key is
turned to the “ON” position.
Activating the system
The alarm sounds for about 1minute if any of the following are
operated:
Unlocking any door without using an ignition key or wireless
remote control.
 Opening hood and any doors forcibly.
 Reconnecting the battery.
 Hotwiring the ignition. If the battery becomes discharged due to the vehicle being
unused for a long time, etc., when the battery is recharged or
replaced, the system will give
the alarm. If this happens,
immediately unlock any of th e doors with the key or the
wireless remote control, and the alarm will stop.
If any door is unlocked and the ignition key is not in the ignition
switch during the alarm sounding, the door is automatically
locked.
To stop the alarm: Use either of the following methods.
 Unlock the door using an ignition key or wireless remote
control.
 Turn the ignition switch on.

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Testing the system
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the system as described above.
The side doors and back door should be locked with the ignition
key or wireless remote control. Be sure to wait until the
indicator light starts flashing.
3. Unlock one of the doors from the inside.
The system should activate the alarm.
4. Unlock any of the doors with a key or the wireless
remote control to cancel the system.
5. Repeat this operation for the other doors and hood.
When testing the hood, also check that the system is activated
when the battery terminal is disconnected and then
reconnected.
If the system does not work properly, have it checked by your
Lexus dealer.NOTICE
Disconnecting the battery may result in the erasure of
information you have set in the computer memory. After
reconnecting the battery, check that the memorized
data has been retained. If it has been erased, input it into
the computer once more.

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The automatic light control sensor is on the top of the driver’s
side instrument panel.
Do not place anything on the instrument panel, and/or do not
affix anything on the windshield to block this sensor.
When the headlights come on: The lights automatically turn off
about 30 seconds after any of the side doors and back door is
opened and closed with the ignition key turned to the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position. Additionally, the lights can be turned off
immediately by pushing the “LOCK” button on the wireless
remote control key with all the side doors and back door locked. When
only the tail lights come on: The lights automatically turn
off with the driver’s door opened and the ignition key turned to
the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. To turn them on 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.

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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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Operating the windows from outside the
vehicle
The windows can be operated using an ignition key.*NOTE:
* This feature can be deactivated.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
 Close Open
Insert the ignition key into the key hole on the driver’s
door. To close the windows: Turn the key in the locking direction
and hold it.
After
the doors are locked, the windows begin to close. To stop
in the middle, return the key.
To open the windows: Turn the key in the unlocking direction
and hold it.
After the door is unlocked, the windows begin to open. To stop
in the middle, return the key.
The windows also can be opened using the wireless remote
control. For details, see page 22.
Jam protection function
During automatic raising operation, retained accessory power
raising operation or raising operation using the ignition key
from the outside, the window stops and is lowered if something
gets caught between the window and window frame.
If the window receives a strong impact, this function may work
even if nothing is caught.

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If the power window does not operate
automatically
If the power window does not operate automatically or the jam
protection function does not operate correctly, you should
normalize the power window on each door. At this time, the
indicator lights of the switches will flash.
To normalize the power windows:
1. Push down the power window switch of each door and lower
the windows halfway.
2. Pull up the switch until the windows close and hold the
switch for a second.
Make sure that the windows open and close automatically. If
the power windows cannot be operated properly, have it
checked by your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the
following.
 Before you close the power windows, always make
sure t here is nobody around the power windows. You
must also make sure the heads, hands and other
parts of the bodies of all occupants are kept
completely inside the vehicle. If someone’s neck,
head or hands get caught in a closing window, it
could result in death or serious injury. When anyone
closes the power windows, make sure he or she
operates the windows safely.
 When small children are in the vehicle, never let them
use the power window switches without supervision.
Use the window lock switch to prevent them from
making unexpected use of the switches.
 Be sure to remove the ignition key when you leave
your vehicle.
 Never leave anyone (particularly a small child) alone
in your vehicle, especially with the ignition key still
inserted. Otherwise, he/she could use the power
window switches and get trapped in a window.
Unattended person (particularly a small child) can be
involved in a serious accident.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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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(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\
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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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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Interior equipment
Sun visors94
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Interior lights 94
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Personal lights 96
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Luggage compartment lights 97
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Illuminated entry system 97
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Clock 99
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Outside temperature display 100
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Power outlets 101
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Rear console box 104
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Glove box 106
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Garage door opener 107
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Cupholders 11 2
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Overhead console box 11 4
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Auxiliary boxes 11 5
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Auxiliary box and grocery bag hooks 11 6
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Luggage cover 11 7
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Floor mat 121
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Tie −down hooks 122
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