stop light LEXUS RX330 2006 Workshop Manual

DRIVING TIPS
488
Avoid engine overrevving. Use a gear position suitable
for the road on which you are traveling.
 Avoid continuous speeding up and slowing down.
Stop−and−go driving wastes fuel.
 Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking. Maintain a
steady pace. Try to time the traf fic signals so you only need
to stop as little as possible or take advantage of through
streets to avoid traffic lights. Keep a proper distance from
other vehicles to avoid sudden braking. This will also
reduce wear on your brakes.
 Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams whenever possible.
 Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal. This causes
premature wear, overheating and poor fuel economy.
 Maintain a moderate speed on highways. The faster you
drive, the greater the fuel consumption. By reducing your
speed, you will cut down on fuel consumption.
 Keep the front wheels in proper alignment. Avoid hitting
the curb and slow down on rough roads. Improper
alignment not only causes faster tire wear but also puts an
extra load on the engine, which, in turn, wastes fuel.
 Keep the bottom of your vehicle free from mud, etc. This
not only lessens weight but also helps prevent corrosion. 
Keep your vehicle tunedup and in top shape. A dirty air
cleaner, improper valve clearance, dirty plugs, dirty oil and
grease, brakes not adjusted, etc. all lower engine
performance and contribute to poor fuel economy. For
longer life of all parts and lower operating costs, keep all
maintenance work on schedule, and if you often drive under
severe conditions, see that your vehicle receives more
frequent maintenance. (For scheduled maintenance
information, please refer to the “Owner’s Manual
Supplement / Scheduled Maintenance”.)
CAUTION
Never turn off the engine to coast down hills. Your
power steering and brake booster will not function
without the engine running. Also, the emission control
system operates properly only when the engine is
running.

MAINTENANCE
530Battery
Check the battery condition by the indicator color. See page
601 for additional information.
Brake fluid level
Make sure the brake fluid level is correct. See page 568 for
additional information.
Engine oil level
Check the level on the dipstick with the engine turned off and
the vehicle parked on a level spot. See page 556 for
additional
information.
Power steering fluid level
Check the level through the reservoir. The level should be in
the “HOT” or “COLD” range depending on the fluid
temperature. See page 569 for additional information.
Exhaust system
If you notice any change in the sound of the exhaust or smell
exhaust fumes, have the cause located and corrected
immediately. (See “Engine exhaust caution” on page 384.)
Vehicle interior
Items listed below should be checked regularly, e.g. while
performing periodic services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Lights
Make sure the headlight, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal
lights, and other lights are working. Check headlight aim.
Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators and warning buzzers
function properly.
Steering wheel
Check that it has the specified free play. Be alert for changes
in steering condition, such as hard steering, excessive free
play or strange noise.
Seats
Check that all front seat controls such as seat adjusters,
seatback recliner, etc., operate smoothly. Check that the head
restraints move up and down smoothly and that the locks hold
securely in any latched position. For folding −down rear
seatbacks, check that the latches lock securely.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as buckles, retractors
and anchors operate properly and smoothly. Make sure the
belt webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or damaged.

CHASSIS
590
REPLACING WHEELS
When to replace your wheels
If you have wheel damage such as bending, cracks or
heavy corrosion, the wheel should be replaced.
If you fail to replace a damaged wheel, the tire may slip off the
wheel or cause loss of handling control.
Replacement with used wheels is not recommended as they
may have been subjected to rough treatment or high mileage
and could fail without warning. Also, bent wheels which have
been straightened may have hidden structural damage and
therefore should not be used. Never use an inner tube in a
leaking wheel which is designed for a tubeless tire.
Wheel selection
When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure
that they are equivalent to those removed in load capacity,
diameter, rim width, and offset.
Correct replacement wheels are available at your Lexus
dealer.
A wheel of a different size or type may adversely affect
handling, wheel and bearing life, brake cooling,
speedometer/odometer calibration, stopping ability, headlight
aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or snow
chain clearance to the body and chassis.
CAUTION
Observe the following instructions. Otherwise, an
accident may occur resulting in death or serious
injuries.
 Do not use wheels other than the manufacturer’s
recommended size, as this may cause dangerous
handling characteristics resulting in loss of control.
 Fourwheel drive models:
Do not use wheels of different brands, sizes and
types, as this may cause dangerous handling
characteristics resulting in loss of control.
Initial adjustment of the tire pressure warning system is
necessary after you have replaced your wheels. See “Tire
pressure warning system” on page 462.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
596
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
1 AIRSUS60Electronically modulated air
suspension
2 INPJ/B100
All components in “HEATER”,
“H−LP CLN”, “TAIL”, “PANEL”,
“FR FOG”, “CIG”, “RADIO NO.
2”, “ECU− ACC”, “PWR OUTLET
NO. 1”, “GAUGE NO. 1”,
“ECU− IG NO. 1”,“ FR WIP”, “RR
WIP”, “WASHER”, “SEAT HTR”,
“ECU− IG NO. 2”, “P/SEAT”,
“PWR”, “TI&TE”, “RR DOOR
LH”, “RR DOOR RH”, “MPX− B”,
“AM1”, “DOOR NO. 2”, “STOP”,
“OBD”, “FUEL OPN”, “AIRSUS”
(7.5 A), “S/ROOF”, “FR DEF”
and “RR FOG” fuses
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
3 ALT140
All components in “INP −J/B”,
“AIRSUS” (60 A), “ABS NO. 1”,
“ABS NO. 2”, “RDI FAN”, “RR
DEF”, “HEATER”, “PBD”, “H −LP
CLN/MSB”, “H− LP CLN”, “PWR
OUTLET NO. 2”, “TOWING”,
“TAIL”, “PANEL”, “FR FOG”,
“CIG”, “RADIO NO. 2”,
“ECU− ACC”, “PWR OUTLET
NO. 1”, “GAUGE NO. 1”,
“ECU− IG NO. 1”, “FR WIP”, “RR
WIP”, “WASHER”, “HEATER”,
“SEAT HTR”, “ECU −IG NO. 2”,
“P/SEAT”, “PWR”, “TI&TE”, “RR
DOOR LH”, “RR DOOR RH”,
“MPX− B”, “AM1”, “DOOR NO.
2”, “STOP”, “OBD”, “FUEL
OPN”, “AIRSUS” (7.5 A),
“S/ROOF”, “FR DEF” and “RR
FOG” fuses
4 PBD30Power back door
5 HLP
CLN/MSB30Headlight cleaner
6 HLP CLN30Headlight cleaner

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
599
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
41 STOP10
Tail lights, high mounted
stoplight, rear light failure
warning light, anti−lock brake
system, vehicle stability control
system, traction control system,
brake assist system,
electronically modulated air
suspension, shift lock control
system, multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
42 TI&TE30Tilt and telescopic steering
43 MPXB7.5No circuit
44 AM17.5Starter system
45 RR FOG7.5No circuit
46 AIR SUS7.5Electronically modulated air
suspension
47 DOOR
NO. 225Multiplex communication system
48 S/ROOF30Moon roof
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
49 TAIL10
Front fog lights, instrument
cluster lights, instrument panel
lights, front side marker lights,
tail lights, license plate lights,
towing converter
50 PANEL7.5
Glove box light, instrument
cluster lights, instrument panel
lights, console box light, audio
system, power outlet, garage
door opener switch,
electronically controlled
automatic transmission system,
headlight cleaner, electronically
modulated air suspension, seat
heaters, steering switches,
power back door

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
600
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
51 ECUIGNO. 17.5
Power rear view mirror control,
moon roof, multiplex
communication system,
navigation system display, shift
lock control system, multiplex
communication system (power
door lock system, wireless
remote control system), driving
position memory system, vehicle
stability control system, traction
control system, windshield
wipers, electronically controlled
automatic transmission, seat
heaters, power seats, tilt and
telescopic steering, power back
door, electronically modulated air
suspension
52 ECUIGNO. 210
Automatic headlight leveling
system, vehicle stability control
system, dynamic laser cruise
control, headlight cleaner,
adaptive front −lighting system
53 HEATER7.5
Electric cooling fan, air
conditioning system, rear
window defogger, ignition switch,
windshield wiper de −icer
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
54 WASHER20Windshield washer
55 SEAT HTR20Seat heaters
56 GAUGE
NO. 17.5
Instrument cluster lights,
instrument panel lights,
emergency flashers, seat belt,
power outlet, rear light failure
warning light, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system,
back− up lights
57 FR WIP30Windshield wipers
58 RR WIP15Rear window wiper
59 INJ20Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
60 IGN10
SRS airbag system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system,
front passenger occupant
classification system, stop lights
61 GAUGE
NO. 27.5Gauge and meters

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
611
REPLACING LIGHT BULBS
The illustration on the following pages show the locations of
light bulbs. If it is necessary to replace a bulb, take your vehicle
to your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. Use bulbs with the
bulb numbers and wattage ratings given in the table.
The stop lights consist of a number of LEDs. If two or more
LEDs burn out, your vehicle may not conform to local laws
(SAE). If this occurs, take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer to
have the light replaced.
CAUTION
 To prevent burning yourself, do not replace the light
bulbs while they are hot.
 Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
require special handling. They can burst or shatter if
scratched or dropped. Hold a bulb only by its plastic
or metal case. Do not touch the glass part of a bulb
with bare hands.
Vehicles with power back door system —
 When replacing the rear light bulbs, turn off the
power back door system.
Vehicles with discharge headlights —
Do not touch the high voltage socket when the low
beam headlight turns on. 20000 V is momentarily
generated and may cause severe injury by electric
shock.
 Do not disassemble, repair or take apart the low beam
headlight bulbs, connector, power supply circuits
and rotated components. Or you may be injured by
electric shocks. Call your dealer when the headlights
fail to work or have to be replaced or disposed of.
NOTICE
Only use a bulb of the listed type.
The inside of the lens of exterior lights such as headlights may
temporarily fog up when the lens becomes wet in the rain or in
a car wash. This is not a problem because the fogging is
caused by the temperature difference between the outside and
inside of the lens, just like the windshield fogs up in the rain.
However, if there is a large drop of water on the inside of the
lens, or if there is water pooled inside the light, contact your
Lexus dealer.