LEXUS RX330 2006 Manual PDF

SWITCHES
50Twist
the knob to the second clickstop to turn on the headlights
to full intensity for driving at night.
When setting the knob to the third clickstop (“AUTO”), the
headlights will automatically adjust to full intensity and/or turn
on the other lights depending on the darkness of the
surroundings. Likewise, as the surroundings become brighter,
the headlights will turn to reduced intensity, ultimately turning
off the other lights.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the lights on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
Automatic headlight leveling system
(vehicles with discharge headlight only)
Vehicle position changes according to loading condition,
passengers getting on and off, vehicle acceleration and
deceleration, etc. However, the headlight beam level is always
maintained automatically by the system at the proper level so
that your headlights do not dazzle other road users.
If this system fails, the warning light in the instrument cluster
comes on. If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by your
Lexus dealer.
If you replace the rear suspension, contact your Lexus dealer
to check the automatic headlight leveling system and headlight
beam level.

SWITCHES
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Adaptive frontlighting system
Adaptive front−lighting system (AFS) provides the proper
headlight beam level according to the current driving
conditions. This s ystem moves the headlight beam left or right
according to the turning angle of the steering wheel. The
synergy of this system and the automatic headlight leveling
system improves visibility at the intersections and curves.
The system operates when the vehicle speed rises above 30
km/h (18 mph), and stops when the vehicle speed drops below
5 km/h (3 mph).
The system can operate within the limited range of the steering
wheel turning angle.
1Adaptive frontlighting system off switch
2Inoperative
3Operative
If you do not want to activate the system, push in the
switch to turn off the system. To turn it on, push it again.
When the system is turned off, the “AFS OFF” indicator lights
up in the instrument cluster.
If the system fails, the indicator light in the instrument cluster
will flash. If this occurs, have your vehicle checked by your
Lexus dealer.

SWITCHES
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HEADLIGHT DIMMER AND TURNSIGNAL SWITCH
For high beam, push the lever forward. Pull it back for low
beam. For the headlight flasher, pull it further back.
A blue light in the instrument cluster indicates high beam or
headlight flasher is on.
The headlight flasher works even when the headlight switch is
off.
For signaling turns, move the lever up or down in the
conventional manner.
The ignition key must be in the “ON” position.
The turn signal is self −cancelling after a turn, but after a lane
change, you may have to cancel it by hand. You can also signal
a lane change by moving the turn signal lever partway and
holding it there.
If the green light in the instrument cluster flashes faster than
normal, it indicates that the front or rear turn signal bulb has
burned out. If this indicator light does not come on, the fuse
or the indicator light itself has probably failed.

SWITCHES
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FOG LIGHT SWITCH
To turn on the fog lights, twist the band of the headlight
switch lever to the position of the fog light. The fog lights
come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
Variable intermittent windshield wipers
1Interval adjuster
2Washer on
To turn the wipers on, move the lever down until you reach
the desired speed setting.
The ignition key must be in the “ON” position.
There are 3 settings:
“INT” position — Variable intermittent operation
“LO” position — Low speed operation
“HI” position — High speed operation

SWITCHES
54Twist the interval adjuster upward to increase the wiping
time
interval between sweeps, and downward to decrease
it.
The wiper lever must be in the “INT” position.
For mist wiper operations (a single wipe), pull the lever up
and release it.
To make the washer squirt, pull the lever toward you and
release it.
Also, the wipers will automatically operate a couple of times
after the washer squirts even with the lever in the “OFF”
position.
Vehicles with headlight cleaner — If you pull the windshield
washer lever toward you with the headlights on, the headlight
cleaner operates once automatically together with the
windshield washer fluid.
The low washer fluid warning light in the instrument cluster
comes on when the fluid level in the tank becomes nearly
empty. For information on adding washer fluid, see “Adding
washer fluid” on page 609. In cold weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before
using the washer. This will help prevent icing, which could
block your vision.
NOTICE
Do not operate the wipers if the windshield is dry. It may
scratch the glass.
When
waxing your vehicle, make sure that the washer nozzles
do not become blocked. If a nozzle becomes blocked, contact
your Lexus dealer to have the vehicle serviced.
NOTICE
If a nozzle becomes blocked, do not try to clear it with
a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

SWITCHES
55
Rainsensing windshield wipers
1Automatic control adjuster
2Washer on
To turn the wipers on, move the lever down until you reach
the desired speed setting.
The ignition key must be in the “ON” position.
There are 3 settings:
“AUTO” position — Automatic operation
“LO” position — Low speed operation
“HI” position — High speed operation Automatic operation
The wiper speed is determined by the amount of raindrops
and sunlight detected by the automatic wiper control
sensor.
You may adjust the automatic wiper control sensitivity by
twisting the automatic control adjuster in the “”
direction, which requires more raindrop volume to start
the wiper, or in the “+” direction, which requires less
raindrop volume to start the wiper.
The sensor is on the inside of the windshield as shown above.

SWITCHES
56Even if the wiper lever is in the
“AUTO” position, the system will
switch to variable intermittent operations in the following
conditions:
 When the windshield gets extremely cold (at less than
–10 C [14 F])
 When the system malfunctions
However, when the windshield gets extremely hot (at more
than 90 C [194F]), the wipers do not operate even if the wiper
lever is in the “AUTO” position.
When the ignition switch is turned off with the wiper lever in the
“AUTO” position, and then the ignition switch is turned on
again, the automatic operation may not work even if raindrops
are on the windshield.
In this case, move the lever to another position and return it to
the “AUTO” position again.
If you stop the vehicle with the wiper switch in the “LO” position,
the wiper speed automatically changes from low speed to
intermittent operation speed.* This function does not work
when the automatic control adjuster is in the “+” position.
NOTE:
* This feature can be deactivated.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
CAUTION
Be careful not to get your fingers caught between the
wipers and windshield.
When the wiper lever is in the “AUTO” position with the
ignition switch on, the wipers could operate
automatically in the following cases:
 If you touch the upper center of the windshield
adjacent to the sensor.
 If you wipe the upper center of the windshield
(adjacent to which the sensor is located) with a towel.
 If the windshield vibrates.
 If you touch the sensor.
NOTICE
Do not apply detergent to or wet the automatic wiper
control sensor when cleaning the inside of the
windshield.

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For mist wiper operations (a single wipe), pull the lever up
and release it.
To make the washer squirt, pull the lever toward you and
release it.
Also, the wipers will automatically operate a couple of times
after the washer squirts even
with the lever in the “OFF”
position.
Vehicles with headlight cleaner — If you pull the windshield
washer lever toward you with the headlights on, the headlight
cleaner operates once automatically together with the
windshield washer fluid.
The low washer fluid warning light in the instrument cluster
comes on when the fluid level in the tank becomes nearly
empty. For information on adding washer fluid, see “Adding
washer fluid” on page 609.
In cold weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before
using the washer. This will help prevent icing, which could
block your vision.
NOTICE
Do not operate the wipers if the windshield is dry. It may
scratch the glass.
When waxing your vehicle, make sure that the washer nozzles
do not become blocked. If a nozzle becomes blocked, contact
your Lexus dealer to have the vehicle serviced.
NOTICE
If a nozzle becomes blocked, do not try to clear it with
a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

SWITCHES
58
Lifting the windshield wiper armsWhen lifting the windshield wiper arms away from the
window, follow the procedure in the order indicated.
1Pull the driver side wiper arm upward.
2Pull the passenger side wiper arm upward.
When returning the wiper arms to their original position, push
the passenger side wiper arm down first, and then push the
driver side wiper arm down.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the wipers, pull the driver side
wiper arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger
side. When returning the wipers to their original posi-
tion, do so from the passenger side first.

SWITCHES
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REAR WINDOW WIPER ANDWASHER SWITCH
1Washer on during wiping
2Washer on
To turn the wipers on, twist the knob at the end of the lever.
The ignition key must be in the “ON” position.
There are 2 settings:
“HI” position — Normal operation
“LO” position — Intermittent operation
To make the washer squirt, twist the knob downward to
position 2. To make the washer squirt while operating in “ON”
position, twist the knob upward to position 1.
The knob automatically returns from these positions after you
release it.
The rear window wiper operates while the washer squirts.
The low washer fluid warning light in the instrument cluster
comes on when the fluid level in the tank becomes nearly
empty. For information on adding washer fluid, see “Adding
washer fluid” on page 609.
NOTICE
Do not operate the rear window wiper if the rear window
is dry. It may scratch the glass.