2006 LEXUS RX330 phone

PICTORIAL INDEX
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STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
Page
1Headlight, turn signal and
fog light switches 48, 52, 53. . . . . . . .
2Audio remote control
switches 304. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3Distance switch 416
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Speech command button (See the
separate “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual”.)
5Telephone button (See the separate
“Navigation System Owner’s
Manual”.)
6Wiper and washer switches 53, 59 . .
7Cruise control switch 412, 416. . . . . .
8Tilt steering lock release
lever or tilt and telescopic
steering control switch 228, 229 . . . .
For detailed information, refer to the
description given in each Section.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
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Do not attach a microphone or any other device or
object around the area where the curtain shield
airbag activates such as on the windshield glass,
side door glass, front and rear pillars, roof side rail
and assist grips. When the curtain shield airbag
inflates, the microphone or other device or object will
be thrown away with great force or the curtain shield
airbag may not activate correctly, resulting in death
or serious injury.
 Do not hook a hanger , heavy or sharp pointed objects
on the coat hook. If the curtain shield airbag inflates,
those items will be thrown away with great force or
the curtain shield airbag may not activate correctly,
resulting in death or serious injury. When you hang
clothes, hang them on the coat hook directly.
 Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts
where the side airbags inflate. Such accessories may
prevent the side airbags from activating correctly,
causing death or serious injury.
 Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of
the seats with side airbags. Such changes may
prevent the side airbag system from activating
correctly, disable the system or cause the side
airbags to inflate accidentally, resulting in death or
serious injury.
 Do not disassemble or repair the front and rear pillars
and roof side rail containing the curtain shield
airbags. Such changes may disable the system or
cause the curtain shield airbags to inflate
accidentally, resulting in death or serious injury.
 Do not modify or change the suspension system.
Such changes may cause the curtain shield airbags
to inflate accidentally, which could result in death or
serious injury . Consult your Lexus dealer about any
repair and modification.
 Do not use tires or wheels other than the
manufacture’s recommended size. Such a use may
cause the curtain shield airbags and seat belt
pretensioners to inflate accidentally, which could
result in death or serious injury. For details, see
“Checking and replacing tires” on page 585.

AUDIO
268Automatic 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 a 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 scratch or damage the wire antennas or
connectors.
 Putting a window tint (especially, conductive or
metallic type) on the back door window may af fect 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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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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REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENTSYSTEM1Front audio system
2Headphone volume control dial
3Headphone input jack
4DVD player
5Rear seat entertainment system display
6Rear seat entertainment system remote control
7Input terminal adapter
8Power outlet
9Power outlet main switch

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Using your audio system: some basics
The following instructions are for the rear passengers.
Please let the rear passengers read and follow the
instructions when the rear passengers use the rear seat
entertainment system.
This section describes some of the basic features of the rear
seat entertainment system. Some information may not pertain
to your system.
Your audio system adjusts to the optimum volume and tone
quality automatically. While the system is adjusting the audio
sound, the audio sound fades out and then fades in.
The rear seat entertainment system is designed for the rear
passengers to enjoy audio and DVD video separately from the
front audio system.
The rear seat entertainment system can be operated when the
ignition key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
The rear passengers can enjoy all modes (AM and FM radio,
cassette tape player, CD player with changer and DVD player)
on the rear seat entertainment system only if a cassette tape
and a CD are loaded in the front audio system.
The rear seat entertainment system can play DVD video, audio
CD, video CD, CD text, dts −CD or DVD audio only when a disc
is loaded in the DVD player. You can enjoy videos and sound when your personal audio
system is connected to the input terminal adapter. For details,
refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.
You can enjoy the rear seat entertainment system with
commercial
headphone. See “Headphone jacks” on page 371
in this Section for details.
You can also enjoy the rear seat entertainment system with a
wireless headphone. The wireless headphone can be used
within rear seat. If the signal becomes weak, the headphone
will mute. For details, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.
With some wireless headphone generally available in the
market, it may be difficult to catch sound properly. Lexus
recommends the use of Lexus genuine wireless headphone.
You can purchase a wireless headphone at a Lexus dealer.

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CAUTION
Do not operate a motor vehicle while using
headphones. Doing so may cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
 With DVD player:
Conversational speech on some DVDs is recorded at
a low volume to emphasize the impact of sound
effects. If you adjust the volume assuming that the
conversations represent the maximum volume level
that the DVD will play, you may be startled by louder
sound effects or when you change to a different
audio source. Be sure to adjust the volume with this
in mind.
Make sure the volume is not increased, before you
turn on the headphone.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the audio system on longer than necessary when
the engine is not running.
Turning the system on and off

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Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is
not in use. Inserting anything other than an
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.
Headphone jacks
You can enjoy the rear seat entertainment system with
commercial headphones.
To use the headphones, connect them to the jack.
The key must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position.