2006 LEXUS RX330 display

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Bring your vehicle to the desired speed, push the lever down
in the “−
SET” direction and release it. This sets the vehicle at
that speed. At this time, the display indicates settings such as
the preset vehicle speed, whether a vehicle is present ahead
and the selected following distance. If no vehicle is detected
ahead, the display does not indicate the vehicle ahead. You
can now take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
If you need to accelerate — for example, when passing —
depress the accelerator pedal enough for the vehicle to exceed
the preset speed. When you release the accelerator pedal, the
vehicle will return to the control prior to acceleration.
You cannot set a desired speed if the master warning light
comes on, the alarm sounds and the display indicates one of
the warning codes “E1”, “E2” or “E3”. If any of the above codes
appears on the display, see “(l) Vehicle −to−vehicle distance
control mode failure warning” on page 431. (d) Cancelling the vehicletovehicle distance control
mode
The vehicle
−to−vehicle distance control mode may be
temporarily cancelled by the driver or by the system itself under
certain circumstances. Temporary cancellation allows the set
cruising speed and vehicle −to−vehicle distance to remain in
memory.
The vehicle −to−vehicle distance control mode can be
temporarily cancelled by doing the following:
 Pulling the lever in the “CANCEL” direction and releasing it
 Depressing the brake pedal
Under certain circumstances, the vehicle −to− vehicle distance
control mode is temporarily cancelled:
 When vehicle speed falls below 40 km/h (25 mph)
 When vehicle stability control is activated
The “READY” indicator light comes on to indicate that the
system is still in operation.
To turn the system off, press the “ON −OFF” button. Make sure
the “CRUISE” indicator light is off.
If one of the warning codes “E1”, “E2” or “E3” appears\
on the
display, the preset speed automatically cancels out. See “(l)
Vehicle −to−vehicle distance control mode failure warning” on
page 431.
If the vehicle− to−vehicle distance control mode automatically
cancels out other than for the above cases, have your vehicle
checked by your Lexus dealer at the earliest opportunity.

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426(e) Resuming the vehicletovehicle distance control
mode
If the vehicle
−to− vehicle distance control mode is temporarily
cancelled, the cruising speed and vehicle −to− vehicle distance
can be resumed by pushing the lever up in the “+ RES”
direction.
Vehicle speed must be above 40 km/h (25 mph).
In vehicle −to−vehicle distance control mode, when vehicles
ahead leave your lane, your vehicle will gradually accelerate
up to the preset speed. Pushing the lever up in the “+RES”
direction returns your vehicle to the preset speed mode quickly. (f) Resetting to a faster speed
Push the lever up in the “+ RES” direction and hold it. The
displayed speed will increase in increments of 5 mph (for the
U.S.A.) or 5 km/h (for Canada). Release the lever when the
desired speed is attained. The vehicle speed will gradually
increase to the displayed speed.
However, a
faster way to reset is to accelerate the vehicle and
then push the lever down in the “ − SET” direction.
CAUTION
When the vehicletovehicle distance control is on,
your cruising speed is regulated to match the speed of
the vehicle ahead. Increasing the preset speed using
the control lever does not accelerate the vehicle.
However, if the vehicle ahead leaves your lane, your
cruising speed will increase to the speed set with the
control lever. Confirm the setting on the display.

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(g) Resetting to a slower speed
Push the lever down in the “
− SET” direction and hold it. The
displayed speed will decrease in increments of 5 mph (for
U.S.A.) or 5 km/h (for Canada). Release the lever when the
desired speed is attained. The vehicle speed will gradually
decrease to the displayed speed.
However, a faster way to reset is to depress the brake pedal
and then push the lever down in the “ − SET” direction.
If the control lever is released when the vehicle speed exceeds
the upper limit of the preset speed traveling downhill while you
are pushing the lever down, the system will memorize the
upper limit of the preset speed as a preset speed.
With automatic transmission (standard type) —
Even if you downshift the transmission from “D” to “4” in th\
e
vehicle −to−vehicle distance control mode, engine braking will
not be enabled because this mode is not cancelled. To
decrease the vehicle speed, reset to a slower speed with the
cruise control lever or depress the brake pedal. If you use the
brake pedal, cruise control is cancelled.
With automatic transmission (multi −mode type) —
Even if you downshift the transmission from “D” or “5” (fif\
th
range) to the “4” (fourth range) in the vehicle −to−vehicle
distance control mode, engine braking will not be enabled
because this mode is not cancelled. To decrease the vehicle
speed, reset to a slower speed with the cruise control lever or
depress the brake pedal. If you use the brake pedal, cruise
control is cancelled. (h) Changing vehicletovehicle distance
1Long2Middle3Short
You can select one of the distances listed below.
1. Long
2. Middle
3. Short
Pulling the distance switch briefly towards you allows you to
toggle between long, middle and short vehicle −to−vehicle
distances. You can confirm the setting on the display.
Your vehicle speed changes to match the speed of the vehicle
ahead, maintaining the selected distance. However, if the
vehicle ahead slows, the actual vehicle −to−vehicle distance
will be shorter than the set distance.
When the vehicle−to−vehicle distance control mode is
activated or the “READY” indicator comes on, the
vehicle −to−vehicle distance setting can be changed.

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428The vehicle
−to− vehicle distance is always set to long when the
ignition switch is turned on.
Select the vehicle −to−vehicle distance considering traffic
conditions. The approximate vehicle −to−vehicle distance
based on time interval when driving at 88 km/h (55 mph) is
shown below:
Long about 75 m (245 ft.)
. . . . . . . . . .
Middle about 50 m (165 ft.)
. . . . . . . .
Short about 30 m (100 ft.)
. . . . . . . . .
If vehicle speeds are slower than 88 km/h (55 mph), the
distance will be shorter than that listed above.
During long downhill driving, the actual vehicle −to−vehicle
distance may be less than that selected by the driver. (i) Braking control
Dynamic laser cruise control is not a collision avoidance
system. If the approach warning is activated, decelerate by
applying the brakes to ensure an appropriate
vehicle
−to−vehicle distance.
If you are nearing the vehicle ahead traveling at a higher speed
than the vehicle ahead or if engine braking cannot be applied
properly, braking control is automatically activated. At this
time, the display flashes.
Braking control operates only when the vehicle −to−vehicle
distance control mode is selected and your vehicle speed
exceeds about 40 km/h (25 mph). If the speed falls below
about 40 km/h (25 mph), braking control will cease, requiring
the manual application of brakes.

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CAUTION
Braking control will not ensure that your vehicle will
reduce speed appropriately. You must depress the
brake pedal to slow down, in order to avoid a collision
or to maintain sufficient vehicletovehicle distance.
(j) Approach warning
While you are cruising in the vehicle−to−vehicle distance
control mode, if the vehicle ahead decelerates abruptly or if
another vehicle cuts in ahead of you, your vehicle may come
closer to the vehicle ahead. The display will flash and beep to
alert you.
CAUTION
 If the display flashes and beeps, this indicates that
you must depress the brake pedal in order to slow
down sufficiently to avoid a collision or maintain
appropriate vehicletovehicle distance.
 In the following conditions, the approach warning
may not turn on even if the vehicle drives closer to the
vehicle ahead, and an accident may occur:
Your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are cruising at
almost the same speed.
The vehicle ahead is cruising at a faster speed than
yours. (The distance between the vehicles will
become longer.)
The vehicle ahead is at a stop or driving very slowly.
Pay special attention to a very slow vehicle at the end
of the line in heavy traffic or at a tollgate.
The speed has just been set.
The accelerator pedal is depressed or has just been
released.

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430(k) Laser radar sensor
The laser radar sensor is used for vehicletovehicle
distance control cruising.
If dirt is on the sensor glass, the dynamic laser cruise
control
function is automatically cancelled and a warning
code appears on the display. (See “(l) Vehicletovehicle
distance control mode failure warning” on page 431.)
However, if the glass sensor is covered with ice or another
transparent substance, dirt may not be detected.
Before using the vehicletovehicle distance control
mode, make sure the laser radar sensor glass is clean.
This product is a class I laser product complied with
21 C.F.R part 1040.10. and 1040. 11.
CAUTION
To ensure that dynamic laser cruise control will function
properly while driving, observe the following:
 Always keep the laser radar sensor glass clean.
When cleaning, use a soft cloth and be careful not to
damage the sensor.
 Avoid strong impacts around the laser radar sensor.
An incorrect laser radar sensor alignment will result
in system malfunction. A special device is required
to adjust the laser radar sensor alignment. Be sure
to have the sensor adjusted by your Lexus dealer.
 Do not affix a sticker (including a transparent sticker)
or attach an accessory around the laser radar sensor.

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(l) Vehicletovehicle distance control mode failure
warning
1Warning code2 “CRUISE” indicator light
3Master warning light
If a system malfunction is detected when the
vehicle −to−vehicle distance control mode is on, the master
warning light comes on, a warning tone sounds and a warning
code appears on the display. Dynamic laser cruise control is
automatically cancelled.
If “E3” appears on the display, the “CRUISE” indicator light in
the instrument cluster also flashes. If “E1” appears on the display,
the system cannot easily
measure the vehicle −to−vehicle distance because of a dirty
laser radar sensor glass.
If this code appears, clean the sensor glass with a soft cloth
and try setting the preset speed again. If the dirt is removed
without cleaning, the system will automatically enter the ready
mode.
If the system does not enter the ready mode even after
cleaning or the code remains on the display, the system might
be malfunctioning. Although the vehicle may still be operated,
please contact your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
Always keep the sensor glass clear and never allow it to
be covered with icicle or any substance, so it can detect
the vehicle in front.

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432If “E2” appears on the display,
the system may be having
trouble measuring the vehicle −to− vehicle distance because of
any of the following:
 The wipers are operating at high or low speeds
 Direct sunlight from the front
 It is difficult to make a measurement because of bad
weather (such as rainy, foggy, or snowy weather)
 Driving in “SNOW” mode
In the following cases, dynamic laser cruise control switches
to the ready mode:
 The wipers are stopped or are switched to variable
intermittent operation.
 No direct sunlight from the front
In the above conditions, push the lever up in the “+ RES”
direction and release it. Dynamic laser cruise control will be
restored. If the setting operation cannot be performed or if the
same code still appears even after the weather clears, the
system might have malfunctioned. Although there is no
problem to continue driving, please contact your Lexus dealer. If “E3” appears on the display,
a system malfunction has
been detected.
If this warning code appears, stop your vehicle in a safe place,
turn the ignition off, and then restart it to reset the system. If
the same code appears again or if the cruise control cannot be
set, the system may be malfunctioning. Although there is no
problem to continue driving, please contact your Lexus dealer.