2006 LEXUS RX330 Owners Manual

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100You can adjust the brightness of the display. To adjust the
brightness, see “Multi
−display light control” on page 91.
If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the
clock, the time display will automatically be set to 1:00 (one
o’clock).
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
This display shows the outside temperature when the
ignition switch is on.
The displayed temperature ranges from −30C (− 22F) up to
50 C (122F). If the temperature does not appear on the
display or it shows “−−”, take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
When the instrument panel lights are turned on, the brightness
of the display will be reduced.
You can adjust the brightness of the display. To adjust the
brightness, see “Multi −display light control” on page 91.

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POWER OUTLETS
12 VDC
Center cluster
Tray under the rear console box
Luggage compartment
The power outlets are designed for power supply for car
accessories.
The ignition key must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position for t\
he
power outlets to be used.

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NOTICE
To prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the
electricity over the total vehicle capacity of 12V/120W
(all the outlets together).
 To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
use the power outlets longer than necessary when
the engine is not running.
 Close the power outlet lids when the power outlets
are not in use. Inserting anything other than an
appropriate plug that fits the outlet, or allowing any
liquid into the outlet may cause electrical failure or
short circuits.
11 5 VA C
This power outlet is designed for use as a power supply
for the audio device connected to the input terminal
adapter.
The key must be in the “ON” position for the power outlet to be
used.
The maximum capacity for this power outlet is 115 V AC/100W.
If you attempt to use an appliance that requires more than 115
VAC or 100W, the protection circuit will activate and cut the
power supply. The power supply will restart automatically
when you use an appliance that operates within the 115
VAC/100W limits.

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Main switch
To use the power outlet, push the main switch on the
instrument panel.
An indicator light will illuminate to indicate that the power outlet
is ready for use.
Push the main switch once again to turn the power outlet off.
When the power outlet is not in use, make sure that the main
switch is turned off.
NOTICE
 To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
use the power outlet longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is
not in use. Inserting a foreign object other than the
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.

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REAR CONSOLE BOX
Sliding the rear console box
To slide the rear console box:
1. Open the cupholder lid in the front part of the rear
console box.
2. Slide the rear console box forward or backward while
gripping the lock release lever in the cupholder.
3. Release the lock release lever after sliding the rear
console box to the desired position. Then make sure it is
securely locked in position.
CAUTION
Do not slide the rear console box while the vehicle is
moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle
the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in
death or serious injuries.
 Be careful not to get hands or feet pinched between
the rear console box and the center cluster or rear
seat.
 Be careful not to hit any passengers with the rear
console box while sliding it.
 After sliding the rear console box, make sure it is
securely locked in position.

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Using the rear console box
1Open2Close
To open the rear console box, push the “OPEN” button.
The rear console box light comes on when the tail lights are
turned on.
To close the rear console box, push the “CLOSE” button.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or
a sudden stop, always keep the rear console box closed
while driving.
To remove the adapter tray inside the box, pull it up.

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GLOVE BOX
1Unlock2Open3Lock
To open the glove box door, pull the lever. To lock the
glove box door, insert the master key and turn it
clockwise.
With the tail lights on, the glove box light will come on when the
glove box door is open.
The power back door off switch is installed inside the glove box.
See page 38 for further information.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or
a sudden stop, always keep the glove box door closed
while driving.

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GARAGE DOOR OPENER
The garage door opener ( Universal
Transceiver) is manufactured under license from
HomeLink
 and can be programmed to operate garage
doors, gates, entry doors, door locks, home lighting
systems, and security systems, etc.
(a) Programming the HomeLink
1Buttons2Indicator light
The HomeLink
 in your vehicle has 3 buttons and you can
store one program for each button.
To ensure correct programming into the HomeLink
, install a
new battery in the hand −held transmitter prior to programming. The battery side of the hand
−held transmitter must be pointed
away from the HomeLink
 during the programming process.
For Canadian users, follow the procedure in “Programming an
entrance gate/programming all devices in the Canadian
market”.
1. Decide which of 3 HomeLink
 buttons you want to program.
1HomeLink2Handheld garage transmitter
325 to 75 mm (1 to 3 in.)
2. Place your hand −held garage transmitter 25 to 75 mm (1 to
3 in.) away from the surface of the HomeLink
.
Keep the indicator light on the HomeLink
 in view while
programming.