2006 LEXUS RX330 automatic

BRY116
(c/10)
Front
(Variable intermittent windshield wipers)
Variable intermittent
operation
Washer on Mist operation
High speed operation Low speed operation
BRY117
(c/7)
Front (Rainsensing windshield wipers)
Automatic operation
Washer on Mist operation
High speed operation Low speed operation
QUICK REFERENCE
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5. WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH

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Flat key
As a transponder chip is built in its key case, you can start
the engine with this key.
The flat key works in every lock.
A transponder chip for engine immobilizer system has been
placed in the key case of the flat key. This chip is needed to
enable the system to function correctly, so be careful not to lose
this key. If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be
able to cancel the system or start the engine.
Insert your flat key plate in its key case as shown. We
recommend that you always carry this with you for emergency
use. Do not leave it in your vehicle.
Starting the engine using a flat key
1. Remove the key plate from the key case.
2. Insert the key plate into the ignition switch. The indicator
light keeps flashing.
3. Bring the key case closer to the ignition switch within 10
seconds as indicated by the arrow head. The indicator light
goes out. This means the engine immobilizer system is
automatically canceled. (For details, see “Engine immobilizer
system” on page 16.) You can put the key case away then. You
cannot cancel the engine immobilizer system if 10 seconds
have past after you inserted the key plate. You need to remove
the key plate from the ignition switch and try it again from the
step 2.

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ENGINE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
The engine immobilizer system is a theft prevention
system. When you insert the key in the ignition switch, the
transponder chip in the key’s head transmits an electronic
code to the vehicle. The engine will start only when the
electronic code in the chip corresponds to the registered
ID code for the vehicle.
The system is automatically set when the key is removed from
the ignition switch. At this time, the security indicator light
flashes. When you insert the key in the ignition switch, the
security indicator light goes out and the system is canceled
automatically, which enables the engine to start. The transponder chip of the flat key is in its key case. You can
cancel the engine immobilizer system using the flat key. (For
details, see “Flat key” on page 13.)
For your Lexus dealer to make you a new key with built
−in
transponder chip, your dealer will need your key number and
master key or the flat key. However, there is a limit to the
number of additional keys your Lexus dealer can make for you.
If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able to
cancel the system or start the engine.

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You have 30 seconds to open a door after using the wireless
remote unlock feature.** If a door is not opened by then, all the
side doors and back door will be automatically locked again.
Even if the
“LOCK” or “UNLOCK” button is kept pressed in, the
locking or unlocking operation is not repeated. Release the
button and then push again.
NOTE:
* The turn signal lights can be set not to flash and the beep
can be set not to sound.
** The time before automatic relocking can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
Sounding an alarm*
 Vehicles with power back door system
Vehicles without power back door system

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Opening and closing the power back door*
To open the back door: Push the “PWR DOOR” button for
about 1 second.** At this time, the turn signal lights flash
twice, two beeps sound*** and the back door fully opens
automatically.****
When pushing the button while the opening operation is being
performed, the back door will close. At this time, a beep
sounds.***
To close the back door: Push the “PWR DOOR” button
once again for about 1 second.** At this time, the turn
signal lights flash twice, two beeps sound*** and the back
door fully closes automatically.****
When pushing the button while the closing operation is being
performed, the back door will open. At this time, a beep
sounds.*** NOTE:
* This feature can be set inoperative.
** The operation method can be changed.
*** The beep will sound from both the front and rear of the
vehicle. The front beep can be set not to sound.
**** It is possible to set the beep to sound while the back
door opens or closes and adjust its volume.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
Opening or closing operation can be performed by the button
under the following conditions:
 The key is not in the ignition switch.
 The vehicle is stopped.
 The back door is unlocked. *
 The power back door system is on. (The power back door
off switch is pushed in.) For details, see page 38.
 To open — The back door is between in the fully −closed
position and half −opened position.
 To close — The back door is between in the fully −opened
position and half −opened position.
NOTE:
* The back door can be set to be opened without being
unlocked first.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.

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Locking with inside lock button
1Lock2 Unlock
Push the button forward to lock and pull the button
backward to unlock.
The front doors can be opened by pulling the inside handles
even if the lock buttons are in the locked position.
CAUTION
Do not pull the inside handle of the front doors while
driving. The doors will open and an accident may occur.
Lexus strongly recommends that all children be placed
in the rear seat of the vehicle.
Closing the door with the lock button pushed in will also lock the
door. Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle. Doors
cannot be locked when either front door is open and the key is
in the ignition.
If the vehicle is subjected to a severe frontal, rear or side impact
with the ignition switch turned to the “ON” position, all the side
doors and back door will unlock automatically after a few
seconds.
CAUTION
Before driving, make sure the doors are closed and
locked, especially when small children are in the
vehicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking
the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from
being thrown out from the vehicle in an accident. It also
helps prevent the doors from being opened
unintentionally.

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Locking with power door lock switch
1Lock2Unlock
To lock all the side doors and back door simultaneously,
push the power door lock switch down on the front side.
Pushing down on the rear side will unlock them.
The same switch is also located on the front passenger’s side.
If you do any of the following, no door can be unlocked with the
power door lock switch.
 Lock all the side doors and back door with the key or
wireless remote control when all the side doors and back
door are closed.
 Open the driver’s door or front passenger’s door and move
the inside lock buttons of both front doors to the lock
position, then close the front doors. The power door lock switch can be reset in the following ways.

Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position.
 Unlock all the side doors and back door with the key or
wireless remote control.
 Unlock the driver’s door or front passenger’s door with the
inside lock button, and then unlock all the side doors and
back door with the power door lock switch.
Automatic door locking and unlocking
functions
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING
You can select the following functions:
Locking linked with the shift position
All doors are automatically locked when the selector lever
is moved out of “P” position.
 Locking linked with vehicle speed
All doors are automatically locked when the vehicle speed
goes above about 20 km/h (12 mph).
You can set or cancel the automatic door locking
functions:
Be sure to apply the parking brake when performing the
following operations.

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1. Close all doors and turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
2. Shift the selector lever to the “P” position.
3. Within 10
seconds of turning the ignition switch to the “ON”
position, press and hold the driver’s side power door lock
switch in the lock position for 5 seconds and then release.
The doors will be locked and unlocked to indicate that the
function is set.
To cancel the function, do the above operation again.
To select the locking linked with the vehicle speed:
1. Close all doors and turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
2. Shift the selector lever from “P” to the ”N” position.
3. Within 10 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the “ON”
position, press and hold the driver’s side power door lock
switch in the lock position for 5 seconds and then release.
The doors will be locked and unlocked to indicate that the
function is set.
To cancel the function, do the above operation again. AUTOMATIC DOOR UNLOCKING
You can select the following functions:

Unlocking linked with the shift position
All doors are automatically unlocked when the selector lever
is moved to “P” position.
 Unlocking linked with the ignition switch
All doors are automatically unlocked when the driver’s door
is opened within 10 seconds after the ignition switch is
turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position, or the key is
removed.
You can set or cancel the automatic door unlocking
functions:
Be sure to apply the parking brake when performing the
following operations.
To select the unlocking linked with the shift position:
1. Close all doors and turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
2. Shift the selector lever to the “P” position.
3. Within 10 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the “ON”
position, press and hold the driver’s side power door lock
switch in the unlock position for 5 seconds and then release.
The doors will be locked and unlocked to indicate that the
function is set.
To cancel the function, do the above operation again.