2006 LEXUS RX330 roof

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MOON ROOF (normal type)
1Open2Close
To slide open the moon roof, push the slide control switch
toward the back. The moon roof will open and stop
partway 45 mm (1.8 in.) from the fully opened position.
When you push the switch once again, the moon roof will
fully open. To stop partway , push either side of the slide
control switch.
As driving with the moon roof opened fully will cause wind
throbs, we recommend you to drive with the moon roof partway
45 mm (1.8 in.) from the fully opened position. The sunshade can be opened or closed manually. However,
if you open the moon roof, the sunshade will be opened with
the moon roof.
To close the moon roof, push the slide control switch
toward the front. The moon roof will fully close. To stop
partway, push the either side of the slide control switch.

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1Tilt up2Tilt down
To tilt up the moon roof, push the “TILT” switch on the rear
side. The moon roof will fully tilt up. To stop partway, push
either side of the “TILT” switch.
To tilt down the moon roof, push the “TILT” switch on the
front side. The moon roof will fully tilt down. To stop
partway, push either side of the “TILT” switch. To operate the moon roof, the
ignition key must be in the “ON”
position.
If the moon roof is left open when you turn the ignition key to
the “ACC” or “LOCK” position and open the driver’s door, a
buzzer will remind you to close the moon roof.
Retained accessory power operation: Even if the ignition
key is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position, the moon roof
can be operated until either front door is opened (or for 43
seconds).

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Operating the moon roof from outside the
vehicle
The moon roof can be operated using an ignition key.*NOTE:
* This feature can be deactivated.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
 Close Open
Insert the ignition key into the key hole on the driver’s
door. To close the moon roof: Turn the key in the locking direction
and hold it.
After the doors are locked, the moon roof begins to close. To
stop in the middle, return the key.
To open the moon roof: Turn the key in the unlocking
direction and hold it.
After the door is unlocked, the moon roof begins to open. To
stop in the middle, return the key.
The moon roof also can be opened using the wireless remote
control. For details, see page 22.
Jam protection function

If something gets caught between the moon roof and frame
during slide closing operation, the moon roof stops and
opens half way.
 If something gets caught between the moon roof and frame
during tilting down operation, the moon roof stops and
opens fully.
If the moon roof receives a strong impact, this function may
work even if nothing is caught.

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If the moon roof does not operate
automatically
If the moon roof does not operate automatically or jam
protection function does not operate correctly, you should
normalize the moon roof.
To normalize the moon roof, push and hold the slide control
switch toward the front or “TILT” switch on the rear side. The
moon roof will tilt up and down, then slide open and close. After
the slide close operation, release the switch.
Make sure that the moon roof opens and closes automatically.
If the moon roof cannot be operated properly, have it checked
by your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the
following.
 While the vehicle is moving, always keep the heads,
hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants
away from the roof opening. Otherwise, they could
be seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or
if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
 Before you close the moon roof, always make sure
there is nobody around the moon roof. You must also
make sure nobody places his or her head, hands and
other parts of the body in the roof opening. If
someone’s neck, head or hands get caught in the
closing roof, it could result in death or serious injury.
When anyone closes the moon roof, first make sure
it is safe to do so.
 Be sure to remove the ignition key when you leave
your vehicle.
 Never leave anyone (particularly a small child) alone
in your vehicle, especially with the ignition key still
inserted. Otherwise, he/she could use the moon roof
switches and get trapped in the roof opening.
Unattended person (particularly a small child) can be
involved in a serious accident.
 Never sit on top of the vehicle around the roof
opening.
 Never try jamming any part of your body to activate
the jam protection function intentionally, as it could
result in a serious injury.
 The jam protection function may not work if
something gets caught just before the moon roof is
fully closed.

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MOON ROOF (multipanel type)
To open the moon roof, push the slide control switch
toward the back. The front panel tilts up and the center
and rear panels fully open. To stop partway, push either
side of the slide control switch or the “TILT” switch briefly.
The sunshade can be opened or closed manually. However,
if you open the moon roof, the sunshade will be opened with
the moon roof.
Before opening the moon roof, make sure the radio antenna is
in the lock position. Otherwise, the antenna may get caught
between the moon roof and frame.
To close the moon roof, push the slide control switch
toward the front. The center and rear panels fully close.
Then push and hold the slide control switch toward the
front or the “TILT” switch on the front side until the front
panel is fully down. To stop partway, push either side of
the slide control switch or the “TILT” switch briefly.
The center and rear panels will not close automatically when
the center panel position is near its closed position. In this
case, push the slide control switch toward the front until the
panels fully close.

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1Tilt up2Tilt down
To tilt up the front panel, push the “TILT” switch on the rear
side. The moon roof will fully tilt up. To stop partway, push
either side of the “TILT” switch or the slide control switch
briefly.
To tilt down the front panel, push and hold the “TILT”
switch on the front side or the slide control switch toward
the front until the panel is fully down. To operate the moon roof, the
ignition key must be in the “ON”
position.
If the moon roof is left open when you turn the ignition key to
the “ACC” or “LOCK” position and open the driver’s door, a
buzzer will remind you to close the moon roof.
Retained accessory power operation: Even if the ignition
key is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position, the moon roof
can be operated until either front door is opened (or for 43
seconds).

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Jam protection function
If something gets caught between the moon roof and frame
during slide closing operation, the moon roof stops and
opens half way.
 If something gets caught between the moon roof and frame
during tilting down operation, the moon roof stops and
opens fully.
If the moon roof receives a strong impact, this function may
work even if nothing is caught.
If the moon roof does not operate
automatically
If the moon roof does not operate automatically or jam
protection function does not operate correctly, you should
normalize the moon roof.
To normalize the moon roof, push the slide control switch
toward the front or the “TILT” switch on the front side until the
front panel fully closes, and hold the switch for about 1 second.
Make sure that the moon roof opens and closes automatically.
If the moon roof cannot be operated properly, have it checked
by your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the
following.
 While the vehicle is moving, always keep the heads,
hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants
away from the roof opening. Otherwise, they could
be seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or
if the vehicle is involved in an accident.

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Before you close the moon roof, always make sure
there is nobody around the moon roof. You must also
make sure nobody places his or her head, hands and
other parts of the body in the roof opening. If
someone’s neck, head or hands get caught in the
closing roof, it could result in death or serious injury.
When anyone closes the moon roof, first make sure
it is safe to do so.
 Be sure to remove the ignition key when you leave
your vehicle.
 Never leave anyone (particularly a small child) alone
in your vehicle, especially with the ignition key still
inserted. Otherwise, he/she could use the moon roof
switches and get trapped in the roof opening.
Unattended person (particularly a small child) can be
involved in a serious accident.
 Never sit on top of the vehicle around the roof
opening.
 Never try jamming any part of your body to activate
the jam protection function intentionally, as it could
result in a serious injury.
 The jam protection function may not work if
something gets caught just before the moon roof is
fully closed.NOTICE
There is the possibility that water or rain will get into the
vehicle if you operate the moon roof after a rainfall,
snowfall or car wash. Wipe the moon roof dry with a
cloth before operating it.