2006 LEXUS RX330 Owners Manual

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The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s magnetic field is
subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields
(underground parking, under a steel tower, between
buildings, roof parking, near a crossing, near a large vehicle,
etc.).
 The vehicle is magnetized. (There is a magnet or a metal
object on or near the inside rear view mirror.)
 The battery has been disconnected.
If your vehicle is out of the set zone, refer to “Calibrating the
compass” in this Section to set the zone number.
If the deviation is small, the compass works to calibrate the
direction automatically while the vehicle is in motion.
For obtaining additional precision or for complete calibrating,
see “Calibrating the compass” below.
If the direction is not indicated or the system does not operate
properly, contact your Lexus dealer.
 Compass sensor
NOTICE
Do not put magnets or a metal object on or near the
inside rear view mirror of the vehicle. Doing this may
cause malfunction of the compass sensor in the mirror.

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Calibrating the compass (deviation calibration)
The direction display on the compass deviates from the true
direction determined by
the earth’s magnetic field. The angle
of deviation varies according to the geographic position of the
vehicle.
To adjust this deviation, stop the vehicle, then push and hold
the “COMP” switch until the zone number appears on the
display. Then push the “COMP” switch, referring to the
following map to select the number of the zone where the
vehicle is.
Samoa: 5 Guam: 8 Saipan: 8
 Zone numbers

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the direction will appear on the display. It shows the zone
number is set.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving.
Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.
Calibrating the compass (circling calibration)
To rectify the compass, stop the vehicle and push and hold the
“COMP” switch until “C” appears on the display.
There is also a case that “C” appears on the display in case of
a drastic change in the magnetic field.

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Drive the vehicle slowly (at 8 km/h [5 mph] or lower) in a circle
until the direction is displayed. If there is not enough space to
drive in a circle, drive around the block until the direction is
displayed.
After driving in 1 to 3 circles in the above method, calibration
is complete with the direction shown on the display. Perform
circling calibration just after you have purchased
your Lexus. And then always perform circling calibration
after the battery has been removed, replaced or
disconnected.
 Do not perform circling calibration of the compass in a place
where the earth’s magnetic field is subject to interference by
artificial magnetic fields (underground parking, under a steel
tower, between buildings, roof parking, near a crossing,
near a large vehicle, etc.).
 During calibration, do not operate electric systems (moon
roof, power windows, etc.) as they may interfere with the
calibration.

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CAUTION
When doing the circling calibration, be sure to secure
a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles
in the neighborhood. Do not violate any local traffic
rules while performing circling calibration.
 Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving.
Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.
VANITY MIRRORS
To use the vanity mirror, swing the sun visor down and
open the cover.
The vanity light comes on when you open the cover.
To adjust the brightness of the vanity light, slide the knob.

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AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning controls242
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For vehicles equipped with Navigation System,
please refer to the separate “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual”.

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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLS
You can adjust the brightness of the display. See “Multidisplay light control” on page 91 for details.

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The automatic air conditioning automatically maintains
the set temperature.
In the automatic operation mode, the air conditioning selects
the most suitable fan speed, air flow, air intake and on−
off the
air conditioning according to the temperature.
The ignition key must be in the “ON” position.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the air conditioning on longer than necessary
when the engine is not running.
1Driver side temperature display (in degrees
Fahrenheit or Centigrade)
2Air flow display
3Fan speed display
4Passenger side temperature display (in degrees
Fahrenheit or Centigrade)
5“TEMP” (driver side temperature control) button
(At the independent mode that display shows
“DUAL”; mainly for driver and secondarily for
front passenger)
(At the linked mode that display does not show
“DUAL”; for driver)
6“AUTO” button
7“OFF” button
8Air intake control button
9“A/C” button
10Fan speed control button
11“MODE”(air flow control) button
12“DUAL” (temperature setting mode change) button
13Windshield air flow button
14“PASSENGER TEMP” (passenger side temperature
control) button
(Only for the independent mode that display
shows “DUAL”; mainly for front passenger and
secondarily for driver)