2006 LEXUS RX330 ignition

SWITCHES
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REAR WINDOW WIPER ANDWASHER SWITCH
1Washer on during wiping
2Washer on
To turn the wipers on, twist the knob at the end of the lever.
The ignition key must be in the “ON” position.
There are 2 settings:
“HI” position — Normal operation
“LO” position — Intermittent operation
To make the washer squirt, twist the knob downward to
position 2. To make the washer squirt while operating in “ON”
position, twist the knob upward to position 1.
The knob automatically returns from these positions after you
release it.
The rear window wiper operates while the washer squirts.
The low washer fluid warning light in the instrument cluster
comes on when the fluid level in the tank becomes nearly
empty. For information on adding washer fluid, see “Adding
washer fluid” on page 609.
NOTICE
Do not operate the rear window wiper if the rear window
is dry. It may scratch the glass.

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HEADLIGHT CLEANER SWITCH
To spray fluid on the headlights, push the switch with the
headlights on.
The ignition key must be in the “ON” position.
The low washer fluid warning light in the instrument cluster
comes on when the fluid level in the tank becomes nearly
empty. For information on adding washer fluid, see “Adding
washer fluid” on page 609.
NOTICE
Do not turn the headlight cleaner on with the washer
fluid tank empty. It may cause the cleaner motor to
overheat.

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REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
REAR VIEW MIRROR DEFOGGER,
AND WINDSHIELD WIPER DEICER SWITCH
To turn the electric rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogger on, push the switch.
The ignition key must be in the “ON” position.
The thin heater wires on the inside of the rear window and the
heater panels in the outside rear view mirrors will quickly clear
the surface. An indicator light is on when the defogger is
operating. Vehicles
sold in Canada — The windshield wiper de −icers are
equipped to deice the windshield wiper blades by operating
simultaneously with defogger.
The system will automatically shut off when the defogger has
operated about 15 minutes.
CAUTION
Since the mirror surfaces can get hot, do not touch them
when the switch is on.
If further defrosting or defogging is desired, simply actuate the
switch again. When the surface has cleared, push the switch
once again to turn the defogger of f. Continuous use may cause
the battery to discharge, especially during stop −and−go
driving. The defogger is not designed to dry rain water or to
melt snow.
If the outside rear view mirrors are heavily coated with ice, use
a spray de −icer before operating the switch.

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NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or
connectors.
 To prevent the battery from being discharged, turn
the switch off when the engine is not running.
POWER WINDOW SWITCHES
1For driver’s window
2For front passenger’s window
3For left rear window
4For right rear window
To raise or lower the windows, use the switch on each
door. The passengers’ windows can also be controlled by
the switches on the driver’s door.
The power windows work when the ignition key is in the “ON”
position.
Retained accessory power operation: Even if the ignition
key is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position with all the side\
doors and back door closed, the window can be operated until
either front door is opened (or for 43 seconds).

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Operating the windows from outside the
vehicle
The windows 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 windows: Turn the key in the locking direction
and hold it.
After
the doors are locked, the windows begin to close. To stop
in the middle, return the key.
To open the windows: Turn the key in the unlocking direction
and hold it.
After the door is unlocked, the windows begin to open. To stop
in the middle, return the key.
The windows also can be opened using the wireless remote
control. For details, see page 22.
Jam protection function
During automatic raising operation, retained accessory power
raising operation or raising operation using the ignition key
from the outside, the window stops and is lowered if something
gets caught between the window and window frame.
If the window receives a strong impact, this function may work
even if nothing is caught.

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If the power window does not operate
automatically
If the power window does not operate automatically or the jam
protection function does not operate correctly, you should
normalize the power window on each door. At this time, the
indicator lights of the switches will flash.
To normalize the power windows:
1. Push down the power window switch of each door and lower
the windows halfway.
2. Pull up the switch until the windows close and hold the
switch for a second.
Make sure that the windows open and close automatically. If
the power windows cannot be operated properly, have it
checked by your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the
following.
 Before you close the power windows, always make
sure t here is nobody around the power windows. You
must also make sure the heads, hands and other
parts of the bodies of all occupants are kept
completely inside the vehicle. If someone’s neck,
head or hands get caught in a closing window, it
could result in death or serious injury. When anyone
closes the power windows, make sure he or she
operates the windows safely.
 When small children are in the vehicle, never let them
use the power window switches without supervision.
Use the window lock switch to prevent them from
making unexpected use of the switches.
 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 power
window switches and get trapped in a window.
Unattended person (particularly a small child) can be
involved in a serious accident.

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To turn on the emergency flashers, push the switch. To
turn them off, push the switch again.
All the turn signal lights will flash. The emergency flashers will
work with the engine running or off and with or without the
ignition key.
Turn on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers if you
must stop your vehicle where it might be a traffic hazard.
Always pull your vehicle as far off the road as possible.
The turn signal light switch will not work when the emergency
flashers are in operation.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the switch on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
1For driver’s seat
2For front passenger’s seat
The front seat heater has two switches: one marked “L”
(for driver’s seat) and the other marked “R” (for front
passenger’s seat).
The ignition key must be in the “ON” position to operate seat
heaters.
To use the seat heater:
1. Push the knob to pop it out.
2. Turn the knob clockwise. The indicator light turns on.
3. Adjust the knob to the desired temperature.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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FUEL GAUGE
Low fuel level warning light
The gauge indicates the approximate quantity of fuel
remaining in the tank when the ignition switch is on.
It is a good idea to keep the tank over 1/4 full.
If the fuel level approaches “E” or the low fuel level warning light\
comes on, fill the fuel tank as soon as possible.
On inclines or curves, due to the movement of fuel in the tank,
the fuel gauge needle may fluctuate or the low fuel level
warning light may come on earlier than usual.
If the fuel tank is completely empty, the malfunction indicator
lamp comes on. Fill the fuel tank immediately. The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the
indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.
See the inner back cover for fuel capacity and recommended
fuel selection.