2006 LEXUS RX330 mirror

STARTING AND DRIVING
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(d) Backing up
1Brake pedal2 “R” (Reverse) position
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the brake pedal held down with your foot, shift the
selector lever to the “R” position.
NOTICE
Never shift into reverse while the vehicle is moving.
Vehicles with driving position memory system —
When the shift lever is shifted into “R” position, the outside rear
view mirrors automatically down to help backing up. For
details, see page 231. Vehicles with rear view monitor system —
When the selector lever is shifted into “R” position with the
ignition switch in the “ON” position, rear view monitor system
will
activate. For instructions, see “Rear view monitor system”
on page 408.

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(h) Driving in snow mode
Use this mode when starting your vehicle in ice or snow.
To set the snow mode, push the switch. In the “ECT SNOW”
indicator on the instrument cluster is on. To cancel the snow
mode, push the switch again. The “ECT SNOW” indicator light
will go off when the snow mode is cancelled.
If the engine is turned off with the snow mode is on, the snow
mode is cancelled when the engine is restarted.
REAR VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM
The rear view monitor system assists the driver by
displaying an image of the rear of the vehicle while
backing up. The displayed image on the screen is a
horizontally reversed mirror image of the inside rear view
mirror.
To display the rear view image on the screen, place the
selector lever in the “R” position when the ignition switch
is in the “ON” position.
If you move the selector lever out of the “R” position, the screen
returns to the previous screen. Operating another function of
the navigation system will display another screen.
The rear view monitor system is a supplemental device
intended to assist back up. When backing up, be sure to check
behind and all around the vehicle visually.

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CAUTION
Never depend on the rear view monitor system
entirely when backing up. Always make sure your
intended path is clear.
Use caution just as you would when backing up any
vehicle.
 Never back up while looking only at the screen. The
image on the screen is different from actual
conditions. Depicted distances between objects and
flat surfaces will differ from actual distances. If you
back up while looking only at the screen, you may hit
a vehicle, a person or an object. When backing up, be
sure to check behind and all around the vehicle
visually and with mirrors before proceeding.
 Do not use the system when the back door is not
completely closed.
 If the back of the vehicle is hit, the position and
mounting angle of the camera may change. Be sure
to have the camera’s position and mounting angle
checked at your Lexus dealer.
 If the temperature changes rapidly , such as when hot
water is poured on the vehicle in cold weather, the
system may not operate normally.
 If the camera lens becomes dirty, it cannot transmit
a clear image. If water droplets, snow, or mud adhere
to the lens, rinse with water and wipe with a soft cloth.
If the lens is extremely dirty, wash it with a mild
cleanser and rinse.
 Use your own eyes to confirm the vehicle’s
surroundings, as the displayed image may become
faint or dark, and moving images will be distorted, or
not entirely visible when the outside temperature is
low. When backing up, be sure to check behind and
all around the vehicle visually and with mirror before
proceeding.

DRIVING TIPS
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Disconnecting a trailer (models with
electronically modulated air suspension)
Stop your vehicle and trailer so they are in line and perform the
following:
1. Place the electronically modulated air suspension in “LO”
mode. (Make sure the vehicle height is in “LO” mode by
pushing the height select switch on the “
” [lower] side.)
2. Push the height control switch to turn off the electronically
modulated air suspension. The height control “OFF” indicator
light will come on.
3. Turn the ignition switch off.
4. Set the supporting leg of the trailer on the ground and raise
the hitch by 100 mm (4 in.).
5. Turn the ignition switch on.
6. Push the height control switch to turn on the electronically
modulated air suspension. The height control “OFF” indicator
will go out.
7. Wait for about one minute until vehicle height is stabilized by
the automatic leveling function.
8. Make sure the hitch is disconnected. If not, raise the hitch
higher and repeat steps 2 through 7.
Pretowing safety check
 Check that your vehicle remains level when a loaded or
unloaded trailer is hitched. Do not drive if the vehicle has an
abnormal nose −up or nose− down condition, and check for
improper tongue load, overload, worn suspension or other
possible causes.
 Make sure the trailer cargo is securely loaded so that it
cannot shift.
 Check that your rear view mirrors conform to any federal,
state/provincial or local regulations. If they do not, install
required rear view mirrors appropriate for towing purposes.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
598
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
26 ECUB7.5
Power window, multiplex
communication system, gauge
and meters, instrument cluster
lights, instrument panel lights, air
conditioning system, garage
door opener, illuminated entry
system, wireless remote control
system, power back door, driving
position memory system,
navigation system display, moon
roof, tilt and telescopic steering,
power seats, outside rear view
mirror, windshield wipers
27 DOME7.5
Gauge and meters, personal
lights, vanity lights, door
courtesy lights, inside door
handle lights, ignition switch
light, foot lights, scuff plate lights,
luggage compartment light,
interior light
28 TEL7.5No circuit
29 AMP30Audio system
30 DOORNO. 125Multiplex communication system
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
31 A/F25Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
32 EFI NO. 125
Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system and all
components in “EFI NO. 2” fuse
33 HLP R LW R15Right− hand headlight (low beam)
34 EFI NO. 210Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
35 RR DOOR
RH20Rear right side power window
36 RR DOOR LH20Rear left side power window
37 FUELOPN7.5Fuel filler door opener
38 FR FOG15Front fog lights
39 OBD7.5On− board diagnosis system
40 FR DEF25Windshield wiper de −icer and all
components in “MIR HTR” fuse

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
600
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
51 ECUIGNO. 17.5
Power rear view mirror control,
moon roof, multiplex
communication system,
navigation system display, shift
lock control system, multiplex
communication system (power
door lock system, wireless
remote control system), driving
position memory system, vehicle
stability control system, traction
control system, windshield
wipers, electronically controlled
automatic transmission, seat
heaters, power seats, tilt and
telescopic steering, power back
door, electronically modulated air
suspension
52 ECUIGNO. 210
Automatic headlight leveling
system, vehicle stability control
system, dynamic laser cruise
control, headlight cleaner,
adaptive front −lighting system
53 HEATER7.5
Electric cooling fan, air
conditioning system, rear
window defogger, ignition switch,
windshield wiper de −icer
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
54 WASHER20Windshield washer
55 SEAT HTR20Seat heaters
56 GAUGE
NO. 17.5
Instrument cluster lights,
instrument panel lights,
emergency flashers, seat belt,
power outlet, rear light failure
warning light, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system,
back− up lights
57 FR WIP30Windshield wipers
58 RR WIP15Rear window wiper
59 INJ20Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
60 IGN10
SRS airbag system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system,
front passenger occupant
classification system, stop lights
61 GAUGE
NO. 27.5Gauge and meters

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
601
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
62 ECUACC7.5
Navigation system display,
power rear view mirror control,
shift lock control system,
multiplex communication system
63 CIG15Cigarette lighter, power outlet
64 PWR
OUTLET
NO. 115Power outlet
65 RADIONO. 27.5Instrument cluster lights,
instrument panel lights,
navigation system, audio system
66 MIR HTR10Outside rear view mirror
defogger
67 P/SEAT30Power seats
68 PWR30
Power window, multiplex
communication system (power
door lock system, wireless
remote control system), outside
rear view mirror
CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION
Precautions
CAUTION
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
The battery produces flammable and explosive
hydrogen gas.
 Do not cause a spark by contacting the battery
terminals with tools.
 Do not smoke or light a match near the battery.
The electrolyte contains poisonous and corrosive
sulfuric acid.
 Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothes.
 Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.
 Wear protective safety glasses when working near
the battery.
 Keep children away from the battery.
EMERGENCY MEASURES
 If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush your eyes with
clean water immediately and get immediate medical
attention. If possible, continue to apply water with a
sponge or cloth while traveling to the medical office.