2006 LEXUS RX330 height

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
516TOWING PRECAUTIONS:
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by the
state/provincial and local laws. The wheels and axle on the
ground must be in good condition. If they are damaged, use
a towing dolly.
CAUTION
Vehicles with electronically modulated air suspension:
When
your vehicle is towed, put the vehicle height in the
“N” (normal) mode and push the height control switch
to turn off the electronically modulated air suspension.
Otherwise, the vehicle height may be changed in the
automatic leveling function, resulting in an unexpected
accident. For details, see “Electronically modulated air
suspension” on page 437.
(a) Towing with a wheel lift type truck
 From front
 Twowheel drive models
Release the parking brake.
NOTICE
When lifting wheels, take care to ensure adequate
ground clearance for towing at the opposite end of the
raised vehicle. Otherwise, the bumper and/or
underbody of the towed vehicle will be damaged during
towing.

INTRODUCTION
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When raising the vehicle, do not place any objects on
top of or underneath the jack.
 Vehicles with electronically modulated air
suspension: When jacking up, be sure to turn off the
height control and stop the engine. Otherwise, the
vehicle height may change in the automatic leveling
function, resulting in an unexpected accident. For
details, see page 446.
NOTICE
Make sure to place the jack correctly, or your vehicle
may be damaged.

CHASSIS
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DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)
The illustration indicates typical DOT and Tire
Identification Number (TIN).
1“DOT” symbol
2Tire Identification Number (TIN)
3Tire manufacturer’s identification mark
4Tire size code
5Manufacturer’s optional tire type code
(3 or 4 letters)
6Manufacturing week
7Manufacturing year
The “DOT” symbol certifies that the tire conforms to
applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Tire size
 The illustration indicates typical tire size.
1Tire use (P=Passenger car, T=Temporary
use)
2Section width (in millimeters)
3Aspect ratio (tire height to section width)
4Tire construction code
(R=Radial, D=Diagonal)
5Wheel diameter (in inches)
6Load index (2 digits or 3 digits)
7Speed symbol (alphabet with one letter)

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1Section width
2Tire height
3Wheel diameter
Name of each section of tire
1Bead
2Sidewall
3Shoulder
4Tread
5Belt
6Inner liner
7Reinforcing rubber
8Carcass
9Rim lines
10Bead wires
11Chafer

CHASSIS
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Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary
according to location or type of road. Always check local
regulations before installing chains.
NOTICE
If the wrong combination of tire and chain is used, the
chains could damage the vehicle body.
Chain installation
Install the chains on the front tires as tightly as possible.
Do not use tire chains on the rear tires. Retighten chains
after driving 0.5 — 1.0 km (1/4 — 1/2 mile).
When installing chains on your tires, carefully follow the
instructions of the chain manufacturer.
CAUTION

Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or the chain
manufacturer’s recommended speed limit,
whichever is lower.
 Drive carefully avoiding bumps, holes, and sharp
turns, which may cause the vehicle to bounce.
 Avoid sharp turns or lockedwheel braking, as use of
chains may adversely affect vehicle handling.
 When driving with chains installed, be sure to drive
carefully. Slow down before entering curves to avoid
losing control of the vehicle. Otherwise an accident
may occur.
 Vehicles with electronically modulated air
suspension: When installing the tire chains, be sure
to turn off the height control and stop the engine.
Otherwise, the vehicle height may change in the
automatic leveling function, resulting in an
unexpected accident. For details, see page 446.
If the chains are installed, the tire pressure warning
system may not operate properly. See “Tire pressure
warning system” on page 462.

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REPLACING WHEELS
When to replace your wheels
If you have wheel damage such as bending, cracks or
heavy corrosion, the wheel should be replaced.
If you fail to replace a damaged wheel, the tire may slip off the
wheel or cause loss of handling control.
Replacement with used wheels is not recommended as they
may have been subjected to rough treatment or high mileage
and could fail without warning. Also, bent wheels which have
been straightened may have hidden structural damage and
therefore should not be used. Never use an inner tube in a
leaking wheel which is designed for a tubeless tire.
Wheel selection
When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure
that they are equivalent to those removed in load capacity,
diameter, rim width, and offset.
Correct replacement wheels are available at your Lexus
dealer.
A wheel of a different size or type may adversely affect
handling, wheel and bearing life, brake cooling,
speedometer/odometer calibration, stopping ability, headlight
aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or snow
chain clearance to the body and chassis.
CAUTION
Observe the following instructions. Otherwise, an
accident may occur resulting in death or serious
injuries.
 Do not use wheels other than the manufacturer’s
recommended size, as this may cause dangerous
handling characteristics resulting in loss of control.
 Fourwheel drive models:
Do not use wheels of different brands, sizes and
types, as this may cause dangerous handling
characteristics resulting in loss of control.
Initial adjustment of the tire pressure warning system is
necessary after you have replaced your wheels. See “Tire
pressure warning system” on page 462.

BODY
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SPECIFICATIONS
— DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTSOverall length
4730 mm (186.2 in.)
Overall width1845 mm (72.6 in.)
Overall height*1
Tw o −wheel drive models
Four−wheel drive models — With electronically modulated air suspension
— Without electronically modulated air suspension1670 mm (65.7 in.)*2
1710 mm (67.3 in.)*3
1725 mm (67.9 in.)*4
1670 mm (65.7 in.)*2
1710 mm (67.3 in.)*3
1725 mm (67.9 in.)*4
1680 mm (66.1 in.)*2
1720 mm (67.7 in.)*3
1735 mm (68.3 in.)*4
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: Without roof rails
*3: With roof rails
*4: With roof rails and cross rails