2006 LEXUS RX330 tow

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(c) Towing with a sling type truck
NOTICE
Do not tow with a sling type truck, either from the front
or rear. This may cause body damage.
(d) Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done
by your Lexus dealer or a commercial tow truck service.
If towing service is not available in an emergency, your
vehicle may be temporarily towed by a cable or chain
secured to the emergency towing eyelet on the front of the
vehicle. Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
To install the front towing eyelet, see “(e) Installing front towing
eyelet” on page 523.

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NOTICE
Only use specified towing eyelet; otherwise your
vehicle may be damaged.
 Never tow a vehicle from the rear with four wheels on
the ground. This may cause serious damage to the
transmission.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it and operate the
brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only on hard −surfaced
roads for a short distance and at low speeds. Also, the wheels,
axles, drive train, steering and brakes must all be in good
condition.
CAUTION
Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle. Avoid
sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which would
place excessive stress on the emergency towing eyelet
and towing cable or chain. The eyelet and towing cable
or chain may break and cause serious injury or damage.
NOTICE
Use only a cable or chain specifically intended for use
in towing vehicles. Securely fasten the cable or chain
to the towing eyelet provided.
Before towing, release the parking brake and put the
transmission in “N”. The ignition key must be in “ACC” (engine
off) or “ON” (engine running).
CAUTION
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the
brakes and steering will not work so steering and
braking will be much harder than usual.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
522Emergency towing eyelet precautions:

Before emergency towing, check that the eyelet is not
broken or damaged and that the installation bolts are not
loose.
 Fasten the towing cable or chain securely to the eyelet.
 Do not jerk the eyelet. Apply steady and even force.
 To avoid damaging the eyelet, do not pull from the side or at
a vertical angle. Always pull straight ahead.
CAUTION
If the emergency towing eyelet is used to get out when
your vehicle becomes stuck in the mud, sand or other
condition from which the vehicle cannot be driven out
under its own power, make sure to observe the
precautions mentioned below. Otherwise, excessive
stress will be put on the eyelet and the towing cable or
chain may break, causing serious injury or damage.
If the towing vehicle can hardly move, do not forcibly
continue the towing. Contact your Lexus dealer or a
commercial tow truck service for assistance.
Tow the vehicle as straight ahead as possible.
 Keep away from the vehicle during towing.
Tips for towing a stuck vehicle:
The following methods are effective to use when your
vehicle is stuck in the mud, sand or other condition from
which the vehicle cannot be driven out under its own
power. Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle. In
addition, keep away from the vehicles and towing cable or
chain when towing.
 Remove the sand and soil in the front and the back of the
tires.
 Place stones or wood under the tires.

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(e) Installing front towing eyelet
1. Remove the front towing eyelet cover on the front bumper
by pushing the outside portion of the cover.
2. Use the front towing eyelet in the luggage compartment.
Secure it to the hole on the bumper by turning clockwise. (For
the eyelet location, see page 502.)

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3. Tighten the front towing eyelet securely by a wheel nut
wrench.
CAUTION
When installing the eyelet on the vehicle, be sure to
tighten the front eyelet securely. If the eyelet is loose,
it may come off when being towed and result in death or
serious injury.
IF YOU CANNOT SHIFT AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER
If you cannot shift the selector lever out of “P” position to
other positions even though the brake pedal is depressed,
use the shift lock override button as follows:
1Turn the ignition key to “LOCK”. Make sure the parking
brake is applied.
2Pry up the cover with a flathead screwdriver or equivalent.

INTRODUCTION
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PARTS AND TOOLS
Here is a list of parts and tools you will need to perform
do−it−yourself maintenance. Remember all Lexus parts are
designed in metric sizes, so your tools must be metric.
Checking the engine oil level
Parts (if level is low):
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
See page 558 for details about engine oil selection.
Tools:
 Rag or paper towel
 Funnel (only for adding oil)
Checking the engine coolant level
Parts (if level is low):
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or similar high quality
ethylene glycol based non −silicate, non− amine, non−nitrite,
and non −borate coolant with long −life hybrid organic acid
technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50%
coolant and 50% deionized water (for the U.S.A.) or 55%
coolant and 45% deionized water (for Canada). Tools:

Funnel (only for adding coolant)
Checking brake fluid
Parts (if level is low):
FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
Tools:
 Rag or paper towel
 Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking power steering fluid
Parts (if level is low):
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON
II or III
Tools:
 Rag or paper towel
 Funnel (only for adding fluid)

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
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No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
1 AIRSUS60Electronically modulated air
suspension
2 INPJ/B100
All components in “HEATER”,
“H−LP CLN”, “TAIL”, “PANEL”,
“FR FOG”, “CIG”, “RADIO NO.
2”, “ECU− ACC”, “PWR OUTLET
NO. 1”, “GAUGE NO. 1”,
“ECU− IG NO. 1”,“ FR WIP”, “RR
WIP”, “WASHER”, “SEAT HTR”,
“ECU− IG NO. 2”, “P/SEAT”,
“PWR”, “TI&TE”, “RR DOOR
LH”, “RR DOOR RH”, “MPX− B”,
“AM1”, “DOOR NO. 2”, “STOP”,
“OBD”, “FUEL OPN”, “AIRSUS”
(7.5 A), “S/ROOF”, “FR DEF”
and “RR FOG” fuses
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
3 ALT140
All components in “INP −J/B”,
“AIRSUS” (60 A), “ABS NO. 1”,
“ABS NO. 2”, “RDI FAN”, “RR
DEF”, “HEATER”, “PBD”, “H −LP
CLN/MSB”, “H− LP CLN”, “PWR
OUTLET NO. 2”, “TOWING”,
“TAIL”, “PANEL”, “FR FOG”,
“CIG”, “RADIO NO. 2”,
“ECU− ACC”, “PWR OUTLET
NO. 1”, “GAUGE NO. 1”,
“ECU− IG NO. 1”, “FR WIP”, “RR
WIP”, “WASHER”, “HEATER”,
“SEAT HTR”, “ECU −IG NO. 2”,
“P/SEAT”, “PWR”, “TI&TE”, “RR
DOOR LH”, “RR DOOR RH”,
“MPX− B”, “AM1”, “DOOR NO.
2”, “STOP”, “OBD”, “FUEL
OPN”, “AIRSUS” (7.5 A),
“S/ROOF”, “FR DEF” and “RR
FOG” fuses
4 PBD30Power back door
5 HLP
CLN/MSB30Headlight cleaner
6 HLP CLN30Headlight cleaner

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
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No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
7 ABS NO. 130
Anti−lock brake system, vehicle
stability control system, traction
control system, brake assist
system
8 RR DEF40Rear window defogger
9 HEATER50Air conditioning system, rear
window defogger
10 DRL7.5Daytime running light system
11 HLP L
LW R15Left− hand headlight (low beam)
12 HLP L
UPR15Left− hand headlight (high beam)
13 HLP R
UPR15Right− hand headlight (high
beam)
14 PWR
OUTLET
NO. 220Power outlet
15 TOWING30Trailer lights
16 ABS NO. 250
Anti− lock brake system, vehicle
stability control system, traction
control system, brake assist
system
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
17 RDI FAN50Electric cooling fan
18 HAZ15Turn signal lights
19 CRT7.5Audio system
20 ALTS7.5Charging system
21 ETCS10Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
22 HORN10Horns
23 MAIN40
Daytime running light system,
left− hand headlight, right− hand
headlight, all components in
“H− LP R LWR”, “H −LP R UPR”,
“H− LP L UPR”, “H− LP L LWR”
and “DRL” fuses
24 AM230Starting system, all components
in “GAUGE NO. 2”, “IGN” and
“INJ” fuses
25 RADIO
NO. 115Audio system, navigation system