2006 LEXUS RX330 ECU

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
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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.)

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
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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.

MAINTENANCE
530Battery
Check the battery condition by the indicator color. See page
601 for additional information.
Brake fluid level
Make sure the brake fluid level is correct. See page 568 for
additional information.
Engine oil level
Check the level on the dipstick with the engine turned off and
the vehicle parked on a level spot. See page 556 for
additional
information.
Power steering fluid level
Check the level through the reservoir. The level should be in
the “HOT” or “COLD” range depending on the fluid
temperature. See page 569 for additional information.
Exhaust system
If you notice any change in the sound of the exhaust or smell
exhaust fumes, have the cause located and corrected
immediately. (See “Engine exhaust caution” on page 384.)
Vehicle interior
Items listed below should be checked regularly, e.g. while
performing periodic services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Lights
Make sure the headlight, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal
lights, and other lights are working. Check headlight aim.
Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators and warning buzzers
function properly.
Steering wheel
Check that it has the specified free play. Be alert for changes
in steering condition, such as hard steering, excessive free
play or strange noise.
Seats
Check that all front seat controls such as seat adjusters,
seatback recliner, etc., operate smoothly. Check that the head
restraints move up and down smoothly and that the locks hold
securely in any latched position. For folding −down rear
seatbacks, check that the latches lock securely.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as buckles, retractors
and anchors operate properly and smoothly. Make sure the
belt webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or damaged.

MAINTENANCE
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Accelerator pedal
Check
the pedal for smooth operation and uneven pedal ef fort
or catching.
Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and the proper
clearance and free play. Check the brake booster function.
Brakes
In a safe place, check that the brakes do not pull to one side
when applied.
Parking brake
Check that the pedal has the proper travel and that, on a safe
incline, your vehicle is held securely with only the parking brake
applied.
Automatic transmission “Park” mechanism
Check the lock release button of the selector lever for proper
and smooth operation. On a safe incline, check that your
vehicle is held securely with the selector lever in “P” position
and all brakes released.
Vehicle exterior
Items listed below should be performed from time to time,
unless otherwise specified.
Wheel nuts
When checking the tires, make sure to check the nuts for
looseness. Tighten them if necessary.
Fluid leaks
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, water or other fluid after
the vehicle has been parked for a while. If you smell fuel fumes
or notice any leak, have the cause found and corrected
immediately.
Doors and engine hood
Check that all side doors and back door operate smoothly and
all latches lock securely. Make sure the engine hood
secondary latch secures the hood when the primary latch is
released.

INTRODUCTION
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Removing the engine compartment cover
Before jump starting or checking the power steering fluid,
etc. in the engine compartment, remove the engine
compartment cover as follows:
1. Push the core of the clips and remove the clips.
2. Remove the cover.
Be careful not to lose the removed plastic clips.
After checking the items, install the engine compartment
covers and insert the plastic clips in their original
positions.
When inserting the clips, do as shown above.
NOTICE
After installing the engine compartment cover, make
sure the cover is securely in its original position.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
596
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
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