2006 LEXUS RX330 interior lights

KEYS AND DOORS
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Locking/unlocking the doors
When you push the “LOCK” button on the key briefly, all
the side doors and back door can be locked from outside
the vehicle.
At this time, one beep sounds and the turn signal lights flash
once.* However, when you push the “LOCK” button with any
door not closed securely, the buzzer sounds for 10 seconds.**
To stop the buzzer, close all the side doors and back door
securely or push the “UNLOCK” button. If the key is in the
ignition switch, locking cannot be done.
Make sure all the side doors and back door are locked when
you leave the vehicle. Push the “LOCK” button once again.
NOTE:
* The turn signal lights can be set not to flash and the beep
can be set not to sound.
** The buzzer can be set not to sound if a door is not closed
securely.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.NOTICE
Vehicles with power back door system — Do not push
the “LOCK” button any longer than 2 to 3 seconds.
Pushing the button longer activates an alarm. For
details, see page 21.
When you push the “UNLOCK” button, the driver’s door
is unlocked. Pushing that button once again within 3
seconds from the first push, all other side doors and back
door are also unlocked.*
NOTE:
* The 2step unlocking function can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details.
At this time, two beeps sound and the turn signal lights flash
twice.* T ogether with the activation of unlocking, some interior
lights will come on. For further information, see “Illuminated
entry system” on page 97.

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SIDE DOORS
Locking with key
1Lock2Unlock
Turn the key towards the front of the vehicle to lock and
towards the back to unlock.
All the side doors and back door lock and unlock
simultaneously with the driver’s door. Turning the key once will
unlock the driver’s door and twice in succession will unlock all
the side doors and back door simultaneously.*
NOTE:
* The 2step unlocking function can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details. If a wrong key is used, the key cylinder rotates freely to isolate
inside
mechanism. So, door locking is protected from thieves.
Together with the activation of unlocking, some interior lights
will come on. For further information, see “Illuminated entry
system” on page 97.
The windows and moon roof (normal type) can be opened and
closed from outside the vehicle using the key. For details, see
“Power window switches” on page 62 and “Moon roof (normal
type)” on page 128.

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THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM
To deter theft of the vehicle, this system is designed to
sound an alarm if any of the doors or hood is forcibly
unlocked or the battery terminal is disconnected and then
reconnected while the vehicle is locked.
The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the
headlights, tail lights and turn signal lights.
Further more when the interior light switch is in the “DOOR”
position, the interior light turns on.
 Security indicator light
Setting the system
1. Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” position and
remove it.
The engine immobilizer system causes the indicator light to
flash.
2. Close and lock all the doors and hood using an ignition
key or wireless remote control.
The flashing indicator light will remain on when all the doors
and hood are closed and locked.
3. After 30 seconds, the indicator starts flashing and the
system is set.

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Interior equipment
Sun visors94
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Interior lights 94
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Personal lights 96
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Luggage compartment lights 97
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Illuminated entry system 97
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Clock 99
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Outside temperature display 100
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Power outlets 101
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Rear console box 104
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Glove box 106
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Garage door opener 107
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Cupholders 11 2
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Overhead console box 11 4
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Auxiliary boxes 11 5
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Auxiliary box and grocery bag hooks 11 6
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Luggage cover 11 7
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Floor mat 121
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Tie −down hooks 122
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SUN VISORS
To block out glare, move the sun visor as shown.
1To block out glare from the front , swing the sun visor
down.
2To block out glare from the side, remove the sun visor
from the hook and swing it to the side.
3To block out glare coming obliquely from behind you,
slide the visor backwards.
At this position, the vanity light does not come on.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
Front
Vehicles with moon roof
Vehicles without moon roof

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PERSONAL LIGHTS
Vehicles with moon roof
Vehicles without moon roof To turn on the personal light, push the switch. To turn it
off, push the switch again.

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHTS
To turn on the luggage compartment light, open the back
door and push the switch. The light goes off when the
back door is closed.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM

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1Foot lights (on some models)
2Meter ring light
3Ignition switch light
4Center console spot lights
5Front interior light (with the “DOOR” position)
6Inside door handle lights (on some models)
7Rear interior light (with the “DOOR” position)
8Scuff plate lights (on some models)
All of the lights except the center console spot lights and
meter ring light will come on when any of the side doors
are opened.* After all the doors are closed, the lights
remain on for about 15 seconds before fading out.** NOTE:
* The operating condition can be changed.
** The duration of lighting can be changed.
Ask your Lexus dealer for details. However, in
the following cases, the lights go out immediately:
 All of the lights except the center console spot lights and
meter ring light — All the side doors and back door are
locked.
 Ignition switch light, front interior light, rear interior light and
scuff plate lights — All the side doors are closed and the
ignition key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
When any of the side doors is unlocked, all of the lights except
the center console spot light and meter ring light will come on
and remain on for about 15 seconds before fading out.
To prevent the battery from being discharged, all of the lights
will automatically turn off when the ignition key is removed and
the door is left opened for about 20 minutes.
Ignition switch light, front interior light, rear interior light
and scuff plate lights
The ignition switch light, front interior light, rear interior light and
scuff plate lights also come on and remain on for about 15
seconds before fading out when the ignition switch is turned to
the “LOCK” position.