Table Of Contents - Lexus RX330 2005 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Important Information About Your Lexus2
Occupant Restraint Systems2
Event Data Recorder3
Accessories, Spare Parts And Modification Of Your Lexus5
Spark Ignition System Of Your Lexus5
Installation Of A Mobile Two−Way Radio System5
Tires And Loading On Your Lexus5
On−Pavement And Off−Road Driving Tips6
Table Of Contents7
Safety And Vehicle Damage Warnings9
Instrument Panel (Vehicles With Navigation System)11
Instrument Panel (Vehicles Without Navigation System)13
Airbag On" And "Airbag Off14
Instrument Cluster (Vehicles Sold In U. S. A.)15
Instrument Cluster (Vehicles Sold In Canada)17
Front Seat19
Steering Wheel And Column20
Exterior View21
Basic Operation22
Quick Reference22
Driver's Seat23
Steering Wheel (Tilt Type)23
Steering Wheel (Tilt And Telescopic Type)24
Automatic Transmission (Standard Type)25
Automatic Transmission (Multi-Mode Type)27
Headlight And Turn Signal Switch29
Wiper And Washer Switch30
Instruments And Controls32
Keys And Doors33
Flat Key34
Starting The Engine Using A Flat Key34
Engine Immobilizer System37
Wireless Remote Control39
Locking/Unlocking The Doors41
Sounding An Alarm42
Opening And Closing The Power Back Door44
Replacing The Battery46
Side Doors48
Locking With Key48
Locking With Inside Lock Button49
Locking With Power Door Lock Switch50
Setting The Auto Door Locking And Unlocking Functions51
Back Door52
Locking With Rear Door Child−Protector52
Opening And Closing52
If The Back Door Opener Does Not Operate54
Power Back Door55
Opening And Closing By Hand55
Back Door Closer57
Power Back Door Off Switch59
Power Back Door Switches60
Jam Protection Function61
Falling Down Protection Function62
Theft Deterrent System63
If The Battery Is Disconnected Or Run Down63
Setting The System64
Cancelling The System64
Activating The System64
Testing The System65
Rear Window And Outside Rear View68
Headlight Switch69
Switches69
Automatic Headlight Leveling System (Vehicles With Discharge Headlight Only)71
Adaptive Front−Lighting System72
Headlight Dimmer And Turn Signal Switch73
Fog Light Switch74
Windshield Wiper And Washer Switch74
Rain−Sensing Windshield Wipers76
Lifting The Windshield Wiper Arms79
Rear Window Wiper And Washer Switch80
Headlight Cleaner Switch81
Rear Window And Outside Rear View Mirror Defogger, And Windshield Wiper De−Icer Switch82
Power Window Switches83
Operating The Switches84
Operating The Window Lock Switch84
Operating The Windows From Outside The Vehicle85
Emergency Flasher Switch87
Seat Heater Switches88
Gauges, Meters And Service Reminder Indicators90
Fuel Gauge91
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge92
Tachometer93
Odometer And Trip Meter94
Service Reminder Indicators And Warning Buzzers95
Brake System Warning Light And Buzzer97
Driver's Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer98
Front Passenger's Seat Belt Reminder Light98
Srs Warning Light98
Discharge Warning Light99
Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light99
Engine Oil Replacement Reminder Light (For Vehicles Sold In U.s.a.)100
Malfunction Indicator Lamp101
Emissions Inspection And Maintenance (I/M) Programs102
"ABS" Warning Light102
Open Door Warning Light And Buzzer103
Rear Light Failure Warning Light103
"VSC" Warning Light104
Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature Warning Light (Four−Wheel Drive Models Only)104
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light104
Low Fuel Level Warning Light105
Automatic Headlight Leveling System Warningi Light (Vehicles With Discharge Headlight Only)105
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light105
Dynamic Laser Cruise Control Master Warning Light105
How To Check All The Service Reminder Indicators (Except The Low Fuel Level Warning Light)106
Key Reminder Buzzer106
Open Moon Roof Reminder Buzzer106
Cruise Information Display108
Driving Time after Engine Start ("E/T")109
Average Vehicle Speed after Engine Start ("AVG MPH" or "AVG Km/H")110
Average Fuel Consumption after Refueling ("AVG MPG" or "AVG L/100 Km")110
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption ("MPG" or "L/100 Km")110
Driving Distance after Engine Start ("Distance Miles" or "Distance Km")110
Instrument Panel Light Control111
Driving Range ("Cruising Range Miles" or "Cruising Range Km")111
Multi−Display Light Control112
Interior Equipment114
Sun Visors115
Interior Lights115
Rear116
Personal Lights117
Luggage Compartment Lights118
Illuminated Entry System118
Clock120
Outside Temperature Display121
Power Outlets122
12 Vdc122
115 Vac123
Rear Console Box125
Using The Rear Console Box126
Glove Box127
Garage Door Opener128
Programming A Rolling Code System129
Programming An Entrance Gate/Programming All Devices In The Canadian Market129
Programming Other Devices130
Reprogramming A Button130
Cupholders132
Front132
Overhead Console Box134
Auxiliary Boxes135
Auxiliary Box And Grocery Bag Hooks136
Luggage Cover137
Automatic Retract Function138
Removing Luggage Cover140
Floor Mat141
Tie−Down Hooks142
Exterior Equipment144
Hood145
Fuel Tank Cap146
In Case The Opener Is Not Actuated148
Moon Roof (Normal Type)149
Operating The Moon Roof From Outside The Vehicle151
Moon Roof (Multi−Panel Type)153
Roof Luggage Carrier157
Adjusting The Position Of Cross Rails157
Front Seats161
Front Seat Precautions161
Driver Seat161
Front Passenger Seat162
Seat Adjustment Precautions163
Front Seats (With Srs Side Airbags)163
Adjusting Front Seats164
Adjusting Seat Position165
Adjusting Seatback Angle165
Adjusting Seat Cushion Angle And Height166
Adjusting Lumbar Support (Driver's Seat Only)167
Flattening Seatbacks167
Rear Seats169
Sliding And Reclining Rear Seats169
Folding Down Rear Seatbacks170
Armrests172
Head Restraints173
Seat Belts175
Seat Belt Precautions175
Fastening Front And Rear Seat Belts177
Seat Belt Comfort Guides180
Installing The Comfort Guide181
Removing And Storing The Comfort Guide183
Seat Belt Extender183
Seat Belt Pretensioners186
Srs Driver Airbags And Front Passenger Airbag191
Srs Side Airbags And Curtain Shield Airbags202
Front Passenger Occupant Classification System214
Condition And Operation In The Front Passenger Occupant Classification System216
Child Restraint219
Child Restraint Precautions219
Child Restraint System220
Types Of Child Restraint System221
Infant Seat221
Convertible Seat221
Installation With 3-Point Type Seat Belt222
Booster Seat222
Infant Seat Installation222
Convertible Seat Installation227
Booster Seat Installation234
Using A Top Strap238
Installation With Child Restraint Lower Anchorages241
Child Restraint System Installation242
Driving Position Memory System245
Setting The Driving Position246
Recalling The Memorized Position246
Conditions For Memorized Position Activation247
Steering Wheel And Mirrors248
Adjustment Of Steering Wheel Tilt250
Adjustment Of Telescopic Steering Column250
Outside Rear View Mirrors251
Automatic Tilt−Away Steering Column251
Power Rear View Mirror Control252
Folding Rear View Mirrors253
Inside Rear View Mirror254
Compass256
Calibrating The Compass (Deviation Calibration)258
Calibrating The Compass (Circling Calibration)259
Vanity Mirrors261
Section 2 - Air Conditioning And Audio262
Automatic Air Conditioning Controls263
Climate Control266
Windshield Defogging And Defrosting273
Operating Tips274
Heating275
Air Conditioning275
Ventilation276
Defogging And Defrosting276
Side Vents And Rear Vents278
Checking And Replacing The Air Conditioning Filter279
Audio282
Audio System (With Single−Cd Player)283
Quick Reference For Your Audio System283
Using Your Audio System: Some Basics285
Automatic Sound Levelizer (Asl): When The Audio Sound289
Radio Operation290
Radio Text Message294
Cassette Tape Player Operation295
Manual Program Selection296
Automatic Program Selection297
Cd Player Operation298
Inserting Or Ejecting Cds298
Playing A Cd299
Searching For A Desired Track300
Selecting A Desired Track300
Repeating A Track301
Random Playing301
Cd Text302
Audio System (With Six−Cd Changer)303
Turning The System On And Off305
Your Cd Player With Changer309
Listening To The Radio310
Presetting A Station311
Selecting A Station311
Rds (Radio Data System)312
Playing A Cassette Tape315
Selecting A Desired Cd320
Searching For A Desired Track Or Cd321
Repeating A Track Or A Cd322
Audio Remote Controls325
If The Player Malfunctions325
When The Radio Mode Is Selected326
When the "TAPE" Mode Is Selected326
When the "CD" Mode Is Selected326
Rear Seat Entertainment System327
Rear Seat Entertainment System Remote Control329
Before Using The Remote Control (For New Vehicle Owners)330
Using The Remote Control331
Locating The Remote Control332
Quick Reference For Your Remote Control333
Buttons On The Dvd Player Unit336
Front Audio System Operation341
Selecting The Mode341
Replacing Remote Control Battery348
Dvd Player Operation350
Ejecting The Disc352
Selecting The Dvd Mode352
Dvd Player Operation Switches353
Turning The Operation Switches On And Off354
Dvd Video/Dvd Audio Player Operation358
Turning The Menu Screen For The Disc On Or Off359
Skipping To The Predetermined Screen361
Selecting The Title/Group362
Selecting The Bonus Group (Dvd Audio Only)364
Changing The Still Picture (Dvd Audio Only)364
Changing The Subtitle Language365
Changing Audio Language366
Changing Audio Format367
Changing Angle Screen368
Changing The Initial Setting369
Changing The Audio Language370
Changing The Dvd Language372
Turning The Angle Mark On Or Off373
Setting Level Of Viewer Restrictions373
Setting The Display Mode375
Language Code List375
Selecting The Chapter/Track379
Using The Control Screen379
Error Messages380
Video Cd/Audio Cd/Cd Text Player Operation381
Selecting The Disc Menu Number (Video Cd Only)381
Turning On The Disc Menu (Video Cd Only)382
Changing Menu Page Or Track (Video Cd Only)383
Changing A Multiplex Transmission (Video Cd Only)383
Changing The Initial Setting (Video Cd Only)384
Screen Adjustment386
Selecting The Video Mode387
Dvd Video Disc Information387
Marks Shown On Dvd Video Discs388
Dvd Video Disc Glossary388
A/V Input Adapter390
Power Outlet (115 Vac)391
Headphone Jacks392
Audio/Video System Operating Hints394
Radio Reception394
Fm395
Am395
Caring For Your Cd Player, Dvd Player And Cds396
Dvd Player398
Starting And Driving402
Three−Way Catalytic Converters403
Engine Exhaust Caution405
Before Starting The Engine406
Ignition Switch With Steering Lock406
Parking Brake408
How To Start The Engine409
Before Cranking409
Normal Driving412
Using Engine Braking413
Backing Up415
Using the "3", "2" and "L" Positions415
Parking416
Good Driving Practice417
If You Cannot Shift The Selector Lever418
Driving In Snow Mode418
Automatic Transmission (Multi−Mode Type)419
Driving in "S" Mode422
Rear View Monitor System429
Area Displayed On Screen431
The Rear View Monitor System Camera432
Cruise Control433
Turning The System On434
Setting Operation434
Cruise Control Failure Warning436
Dynamic Laser Cruise Control437
Dynamic Laser Cruise Control Mode438
Vehicle−To−Vehicle Distance Control Mode439
Dynamic Laser Cruise Control Operations439
Setting The Desired Speed445
Cancelling The Preset Speed446
Resetting To A Faster Speed446
Resetting To A Slower Speed447
Resuming The Preset Speed447
Changing Vehicle−To−Vehicle Distance448
Braking Control449
Approach Warning450
Laser Radar Sensor450
Vehicle−To−Vehicle Distance Control Mode Failure Warning451
Conventional (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode453
Conventional Cruise Control Mode Failure Warning457
Electronically Modulated Air Suspension458
Vehicle Height Modes459
Automatic Leveling Function462
Selecting "LO", "HI" or "N" Mode462
Selecting The Easy Access Mode464
Turning Off The Electronically Modulated Air Suspension466
Height Control Failure Warning468
Operating Noise Of The Electronically Modulated Air Suspension469
Parking And Stopping Tips469
Traction Control System (Two−Wheel Drive Models)470
Traction Control Off Mode471
Traction Control System (Four−Wheel Drive Models)473
Vehicle Stability Control System476
Brake System478
Brake Booster479
Anti−Lock Brake System479
Drum−In−Disc Type Parking Brake System482
Brake Assist System482
Tire Pressure Warning System483
Tire Pressure Warning System Reset Switch484
Brake Pad Wear Limit Indicators486
Driving Tips488
Off−Road Vehicle Precautions489
Break−In Period490
Operation In Foreign Countries491
Tips For Driving In Various Conditions491
Height Control Switch492
Off−Road Driving Precautions493
Winter Driving Tips495
Dinghy Towing496
Trailer Towing497
Weight Limits498
Tow Hitch Receiver500
Hitches500
Trailer Ball501
Matching Trailer Ball Height To Trailer Coupler Height502
Brakes And Safety Chains503
Tires503
Trailer Lights504
Maintenance504
Break−In Schedule504
Connecting A Trailer (Models With Electronically Modulated Air Suspension)504
Disconnecting A Trailer (Models With Electronically Modulated Air Suspension)505
Pre−Towing Safety Check505
Trailer Towing Tips506
How To Save Fuel And Make Your Vehicle Last Longer508
Vehicle Load Limits510
Cargo And Luggage511
Example On Your Vehicle513
In Case Of An Emergency514
If Your Engine Stalls While Driving515
If Your Vehicle Will Not Start515
Simple Checks515
Starting A Flooded Engine516
Jump Starting517
Jump Starting Procedure518
If You Cannot Increase Engine Speed520
If Your Vehicle Overheats520
When The Engine Overheats520
If You Have A Flat Tire521
Access To Spare Tire523
If Your Vehicle Becomes Stuck535
If Your Vehicle Needs To Be Towed536
Towing Precautions537
Towing With A Wheel Lift Type Truck537
Using A Flat Bed Truck539
Towing With A Sling Type Truck541
Emergency Towing541
Emergency Towing Eyelet Precautions543
Installing Front Towing Eyelet544
If You Cannot Shift Automatic Transmission Selector Lever545
If You Lose Your Keys Or Lock Yourself Out546
Maintenance Requirements549
General Maintenance549
Scheduled Maintenance549
Where To Go For Service?549
What About Do−It−Yourself Maintenance?550
Engine Compartment550
Vehicle Interior551
Vehicle Exterior552
Does Your Vehicle Need Repairing?553
Service Procedures And Specifications556
Introduction556
Vehicle Identification557
Theft Prevention Labels (U.s.a. Only)558
Engine Compartment Overview560
Removing The Engine Compartment Cover561
Do-It-Yourself Service Precautions562
Parts And Tools564
Positioning The Jack565
Engine568
Specifications569
Fuel572
Fuel Type572
Octane Rating572
Gasoline Containing Detergent Additives572
Quality Gasoline573
Cleaner Burning Gasoline573
Oxygenates In Gasoline573
Gasoline Containing Mmt573
Fuel Pump Shut Off System574
Gasoline Quality574
Fuel Tank Capacity574
Facts About Engine Oil Consumption575
Functions Of Engine Oil575
Engine Oil Consumption575
Used Engine Oil576
Importance Of Engine Oil Level Check576
Checking The Engine Oil Level577
Engine Oil Selection579
Oil Identification Marks579
Checking The Engine Coolant Level580
Coolant Type Selection581
Checking The Radiator And Condenser582
Spark Plugs583
Chassis584
Checking Brake Fluid589
Checking Power Steering Fluid590
Checking Tire Inflation Pressure591
Inspection And Adjustment Procedure592
Tire Information594
Tire Symbols594
Dot And Tire Identification Number (Tin)596
Tire Size596
Name Of Each Section Of Tire597
Uniform Tire Quality Grading598
Glossary Of Tire Terminology600
Occupant Loading And Distribution For Vehicle Normal Load For Various Designated Seating Capacities603
Types Of Tires604
Summer Tires604
All Season Tires604
Rotating Tires605
Checking And Replacing Tires606
When To Replace Your Tires606
Tire Selection607
Installing Snow Tires And Chains608
When To Use Snow Tires Or Chains608
Snow Tire Selection608
Snow Tire Installation609
Tire Chain Selection609
Chain Installation610
Replacing Wheels611
When To Replace Your Wheels611
Wheel Selection611
Aluminum Wheel Precautions612
Suspension And Chassis612
Electrical Components614
Fuse Locations615
Fuses615
Fuel Filler Door Opener619
Checking Battery Condition622
Checking Battery Exterior623
Battery Recharging Precautions625
Checking And Replacing The Blade Type Fuses626
Checking The Cartridge Type Fuses628
Adding Washer Fluid630
Checking The Headlight Aim (Vehicles With Discharge Headlight)630
Adjusting The Vertical Aiming631
Replacing Light Bulbs632
Light Location633
Body636
Dimensions And Weights637
Protecting Your Vehicle From Corrosion639
Washing And Waxing640
Washing Your Lexus640
Hand−Washing Your Lexus640
Automatic Car Wash641
Cleaning The Interior642
Waxing Your Lexus642
Leather−Trimmed Interior643
Non−Leather Trim644
Carpets, Windows And Seat Belts644
Air Conditioning Control Panel, Audio Panel, Instrument Panel, Console Panel, And Switches645
Reporting Safety Defects For U.s. Owners646
Gas Station Information648