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6-1. Specifications
Tire information
Ty p i c a l t i r e s y m b o l s
Tire size(P.377 )
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P.377 )
Location of tread wear indicators ( P.278 )
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands
which form the plies in a tire.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL” is a
bias-ply tire.
“TUBELESS” or “TUBE TYPE”
A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly filled in the tire. A tube
type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.283 )
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Typical DOT and tire identification number (TIN)
“DOT” symbol*
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identifica -
tion mark
Tire size code
Manufacturer’s optional tire
type code (3 or 4 letters)
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
* The “DOT” symbol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards.
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.364 )
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform tire quality grading” that follows.
Summer tire or all season tire (P.379 )
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a
summer tire.
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■Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the hi ghest), B
, and C, representing
the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire fail -
ure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car
tir
es must meet under the Federal Moto r Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum r
equired by law.
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that
is pr
operly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under inflation, or ex ces
sive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termDefinition
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of automatic transmission,
power steering, power brakes, power windows, power
seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Cold tire inflation
pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for three
hours or more, or has not been driven more than 1 mile or
1.5 km under that condition
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicl e with standard equipment,
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant,
and if so equipped, air conditioning and additional weight
optional engine
Maximum inflation
pressure
The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire may
be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Maximum loaded
vehicle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the numb er of occupants specified
in the second column of Table 1 that follows
Production options weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the stan -
dard items which they replace, not previously considered
in curb weight or accessory weight, including heavy duty
brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and
special trim
Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68 kg)
times the vehicle’s designated seating capacity
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*: Table 1 Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various
designated seating capacities
Tire related termDefinition
Intended outboard
sidewall
(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white
lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model
name molding that is higher or deeper than the same
molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of asymmetrical tire that
has a particular side that must always face outward
when mounted on a vehicle
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the
third column of Table 1* below
Recommended
inflation pressure
Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufac -
turer.
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim by style
or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle maximum load on
the tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined by dis -
tributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded
vehicle weight, and dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on the
tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined by dis-
tributing to each axle its share of curb weight, accessory
weight, and normal occupant weight (distributed in
accordance with Table 1* below), and dividing it by two
We a t h e r s i d eThe surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated
tire
Designated seating capac -
ity, Number of occupants
Vehicle normal load, Num -
ber of occupants
Occupant distribution in a
normally loaded vehicle
2 through 422 in front
5 through 1032 in front, 1 in second seat
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Initializing your Lexus
ItemMaintenance performedReference
Po w e r w i n d o wReconnected, replaced or
recharged battery.P. 4 5
Moon roofReconnected, replaced or
recharged battery.P. 4 8
Tire pressure warning sys-
tem
Adjusted tire inflation
pressure, replaced tires or
wheels.
P. 2 7 9
Engine oil maintenance
dataChanged engine oil.P. 2 6 5
Air conditioning filter clog-
ging data
Replaced air conditioning
filters.P. 2 9 3
The following features must be initialized after certain maintenance is per-
formed to ensure the system operates correctly.
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Switch .........................................................110
Wattage .................................................. 372
Heaters Seat heaters............................................ 218
Side mirror ................................................ 43
High mounted stop light Replacing bulbs.................................... 314
Wattage .................................................. 372
Hood ......................................................... 260
I/M test ..................................................... 255
Ignition Keys ................................................................. 2
Switch .......................................................... 94
Ignition switch light ................................ 198
Illuminated entry system ..................... 198
In case of an emergency If the battery runs out....................... 356
If you cannot shift automatic
transmission selector lever ....... 354
If you have a flat tire........................... 347
If you lose your keys ........................ 355
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ....................................................... 361
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ............................................ 320
If your vehicle overheats................ 359
If your vehicle will not start............ 353
If you think something is
wrong................................................... 324
Indicator lights ......................................... 105
Initializing your lexus........................... 387
Inside rear view mirror........................... 42
Interior light .............................................. 199Jack
Positioning the jack ............................. 261
Replacing the wheel ......................... 287
Jack handle.............................................. 347
Jump starting .....
........................................ 353
Key reminder buzzer .............................. 15
Keys Flat key........................................................ 95
If you lose your keys ........................ 355
Ignition switch ......................................... 94
Key number ................................................. 2
Keys ................................................................. 2
Mechanical key ................................... 295
Replacing battery ............................... 295
Wireless remote control ..................... 12
Knee airbag.................................................. 61
Lexus park assist system Lexus park assist system ................... 118
Warning message ............................. 334
License plate lights Wattage .................................................. 372
Light bulbs Replacing ................................................ 314
Wattage .................................................. 372
Lights Fog lights switch .................................... 113
Headlights switch.................................. 110
Interior light switch ............................... 20
Personal light switch........................ 200
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 313
Turn signal lever .................................... 101
Vanity lights ......................................... 209
Wattage .................................................. 372
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Sub key............................................................2
Sun shade (moon roof) .......................... 48
Sun shades Rear power sunshade ..................... 225
Manual sunshade .............................. 225
Sun visors ................................................ 208
Switch ECT pattern select ............................... 99
Fog light switch ....................................... 113
Ignition switch......................................... 94
Light switches ......................................... 110
Power door lock switch ...................... 15
Power window switch ........................ 45
Window lock switch ........................... 45
Tachometer .............................................. 103
Tail lights Wattage.................................................. 372
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................................... 55
Engine immobilizer
system ..................................................... 54
Theft prevention labels .......................... 57
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 283
Tires Chains ...................................................... 150
Checking ............................................... 278
If you have a flat tire .......................... 347
Inflation pressure................................ 283
Information............................................ 376
Replacing ............................................... 347
Rotating tires ........................................ 278
Size ........................................................... 370
Snow tires ................................................. 151
Tools ........................................................... 347Total load capacity ................................
148
Towing Dinghy towing ...................................... 160
Emergency towing ............................. 321
Trailer towing ........................................ 152
TRAC (traction control) Traction control.................................... 140
Warning message ............................ 334
Trip meter ................................................ 103
Trunk Cool box ................................................ 229
Opener ....................................................... 19
Trunk-lid closer ...................................... 20
Trunk storage extension ................ 228
Trunk light Wattage .................................................. 372
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 314
Switch .......................................................... 101
Wattage .................................................. 372
Under-dash lights Wattage .................................................. 372
Vanity lights Vanity lights.......................................... 209
Wattage .................................................. 372
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 209
Vehicle identification number......... 365
Vehicle load capacity .......................... 148
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) Vehicle stability control.................... 140
Warning message ............................ 334
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