2006 LEXUS LX470 tire size

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Fuel selection:
Select Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or
higher. For improved vehicle performance, the use of
premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91
(Research Octane Number 96) or higher is recommended.
 Fuel tank capacity:
96 L (25.4 gal., 21.1 lmp.gal.)
 Engine oil:
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil.
Recommended oil viscosity − SAE 5W−30 if normal
temperatures are below 38 C (100F)
Oil capacity: L (qt., lmp.qt.)
Drain and refill with filter 6.8 (7.2, 6.0)
without filter 6.4 (6.8, 5.6)
See page 410 for detailed information. 
Engine coolant:
Capacity: L (qt., lmp.qt.) 15.4 (16.3, 13.6)
Coolant type − “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 (Coolant with long −life hybrid
organic acid technology is a combination of low phosphates
and organic acids.)
Do not use plain water alone.
For checking the engine coolant, see page 413.
 Automatic transmission:
Fluid type − “Toyota Genuine ATF Type WS”
 Tire information:
See page 424 through 443 for detailed information.
 Tire inflation pressure:
Tire size: P275/60R18 111H
cold tires
kPa (kgf/cm
2 or bar, psi)
Normal driving Trailer towing
Front tires 200 (2.0, 29) 220 (2.2, 32) . . . . . .
Rear tires 220 (2.2, 32) 240 (2.4, 35) . . . . . .

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CAUTION
Do not modify, remove, strike or open the seat belt
pretensioner assemblies, airbag sensor or
surrounding area or wiring. Failure to follow these
instructions may prevent the seat belt pretensioners
from activating correctly, cause sudden operation of
the system or disable the system, which could result
in death or serious injury.
 Do not use tires or wheels other than the
manufacturer’s recommended size. Such a use may
cause the curtain shield airbags and seat belt
pretensioners to inflate accidentally, resulting in
death or serious injury. For details, see “Checking
and replacing tires” on page 438.
 Do not place luggage heavier than specified on the
roof luggage carrier. Such luggage may cause the
curtain shield airbags and seat belt pretensioners to
inflate accidentally, resulting in death or serious
injury. For details, see “Roof luggage carrier” on
page 88.
 Do not modify or change the suspension system.
Such changes may cause the curtain shield airbags
to inflate accidentally, resulting in death or serious
injury.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or serious injury. Consult your Lexus dealer before
performing any repair and modification.
NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following changes without
consulting your Lexus dealer. Such changes can
interfere with proper operation of the seat belt
pretensioners in some cases.
 Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile
twoway radio, cassette tape player or CD player.
 Repairs on or near the seat belt retractor assemblies.
 Modification of the front end structure.
 Attachment of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar,
etc.), snowplow, winches or any other equipment to
the front end.
 Repairs made on or near the front fenders, front end
structure or console.

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Do not attach a microphone or any other device or
object around the area where the curtain shield
airbag activates such as on the windshield glass,
side door glass, front, center and roof side garnish,
roof interior or assist grips. When the curtain shield
airbag inflates, the microphone or other device or
object will be thrown away with great force or the
curtain shield airbag may not activate correctly,
resulting in death or serious injury.
 Do not hook a hanger , heavy or sharp pointed objects
on the coat hook. If the curtain shield airbag inflates,
those items will be hurled away with great force or the
curtain shield airbag may not activate correctly,
which could result in death or serious injury. When
you hang clothes, hang them on the coat hook
directly.
 Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts
where the side airbags inflate. Su ch accessories may
prevent the side airbags from activating correctly,
causing death or serious injury.
 Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of
the seats with side airbags. Such changes may
prevent the side airbag system from activating
correctly disable the system or cause the side
airbags to inflate accidentally, resulting in death or
serious injury.
 Do not disassemble or repair the front and rear pillars
and roof side rail containing the curtain shield
airbags. Such changes may disable the system or
cause the curtain shield airbags to inflate
accidentally, resulting in death or serious injury.
 Do not modify or change the suspension system.
Such changes may cause the curtain shield airbags
to inflate accidentally, which could result in death or
serious injury.
 Do not use tires or wheels other than the
manufacturer’s recommended size. Such a use may
cause the curtain shield airbags to inflate
accidentally, which could result in death or serious
injury. For details, see “Checking and replacing
tires” on page 438.
 Do not place luggage heavier than specified on the
roof luggage carrier. Such luggage may cause the
curtain shield airbags to inflate accidentally, which
could cause in death or serious injury. For details,
see “Roof luggage carrier” on page 88.

STARTING AND DRIVING
292Depressing
the brake pedal repeatedly may turn on the lights.
It is normal if they go off after a few seconds.
When the “VSC/TRAC” warning light and “VSC OFF” indicator
light come on, the vehicle stability control system is not
operating, but there is no problem if you continue to drive.
In the following cases, contact your Lexus dealer:
 The “VSC/TRAC” warning light, “VSC OFF” indicator light
and slip indicator light do not come on after the ignition is
turned to on.
 The “VSC/TRAC” warning light and “VSC OFF” indicator
light remain on after the ignition is turned to on.
 The “VSC OFF” indicator light comes on while driving
without pushing the center differential lock switch.
CAUTION
Active traction control system, vehicle stability
control system and antilock brake system are
electronic systems designed to help the driver
maintain control under adverse conditions. They are
not a substitute for safe driving practices. Factors
including speed, road conditions and driver steering
input can all affect whether active traction control
system, vehicle stability control system and
antilock brake system will be effective in preventing
a loss of control. Always keep safety driving in mind.
If the slip indicator light flashes, sounding an alarm,
special care should be taken while driving.
 Only use tires of specified size. The size,
manufacturer, brand and tread pattern for all 4 tires
should be the same. If you use the tires other than
specified, or different type or size, the vehicle
stability control system may not function correctly.
When replacing the tires or wheels, contact your
Lexus dealer. (See “Checking and replacing tires” on
page 438.)

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Driving over the steps such as the joints on the road.
 Driving on roads where the road surface is pitted or
has other differences in surface height.
Install all 4 tires of specified size at appropriate
pressure: The antilock brake system detects vehicle
speeds using the speed s ensors for respective wheels’
turning speeds. The use of tires other than specified
may fail to detect the accurate turning speed resulting
in a longer stopping distance.“ABS” warning light
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The light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON”
position. If the anti−lock brake system and the brake assist
system work properly, the light turns off after a few seconds.
Thereafter, if either of the systems malfunctions, the light
comes on again.
When the “ABS” warning light is on (and the brake system
warning light is off), the anti−lock brake system, the brake
assist system, the active traction control system and/or the
vehicle stability control system do/does not operate, but the
brake system still operates conventionally.
When the “ABS” warning light is on (and the brake system
warning light is off), the anti− lock brake system does not
operate so that the wheels could lock up during a sudden
braking or braking on slippery road surfaces.

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The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural
causes such as natural air l
eaks or tire inflation pressure
changes caused by temperature. In this case, adjusting the
tire inflation pressure will turn off the light.
Pushing the tire pressure warning reset switch should not turn
off the tire pressure warning light. Adjusting the tire inflation
pressure will turn off the light.
The spare tire is also equipped with the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter. The tire pressure warning light will turn
on if the tire inflation pressure of the spare tire is low. If a tire
goes flat, even though the flat tire is replaced with the spare
tire, the warning light does not turn off. Replace the spare tire
with the repaired tire and adjust the proper tire inflation
pressure. The tire pressure warning light will turn off after a few
minutes.
CAUTION
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be
checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation
pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label (tire
and load information label). (If your vehicle has tires of
a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label (tire and load
information label), you should determine the proper tire
inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS–tire pressure warning system) that illuminates a
low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light)
when one or more of your tires is significantly
underinflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure
telltale (tire pressure warning light) illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as possible,
and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a
significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure. Underinflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure warning
system) is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance,
and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct
tire pressure, even if underinflation has not reached
the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire
pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light).

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Replacing tires and wheels
When replacing the tires and wheels, be sure to install tire
pressure warning valves and transmitters. ID codes on the tire
pressure warning valves and transmitters are registered on the
tire pressure warning ECU. When replacing a tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter, it is necessar y to register the ID
code of tire pressure warning valve and transmitter. Have the
ID code registered by your Lexus dealer.
If the ID code is not registered, the system will not work
properly. After about 1 hour, the tire pressure warning light
blinks to indicate a system malfunction.
NOTICE
When the tires or tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters must be replaced, have them replaced by
your Lexus dealer. The tire pressure warning valves
and transmitters will be affected by the installation or
removal of tires.
Tire pressure warning reset switch
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When initializing the system, the present tire inflation pressure
is stored as standard. The tire pressure warning system
determines decreased air pressure by comparing the present
and the standard tire inflation pressures. When you change
the set tire inflation pressure, it is necessary to initialize the tire
pressure warning system.
 When rotating the tires on vehicles differing with front and
rear tire inflation pressures.
 When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing
traveling speed or load weight, etc.
 When changing the tire size.

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Hitches
If you wish to install a trailer hitch, you should consult with
your Lexus dealer.
 Use only a hitch recommended by the hitch manufacturer
and the one which conforms to the total trailer weight
requirement.
 The hitch must be bolted securely to the vehicle frame and
installed according to the hitch manufacturer’s instructions.
 The hitch ball and king pin should have a light coat of
grease.
 Lexus recommends removing the trailer hitch whenever
you are not towing a trailer to reduce the possibility of
additional damage caused by the hitch if your vehicle is
struck from behind. After removing the hitch, seal any
mounting holes in the vehicle body to prevent entry of
pollutants such as exhaust fumes, dirt, water, etc.
NOTICE
Do not use axlemounted hitches as they can cause
damage to the axle housing, wheel bearings, wheels or
tires. Also, never install a hitch which may interfere with
the normal function of an Energy Absorbing Bumper, if
so equipped.
Trailer ball
Follow these easy steps to properly determine the correct
trailer ball for your application:
1. Determine the correct trailer ball size for the trailer coupler.
Most couplers are stamped with the required trailer ball size.
The sizes you’ll most likely find stamped on the coupler are:
Trailer Class
Typical Trailer Ball Size
III 2 in.
II 2 in.
I 1 7/8 in.
2. Select the appropriate trailer ball to match or exceed the
gross trailer weight rating of the trailer. The trailer ball load
rating should be printed on the top of the ball.