2007 Lexus GS350 inflation pressure

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Ty p e B
Ti r e s i z e225/50R17 94W, P225/50R17 93V, T155/
70D17 110M (spare)
Front and rear tire inflation 
pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
Driving under normal conditions 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Driving at high speeds above 100 mph
(160km/h) (in countries where such speeds
are permitted by law) Add 7 psi (50 kPa, 0.5 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to
the front tires and rear tires. Never exceed
the maximum cold tire inflation pressure
indicated on the tire sidewall.
Spare tire inflation pressure 
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar,)
Wheel size17  7 1 /2 JJ, 17  4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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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.
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. 5 1 7 )
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 5 1 7 )
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. 395)
An all season tire has “M+S” on the si dewall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a
summer tire.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY” ( P. 4 74 )
A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
molded into its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary emergency use only.

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Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excess iv
e loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire 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
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of 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)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipp ed, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
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 number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows

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Tire related termMeaning
We a t h e r s i d eThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between components in
the bead
Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at alternate angles substantially
less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread
CarcassThe tire structure, except tread and sidewall rubber
which, when inflated, bears the load
ChunkingThe breaking away of pieces of the tread or sidewall
CordThe strands forming the plies in the tire
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber com-
pounds
CrackingAny parting within the tread, sidewall, or innerliner of
the tire extending to cord material
CT
A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire and rim
system in which the rim is designed with rim flanges
pointed radially inward and the tire is designed to fit
on the underside of the rim in a manner that encloses
the rim flanges inside the air cavity of the tire
Extra load tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at
higher inflation pressures than the corresponding
standard tire
GrooveThe space between two adjacent tread ribs

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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
InnerlinerThe layer(s) forming the inside surface of a tubeless
tire that contains the inflating medium within the tire
Innerliner separationThe parting of the innerliner from cord material in the
carcass
Intended outboard side-
wall
(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering, or bear s manufacturer, brand,
and/or model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same molding on the other side-
wall 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
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as primarily
intended for use on lightweight trucks or multipur-
pose passenger vehicles
Load ratingThe maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a
given inflation pressure
Maximum load ratingThe load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible
inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressureThe maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire
may be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical dimension
requirements
Open spliceAny parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or
innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, including elevations due to
labeling, decorations, or protective bands or ribs

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Tire related termMeaning
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars, multipur-
pose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that have a
gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 lb. or
less
PlyA layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adjacent
plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fab-
ric and steel or other mate rials, that, when mounted
on an automotive wheel, provides the traction and
contains the gas or fluid that sustains the load
Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at substantially 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at
higher inflation pressures than the corresponding
standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations due to
labeling, decoration, or protective bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the cord
material in the sidewall

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Vehicle specifications
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Pow e r w i n d ow
• After reconnecting or changing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 4 4
Variable gear ratio
steeringP. 1 4 8
Intuitive parking assistP. 1 4 8
Engine oil maintenance
data• After changing engine oilP. 3 8 2
Tire pressure warning
system
• When rotating the tires on vehicles differing with front and rear tire infla-
tion pressures.
• When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling speed
or load weight, etc.
• When changing the tire size.
P. 3 9 3
After reconnecting or performing main tenance on the battery, the follow-
ing items must be initialized for normal system operation.

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Alphabetical index
Reminder light.....................................452
Seat belt extenders .............................. 36
Seat belt pretensioners....................... 34
Seat heaters................................. 323, 325
Seat ventilators...................................... 325
Seating capacity ....................................... 171
Seats Child seats/child restraint 
system installation ............................... 81
Cleaning ................................................ 360
Driving position memory .................. 27
Head restraint ........................................ 30
Properly sitting in the seat................. 57
Seat adjustment ...................................... 25
Seat adjustment precautions ........... 25
Seat heaters.............................. 323, 325
Ventilated seats .................................. 325
Service reminder indicators ................ 111
Shift lever If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P ................................... 487
Transmission ......................................... 100
Shift lock system .................................... 487
Shopping bag hooks ............................. 331
Side airbags ............................................... 59
Side marker lights Switch .......................................................... 116
Side mirror Adjusting and folding ........................... 41
Driving position memory .................. 27
Smart access system with 
push-button start Antenna location ...................................... 6
Entry function ............................................. 4
Starting the hybrid system ................ 97
Spare tire Inflation pressure ............................... 506Spare tire ................................................
477
Spark plug................................................ 502
Specifications ......................................... 498
Speedometer .......................................... 106
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................................... 39
Audio switches.................................... 262
Driving position memory .................. 27
Storage compartment ......................... 313
Storage feature....................................... 310
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 499
Sun visors .................................................. 316
Switch Fog light switch ...................................... 119
Lexus link system switches............ 343
Light switches ......................................... 116
Mode select switch .............................. 101
Power door lock switch ...................... 17
Power switch........................................... 97
Power window switch ........................ 43
Window lock switch............................ 43
Wipers and washer switch ............ 120
Tail lights Switch.......................................................... 116
Theft deterrent system Alarm........................................................... 54
Engine immobilizer system.............. 52
Theft prevention labels .......................... 56
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 506
Tire information Glossary .................................................. 519
Size ............................................................. 516
Tire identification number............... 514
Uniform tire quality grading ........... 517
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