2008 LEXUS RX400H tire size

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
RX400h_U
Tire size■ Typical tire si ze information
The illustration indicates typical
tire size.
Ti r e u s e
(P = Passenger car,
T = Temporary use)
Section width (millimeters)
Aspect ratio
(tire height to section width)
Tire construction code
(R = Radial, D = Diagonal)
Wheel diameter (inches)
Load index (2 or 3 digits)
Speed symbol
(alphabet with one letter)

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6-1. Specifications
RX400h_U
Tire related termMeaning
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously
considered in curb weight or accessory weight,
including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty 12-volt battery, and special trim
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 capacity weight
(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68
kg) times the vehicle's designated seating capacity
Vehicle maximum load on
the tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined by
distributing 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
distributing to each axle its share of curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occupant weight (dis-
tributed in accordance with Table 1
* below), and
dividing by two
We a t h e r s i d eThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire

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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power window
• After reconnecting or changing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 7 2
Power back door
• After reconnecting or changing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 4 4
Engine oil maintenance
dataAfter changing engine oilP. 3 1 8
Ti r e p r e s s u r e w a r n i n g
system
• When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling speed
or load weight, etc.
•When changing the tire size.
P. 3 3 1
After reconnecting or performing maintenance on the 12-volt battery, the
hybrid system may not start. (
→P. 328) Also, the following items must be
initialized for normal system operation.

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Alphabetical index
RX400h_U
Spare tireInflation pressure ............................... 340
Spare tire ...............................................408
Spark plug ............................................... 435
Specifications......................................... 430
Speech command switch*
Speedometer Speedometer ........................................138
Steering Column lock release ......................... 132
Steering wheel Audio switches ..................................... 231
Manual adjustment .............................. 65
Power adjustment ................................ 66
Steering wheel position memory ................................................. 55
Storage feature ..................................... 265
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck .....427
Sun visors.................................................. 272
Sunshade Roof ..............................................................76
Switch Engine switch ..........................................131
Fog light switch.......................................151
Ignition switch..........................................131
Light switches........................................148
Power back door switch ...................44
Power door lock switch .................... 39
Power window switch......................... 72
Rear window wiper and washer switch .....................................................155
Window lock switch ............................ 72
Wipers and washer switch............. 152 Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Switch........................................................ 148
Wattage ....................................................441
Talk switch*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Alarm.......................................................... 85
Hybrid vehicle immobilizer system .....................................................83
Theft prevention labels ......................... 88
Tire inflation pressure .........................340
Tire section names Glossary .................................................. 451
Size............................................................ 447
Tire identification number..............446
Uniform tire quality grading .........449
Tires
Chains ...................................................... 182
Checking ................................................ 331
If you have a flat tire ......................... 408
Inflation pressure ............................... 340
Inflation pressure sensor ................ 332
Information ............................................445
Replacing .............................................. 408
Rotating tires ......................................... 331
Size............................................................439
Snow tires ............................................... 182
Spare tire ............................................... 408
Tools .......................................................... 408
Total load capacity ..................................181
Towing
Dinghy towing ...................................... 196
Emergency towing............................378
Trailer towing ........................................ 187T
*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.