2010 Lexus ES350 tire size

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Tire size (o P. 5 0 1 )
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) (o P. 5 0 1 )
Location of treadwear indicators (o P. 387)
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 ti re and the tube maintains the air pres-
sure.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( oP. 391)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure (o P. 4 9 3 )
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 (o P. 392)
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a
summer tire.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY” (o P. 4 6 7 )
A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” molded into its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary emer-
gency use only.

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Vehicle specifications
ES350_U
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 thatthe tire conforms to applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards.
Tire size
■ Typical tire si ze information
The illustration indicates typical
tire size.
Tire use
(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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Vehicle specifications
ES350_U
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, 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
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
Tire related termMeaning

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Alphabetical index
ES350_U
Shift leverAutomatic transmission.................... 128
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ....................................473
Shift lever lighting................................. 308
Shift lock system ....................................473
Side airbags ............................................... 85
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 417
Switch ........................................................ 145
Wattage ................................................. 495
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding ......................... 66
Mirror position memory ................... 50
Smart access system with push-button start
Entry function ..........................................26
Starting the engine.............................. 124
“SOS” button ......................................... 346
Spare tire Inflation pressure ............................... 396
Storage location................................... 461
Spark plug ................................................. 491
Specifications......................................... 486
Speedometer........................................... 134
Steering wheel Audio switches ................................... 253
Power adjustment .................................64
Steering wheel position memory ................................................. 50
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 417
Wattage ................................................. 495
Storage feature ........................................ 311 Stuck
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 483
Sun visors .................................................. 318
Sunshade Rear...........................................................329
Roof.............................................................. 73
Switch Emergency flasher switch .............428
Engine switch .........................................124
Fog light switch .................................... 148
Hazard light switch ...........................428
Ignition switch ........................................124
Light switches ....................................... 145
Power door lock switch ......................41
Power window switch ........................68
Window lock switch............................68
Wipers and washer switch ............ 149
Tachometer.............................................. 134
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs .......................... 417
Switch........................................................ 145
Wattage ................................................. 495
Talk switch ............................................... 279
Telephone switch.................................. 279
Theft deterrent system
Alarm.......................................................... 80
Engine immobilizer system.............. 78
Theft prevention labels ..........................82
Tire inflation pressure .........................396
Tire information Glossary ................................................ 504
Size............................................................. 501
Tire identification number............... 501
Uniform tire quality grading ........ 502
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Alphabetical index
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TiresChains ...................................................... 186
Checking ............................................... 387
If you have a flat tire............................461
Inflation pressure................................ 396
Inflation pressure sensor............... 388
Information............................................ 499
Replacing.................................................461
Rotating tires ........................................ 387
Size ........................................................... 493
Snow tires ............................................... 188
Spare tire..................................................461
Tools ............................................................ 461
Total load capacity ................................ 183
Towing Dinghy towing ....................................... 197
Emergency towing ........................... 429
Trailer towing........................................ 190
TRAC............................................................ 171
Traction control ........................................ 171
Trip meter ................................................. 134
Trunk Extending a space............................... 331
Opener ...................................................... 45
Trunk light Trunk light................................................. 46
Wattage.................................................. 495
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs.......................... 417
Switch ..........................................................131
Wattage.................................................. 495 Vanity lights
Vanity lights............................................ 319
Wattage ................................................. 495
Vanity mirrors ..........................................319
Vehicle identification number ......... 487
Vehicle stability control ........................ 171
Ventilators ............................................... 326
Voice command switch ..................... 279
VSC .............................................................. 171
Warning buzzers Brake system....................................... 439
Downshifting.......................................... 130
Open door ............................................ 441
Seat belt reminder .............................. 441
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .................. 440
Brake assist system .......................... 440
Brake system....................................... 439
Charging system ............................... 440
Low fuel level......................................... 441
Low tire pressure warning light.......................................................... 441
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 440
Master warning light.......................... 441
Open door ............................................. 441
Pre-collision system......................... 440
Pretensioners ...................................... 440
Rear light failure warning light ...... 441
Seat belt reminder light .................... 441
SRS airbags.......................................... 440V
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