2010 Lexus HS250h flat tire

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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 put into the tire. A
tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pres -
sure.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 4 4 1 )
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 555 )
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 tires or all season tires ( P. 4 4 1 )
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a
summer tire.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY” ( P. 5 2 6 )
A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” molded on its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary emer -
gency use only.

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Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it 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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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 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 it by two
We a t h e r s i d eThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Tire related termMeaning

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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
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
Tire related termMeaning

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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 an 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
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
Tire related termMeaning

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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
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or greater
than 110, compared to the ASTM E-1136 Standard
Reference Test Tire, when using the snow traction test
as described in ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test
Method for Single Wheel Driving Traction in a
Straight Line on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces,
and which is marked with an Alpine Symbol (
)
on at least one sidewall
Te s t r i mThe rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be
any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire
Tr e a dThat portion of a tire that comes into contact with the
road
Tire related termMeaning

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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering ......................225
Electronic keyIf the electronic key does not 
operate properly ............................ 533
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does not 
operate properly ............................ 533
If the engine will not start ...............530
If the hybrid system will not 
start........................................................530
If the 12-volt battery is 
discharged ........................................ 536
If the warning buzzer sounds...... 492
If the warning light turns on .......... 492
If the warning message is 
displayed ............................................. 501
If you have a flat tire .......................... 521
If you lose your keys ........................ 532
If you think something is 
wrong................................................... 489
If your electronic key does 
not operate properly.................... 533
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 545
If your vehicle needs to be  towed ................................................... 483
If your vehicle overheats.................. 541
Emergency flasher Switch ...................................................... 482 Engine
Accessory mode................................. 148
Compartment...................................... 422
Engine switch .........................................147
Hood ......................................................... 419
How to start the engine ....................147
How to start the hybrid 
system ....................................................147
Identification number ...................... 548
If the engine will not start............... 530
If the hybrid system will not 
start ....................................................... 530
Ignition switch ........................................147
Overheating .......................................... 541
Power switch..........................................147
Engine compartment cover ............. 423
Engine coolant Capacity .................................................552
Checking ...............................................428
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 244
Engine/power control unit coolant Capacity .................................................552
Checking ...............................................428
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 244
Engine immobilizer system.................. 96E

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Seat beltsAdjusting the seat belt.........................74
Automatic Locking Retractor ........ 75
Child restraint system 
installation ............................................ 124
Cleaning and maintaining 
the seat belt ....................................... 407
Emergency Locking Retractor ..... 75
How to wear your seat belt..............73
How your child should wear 
the seat belt .......................................... 75
Pre-collision seat belts .................... 232
Pregnant women, 
proper seat belt use......................... 75
Reminder light .....................................495
Seat belt extenders .............................. 76
Seat belt pretensioners .......................74
Seat heaters ............................................ 375
Seat position memory ............................68
Seat ventilator ........................................ 375
Seating capacity .................................... 243
Seats Adjustment .................................... 64, 68
Adjustment 
precautions ..................................67, 70
Child seats/child restraint 
system installation ............................ 124
Cleaning.................................................406
Driver’s seat position 
memory.................................................. 68
Head restraint........................................... 71
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 101
Seat heaters .......................................... 375
Seat position memory ........................ 68
Ventilated seats .................................. 375 Service reminder indicators .............165
Shift lever
Transmission.......................................... 155
Side airbags ............................................. 103
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 469
Switch ........................................................ 183
Wattage ................................................. 556
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding ......................... 83
Mirror position memory ................... 68
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ........................479
Wattage ................................................. 556
Smart access system with 
push-button start Antenna location ...................................46
Entry functions ........................................ 44
Starting the engine.............................. 147
Starting the hybrid system .............. 147
Smart entry & start system Antenna location ...................................46
Entry function .......................................... 44
Starting the engine.............................. 147
SOS button ............................................. 395
Spare tire Inflation pressure ............................... 555
Storage location .................................. 521
Spark plug ............................................... 552
Specifications ......................................... 548
Speedometer ...........................................162