2011 LEXUS RX350 inflation pressure

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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 excessive 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-
sure
Tire 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-
sure
The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressure
Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, 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 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

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Tire related termMeaning
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

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Tire related termMeaning
Intended outboard side-
wall
(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears
white lettering, or bears 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 pressure
The 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

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Tire related termMeaning
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adjacent
plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fab-
ric and steel or other materials, 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

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Spare tire
Inflation pressure ............................... 487
Spare tire ............................................... 564
Spark plug ............................................... 599
Specifications......................................... 594
Speedometer ........................................... 166
Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................................. 83
Audio switches ................................... 339
Power easy access system.............. 63
Steering wheel position
memory ................................................. 70
Storage feature ..................................... 399
Stuck vehicle
If your vehicle becomes stuck ....590
Sun visors................................................. 408
Sunshades
Roof ..............................................................94
Switch
Display contrast adjustment
switch......................................................179
Display position adjustment
switch......................................................179
ECT SNOW switch.......................... 160
Emergency flasher switch .............524
Engine switch ........................................ 153
ENTER switch .......................................173
Fog light switch .................................... 195
Hazard light switch ...........................524
Head-up display main switch
button .....................................................179
Ignition switch ....................................... 153
Light switches ....................................... 184
Menu switch ...........................................173
Power back door opener................ 50
Power door lock switch .................... 47
Power window switch ........................90
Window lock switch............................90
Wiper and washer switch................197

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Tachometer .............................................. 166
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs..........................512
Switch ....................................................... 184
Wattage................................................. 605
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ........................................................ 103
Engine immobilizer system ............. 101
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 487
Tire information
Glossary.................................................. 615
Size ............................................................. 612
Tire identification number ................ 611
Uniform tire quality grading ...........613
Tires
Chains ..................................................... 254
Checking ............................................... 478
If you have a flat tire ..........................564
Inflation pressure................................ 487
Inflation pressure sensor................ 479
Information........................................... 609
Replacing ...............................................564
Rotating tires ........................................ 478
Size ...........................................................602
Snow tires .............................................. 254
Spare tire................................................565
Tire pressure warning
system ...................................... 479, 537
Tools ...........................................................564
Total load capacity ...............................253
Towing
Emergency towing ........................... 526
Trailer towing ...................................... 258
TRAC ..........................................................231
Traction control.......................................231
Trip information display ....................... 173
Trip meter ..................................................166
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ...........................511
Switch ........................................................ 163
Wattage ................................................. 605
USB port .................................................. 325
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever
P. 4 6 0
Fuel filler door
P. 9 7
Back door opener
P. 5 0
Hood lock release lever
P. 4 6 0
Fuel filler door opener
P. 9 7
Ti r e i n f l a t i o n p r e s s u r e
P. 6 0 2
Fuel tank capacity19.2 gal. (72.5 L, 15.9 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline onlyP. 596
Cold tire inflation pressureP. 6 0 2
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill ⎯ reference)
qt. (L, Imp. qt.)
With filter6.4 (6,1, 5,3)Without filter6.0 (5,7, 5.0)
Engine oil type
Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oilP. 597Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 0W-20