2012 Lexus IS F inflation pressure

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Steering
Tires and wheels
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Ti r e s i z e
Front: 225/40R19 93Y
Rear: 255/ 35R19 96Y
Spare: T135/70R18 103M
Front and rear tire inflation pres-
sure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
Front:
36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm2 or bar)*
Rear:
36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm
2 or bar)*
Spare:
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
*: When driving at high speeds above 100 mph
(160 km/h), in countries where such speeds
are permitted by law, add 9.0 psi (60 kPa, 0.6
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.
Wheel size
Ty p e A
Front wheels: 19 × 8J
Rear wheels: 19 × 9J
Spare wheel: 18 × 4T
Ty p e B
Front wheels: 19 × 8 1 /2J
Rear wheels: 19 × 9 1 /2J
Spare wheel: 18 × 4T
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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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 pres-
sure.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( →P. 4 1 6 )
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( →P. 521)
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. 4 1 6 )
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a
summer tire.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY” (→ P. 4 9 2 )
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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Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing
the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire fail-
ure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum required by law.
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-
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)

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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
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 pressureThe maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire
may be inflated
Tire related termMeaning

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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
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
Tire related termMeaning

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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Po w e r w i n d o wAfter reconnecting or changing the
batteryP. 76
Maintenance data
(U.S.A. only)After the maintenance is performedP. 3 8 5
Tire pressure warning
systemWhen changing the tire inflation pres-
sure by changing traveling speedP. 4 1 0
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation in cases
such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is performed on
the vehicle.

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Spare tireInflation pressure ............................... 420
Storage location................................. 487
Spark plug .................................................518
Specifications........................................... 512
Speedometer...........................................150
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................................. 70
Audio switches .................................... 277
Steering wheel position
memory ................................................. 55
Storage feature ..................................... 334
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ... 508
Sun visors................................................. 340
Sunshade .................................................... 80
Switch Emergency flasher switch ............. 454
Engine switch ........................................ 134
Fog light switch..................................... 166
F-sport mode total control switch .......................................... 140, 199
Hazard light switch........................... 454
Ignition switch........................................ 134
Light switches........................................ 162 Power door lock switch .................... 46
Power window switch ........................ 76
Satellite switches.................................343
SNOW switch ..................................... 140
Transmission shift
switches ........................................ 141, 143
Window lock switch............................ 76
Wiper and washer switch............... 168
Tachometer.............................................. 150
Tail lights Switch.........................................................162
Talk switch* .............................................304
Telephone switch*................................304
Theft deterrent system Alarm.......................................................... 88
Engine immobilizer system..............86
Theft prevention labels ........................... 91
Tire inflation pressure .........................420
Tire information
Glossary .................................................. 531
Size........................................................... 528
Tire identification number............. 528
Uniform tire quality grading .........529
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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TiresChains ....................................................... 214
Checking ................................................ 410
If you have a flat tire.......................... 487
Inflation pressure................................ 420
Inflation pressure sensor................. 410
Information............................................ 526
Replacing............................................... 487
Rotating tires ......................................... 410
Size ............................................................. 521
Snow tires ................................................ 214
Tools ...........................................................487
Total load capacity ................................ 213
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................................... 217
Emergency towing ...........................455
Trailer towing......................................... 216
TRAC.......................................................... 197
Traction control ...................................... 197
Transmission shift switches ........ 141, 143
Trip meter ................................................. 150
Trunk
Extending trunk space .................... 352
Opener ...................................................... 50
Trunk light Trunk light................................................... 51
Wattage.................................................. 522 Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 447
Switch........................................................ 147
Wattage ..................................................522
USB port* ..................................... 256, 264
Vanity lights Vanity lights............................................ 341
Wattage ..................................................522
Vanity mirrors ..........................................341
VDIM........................................................... 197
Vehicle dynamics integrated management ......................................... 197
Vehicle identification number .......... 513
Vehicle stability control ....................... 197
Voice command switch ..................... 304
VSC ............................................................. 197
Warning buzzers Brake system....................................... 463
Open door .......................................... 466
Seat belt reminder ............................ 466
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