2013 Lexus GS450h tire pressure

7617-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
CAUTION
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire
is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure to
observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their stor-
age location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden
braking.
NOTICE
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving perfor-
mance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
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8-1. Specifications
XTy p e A
XTy p e B
XCompact spare tire
Tires and wheels
Ti r e s i z e225/50R17 94W
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)Front tire35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear tire 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size17 × 7 1 /2J
Wheel nut torque76 f t•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Ti r e s i z e235/45R18 94Y, P235/45R18 94V
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)Front tire
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear tire 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size18 × 8J
Wheel nut torque76 f t•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Ti r e s i z eT155/70D17 110M, T145/70D18 107M
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size17 × 4T (T155/70D17), 18 × 4T (T145/70D18)
Wheel nut torque76 f t•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
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8-1. Specifications
Tire size (→ P. 7 9 8 )
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) (→P. 7 9 7 )
Location of treadwear indicators (→ P. 6 5 1 )
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 pressure.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( →P. 8 0 2 )
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( →P. 8 0 2 )
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. 6 5 6 )
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a summer
tire.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
molded on its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary emergency use only.
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8-1. Specifications
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 hybrid 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 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
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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, bearswhite 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
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
Tire related termMeaning
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Vehicle specifications
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
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
Tire related termMeaning
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8-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation
after such cases as the 12-volt battery being reconnected, or mainte-
nance being performed on the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Maintenance data• After the maintenance is per- formedP. 6 2 4
Tire pressure warning system
• When rotating the tires
• When changing the tire infla-tion pressure by changing trav-
eling speed or load weight, etc.
P. 6 5 4
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845Alphabetical index
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Energy monitor ........................................ 110
EngineAccessory mode................................. 190
Compartment ...................................... 637
Engine switch ........................................ 189
Hood ........................................................634
How to start the hybrid system .... 189
Identification number .......................783
Ignition switch (power switch).................................. 189
Overheating ......................................... 774
Power switch......................................... 189
Engine compartment cover .............638
Engine coolant....................................... 642 Capacity .................................................787
Checking................................................ 642
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 319
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........................................................ 89
Engine oil ................................................. 639 Capacity ................................................ 785
Checking............................................... 639
Oil level warning message ........... 733
Oil pressure warning message ........................... 722
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 319 Engine oil maintenance data ............624
Engine switch...........................................189
EPS
(Electronic Power Steering) ........ 289
Function .................................................. 289
Warning light ......................................... 712
Warning message............................. 726
EV drive mode ........................................ 196
Event data recorder (EDR).....................11
First-aid kit storage net ........................581
Flat tire .......................................................749
Floor mats................................................... 28
Fluid Brake........................................................789
Hybrid transmission .........................788
Washer ................................................... 646
Fog lights.................................................... 218 Replacing light bulbs ...................... 689
Switch ........................................................218
Wattage ................................................... 791
Footwell light............................................ 571
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................49
Front personal lights ............................572
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