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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 side wall. 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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GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
8-1. Specifications
■Typical tire size 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 digits or 3 digits)
Speed symbol
(alphabet with one letter)
■Tire dimensionsSection width
Tire height
Wheel diameter
Tire size
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GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
8038-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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 by two
We a t h e r s i d eThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
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
Tire related termMeaning
855Alphabetical index
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
Paddle shift switches ......................... 201
Parking brake switches ...................207
PCS OFF switch ................................ 297
Power door lock switch ...................137
Power switch......................................... 189
Power window switches ................. 164
Rear sunshade switch ..................... 594
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch................................................... 384
Seat heater switches........................ 590
Seat ventilator switches ................... 591
Snow mode switch........................... 200
“SOS” button....................................... 607
Talk switch ............................................ 353
Telephone switches ......................... 507
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ................. 158
Tire pressure warning reset switch................................................... 654
Trunk closer switch .............................142
Trunk opener switch ........................... 141
Trunk opener main switch...............142
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ...................................................239
VSC OFF switch ................................ 291
Window lock switch.......................... 164
Windshield wipers and washer switch .......................... 219 Tachometer ..................................... 89, 104
Tail lights .................................................... 213
Light switch............................................. 213
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 697
Welcome light illumination control......................................................121
Talk switch............................................... 353
Telephone switches............................. 507
Theft deterrent system Alarm ............................................................ 81
Immobilizer system...............................79
Tire inflation pressure......................... 790 Maintenance data.............................. 790
Tire inflation pressure display function....................................................97
Warning light ......................................... 715
Warning message............................. 740
Tire information .....................................795 Glossary.................................................802
Size ........................................................... 798
Tire identification number ............. 797
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................................. 800
Tire pressure warning system ......... 653 Function ..................................................653
Initializing ............................................... 653
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters................ 653
Registering ID codes .......................655
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................................... 654
Warning light ......................................... 715
Warning message................... 740, 741T
856Alphabetical index
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
Tires..............................................................651Chains........................................................321
Checking................................................. 651
If you have a flat tire .......................... 749
Inflation pressure ............................... 790
Information ............................................795
Replacing ............................................... 749
Rotating tires ........................................652
Size ........................................................... 790
Snow tires .............................................. 323
Spare tire ................................................ 749
Tire inflation pressure display function ................................................... 97
Tire pressure warning system .... 653
Warning light ........................................ 715
Warning message .............................740
Tools........................................................... 750
Top tether strap........................................ 66
Total load capacity ................................ 186
Towing Dinghy towing ......................................188
Emergency towing ............................704
Towing eyelet...................................... 705
Trailer towing ........................................ 187
TRAC (Traction Control) ................. 289
Traction battery (hybrid battery) .......74
Traction motor (electric motor) ........ 70
Transmission .............................................199 Driving mode select switch ......... 286
Hybrid transmission........................... 199
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................................... 764
S mode ....................................................202
Paddle shift switches ......................... 201 Trip information ....................................... 95
Trip meters ................................................. 89
Trunk .............................................................141
Internal trunk release lever ............. 144
Jam protection function.................... 143
Luggage security system................. 142
Open trunk warning message.... 729
Power trunk opener and closer ..............................................141
Smart access system with push-button start.................... 122
Trunk closer switch............................. 142
Trunk easy closer ................................ 143
Trunk features....................................... 581
Trunk grip ................................................ 142
Trunk light................................................ 143
Trunk opener main switch .............. 142
Trunk opener switch ............................141
Wireless remote control.................. 134
Trunk light Trunk light................................................ 143
Wattage ................................................... 791
Turn signal lights ................................... 205 Replacing light bulbs ............ 691, 695
Turn signal lever .................................205
Wattage ................................................... 791