2013 Lexus GX460 Load

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Tire related termMeaning
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

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Tire related termMeaning
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
Intended outboard
sidewall
(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 sidewall of the tire, or
(b)The outward facing sidewall of asymmetrical tire
that has a particular side that must always face out-
ward when mounted on a vehicle

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Tire related termMeaning
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 dimen-
sion 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
sidewalls 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 10000 lb. or
less

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Tire related termMeaning
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,
fabric and steel or other materials, that, when
mounted on an automotive wheel, provides the trac-
tion 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
sidewalls 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

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*: Table 1  Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various
designated seating capacities
Tire related termMeaning
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
Tr e a d r i bA tread section running circumferentially around a
tire
Tr e a d s e p a r a t i o nPulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators
(TWI)The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of
wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire assembly
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Designated seating
capacity, Number of occupantsVehicle normal load,
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution in
a normally loaded vehicle
2 through 422 in front
5 through 1032 in front, 1 in second seat
11 through 155
2 in front, 1 in second seat, 1 in third seat,
1 in fourth seat
16 through 207
2 in front, 2 in second seat, 2 in third seat,
1 in fourth seat

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Alphabetical index
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LightsDoor courtesy lights......................... 525
Emergency flasher switch .............684
Engine switch light ............................ 525
Fog light switch ................................... 237
Hazard light switch ...........................684
Headlights switch .............................. 223
Inside door handle light.................. 525
Interior lights list.................................. 525
Personal/interior lights ................... 527
Replacing light bulbs........................ 670
Running board lights........................ 525
Scuff lights.............................................. 525
Shift lever light ..................................... 525
Turn signal lever ...................................196
Vanity lights ..........................................545
Wattage.................................................. 769
Load capacity .........................................369
Luggage cover....................................... 567
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ........... 612
General maintenance ..................... 607
Maintenance data..............................758
Maintenance requirements ..........604
Reset the maintenance data........ 605
Meter Instrument cluster light control..................................................200
Meters .......................................................199
Micro dust and pollen filter............... 407
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror....................... 99
Side mirror heater ............................... 417
Side mirrors ............................................. 101
Vanity mirrors......................................545 Moon roof................................................. 108
MP3 disc.................................................. 437
Multi-information display
Brightness control .............................. 219
Multi-information display ........ 208, 216
Multi Terrain ABS ................................ 339
Multi-terrain Monitor .........................308
Multi-terrain Select..............................300
Navigation system
*
Noise from under vehicle .................... 20
Odometer .................................................199
Off-road precautions .........................358
Oil Engine oil............................................... 620
Opener Fuel filler door ......................................... 113
Hood ......................................................... 617
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ..........................101
Driving position memory ..................82
Outside temperature display .......................................... 209, 216
Overhead console ............................... 539
Overheating, Engine .......................... 749
Parking assist sensors......................... 270
Parking brake........................................... 197
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 675
Switch ....................................................... 223
Wattage ................................................. 769
PCS ............................................................ 347
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Switch“ENGINE START STOP” switch .....................................................183
Engine switch ........................................183
“2nd STRT” switch .............................. 192
Center differential lock/unlock switch ....................................................327
“DAC” switch ...................................... 336
Emergency flasher Switch ............ 684
Fog light switch....................................237
Hazard light Switch .......................... 684
Heated steering wheel switch ....555
Height control off switch ............... 320
Ignition switch........................................183
Light switches.......................................223
Power door lock switch .....................52
Power window switch...................... 105
“RSCA OFF” switch ............................ 141
Rear window defogger switch
*.................................................. 417
Transmission shift switch ................. 193
Window lock switch ......................... 105
Wipers and washer switch........... 240
Tachometer .............................................. 199
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ...................... 680
Switch .......................................................223
Talk switch
*.............................................496
Telephones switch
*.............................496
Theft deterrent system Alarm ........................................................... 121
Engine immobilizer system ..............119 Tire inflation pressure ......................... 643
Tire information
Glossary ................................................ 780
Size ............................................................ 776
Tire identification number.............. 775
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .... 778
Tires Chains .......................................................371
Checking .............................................. 636
If you have a flat tire .......................... 726
Inflation pressure ............................... 768
Information ............................................ 774
Pressure warning system.............. 636
Replacing ............................................... 726
Rotating tires ....................................... 636
Size........................................................... 768
Snow tires ................................................371
Spare tire ................................................ 726
Tire pressure warning system ................................................. 636
Tools ........................................................... 726
Total load capacity ...............................369
Towing Dinghy towing .....................................394
Emergency towing........................... 685
Trailer towing .......................................375
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.