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8-1. 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
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ES350_300h_OM_OM33A60U_(U)
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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 mate rials, that, when mounted
on an automotive wheel, provides the traction and
contains the gas or flui d 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
Tire related termMeaning
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Vehicle specifications
*:Table 1 Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various
designated seating capacities
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
securely during testing
Tire related termMeaning
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
894What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
ES350_300h_OM_OM33A60U_(U)●
Did you press the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”>
switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal? (
P. 201,
208)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 204, 211)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle?
( P. 1 2 8 )
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 205, 212)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine
porary way. ( P. 8 1 1 )
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? ( P. 813, 817)
●Is the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch in
IGNITION ON
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake
pedal with the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch in
IGNITION ON
If you think something is wrong
The engine
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the
brake pedal
895What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
ES350_300h_OM_OM33A60U_(U)●
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle.
(
P. 204, 211)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat can-
not be operated if the window lock switch is pressed. (P. 1 74 )
●Gasoline vehicles: The auto pow er off function will be operated
if the vehicle is left in ACCE SSORY or IGNITION ON mode
(the engine is not running) for a period of time. ( P. 2 0 4 )
●Hybrid vehicles: The auto power off function will be operated if
the vehicle is left in ACCE SSORY or ON mode (the hybrid
system is not operating) for a period of time. ( P. 211)
The steering wheel cannot be turn
ed after the engine
The windows do not open or close by operating the power win-
dow switches
The “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch is turned off
automatically
899Alphabetical index
ES350_300h_OM_OM33A60U_(U)
Armrest door ......................................... 634
Assist grip ................................................ 636
Audio input....................................... 429, 571
Audio system
*........................... 382, 500
Audio input................................. 429, 571
AUX port.................................... 429, 571
Bluetooth
® audio.................... 431, 548
CD player ...................................400, 512
iPod .................................................. 411, 529
MP3/WMA disc ......................401, 521
Optimal use ............................. 446, 569
Portable music player ........... 429, 571
Radio .......................................... 385, 503
Steering wheel audio switch....................................... 448, 573
USB memory ............................ 419, 539
Automatic air conditioning system
*..................................... 353, 365
Automatic headlight leveling system ......................................................231
Automatic High Beam ....................... 232
Automatic light control system .................................................... 228
Automatic transmission ...................... 218 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ........... 809
AUX port....................................... 429, 571
Auxiliary box ............................................619 Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 744
Wattage .................................................846
Battery (12-volt battery) .........693, 698 If the 12-volt battery is discharged ........................... 813, 817
Preparing and checking before winter....................................................330
Warning light ....................................... 760
Battery (traction battery) ...................... 76
Bluetooth
®*
Audio system ............................ 431, 548
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............ 451, 576
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 692
Parking brake ...................................... 226
Warning light .............................759, 761
Brake assist ............................................. 302
Break-in tips .............................................186
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ........ 96
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................. 317
B
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
900Alphabetical index
ES350_300h_OM_OM33A60U_(U)
CareAluminum wheels ............................. 659
Exterior................................................... 658
Interior .....................................................662
Seat belts ............................................... 663
Cargo capacity....................................... 198
Cargo hooks .......................................... 620
CD player
*...................................400, 512
Chains ....................................................... 332
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition .................... 57
Booster seats, installation.................. 67
Convertible seats, definition ............ 57
Convertible seats, installation ......... 64
Front passenger occupant classification system ........................ 50
Infant seats, definition .......................... 57
Infant seats, installation ....................... 64
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ..................... 62
Installing CRS with seat belts .......... 64
Installing CRS with top tether strap .........................68 Child safety .................................................56
12-volt battery precautions ............................ 695, 816
Airbag precautions................................ 41
Child restraint system......................... 57
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 34
Installing child restraints ...................... 61
Moon roof precautions ..................... 181
Power window lock switch............. 174
Power window precautions ........... 176
Rear door child-protectors ............ 143
Removed electronic key battery precautions .............. 720
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................................37
Seat belt precautions .......................... 60
Seat heater precautions ................. 629
Trunk precautions .............................. 150
Child-protectors .................................... 143
Cleaning Aluminum wheels ..............................659
Exterior .................................................. 658
Interior ..................................................... 662
Seat belts................................................ 663
Clock..........................................................623
Coat hooks ............................................. 635
Condenser................................................ 691
Console box ............................................. 617
Console box light ................................... 617
Consumption screen ..............................117
Cooling system Engine overheating ............................821
Hybrid system overheating .......... 824
Cruise control Cruise control ..................................... 248
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 252
C
904Alphabetical index
ES350_300h_OM_OM33A60U_(U)
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*.............. 451, 576
Head restraints ........................................162
Headlights Discharge headlights precautions ........................................ 746
Light switch ...........................................228
Replacing light bulbs..............................735, 736, 745
Wattage ................................................. 846
Heaters Air conditioning system
*.................................. 353, 365
Heated steering wheel ....................626
Seat heaters ......................................... 628
Outside rear view mirrors
*..........378
High-voltage components ...................76
Hill-start assist control ........................308
Hood ...........................................................677 Warning message ............................. 774
Hooks Cargo hooks ....................................... 620
Coat hooks .......................................... 635
Grocery bag hooks......................... 620
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ............. 28
Horn ............................................................227
Hybrid battery (traction battery) ...................................76
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents ................. 77 Hybrid system............................................ 72
Emergency shut off system .............. 77
Energy monitor/consumption screen ..................................................... 110
EV drive mode ..................................... 215
High voltage components ................76
Hybrid System Indicator ................... 98
Hybrid system precautions ..............76
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .............327
If the hybrid system will not start ...............................................807
Overheating......................................... 824
“Power” (ignition) switch ...............208
Starting the hybrid system.............208
Vehicle proximity notification system ......................................................73
Hybrid System Indicator ...................... 98
Hybrid transmission .............................. 221 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................. 809
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