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850
ES350_300h_OM_OM33A60U_(U)
8-1. Specifications
Tire information
Full-size tire
Compact spare tire
Typical tire symbols
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ES350_300h_OM_OM33A60U_(U)
8518-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
Tire size (P. 853)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P. 8 5 2 )
Location of treadwear indicators ( P. 7 0 2 )
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 5 7 )
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 8 5 7 )
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. 7 0 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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ES350_300h_OM_OM33A60U_(U)
8538-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle 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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858
ES350_300h_OM_OM33A60U_(U)
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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912Alphabetical index
ES350_300h_OM_OM33A60U_(U)
Rear sunshade switch ....................... 631
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch
*................................................378
Seat heater switches........................ 628
Seat ventilator switches ................. 628
“SOS” button....................................... 649
“START STOP ENGINE” switch..................................................... 201
Talk switch
*...............................451, 582
Telephone switches
*............451, 582
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ................. 166
Tire pressure warning reset switch....................................................704
Trunk closer switch ............................ 148
Trunk opener switch ..........................147
Trunk opener main switch.............. 148
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button .................................................. 255
VSC OFF switch .............................. 304
Window lock switch...........................174
Windshield wipers and washer switch .........................239 Tachometer ............................................... 95
Tail lights
Light switch........................................... 228
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 745
Welcome light illumination control.................................................... 125
Talk switch
*.................................. 451, 582
Telephone switches
*................ 451, 582
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................................... 86
Engine immobilizer system ............. 82
Immobilizer system.............................. 84
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data.............................. 844
Tire inflation pressure display function................................................. 103
Warning light ....................................... 763
Warning message............................. 783
Tire information .................................... 850 Glossary................................................. 857
Size ...........................................................853
Tire identification number .............852
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................................. 855
Tire pressure warning system Function .................................................. 703
Initializing ............................................... 703
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters................ 703
Registering ID codes ....................... 705
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................................... 704
Warning light ....................................... 763
Warning message................. 783, 784
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913Alphabetical index
ES350_300h_OM_OM33A60U_(U)
TiresChains...................................................... 332
Checking................................................702
If you have a flat tire .......................... 792
Inflation pressure ............................... 844
Information ........................................... 850
Replacing ............................................... 792
Rotating tires ........................................702
Size ........................................................... 844
Snow tires ..............................................334
Spare tire ................................................ 792
Tire inflation pressure display function ................................................. 103
Tire pressure warning system .....703
Warning light .......................................763
Warning message .............................783
Tools........................................................... 793
Top tether strap........................................ 68
Total load capacity ................................ 198
Towing Dinghy towing .................................... 200
Emergency towing............................. 751
Towing eyelet.......................................753
Trailer towing ........................................ 199
TRAC (Traction Control) ................. 302
Traction battery (hybrid battery) .......76
Traction motor (electric motor) .........76
Transmission Automatic transmission ................... 218
Driving mode select switch ......... 300
Hybrid transmission............................ 221
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................. 809
Trip information........................................ 101
Trip meters ................................................. 95 Trunk
Internal trunk release lever ............ 150
Jam protection function....................149
Luggage security system.................148
Open trunk warning message.... 775
Power trunk opener and closer ... 147
Smart access system with push-button start.................... 126
Trunk closer switch.............................148
Trunk easy closer ................................149
Trunk features......................................620
Trunk handle ..........................................148
Trunk light................................................149
Trunk opener main switch ..............148
Trunk opener switch .......................... 147
Trunk storage extension ................ 634
Wireless remote control..................139
Trunk light Trunk light................................................149
Wattage .................................................846
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ........... 739, 743
Turn signal lever ................................. 225
Wattage .................................................846
USB memory ............................... 419, 539
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.