9016-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Tire related term Meaning
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 battery, and special trim
Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter) Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim by
style or code
Rim width Nominal 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 tire The load on an individual tire that is determined by dis-
tributing 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 dis-
tributing to each axle its share of curb weight, acces-
sory weight, and normal occupant weight (distributed
in accordance with Table 1
* below), and dividing by
two
We a t h e r s i d e The 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
9026-1. Specifications
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Tire related term Meaning
Bead separation A 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
Carcass The tire structure, except tread and sidewall rubber
which, when inflated, bears the load
Chunking The breaking away of pieces of the tread or sidewall
Cord The strands forming the plies in the tire
Cord separation The parting of cords from adjacent rubber com-
pounds
Cracking Any 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
Groove The space between two adjacent tread ribs
Innerliner The layer(s) forming the inside surface of a tubeless
tire that contains the inflating medium within the tire
Innerliner separation The parting of the innerliner from cord material in the
carcass
9036-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Tire related term Meaning
Intended outboard side-
wall (a)The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white
lettering, or bears manufact urer, 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
Light truck (LT) tire A tire designated by its manufacturer as primarily
intended for use on lightweig ht trucks or multipurpose
passenger vehicles
Load rating The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a
given inflation pressure
Maximum load rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible
inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressure The maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire
may be inflated
Measuring rim The rim on which a tire is fitted for physical dimension
requirements
Open splice Any parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or inner-
liner that extends to cord material
Outer diameter The overall diameter of an inflated new tire
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
9046-1. Specifications
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Tire related term Meaning
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
Ply A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separation A 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
Sidewall That portion of a tire between the tread and bead
Sidewall separation The parting of the rubber compound from the cord
material in the sidewall
939Alphabetical index
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) If the warning light turns on ............ 821
If the warning message is
displayed ............................................ 832
If you have a flat tire ........................ 849
If you lose your keys ........................866
If you think something is
wrong.....................................................819
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ..................................................... 876
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ......... 878
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .....................................................813
If your vehicle overheats................ 873
Engine
Compartment ...................................... 747
Engine switch ........................................ 175
Hood ....................................................... 746
How to start the
engine .................................................... 175
Identification number........................ 881
If the engine will not start ............... 863
Ignition switch........................................ 175
Overheating......................................... 873
Engine coolant
Capacity................................................ 885
Checking ............................................... 753
Preparing and checking
before winter .....................................374
Engine coolant temperature
gauge .......................................................190
Engine immobilizer system ..................117 Engine oil
Capacity ................................................ 883
Checking ............................................... 749
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 374
Engine switch .......................................... 175
Event data recorder ............................... 25
First-aid kit holder...................................713
Floor mats ................................................. 710
Fluid
Brake .......................................................888
Power steering ...................................888
Washer .....................................................761
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 806
Switch........................................................ 218
Wattage ................................................. 890
Four-wheel drive system ...................330
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......................... 138
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light......................................823
Front seats
Adjustment ............................................... 67
Driving position memory ..................83
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 803
Wattage ................................................. 890F
943Alphabetical index
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Seat belt instructions for
Canadian owners ............................ 921
Seat belt pretensioners.......................94
Seat heaters............................................ 705
Seat ventilators...................................... 705
Seats
Adjustment
precautions .......................................... 70
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ............................ 149
Cleaning .................................................733
Driver’s seat position
memory ................................................. 83
Front seat adjustment..........................67
Head restraint ........................................ 87
Properly sitting in the seat............... 122
Rear seat adjustment .............................71
Seat heaters and ventilators......... 705
Service reminder
indicators ............................................... 194
Shift lever
Automatic transmission.................... 179
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from “P”.........................865
Side airbags .............................................. 124
Side marker light .................................. 206
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding ........................104
Mirror position memory ................... 83
Smart access system with
push-button start
Entry function ......................................... 35
Starting the engine.............................. 175
“SOS” button .......................................... 722
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .............................. 889
Storage location................................. 849 Spark plug............................................... 885
Specifications ........................................ 880
Speedometer .......................................... 190
Steering
Adjustment .............................................100
Column lock release.......................... 177
Heated steering wheel ....................703
Steering wheel
Audio switches ................................ 572
Steering wheel position
memory ..................................................83
Stop lights................................................ 806
Storage compartment ..........................712
Storage feature......................................686
Storage precautions ............................ 370
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ..................................................... 876
Sun visors ................................................. 697
Sunshade
Roof................................................................ 111
Switch
DISP switch .......................................... 200
ECT switch............................................... 181
Emergency flasher switch .............. 812
Engine switch .........................................175
Fog light switch .................................... 218
Hazard light switch ............................ 812
Heated steering wheel switch .....703
Height select switch........................... 318
Ignition switch ........................................175
Light switches ..................................... 206
Paddle shift switches ...............182, 184
Power back door .................................. 57
Power door lock switch ......................51
Power window switch ...................... 107
944Alphabetical index
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Rear window wiper and
washer switch .................................. 226
VIEW switch ......................................... 301
Window lock switch ..........................107
Wipers and washer
switch ....................................... 220, 226
Tachometer .............................................. 190
Tail lights
Switch ......................................................206
Talk switch ...........................441, 460, 631
Telephone switch ................................... 612
Theft deterrent system
Alarm .......................................................... 119
Engine immobilizer system .............. 117
Tie-down hooks .......................................712
Tire inflation pressure ........................... 771
Tire pressure warning system.......... 762
Tire information
Glossary................................................ 900
Size .......................................................... 889
Tire identification number ............ 896
Uniform tire quality grading ........ 898
Tires
Chains ..................................................... 374
Checking ............................................... 762
If you have a flat tire ..........................849
Inflation pressure.................................. 771
Replacing ...............................................854
Rotating tires ........................................ 762
Size .......................................................... 889
Snow tires .............................................. 374
Spare tire................................................849
Tools ...........................................................849 Total load capacity .............................. 880
Touch screen.......................................... 402
Towing
Dinghy towing .................................... 399
Emergency towing ............................. 814
Trailer towing .......................................379
TRAC ........................................................ 347
Traction control..................................... 347
Trailer towing ......................................... 379
Trip information display .....................200
Trip meter ................................................. 190
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ..........803, 805
Switch ........................................................ 187
Wattage .................................................890
Vanity lights
Vanity lights.......................................... 698
Wattage .................................................890
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 698
Variable gear ratio steering ............. 347
Vehicle data recordings ....................... 24
Vehicle identification
number ................................................... 881
Vehicle load limits ................................ 373
Vehicle stability control ..................... 347
Ventilators ............................................... 705
VGRS ........................................................ 347
Voice command
switch
* .............................. 441, 460, 631
VSC ........................................................... 347T
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LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) What to do if...
What to do if... A tire punctures P. 8 4 9
If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start P. 8 6 3
If the engine will not start P. 1 1 7
Engine immobilizer system P. 8 7 0
If the battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved out P. 8 6 5
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from
“P”
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood P. 8 7 3
If your vehicle overheats
The key is lost P. 8 6 6
If you lose your keys
The battery runs out P. 8 7 0
If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be locked P. 5 1
Side doors P. 5 6
Back door
The horn begins to sound P. 1 1 9
Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sand P. 8 76
If the vehicle becomes stuck