2015 Lexus GS350 load capacity

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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
Weather sideThe 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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*:Table 1  Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various
designated seating capacities
TreadThat portion of a tire that comes into contact with the
road
Tread ribA tread section running circumferentially around a
tire
Tread separationPulling 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
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607Alphabetical index
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Windshield wipers and washer switch .........................202
Tachometer ........................................ 81, 94
Tail lights.....................................................196 Light switch ............................................ 196
Replacing light bulbs ........................453
Welcome light illumination
control ................................................... 107
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
Theft deterrent system Alarm........................................................... 72
Engine immobilizer system .............. 70
Tire inflation pressure ...........................541
Maintenance data ............................... 541
Tire inflation pressure display function ...................................................87
Warning light ....................................... 472
Warning message .............................493
Tire information ..................................... 547
Glossary ................................................ 554
Size ........................................................... 550
Tire identification number............. 549
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................. 552
Tire pressure warning system .......... 410
Function ................................................... 410
Initializing ................................................. 410
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ................. 410
Registering ID codes .........................412 Tire pressure warning reset
switch .......................................................411
Warning light ........................................472
Warning message............................. 493
Tires ........................................................... 408 Chains .....................................................285
Checking .............................................. 408
If you have a flat tire ..........................502
Inflation pressure..................................541
Information............................................ 547
Replacing ............................................... 502
Rotating tires ........................................409
Size .............................................................541
Snow tires .............................................. 287
Spare tire................................................502
Tire inflation pressure display
function................................................... 87
Tire pressure warning system .......410
Warning light ........................................472
Warning message............................. 493
Tools .......................................................... 503
Top tether strap ........................................66
Total load capacity................................. 174
Towing Dinghy towing ....................................... 176
Emergency towing ...........................460
Towing eyelet ...................................... 463
Trailer towing......................................... 175
TRAC (Traction Control)................. 248
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Warning lights ...........................................77ABS .......................................................... 469
AFS OFF indicator ............................470
Brake system........................... 468, 470
Charging system............................... 469
Electric power steering.................. 469
Low fuel level .........................................471
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 469
Master warning light...........................471
Open door ..............................................471
Parking brake indicator ..................470
Pre-collision system..........................470
Seat belt reminder light .....................471
Slip indicator .........................................470
SRS ........................................................... 469
Tire pressure ........................................ 472
Warning messages .............................. 478
Warning reflector storage belt....... 339
Washer ..................................................... 202 Checking................................................407
Low washer fluid warning message ........................... 492
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 283
Switch.......................................................202
Washing and waxing........................... 374 Weight
Cargo capacity..................................... 174
Load limits ............................................... 174
Weight .................................................... 534
Welcome light illumination control ..................................................... 107
Wheels ....................................................... 421 Replacing wheels ................................ 421
Size .............................................................541
Window glasses....................................... 151
Window lock switch............................... 151
Windows..................................................... 151
Power windows..................................... 151
Rear window defogger .................. 324
Windshield wiper de-icer ................. 325
Windshield wipers ............................... 202 Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster ..... 202
Position ...................................................286
Rain-sensing windshield wipers................................................... 204
Winter driving tips ............................... 283
Wireless remote control key.............120 Battery-Saving Function ....................113
Locking/Unlocking ............................120
Replacing the battery ...................... 425
WMA disc
*
XM® Satellite Radio*
X
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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