2015 Lexus GS450h wheel

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5958-1. Specifications
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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 capac-
ity
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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Vehicle specifications
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 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
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
Tire related termMeaning
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*:Table 1  Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various
designated seating capacities
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
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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630What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the
brake pedal? (→P. 193)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 1 9 6 )
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle?
(→ P. 1 2 6 )
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( →P. 197)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system can be started in a temporary
way. ( →P. 560)
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? ( →P. 562)
●Is the power switch in ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake
pedal with the power switch in ON mode ( →P. 5 5 6 )
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle.
(→ P. 1 9 6 )
If you think something is wrong
The hybrid system does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the
brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turn ed after the hybrid system is
stopped
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635Alphabetical index
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Approach warningDynamic radar cruise control......245
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ..................... 261
Armrest .................................................... 386
Ashtrays.....................................................377
Assist grips ................................................391
Audio input
*
Audio system*
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................................... 220
Automatic light control system......... 217
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ...................................... 372
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension system).......................... 284
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 488
Wattage ................................................. 583
Battery (12-volt battery) .................... 439
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .........................................562
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................................... 318
Warning light ...................................... 504
Battery (traction battery) ......................76
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)................300
Bluetooth
®*
Brake Brake Hold ............................................. 214
Fluid .......................................................... 437
Parking brake ..........................................211
Regenerative braking ..........................74
Warning light ..........................503, 506
Warning message...............................513
Brake assist ............................................. 283
Brake Hold................................................ 214
Break-in tips ............................................. 177
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ........ 93
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............... 300 Blind Spot Monitor function.........304
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function................................................ 307
Care................................................. 408, 412 Aluminum wheels ..............................409
Exterior .................................................. 408
Interior ....................................................... 412
Seat belts.................................................. 413
Cargo capacity .......................................190
Cargo hooks ...........................................373
Caution label.............................................. 76
CD player
*
Chains....................................................... 320
BC
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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636Alphabetical index
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Child restraint system............................ 57Booster seats, definition .................... 57
Booster seats, installation.................. 67
Convertible seats, definition ............ 57
Convertible seats, installation .........64
Front passenger occupant
classification system .........................49
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.............................441, 565
Airbag precautions ................................41
Child restraint system ......................... 57
How your child should wear
the seat belt ................................. 33, 35
Installing child restraints.......................61
Moon roof precautions.....................174
Power window lock switch .............167
Power window precautions .......... 170
Rear door child-protectors ........... 140
Removed electronic key battery precautions................ 461
Seat belt comfort guide ..................... 33
Seat belt extender precautions ...... 37
Seat belt precautions ..........................60
Seat heater precautions................. 384
Trunk precautions............................... 146 Child-protectors ....................................140
Cleaning ........................................ 408, 412
Aluminum wheels ..............................409
Exterior .................................................. 408
Interior ....................................................... 412
Seat belts.................................................. 413
Clock..........................................................376
Coat hooks ............................................. 390
Condenser.............................................. 436
Console box........................................... 369
Console box light ................................. 369
Consumption screen ..............................114
Coolant .....................................................434 Capacity ................................................. 579
Checking ............................................... 434
Preparing and checking before
winter..................................................... 318
Cooling system ......................................434
Engine overheating ..........................566
Hybrid system overheating ..........566
Cruise control Cruise control ..................................... 235
Dynamic radar crui se control ..... 239
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ................... 254
Cup holders............................................ 370
Curtain shield airbags ............................39
Customizable features ...................... 599
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Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*
HD Radio® system*
Head restraints ....................................... 158
Headlights ................................................. 217 Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) .................................... 219
Discharge headlights precautions......................................... 491
Headlight leveling warning message ............................ 516
Light switch ............................................. 217
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 489
Wattage ................................................. 583
Headlights aim............................ 477, 624
Head-up display..................................... 104
Heaters
Air conditioning system ................. 335
Heated steering wheel ................... 380
Seat heaters ......................................... 382
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 360
High-voltage components ...................76
Hood .......................................................... 426 Open ........................................................ 426
Warning message ............................ 520
Hooks Cargo hooks ........................................ 373
Coat hooks .......................................... 390
Luggage hook ..................................... 373
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .............28
Utility hook ............................................392 Horn............................................................. 216
Hybrid battery (traction battery) ....... 76
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
air vents ..................................................... 77
Hybrid system............................................ 72 Emergency shut off system .............. 77
Energy monitor/consumption screen.......................... 111
EV drive mode ...................................200
High voltage components ................76
Hybrid System Indicator ................... 94
Hybrid system precautions ..............76
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..............316
If the hybrid system will not start .......................................554
Overheating.........................................566
Power (ignition) switch.....................193
Starting the hybrid system...............193
Vehicle proximity notification system ......................................................73
Hybrid System Indicator .......................94
Hybrid transmission ............................ 203 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............556
Paddle shift switches........................ 205
S mode.................................................... 206
H
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647Alphabetical index
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S-FLOW mode ..................................... 349
Shift lever ................................................. 203Hybrid transmission......................... 203
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ........... 556
Shift lever light ....................................... 363
Shift lock system.................................... 556
Side airbags ............................................... 39
Side display ............................................. 332
Side marker lights................................... 217
Light switch ............................................. 217
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 489
Welcome light illumination control ....................................................123
Side mirrors ..............................................164 Adjusting and folding ........................ 164
BSM (Blind spot monitor) ............ 300
Linked mirror function
when reversing ................................. 165
Mirror position memory .................. 152
Side turn signal lights .......................... 209 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 489
Turn signal lever ................................ 209
Smart access system
with push-button start .......................123Antenna location ................................. 125
Entry functions .......................................123
Starting the hybrid system .............. 193
Warning message .............................. 519
Snow mode ............................................. 204
Snow tires ................................................ 322 Spare tire ................................................... 541
Inflation pressure................................583
Storage location ................................. 542
Spark plug ................................................579
Specifications..........................................574
Speedometer .............................................. 91
Sport mode ............................................. 280
Steering lock ............................................ 196
Column lock release ......................... 197
Steering lock system warning message........................... 539
Steering wheel ......................................... 161
Adjustment............................................... 161
Audio switches
*
Heated steering wheel .................. 380
Power easy access system ............. 152
Steering wheel position memory .............................. 152
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs .......................489
Storage feature ..................................... 366
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck.......... 571
Sun shade
Rear .......................................................... 387
Rear door ............................................. 388
Roof ............................................................ 172
Sun visors..................................................375
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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