5598-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of hybrid transmission,
power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
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 12-volt battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
5608-1. Specifications
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
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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Vehicle specifications
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
*: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
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
607Alphabetical index
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
LightsAutomatic High Beam system ... 238
Fog light switch ................................... 243
Headlight switch................................. 234
Illuminated entry system .................363
Interior lights .......................................... 361
Interior lights list ................................. 360
Personal lights .....................................362
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 481
Trunk light ................................................. 151
Turn signal lever ................................. 227
Vanity lights ..........................................376
Wattage ................................................. 549
Welcome light illumination control ................................................... 126
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)............. 273 Operation .............................................. 275
Load capacity...........................................213
Lock steering column .......................... 218
Luggage security system.................... 150
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance..........433
General maintenance .....................428
Maintenance requirements...........425
Malfunction indicator lamp .............. 494
Master warning light ........................... 496
Meter ............................................................ 99 Indicators................................................... 97
Instrument panel light control ......... 101
Meters.........................................................99
Multi-information display ................ 105
Warning lights ........................................95 Micro dust and pollen filter .............. 345
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror..................... 183
Outside rear view mirror defoggers...........................................358
Outside rear view mirrors ............. 185
Vanity mirrors ..................................... 376
Moon roof ................................................. 192 Door lock linked moon roof operation......................193
Jam protection function....................193
Operation................................................ 192
Multi-information display....................105 Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ................... 257
Energy monitor.......................................113
Lane-Keeping Assist ........................277
Language................................................ 109
Switching the display ........................ 106
Trip information ................................... 106
Warning message.............................503
Navigation system
*
Noise from under vehicle ........................8
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
Tachometer ............................................... 99
Tail lights................................................... 234Light switch ........................................... 234
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 481
Welcome light illumination control ................................................... 126
Theft deterrent system Alarm...........................................................90
Immobilizer system ............................. 88
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 464 Maintenance data ............................. 546
Tire inflation pressure display function .................................................108
Warning light ....................................... 497
Tire information ..................................... 553 Glossary ................................................ 559
Size ........................................................... 555
Tire identification number............. 554
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...............................................557
Tire pressure warning system ......... 455 Function ................................................. 455
Initializing............................................... 455
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ............... 455
Registering ID codes .......................457
Tire pressure warning reset switch................................................... 456
Warning light ....................................... 497 Tires ........................................................... 454
Chains ......................................................327
Checking ............................................... 454
If you have a flat tire ...............506, 515
Inflation pressure................................ 546
Information............................................553
Replacing .............................................. 506
Rotating tires ........................................ 454
Run-flat tires .......................................... 515
Size ........................................................... 546
Snow tires .............................................. 328
Spare tire............................................... 506
Tire inflation pressure display function................................................. 108
Tire pressure warning system .....455
Warning light ....................................... 497
Tools ................................................ 507, 516
Top tether strap ........................................ 72
Total load capacity................................. 213
Towing Dinghy towing ....................................... 215
Emergency towing ...........................486
Towing eyelet ......................................489
Trailer towing......................................... 214
TRAC (Traction Control)................. 289
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ........ 81
Traction motor (electric motor)......... 76
Trailer towing ........................................... 214
Transmission ...........................................223 Driving mode select switch .......... 283
Hybrid transmission ......................... 223
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .....................................519
S mode.................................................... 224
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LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
Warning buzzersApproach warning ............................264
Brake system........................................493
Downshifting ........................................ 226
Key reminder ........................................ 130
No-handed driving warning ........278
Open door ........................................... 496
Open moon roof ................................ 195
Pre-collision braking ........................ 297
Seat belt reminder ............................ 496
Warning lights .......................................... 95 ABS...........................................................494
Brake hold operated indicator ............................................. 495
Brake system........................... 493, 495
Charging system................................494
Electric power steering...................494
Low fuel level ...................................... 496
Malfunction indicator lamp ...........494
Master warning light........................ 496
Open door ........................................... 496
Parking brake indicator ................. 495
Pre-collision system......................... 495
Seat belt reminder light.................. 496
Slip indicator ........................................ 495
SRS ............................................................494
Tire pressure ........................................ 497 Washer ......................................................244
Checking ............................................... 449
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 325
Switch ...................................................... 244
Washing and waxing ............................ 418
Weight Cargo capacity..................................... 213
Load limits ............................................... 213
Weight ....................................................538
Welcome light illumination control ..................................................... 126
Wheels ...................................................... 467 Replacing wheels .............................. 467
Size ........................................................... 546
Window glasses......................................189
Window lock switch..............................189
Windows....................................................189 Power windows................................... 189
Rear window defogger ..................358
Windshield wiper de-icer ................. 359
Windshield wipers ................................244
Winter driving tips ............................... 325
Wireless remote control key...............141 Locking/Unlocking ..............................141
Replacing the battery .......................472
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