6289-1. Specifications
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
This information has been prepared in acco rdance with regulations issued by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the U.S. Department of Trans-
portation.
It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Lexus vehicles with
information on uniform tire quality grading.
Your Lexus dealer will help answer any questions you may have as you read this infor-
mation.
■DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades. Quality grad es can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width.
For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
■Tr e a d w e a r
The treadwear grade is a comparative rati ng based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test
course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1 /2) times as well on
the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use.
Performance may differ significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.
■Tr a c t i o n A A , A , B , C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and they rep-
resent the tire’s ability to stop on we t pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government te st surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight
ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
6299-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
■Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s
resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test
wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of perfor mance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly inflated and
not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessiv e loading, either separately or in com-
bination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)9-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the battery being reconnecte
d, or maintenance being performed on
the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Message indicating mainte-
nance is required (U.S.A. only)• After the maintenance is per- formedP. 4 6 7
Tire pressure warning system
• When rotating the tires
• When changing the tire inflation
pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
P. 4 9 3
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Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control) ........................ 233
Radiator .................................................... 485
Radio.......................................................... 346
Rear seats ................................................. 155 Fold down the seatback .................. 155
Luggage security system .................142
Rear turn signal lights ......................... 204 Replacing light bulbs ......................... 516
Turn signal lever .................................204
Wattage ................................................... 619
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror ..................... 166
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 168 Rear window defoggers .................... 420
Refueling...................................................225
Capacity................................................. 607
Fuel types............................................... 607
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ..........................227
Opening the fuel tank cap .............227
Remote Touch
*
Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 507
Fuses ....................................................... 509
Light bulbs............................................... 512
Tires ......................................................... 560
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners .................................. 648
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required ................. 467
Rev indicator ..................................... 92, 99
Rev peak ........................................... 92, 100
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Shift lever ...................................................199Automatic transmission ................... 199
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ........... 589
Shift lock system....................................589
Shift position and gear position .............................................90, 96
Side airbags ............................................... 40
Side marker lights.................................208 Light switch .......................................... 208
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 519
Side mirrors ............................................. 168 Adjusting and folding........................ 168
BSM (Blind spot monitor) ............. 297
Linked mirror function when reversing ................................. 169
Mirror position memory .................. 157
Side turn signal lights .......................... 204 Replacing light bulbs ......................... 519
Turn signal lever .................................204
Side windows ............................................ 171
Slip indicator........................................... 534
Smart access system with push-button start .......................146 Antenna location ................................. 146
Entry functions ..............................135, 141
Starting the engine ............................. 193 SMS (Short message service) ........ 386
Snow mode............................................. 200
Snow tires .................................................. 317
Spare tire ................................................. 560
Inflation pressure..................................614
Storage location ...................................561
Spark plug ................................................. 610
Specifications......................................... 604
Speed indicator................................ 92, 99
Speedometer .................................... 90, 96
Sport mode ..............................................278
Steering lock ............................................ 196 Column lock release .........................196
Steering wheel ........................................ 164 Adjustment..............................................164
Audio switches ....................................327
Auto tilt away .........................................165
Heated steering wheel ................... 425
Steering wheel position memory .............................. 157
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs .........................519
Storage feature ....................................... 431
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck....... 600
Sun shade .................................................. 176
Sun visors................................................. 435
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Tachometer .......................................90, 96Variable red zone................................. 101
Tail lights...................................................208 Light switch .......................................... 208
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 519
Talk switch
*............................................388
Telephone switches
*..........................388
Theft deterrent system Alarm........................................................... 78
Engine immobilizer system.............. 76
Luggage security system .................142
Theft prevention labels ...................... 80
Tire inflation pressure .........................500 Maintenance data ............................... 614
Tire inflation pressure display function ................................................492
Warning light ...................................... 535
Tire information ..................................... 623 Glossary ................................................ 630
Size ............................................................626
Tire identification number..............625
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................. 628 Tire pressure warning system ..........492
Initializing ............................................... 492
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters................ 492
Registering ID codes ....................... 493
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................................... 493
Warning light .......................................535
Tires ............................................................. 491 Chains .......................................................316
Checking .................................................491
Emergency tire puncture repair kit .............................................. 574
If you have a flat tire ............. 560, 574
Inflation pressure..................................614
Information............................................ 623
Replacing .............................................. 560
Rotating tires ..........................................491
Size .............................................................614
Snow tires ................................................ 317
Spare tire............................................... 560
Tire inflation pressure display function................................................ 492
Tire pressure warning system ..... 492
Warning light .......................................535
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