8326-1. Specifications
Tire related term Meaning
Ply separation A parting of rubber comp ound between adjacent
plies
Pneumatic tire A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fab-
ric and steel or other mate rials, 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
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
Te s t r i m The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be
any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire
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Vehicle specifications
* :Table 1 Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for
various designated seating capacities Tire related term Meaning
Tr e a d That portion of a tire that comes into contact with the
road
Tr e a d r i b A tread section running circumferentially around a
tire
Tr e a d s e p a r a t i o n Pulling 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 fixture The fixture used to hold the wheel and tire assembly
securely during testing
Designated seating
capacity,
Number of occupants Vehicle normal load,
Number of occupants Occupant distribution in
a normally loaded vehicle
2 through 4 2 2 in front
5 through 10 3 2 in front, 1 in second seat
11 through 15 5 2 in front, 1 in second
seat, 1 in third seat, 1 in
fourth seat
16 through 20 7 2 in front, 2 in second
seat, 2 in third seat, 1 in
fourth seat
868Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list ABBREVIATIONS MEANING
2WD 2 Wheel Drive
4WD 4 Wheel Drive
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence Shift control
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
AW D All Wheel Drive
BSM Blind Spot Monitor
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
ECO Economy/Ecology
ECT Electronic Controlled Transmission
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M Emission Inspection and Maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + S Mud and Snow
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
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Alphabetical index A/C*
Air conditioning filter .......................699
Automatic air conditioning
system*....................................345, 353
ABS............................................................. 269
ACCESSORY mode .......................... 165
Active torque control
AWD mode ......................................... 269
Air conditioning system*
Air conditioning filter .......................699
Automatic air conditioning
system*....................................345, 353
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions.......... 122
Airbag precautions for your
child......................................................... 127
Airbag warning light ........................ 745
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions............................................. 123
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................................... 127
Front passenger occupant
classification system........................ 132
General airbag precautions .......... 127
Locations of airbags............................ 119
Modification and disposal of
airbags .....................................................131
Proper driving post ure ............. 117, 127
Side airbag operating
conditions............................................. 123
Side airbag precautions ................... 127
SRS airbags ............................................. 119 Alarm ............................................................ 112
All-wheel drive lock switch .............. 275
Antenna ........................................ 380, 489
Anti-lock brake system ...................... 269
Armrest .................................................... 622
Assist grips .............................................. 624
Audio input* ................................. 412, 554
Audio system*
Antenna.................................................. 489
Audio input ........................................... 554
AUX port .............................................. 554
Bluetooth ®
audio system ............. 530
CD player/changer ..........................492
Hands-free system for mobile
phone................................................... 560
iPod ............................................................510
MP3/WMA disc.................................501
Optimal use ......................................... 552
Portable audio device..................... 554
Radio ....................................................... 483
Steering wheel audio switch........ 556
USB memory ...................................... 520
USB port .................................... 510, 520A
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Audio system
(Lexus Display Audio system)
Antenna ..................................................380
Audio input ............................................. 412
AUX port ................................................ 412
Bluetooth ®
audio system ............... 414
CD player ............................................. 383
Hands-free system for mobile
phone................................................... 433
iPod .......................................................... 394
MP3/WMA disc ............................... 384
Optimal use.......................................... 428
Portable audio device....................... 412
Radio ...................................................... 368
Steering wheel audio switch........ 430
USB memory ...................................... 402
USB port.................................... 394, 402
Automatic air conditioning system*
Air conditioning filter ....................... 699
Automatic air conditioning
system* ...................................345, 353
Automatic headlight leveling
system ...................................................... 214
Automatic light control system ..........211
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission............171, 178
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................................... 791
M mode....................................................183
S mode ..................................................... 174
AUX port ...................................... 412, 554
Auxiliary boxes .......................... 606, 627 Back door
Back door .................................................56
Wireless remote control ................... 49
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ..........................719
Wattage ................................................... 817
Battery
Checking ................................................ 681
If the vehicle has a discharged
battery ..................................................796
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................302
Blind Spot Monitor...............................286
Bluetooth ®
audio* .....................414, 530
Bluetooth ®
phone* ................. 433, 560
Bottle holders ........................................ 600
Brake
Fluid............................................................ 814
Parking brake ....................................... 189
Brake assist.............................................. 269
Break-in tips ............................................. 155
BSM............................................................286
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Fuel
Capacity................................................ 808
Fuel gauge ................................................191
Fuel pump shut off system .............743
Information............................................. 818
Refueling ................................................. 105
Type........................................................... 818
Fuel door....................................................105
Fuel filler door..........................................105
Fuel pump shut off system .................743
Fuses.......................................................... 703
Garage door opener...........................632
Gauges........................................................ 191
Glove box ............................................... 599
Hands-free system for
mobile phone* ........................433, 560
Hazard lights
Switch ......................................................734
Head restraints
Adjustment ............................................... 81
Headlight aim .......................................... 717
Headlight cleaner .................................226
Headlights
Discharge headlight
precautions ........................................732
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 719
Switch .......................................................... 211
Wattage ................................................... 817
Head-up display
Display contrast adjustment
switch ................................................... 206
Display position adjustment
switch ................................................... 206 Head-up display main switch ..... 206
Heaters
Seat heaters ......................................... 620
Side mirrors* ......................................... 361
Steering wheel...................................... 619
Hill-start assist control ........................ 276
Hood .......................................................... 667
Hooks
Cargo ...................................................... 627
Coat..........................................................623
Horn ............................................................ 190
HUD
Display contrast adjustment
switch................................................... 206
Display position adjustment
switch................................................... 206
Head-up display main switch ..... 206
I/M test...................................................... 663
Identification
Engine..................................................... 807
Vehicle ................................................... 807
Ignition switch.......................................... 165
Illuminated entry system ....................595
Immobilizer system .................................110
Indicator lights......................................... 194
Initialization
Items to initialize .................................847
Inside rear view mirror .......................... 92
Instrument panel light control
buttons .................................................... 192G
H
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Smart access system with
push-button start
Entry function ......................................... 35
Starting the engine..............................165
“SOS” button ..........................................642
Spare tire
Inflation pressure ................................ 815
Storage location.................................. 774
Spark plug .................................................. 811
Specifications......................................... 806
Speedometer ............................................ 191
Steering
Column lock release .........................168
Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................................. 90
Audio switches* .................... 430, 556
Heated steering wheel .....................619
Power easy access system.............. 78
Steering wheel position
memory ..................................................76
Storage feature ..................................... 598
Stuck vehicle
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 802
Sun visors................................................. 609
Sunshades ................................................. 102
Switch
Display contrast adjustment
switch ................................................... 206
Display position adjustment
switch ................................................... 206
ECT SNOW switch ............... 173, 180
Emergency flasher switch ..............734
Engine switch ........................................165
ENTER switch..................................... 200
Fog light switch..................................... 215 Hazard light switch ........................... 734
Head-up display main switch ..... 206
Heated steering wheel switch ...... 619
Ignition switch ....................................... 165
Light switches ......................................... 211
Menu switch ........................................ 200
Paddle shift switches ................. 171, 178
Power back door switch ...................56
Power door lock switch .................... 52
Power window switch ........................98
Pre-collision braking off
switch.................................................... 279
Rear window wiper and
washer switch................................... 224
Window lock switch............................98
Wiper and washer switch................ 217
Tachometer................................................ 191
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ..........................719
Switch.......................................................... 211
Wattage ................................................... 817
Talk switch* ................................. 433, 566
Telephone*.................................. 433, 565
Telephone switch*.................... 433, 566
Theft deterrent system
Alarm........................................................... 112
Immobilizer system .............................. 110
Theft prevention labels .......................... 116
Tire inflation pressure .........................693
Tire information
Glossary ................................................ 828
Size ............................................................824
Tire identification number..............823
Uniform tire quality grading ........ 825
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Open door ............................................ 747
Pre-collision system ......................... 745
Pretensioners ...................................... 745
Seat belt reminder light ................... 747
Slip indicator ........................................ 745
SRS airbags .......................................... 745
Tire pressure......................................... 747
Warning messages
Anti-lock brake system .................. 756
Automatic transmission fluid ....... 759
AWD system ...............755, 756, 759
Brake lamp system ........................... 756
Brake system ....................................... 754
Dynamic radar cruise
control system ..................... 756, 759
Electric power steering .................. 756
Engine oil maintenance.................. 759
Engine oil pressure........................... 755
Engine overheat................................. 759
Headlight leveling ............................. 756
Hood ....................................................... 759
Intuitive parking assist ......... 756, 759
Low fuel .................................................. 759
Moon roof ............................................. 759
Open door ........................................... 759
Parking brake ...................................... 759
Pre-collision system ............. 756, 759
Smart access system with
push-button start............................ 766
SRS airbags .......................................... 756
Steering lock ........................................ 756
Washer fluid......................................... 759 Washer
Checking .............................................. 683
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................302
Switch......................................................... 217
Washing and waxing ...........................650
Weight
Cargo capacity .................................... 301
Load limits .............................................. 301
Weight.................................................... 806
Wheels ...................................................... 697
Window glasses ......................................98
Window lock switch ...............................98
Windows
Power windows .....................................98
Rear window defogger* ................. 361
Washer ..................................................... 217
Windshield wiper de-icer* ...............363
Windshield wipers..................................217
Wireless remote control....................... 49
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery........................ 701
WMA disc* .................................. 384, 501
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.