2015 LEXUS RX350 load capacity

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Glossary of tire terminology Tire related term Meaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire 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-
sure The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, 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 equipp ed, 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 weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows

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Vehicle specifications Tire related term Meaning
Occupant distribution Distribution 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 battery, and special trim
Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter) Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer's designation for a rim by
style or code
Rim width Nominal 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 tire The 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 e The surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated 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

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Interior lights
Interior lights.........................................595
Switch ......................................................596
Wattage....................................................817
iPod* ............................................... 394, 510
Jack
Positioning a floor jack................... 668
Vehicle-equipped jack ....................774
Jack handle .............................................. 774
Keyless entry.............................................. 49
Keys
Electronic key ......................................... 30
Engine switch........................................ 165
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................ 793
If you lose your keys......................... 792
Key number ............................................. 30
Keyless entry ........................................... 49
Keys ............................................................. 30
Mechanical key........................................ 31
Wireless remote control key .......... 49
Lexus Display Audio controller ......328
Lexus Display Audio system ............328
Lexus Enform with
Safety Connect*
Light bulbs
Replacing ................................................. 719
Wattage....................................................817 Lights
Door courtesy lights ........................ 595
Emergency flasher switch..............734
Fog light switch .................................... 215
Hazard light switch ...........................734
Headlight switch .................................... 211
Interior light switch ........................... 596
Luggage compartment light .......... 59
Outer foot lights................................. 595
Overhead courtesy light ............... 595
Personal light switch ........................ 596
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 719
Scuff lights ............................................. 595
Shift lever light..................................... 595
Turn signal lever................................... 187
Vanity lights............................................610
Wattage ................................................... 817
Load capacity.......................................... 301
Lock steering column .......................... 168
Luggage compartment lights
Switch ......................................................... 59
Wattage ................................................... 817
Luggage cover ...................................... 629
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance......... 664
General maintenance..................... 659
Maintenance data .............................806
Maintenance requirements.......... 656
Meter
Instrument panel lig ht control ....... 192
Meters ......................................................... 191J
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Tires
Chains ..................................................... 302
Checking ...............................................684
If you have a flat tire ...........................774
Inflation pressure................................693
Inflation pressure sensor............... 685
Information..............................................821
Replacing ................................................774
Rotating tires ........................................684
Size ............................................................ 815
Snow tires .............................................. 302
Spare tire.................................................774
Tire pressure warning
system ...................................... 684, 747
Tools ........................................................... 774
Total load capacity ................................ 301
Towing
Dinghy towing ..................................... 323
Emergency towing ........................... 735
Trailer towing.......................................306
TRAC......................................................... 269
Traction control ..................................... 269
Trailer towing..........................................306
Trip information display..................... 200
Trip meter ...................................................191
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs.......................... 719
Switch ........................................................187
Wattage....................................................817 Under tray ...............................................608
USB port* .............. 394, 402, 510, 520
Vanity lights
Vanity lights............................................610
Wattage ................................................... 817
Vanity mirrors ......................................... 610
VDIM......................................................... 269
Vehicle data recordings ....................... 24
Vehicle dynamic s integrated
management ....................................... 269
Vehicle identification number......... 807
Vehicle stability control ..................... 269
Voice command switch* ........433, 566
Voice command system*....................451
VSC ........................................................... 269
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................................ 744
Open door ........................................... 747
Seat belt reminder ............................. 747
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ...................745
Brake assist system ...........................745
Brake system ........................................ 744
Charging system ................................ 744
Electric power steering ...................745
Electronic engine control
system...................................................745
Low fuel level........................................ 747
Low tire pressure ............................... 747
Malfunction indicator lamp ...........745
Master warning light......................... 747U
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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”.