
6939-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
RX350_U_OM48E90U Glossary of tire terminology Tire related term Meaning
Cold tire inflation pressure 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 un der 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 manu-
facturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of automatic 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 equipment,
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant,
and if so equipped, air co nditioning 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 numb er of occupa nts specified
in the second column of Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the
third column of Table 1
* below

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RX350_U_OM48E90U 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 con-
sidered 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 dis-
tributing 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 dis-
tributing to each axle its sh are of curb weight, accessory
weight, and normal occupant weight (distributed 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
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
rimTire related term Meaning

746 Alphabetical index
RX350_U_OM48E90U Tires............................................................ 584
Chains....................................................... 381
Checking............................................... 584
Glossary ................................................ 693
If you have a flat tire ......................... 646
Inflation pressure .................. 593, 680
Replacing .............................................. 646
Rotating tires ....................................... 584
Size ........................................................... 680
Snow tires ............................................. 382
Spare tire ...................................646, 680
Tire identification number............. 688
Tire pressure warning system .... 585
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading................................................ 691
Warning light ...................................... 636
Tools........................................................... 647
Top tether strap.......................................... 71
Total load capacity ............................... 674
Touchless power back door ..............132
Towing
Dinghy towing ...................................... 219
Emergency towing ............................626
Towing eyelet.......................................629
Trailer Sway Control ........................375
Trailer towing ............................205, 218
TRAC (Traction Control) ................. 374
Traction Control (TRAC) ................. 374
Trailer Sway Control........................... 375
Trailer towing ...............................205, 218 Transmission
Automatic transmission ...... 225, 229
Driving mode select switch .......... 369
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P .................................. 660
M mode .................................................... 231
Paddle shift switches..............230, 231
S mode.................................................... 226
Trip meters ................................................103
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 610
Turn signal lever ................................. 234
Wattage ................................................. 682
USB memory ......................................... 433
USB port .................................................. 399
Vanity lights ............................................ 523
Wattage ................................................. 682
Vanity mirrors........................................ 523
Vanity lights .......................................... 523
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics
Integrated Manag ement)...............375
Vehicle data recordings...........................9
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated
Management (VDIM)......................375
Vehicle identification number .........675
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) .....374
Voice command system......................481
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ..... 374 U
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RX350_U_OM48E90U Warning buzzers
Approach warning ................. 309, 321
Downshifting ........................................ 232
Intuitive parking assist ......................334
Lane departure alert
function ................................... 284, 293
Light reminder ..................................... 243
Open door ............................................. 128
Pre-collision warning ......................... 271
Seat belt reminder ............................ 636
Vehicle sway warning ........ 285, 294
Warning lights
ABS ...........................................................634
Brake hold operated indicator... 635
Brake system........................................634
Charging system................................634
Electric power steering.................. 635
LDA indicator ..................................... 635
LKA indicator...................................... 635
Low fuel level ...................................... 636
Malfunction indicator lamp ...........634
Master warning light........................ 636
Parking brake indicator ................. 635
PCS warning light ............................ 636
Seat belt reminder light.................. 636
Slip indicator ........................................ 635
SRS ............................................................634
Tire pressure ....................................... 636
Warning messages ................................641
Washer
Checking............................................... 583
Preparing and checking
before winter ................................... 380
Switch.......................................... 250, 256
Washing and waxing........................... 556 Weights
Cargo capacity.......................200, 674
Load limits ................................. 204, 674
Weights .................................................. 674
Wheels ..................................................... 596
Replacing wheels ..............................596
Size .......................................................... 680
Window glasses...................................... 177
Window lock switch.............................. 177
Windows
Power windows.................................... 177
Rear window defogger ................... 501
Washer ...................................... 250, 256
Windshield wiper de-icer ................. 500
Windshield wiper inserts ....................601
Windshield wipers ............................... 250
Intermittent windshield wipers ....250
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers..................................................... 251
Replacing a windshield wiper
insert ...................................................... 601
Winter driving tips ............................... 380
Wireless charger...................................524
Wireless communication .......438, 448
Wireless remote control ..................... 120
Battery-saving function .................... 147
Locking/Unlocking ............................120
Panic mode ..............................................121
Replacing the battery ......................603
WMA disc................................................422
XM ®
Satellite Radio ............................ 416W
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