2016 LEXUS RX350 flat tire

696 9-1. Specifications
RX350_U_OM48E90U Intended outboard sidewall (a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white
lettering, or bears manu facturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is higher or deeper than
the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire
that has a particular side that must always face out-
ward when mounted on a vehicle
Light truck (LT) tire A tire designated by its manufacturer as primarily
intended for use on lightweight trucks or multipurpose
passenger vehicles
Load rating The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given
inflation pressure
Maximum load rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible
inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible infla-
tion pressure The maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may
be inflated
Measuring rim The rim on which a tire is fitted for physical dimension
requirements
Open splice Any parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or inner-
liner that extends to cord material
Outer diameter The overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width The linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, incl uding elevations due to label-
ing, decorations, or pr otective bands or ribs
Passenger car tire A tire intended for use on passenger cars, multipurpose
passenger vehicles, and trucks, that have a gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 lb. or less.
Ply A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separation A parting of rubber compou nd between adjacent pliesTire related term Meaning

6979-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
RX350_U_OM48E90U Pneumatic tire A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fabric
and steel or other materials, 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 Ref-
erence Test Tire, when using the snow traction test as
described in ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method
for Single Wheel Driving Tract ion 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
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 tireTire related term Meaning

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RX350_U_OM48E90U 9-3. Initialization
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. Item When to initialize Reference
Message indicating mainte-
nance is required (U.S.A. only) • After the maintenance is per-
formed P. 5 6 5
Tire pressure warning system • When changing the tire inflation
pressure by changing traveling
speed
• When changing the tire size
• When rotating the tires P. 5 8 6
Oil maintenance • After the maintenance is per-
formed P. 5 7 7
Power back door • After reconnecting or changing
the battery P. 1 3 8

731What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RX350_U_OM48E90U ●
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
(  P. 6 4 6 )●
Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
(  P. 6 7 1 )When a problem has occurred If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

736 Alphabetical index
RX350_U_OM48E90U Eco drive mode ..................................... 369
Eco Driving Indicator........................... 104
EDR (Event data recorder) ...................10
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....... 374
Warning light ...................................... 635
Electronic key ......................................... 120
Battery-saving function .....................147
If the electronic key does not
operate properly.............................. 661
Replacing the battery ...................... 603
Emergency flashers ............................. 624
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds...........634
If a warning light turns on...............634
If a warning message is
displayed.............................................. 641
If the battery is discharged ........... 665
If the electronic key does not
operate properly.............................. 661
If the engine will not start............... 658
If you have a flat tire ......................... 646
If you lose your keys .................. 121, 123
If you think something is
wrong ...................................................632
If your vehicle becomes stuck .......671
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an emergency ...625
If your vehicle needs to be
towed....................................................626
If your vehicle overheats ............... 668 Engine
ACCESSORY mode ....................... 221
Compartment ..................................... 574
Engine switch ...................................... 220
Hood........................................................ 572
How to start the engine.................. 220
Identification number ....................... 676
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency.......... 625
Ignition switch (engine switch) ... 220
Overheating........................................ 668
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................................. 678
Checking ............................................... 578
Preparing and checking
before winter ................................... 380
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ........................................................ 85
Engine immobilizer system .................. 74
Engine oil
Capacity ................................................. 676
Checking ............................................... 575
Preparing and checking
before winter ................................... 380
Engine switch ......................................... 220
Enhanced VSC ......................................374
EPS
(Electronic Power Steering) .........374
Warning light .......................................635
Event data recorder (EDR)................... 10E

737Alphabetical index
RX350_U_OM48E90U Flat tire ...................................................... 646
Floor mats ................................................... 26
Fluid
Automatic transmission ..................679
Brake ....................................................... 680
Washer .................................................. 583
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 610
Switch....................................................... 249
Front passenger footwell hooks ..... 533
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............................ 49
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ..................................... 636
Front seat heaters................................. 506
Front seats .................................................152
Adjustment ............................................. 152
Cleaning .................................................. 561
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving position memory ................ 162
Head restraints ......................................167
Power easy access system ............ 162
Seat heaters ......................................... 506
Seat position memory....................... 162
Front side marker lights
Light switch .............................................241
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 610
Wattage ................................................. 682 Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 610
Turn signal lever ................................. 234
Wattage ................................................. 682
Fuel
Capacity ................................................. 676
Fuel gauge ............................................... 85
Information............................................683
Refueling ................................................258
Type.......................................................... 676
Fuel filler door........................................ 258
Refueling ................................................258
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened ......................... 260
Fuses.......................................................... 605
Garage door opener.......................... 536
Gauges........................................................ 85
Glove box ................................................. 513
Grocery bag hooks............................... 519F
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743Alphabetical index
RX350_U_OM48E90U Seats
Adjustment ............................................. 152
Adjustment precautions .................. 152
Child seats/child restraint
system installation.............................. 57
Cleaning .................................................. 561
Driving position memory ................ 162
Folding down the rear
seatbacks ............................................. 153
Front seat heaters ............................. 506
Head restraint ........................................167
Power easy access system ............ 162
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 28
Rear seat heaters .............................. 507
Seat position memory....................... 162
Seat ventilators ................................... 507
Sensor
Automatic headlight system ......... 243
Camera sensor ................................... 264
Inside rear view mirror ...................... 172
Intuitive parking assist ..................... 330
Radar sensor ........................................264
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................................... 252
Touchless sensor .................................132 Service reminder indicators ............... 80
Shift lever ...................................... 225, 229
Side airbags ................................................ 37
Side doors ................................................. 124
Side marker lights
Light switch............................................. 241
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 610
Side mirrors .............................................. 173
Adjusting and folding ........................ 173
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...........355
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 610
Turn signal lever ................................. 234
Smart access system with
push-button start................................. 146
Antenna location..................................146
Entry functions ........................... 124, 130
Starting the engine ............................ 220
Snow tires ................................................ 382
Spare tire
Inflation pressure............................... 680
Storage location ................................. 647
* : Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

745Alphabetical index
RX350_U_OM48E90U Outside rear view mirror
switches .................................................173
Paddle shift switches ............. 230, 231
Panoramic moon roof
switches ................................................ 185
Parking brake switch........................235
Power back door opener
and closer switch.....................131, 133
Power window switch ....................... 177
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers switch ...........................500
Rear window wiper and
washer switch...................................256
Seat heater switches............506, 507
Seat ventilator switches ................. 507
“SOS” button........................................547
Talk switch ..................................460, 481
Telephone switches ......................... 460
Vehicle-to-vehicle
distance button ..................... 302, 314
VSC OFF switch ...............................376
Window lock switch........................... 177
Windshield wipers and
washer switch.................................. 250 Tachometer ............................................... 85
Tail lights
Light switch............................................. 241
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 610
Talk switch..................................... 460, 481
Telephone switch ................................. 460
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...........................................................76
Engine immobilizer system ..............74
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data............................. 680
Warning light ....................................... 636
Tire information .................................... 686
Glossary................................................. 693
Size .......................................................... 689
Tire identification number ............ 688
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading ................................................691
Tire pressure warning system
Initializing .............................................. 585
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters............... 585
Registering ID codes ...................... 586
Warning light ....................................... 636 T