
542 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX450h_U_OM0E013U WA R N I N G ■
Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recomm ended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure la bel (tire and load information label). (If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire
inflation pressure label [tire and load in formation label], you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle ha s been equipped with a tire pressure moni-
toring system (TPMS-tire pressure warning system) that illuminates a low tire pressure
telltale (tire pressure warning light) when on e or more of your tires is significantly
under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low ti re pressure telltale (tire pressure warning
light) illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the
tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency
and tire tread life, and ma y affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure wa rning system) is not a substitute for proper
tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s resp onsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has no t reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low
tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light).
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS (tire pressure warning system) mal-
function indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS
(tire pressure warning system) malfunction indi cator is combined with the low tire pres-
sure telltale (tire pressure warning light). When the system detects a malfunction, the
telltale will flash for approximately one minu te and then remain continuously illumi-
nated. This sequence will cont inue upon subsequent vehicl e start-ups as long as the
malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not
be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfun ctions may occur for a variety of reasons,
including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) from functioning properly. Always
check the TPMS (tire pressure warning syst em) malfunction telltale after replacing one
or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate
tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) to continue to function
properly.
NOTICE ■
To ensure the tire pressure warning system operates properly
Do not install tires with different specificatio ns or makers, as the tire pressure warning
system may not operate properly.

5898-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
RX450h_U_OM0E013U
Ty p e A
Ty p e BSteering Free play Less than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Tires and wheels Ti r e s i z e 235/65R18 106V, T165/90D18 107M (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure) Front tire
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Rear tire
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Spare tire
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Driving at high speeds (above 100 mph [160 km/h])
(in countries where such speeds are permitted by
law)
Add 5 psi (30 kPa, 0.3 kgf/cm 2
or bar) to the
front and rear tires. Never exceed the maximum
cold tire inflation pressure indicated on the tire
sidewall.
Wheel size 18 8 J, 18 4 T (spare)
Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Ti r e s i z e 235/55R20 102V, T165/90D18 107M (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure) Front tire
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Rear tire
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Spare tire
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Driving at high speeds (above 100 mph [160 km/h])
(in countries where such speeds are permitted by
law)
Add 11 psi (70 kPa, 0.7 kgf/cm 2
or bar) to the
front and rear tires. Never exceed the maximum
cold tire inflation pressure indicated on the tire
sidewall.
Wheel size 20 8 J, 18 4 T (spare)
Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

594 8-1. Specifications
RX450h_U_OM0E013U
Full-size tire
Compact spare tireTire information Ty p i c a l t i r e s y m b o l s

5978-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
RX450h_U_OM0E013U ■
Typical tire size information
The illustration indicates typical tire size.
Ti r e u s e
(P = Passenger car,
T = Temporary use)
Section width (millimeters)
Aspect ratio
(tire height to section width)
Tire construction code
(R = Radial, D = Diagonal)
Wheel diameter (inches)
Load index (2 digits or 3 digits)
Speed symbol (alphabet with one letter)■
Tire dimensions
Section width
Tire height
Wheel diameterTire size 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
3

602 8-1. Specifications
RX450h_U_OM0E013U 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
12-volt 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

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Vehicle specifications 8-3. Initialization
Items to initialize The following items must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the 12-volt battery being re connected, or maintenance being per-
formed 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. 4 6 6
Tire pressure warning system • When changing the tire inflation
pressure by changing traveling
speed
• When changing the tire size
• When rotating the tires P. 4 8 9
Oil maintenance • After the maintenance is per-
formed P. 4 7 8
Power back door • After reconnecting or changing
the 12-volt battery P. 1 5 0

656 Alphabetical index
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Tachometer ................................................97
Tail lights
Light switch ............................................ 251
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 513
Theft deterrent system
Alarm........................................................... 87
Immobilizer system ............................. 85
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data ............................. 589
Warning light ...................................... 538
Tire information ..................................... 594
Glossary .................................................. 601
Size ............................................................597
Tire identification number............. 596
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading.............................................. 599
Tire pressure warning system
Initializing ............................................... 488
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters ............... 488
Registering ID codes ...................... 489
Warning light ...................................... 538 Tires ............................................................487
Chains .......................................................391
Checking ............................................... 487
Glossary.................................................. 601
If you have a flat tire .......................... 549
Inflation pressure................... 496, 589
Replacing ............................................... 549
Rotating tires ........................................ 487
Size .......................................................... 589
Snow tires .............................................. 392
Spare tire................................... 549, 589
Tire identification number .............596
Tire pressure warning system .... 488
Uniform Tire Quality Grading....599
Warning light .......................................538
Tools .......................................................... 550
Top tether strap ........................................ 73
Total load capacity............................... 582
Touchless power back door .............. 144
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................................... 231
Emergency towing ...........................530
Trailer Sway Control ....................... 382
Trailer towing............................. 217, 230
TRAC (Traction Control)...................381
Traction Control (TRAC)...................381
Trailer Sway Control .......................... 382
Trailer towing ................................217, 230T

658 Alphabetical index
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Warning lights
ABS ...........................................................537
Brake hold operated
indicator ..............................................537
Brake system....................................... 536
Charging system............................... 536
Electric power steering...................537
LDA indicator ......................................537
LKA indicator.......................................537
Low fuel level ...................................... 538
Malfunction indica tor lamp .......... 536
Master warning light........................ 538
Parking brake indicator ..................537
PCS warning light ............................ 538
Seat belt reminder light.................. 538
Slip indicator .........................................537
SRS ........................................................... 536
Tire pressure ....................................... 538
Warning messages .............................. 543
Washer
Checking................................................482
Low washer fluid
warning message .............. 482, 543
Preparing and checking
before winter ................................... 390
Switch.......................................... 260, 265
Washing and waxing........................... 458 Weights
Cargo capacity.........................212, 582
Load limits .................................. 216, 582
Weights ..................................................582
Wheels ..................................................... 499
Replacing wheels .............................. 499
Size .......................................................... 589
Window glasses......................................189
Window lock switch..............................189
Windows
Power windows................................... 189
Rear window defogger ..................409
Washer .......................................260, 265
Windshield wiper de-icer ................. 409
Windshield wiper inserts .................. 504
Windshield wipers ............................... 260
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers................................................... 260
Replacing a windshield wiper
insert .....................................................504
Winter driving tips ............................... 390