5989-1. Specifications
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim by
style or code
Rim widthNominal 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 desi gnated seating capacity
Vehicle maximum load on
the tireThe 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
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated
tire
BeadThe part of the tire that is made of steel wires, wrapped
or reinforced by ply cords an d that is shaped to fit the
rim
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between components in the
bead
Bias ply tireA pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at altern ate angles substantially less
than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread
CarcassThe tire structure, except tread and sidewall rubber
which, when inflated, bears the load
ChunkingThe breaking away of pieces of the tread or sidewall
CordThe strands forming th e plies in the tire
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber compounds
CrackingAny parting within the tread, sidewall, or innerliner of
the tire extending to cord material
Tire related termMeaning
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Tachometer ................................................79
Tail lights.................................................... 188Light switch ............................................188
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 502
Talk switch
*............................................ 369
Telephone switches
*.......................... 369
Theft deterrent system Alarm........................................................... 70
Engine immobiliz er system..............68
Luggage security system .................. 118
Theft prevention labels ....................... 72
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 486 Maintenance data ............................. 584
Tire inflation pressure display function ................................................ 477
Warning light ........................................ 518
Tire information .....................................590 Glossary .................................................597
Size ........................................................... 593
Tire identification number..............592
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................. 595
Tire pressure warning system ..........477 Initializing................................................478
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ................ 477
Registering ID codes .......................478
Tire pressure warning reset switch....................................................478
Warning light ........................................ 518 Tires ............................................................ 476
Chains ..................................................... 295
Checking ............................................... 476
If you have a flat tire ..........................546
Inflation pressure................................584
Information........................................... 590
Replacing ............................................... 546
Rotating tires .........................................477
Size ...........................................................584
Snow tires .............................................. 296
Spare tire................................................ 546
Tire inflation pressure display function.................................................477
Tire pressure warning system ......477
Warning light ........................................ 518
Tools ...........................................................547
Top tether strap ........................................64
Total load capacity................................. 169
Towing Dinghy towing ......................................... 171
Emergency towing .......................... 508
Towing eyelet ......................................... 511
Trailer towing.........................................170
TRAC (Traction Control)................. 289
Transmission ............................................ 177 Automatic transmission .................... 177
Driving mode select switch ..........285
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .....................................182
M mode ................................................... 180
Paddle shift switches.......................... 179
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*: For vehicles with a naviga tion system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Warning buzzersDownshifting ........................................... 181
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder ........................... 518
Key reminder .......................................543
Open door ............................................. 518
Open hood ...........................................524
Open moon roof ...............................534
Open trunk .......................................... 525
Open window .....................................534
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder .............................................. 518
Warning lights .......................................... 75 ABS............................................................ 516
AFS............................................................. 518
Brake system......................................... 516
Charging system................................. 516
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ................. 518
Electric power steering.................... 517
Low fuel level ........................................ 518
Malfunction indicator lamp ............ 516
Master warning light.......................... 518
Open door ............................................. 518
Pre-collision system........................... 517
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights .................................. 518
Slip indicator .......................................... 518
SRS ............................................................. 516
Tire pressure ......................................... 518
Warning messages .............................. 522 Washer ....................................................... 196
Checking ............................................... 475
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 294
Switch ........................................................196
Washing and waxing ...........................446
Weight Cargo capacity.....................................169
Load limits ...............................................169
Weight .................................................... 574
Wheels ..................................................... 489 Replacing wheels ..............................489
Size ...........................................................584
Window lock switch.............................. 149
Windows.................................................... 149 Power windows....................................149
Rear window defogger ..................406
Windshield wiper de-icer ................. 406
Windshield wipers ................................. 196 Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster .......196
Rain-sensing windshield wipers.................................................... 198
Winter driving tips ................................294
Wireless remote control .....................106 Battery-Saving Function .................. 123
Locking/Unlocking ....................... 111, 117
Replacing the battery ...................... 493
WMA disc............................................... 332
XM
® Satellite Radio ............................326
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