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GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)8-1. Specifications
■Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highes
t), B, and C, representing the tire’s
resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test
wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the ma terial of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of perfor mance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly inflated and
not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underi nflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in com-
bination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
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-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pr essure to which a tire may
be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manu-
facturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in exce ss 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 weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the numb er of occupants specified
in the second column of Table 1
* that follows
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GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)8-1. Specifications
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber compounds
CrackingAny parting within
the tread, sidewall, or innerliner of
the tire extending to cord material
CT
A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire and rim
system in which the rim is designed with rim flanges
pointed radially inward and the tire is designed to fit on
the underside of the rim in a manner that encloses the
rim flanges inside the air cavity of the tire
Extra load tireA tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher
inflation pressures than the corresponding standard tire
GrooveThe space between two adjacent tread ribs
InnerlinerThe layer(s) forming the insi de surface of a tubeless tire
that contains the inflating medium within the tire
Innerliner separationThe parting of the innerliner from cord material in the
carcass
Intended outboard sidewall
(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is higher or deeper than
the same molding on the ot her sidewall of the tire,
or
(b) The outward facing sidewa ll of an asymmetrical tire
that has a particular side that must always face out-
ward when mounted on a vehicle
Light truck (LT) tireA tire designated by its manufacturer as primarily
intended for use on lightweig ht trucks or multipurpose
passenger vehicles
Load ratingThe maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given
inflation pressure
Maximum load ratingThe load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible
inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible infla-
tion pressureThe maximum cold inflation pr essure to which a tire may
be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical dimension
requirements
Open spliceAny parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or inner-
liner that extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Tire related termMeaning
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Vehicle specifications
Overall widthThe linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, including elev ations due to label-
ing, decorations, or protective 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.
PlyA layer of rubber-coat ed parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compou nd between adjacent plies
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 substa ntially 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
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and bead
Sidewall separationThe 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 Traction in a Straight Line on
Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and which is marked
with an Alpine Symbol ( ) on at least one sidewall
Tire related termMeaning
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GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)8-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
*1: U.S.A. only
*2: GS350/GS300
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the battery being reconnected
, or maintenance being performed on
the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Message indicating mainte-
nance is required
*1• After the maintenance is per- formedP. 366
Oil maintenance*2• After the maintenance is per-
formedP. 384
Tire pressure warning system
• When rotating the tires
• When changing the tire inflationpressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
P. 395
593Alphabetical index
GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
S-FLOW mode ..................................... 309
Shift lever ................................................. 202Automatic transmission ..................202
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ........... 208
Shift lever light ....................................... 327
Shift lock system.................................... 207
Side airbags ............................................... 42
Side display ............................................. 306
Side marker lights...................................216 Light switch ............................................ 216
Replacing light bulbs ........................420
Welcome light illumination control ................................................... 138
Side mirrors ............................................... 171 Adjusting and folding.......................... 171
BSM (Blind spot monitor) .............278
Linked mirror function when reversing ..................................173
Mirror position memory .................. 160
Side turn signal lights ........................... 210 Replacing light bulbs ........................420
Turn signal lever .................................. 210
Smart access system with push-button start ...................... 150 Antenna location ................................. 150
Entry functions .......................................137
Starting the engine ..............................197
Warning message .............................. 441
Snow mode ............................................. 203
Snow tires ................................................300 Spare tire .................................................. 472
Inflation pressure................................528
Storage location ................................. 473
Spark plug ............................................... 525
Specifications...........................................518
Speed indicator........................................ 95
Speedometer .................................... 87, 94
Sport mode .............................................. 273
Steering lock ............................................ 199 Column lock release .........................199
Steering lock system warning message........................... 470
Steering wheel ........................................168 Adjustment............................................. 168
Audio switches
*
Heated steering wheel ................... 322
Power easy access system ............ 160
Steering wheel position memory ............................. 160
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 420
Storage feature ..................................... 330
Storage precautions ........................... 330
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck......... 515
Sun shade Rear ............................................................ 341
Rear door ................................................ 341
Roof ............................................................ 179
Sun visors................................................. 338
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)
Tachometer ....................................... 87, 94Variable red zone................................. 97
Tail lights.....................................................216 Light switch ............................................ 216
Replacing light bulbs ........................420
Welcome light illumination control ................................................... 138
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
Theft deterrent system Alarm........................................................... 74
Engine immobilizer system.............. 72
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 528 Maintenance data ............................. 528
Tire inflation pressure display function ................................................394
Warning light .......................................436
Warning message .............................. 441
Tire information ..................................... 535 Glossary ................................................ 540
Size ............................................................537
Tire identification number..............537
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................. 539
Tire pressure warning system ......... 394 Function ..................................................394
Initializing............................................... 395
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ................394
Registering ID codes ...................... 396
Warning light .......................................436
Warning message .............................. 441 Tires ........................................................... 393
Chains ..................................................... 298
Checking ............................................... 393
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ..............................................483
If you have a flat tire .............. 472, 483
Inflation pressure................................528
Information............................................535
Replacing ................................................472
Rotating tires ........................................ 394
Size ...........................................................528
Snow tires ............................................. 300
Spare tire.................................................472
Tire inflation pressure display function................................................ 394
Tire pressure warning system ..... 394
Warning light ....................................... 436
Warning message............................... 441
Tools ...........................................................473
Top tether strap ....................................... 68
Torque Vectoring Differential (TVD) ..................................................... 286
Total load capacity................................. 194
Towing Dinghy towing .......................................196
Emergency towing ........................... 426
Towing eyelet ...................................... 428
Trailer towing.........................................195
TRAC (Traction Control) Function ..................................................288
TRAC OFF switch ............................290
T
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30G34U_(U)GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverTrunk openerFuel filler door
P. 373 P. 143 P. 229
Hood lock release leverTire inflation pressure
P. 373
P. 528
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 17.5 gal. (66.3 L, 14.6 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 521
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 528
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference) P. 522
Engine oil type
P. 522