2018 LEXUS RC350 tires

5588-1. Specifications
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)
Tire size ( P. 560)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P. 559)
Location of trea dwear indicators ( P. 412)
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-c oated parallel cords. Cords are the strands which form the
plies in a tire.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL” is a bias-ply
tire.
TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE
A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire. A tube type tire
has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 564)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 564)
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.
Summer tires or all season tires ( P. 416)
An all season tire has “M+S” on the side wall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a summer
tire.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” molded
on its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary emergency use only.
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5628-1. Specifications
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)
This information has been prepared in acco rdance with regulations issued by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administra tion of the U.S. Department of Trans-
portation.
It provides the purchasers and/or prospe ctive purchasers of Lexus vehicles with
information on uniform tire quality grading.
Your Lexus dealer will help answer any ques tions you may have as you read this infor-
mation.
■DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width.
For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
■Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rati ng based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditio ns on a specified government test
course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1/2) times as well on
the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actua l conditions of their use.
Performance may differ significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices and difference s in road characteristics and climate.
■Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and they rep-
resent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight
ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading

5638-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
■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.

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8-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize
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 (U.S.A. only)After the maintenance is per-
formedP. 385
Engine oil maintenance dataAfter changing the engine oilP. 403
Tire pressure warning system
• When rotating the tires
• When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
P. 414

628Alphabetical index
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control) ........................ 268
Radiator .................................................... 406
Rear seats ..................................................164 Fold down the seatback .................. 164
Luggage security system ................ 152
Rear turn signal lights ........................... 221 Replacing light bulbs ........................ 432
Turn signal lever ................................... 221
Wattage ................................................. 553
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror ......................176
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 178
Rear window defogger ...................... 338
Refueling .................................................... 241 Capacity ................................................ 540
Fuel types .............................................. 540
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ......................... 243
Opening the fuel tank cap............. 243
Remote Touch
*
Replacing Electronic key battery ...................... 427
Fuses.........................................................429
Light bulbs ............................................. 432
Tires ......................................................... 489
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners...................................600
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required ................385
Rev indicator ..................................... 93, 99
Rev peak ...........................................93, 100 Seat belt reminder light ..................... 455
Seat belts .....................................................34
Automatic Locking Retractor ........ 36
Child restraint system installation ............................................. 58
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ....................................... 382
Emergency Locking Retractor................................................ 36
How to wear your seat belt............. 34
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 36
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ..........................................37
Reminder light and buzzer ...........455
Seat belt extender ................................ 36
Seat belt guide ....................................... 35
Seat belt pretensioners...................... 35
SRS warning light .............................. 453
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630Alphabetical index
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
Side mirrors ..............................................178
Adjusting and folding........................ 178
BSM (Blind spot monitor) ............ 290
Linked mirror function when reversing ..................................179
Mirror position memory .................. 166
Side turn signal lights ............................ 221 Replacing light bulbs ........................439
Turn signal lever ................................... 221
Side windows .......................................... 182
Slip indicator........................................... 454
Smart access system with push-button start .......................156 Antenna location ................................. 156
Entry functions ............................. 145, 151
Starting the engine ............................207
Snow mode ............................................... 214
Snow tires ................................................ 323
Spare tire.................................................. 489 Inflation pressure ............................... 548
Storage location ................................ 490 Spark plug ............................................... 544
Specifications......................................... 536
Speed indicator................................ 93, 99
Speedometer ......................................91, 96
Sport mode ...............................................301
Steering lock ............................................ 210
Column lock release .........................210
Steering wheel ........................................ 174 Adjustment.............................................. 174
Audio switches
*
Heated steering wheel ................... 344
Power easy access system .............166
Steering wheel position memory ..............................166
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 439
Storage feature ..................................... 350
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck........ 532
Sun shade .................................................. 187
Sun visors................................................. 354

632Alphabetical index
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
Tachometer ........................................ 91, 96
Variable red zone................................. 101
Tail lights................................................... 225 Light switch ........................................... 225
Replacing light bulbs ........................439
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
Theft deterrent system Alarm.......................................................... 80
Engine immobilizer system.............. 79
Luggage security system ................ 152
Theft prevention labels ....................... 82
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 420 Maintenance data ............................. 548
Tire inflation pressure display function ................................................. 413
Warning light ...................................... 455
Tire information ..................................... 557 Glossary ................................................ 564
Size ........................................................... 560
Tire identification number............. 559
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...............................................562 Tire pressure warning system ........... 413
Initializing ................................................. 413
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.................. 413
Registering ID codes ......................... 414
Tire pressure warning reset switch ..................................................... 414
Warning light .......................................455
Tires ............................................................. 412 Chains ..........................................322, 322
Checking ................................................. 412
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ..............................................502
If you have a flat tire ............. 489, 502
Inflation pressure................................548
Information............................................ 557
Replacing ...............................................489
Rotating tires .......................................... 412
Size ...........................................................548
Snow tires .............................................. 323
Spare tire................................................489
Tire inflation pressure display function.................................................. 413
Tire pressure warning system ....... 413
Warning light .......................................455
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