2018 LEXUS RX450h tire type

724 9-1. Specifications
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UTire size ( → P. 726)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( → P. 725)
Location of treadwear indicators ( → P. 611)
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. 615)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( → P. 717)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. 615)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 design ed for temporary emergency use only.1
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7259-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UDOT symbol
*Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identification mark
Tire size code
Manufacturer’s optional tire type code (3 or 4 letters)
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
Manufacturer's code
* : The DOT symbol certifies that the tire co nforms to applicable Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards.Typical DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) 
Type A 
Type B
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7319-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UProduction options weight The combined weight of in stalled regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they re place, not previously con-
sidered in curb weight or accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride leve lers, 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 desi gnated 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
Weather side 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 an d that is shaped to fit the
rimTire related term Meaning

777Alphabetical index
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UFlat tire ...................................................... 673
Floor mats ................................................... 28
Fluid
Brake ..........................................................716
Transmission...........................................716
Washer .................................................. 604
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................637
Switch.......................................................266
Front automatic air
conditioning system ......................... 507
Front passenger footwell
hooks ...................................................... 557
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............................47
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ..................................... 662
Front seat heaters................................. 526
Front seats ................................................. 167
Adjustment ..............................................167
Cleaning ................................................ 584
Correct driving posture ....................30
Driving position memory .................. 181
Head restraints ..................................... 186
Power easy access system .............. 181
Seat heaters ..........................................526
Seat position memory......................... 181
Front side marker lights
Light switch .......................................... 258
Replacing light bulbs ........................637
Wattage ....................................................719 Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 637
Turn signal lever ................................. 252
Wattage ................................................... 719
Fuel
Capacity................................................... 712
Fuel gauge ............................................... 96
Information............................................ 720
Refueling .................................................274
Type............................................................ 712
Fuel filler door......................................... 274
Refueling .................................................274
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened ..........................277
Fuses...........................................................632
Garage door opener.......................... 560
Gauges.........................................................96
Glove box ............................................... 534
Grocery bag hooks............................... 541F
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RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85URadar cruise control
(dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range) ..................... 306
Radiator .................................................... 602
Radio.......................................................... 426
Rear automatic air conditioning
system .................................................... 522
Rear Cross Traffic Alert ......................319
Rear Cross Traffic Auto
Brake ...................................................... 356
Rear door sunshades .......................... 557
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder light ..................................... 662
Rear seat
Folding down the rear
seatbacks ............................................. 168
Rear side marker lights
Light switch .......................................... 258
Replacing light bulbs ........................637
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................637
Turn signal lever ................................. 252
Wattage ....................................................719 Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror....................... 191
Outside rear view mirrors ..............193
Rear window defogger ........................ 516
Rear window wiper .............................. 272
Refueling................................................... 274
Capacity................................................... 712
Fuel types................................................. 712
Opening the fuel tank cap .............274
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened ..........................277
Regenerative braking............................. 76
Remote Touch
* .................................... 500
Replacing
Electronic key battery .....................630
Fuses ........................................................ 632
Light bulbs............................................. 637
Tires .......................................................... 673
Windshield wiper inserts ............... 628
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ...................................752
Resetting the message indicating
maintenance is required ................ 588
Rev indicator ............................................. 98
Rev peak ..................................................... 98
Road accident cautions .......................... 81R

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RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85U GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever Fuel filler door
P. 595 P. 276
Hood lock release lever
Fuel filler door opener Tire inflation pressure
P. 595
P. 276 P. 717
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 17.2 gal. (65 L, 14.3 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P. 712
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 717
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference) P. 713
Engine oil type “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
P. 714