
3918-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
Full-size tireTire size ( P.393)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P.393)
Location of treadwear indicators ( P.316)
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated 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.395)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.395)
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.317)
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall.  A tire not marked “M+S” is a summer tire.
Tire information
Typical tire symbols
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J 

3928-1. Specifications
Compact spare tireTire size ( P.393)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P.393)
Location of treadwear indicators ( P.316)
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated 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.395)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.395)
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
“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.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I 

3958-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
■Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to 
lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and they 
represent the tire’s  ability to stop on 
wet pavement as measured under con-
trolled conditions on  specified govern-
ment 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.
■Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the 
highest), B, and C, representing the 
tire’s resistance to the generation of 
heat and its ability to dissipate heat  when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory 
test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the 
material of the tire to degenerate and 
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature 
can lead to sudd
en tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to  a level of perfor-
mance which all passenger car tires must 
meet under the Fede ral 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, unde rinflation, or exces-
sive loading, either separately or in combi-
nation, can cause heat buildup and 
possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation 
pressureTire 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 under that 
condition
Maximum inflation 
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire may be inflated, 
shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended 
inflation pressureCold tire inflation pressure  recommended by a manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may 
be replaced) of automatic tran smission, 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 
conditioning and additional weight optional engine 

3978-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
BeadThe part of the tire that is made of steel wires, wrapped or reinforced 
by ply cords and that is shaped to fit the rim
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between components in the bead
Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are 
laid at alternate angles substantia lly less than 90 degrees to the cen-
terline 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 the plies in the tire
Cord separationThe parting of cords from  adjacent rubber compounds
CrackingAny parting within the tread, sidewall, or innerliner of the tire extend-
ing to cord material
CT
A pneumatic tire with an inverted fl ange 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 unde rside 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 high er loads and at higher inflation 
pressures than the corre sponding standard tire
GrooveThe space between two adjacent tread ribs
InnerlinerThe layer(s) forming the inside surfac e of a tubeless tire that contains 
the inflating medium within the tire
Innerliner separa-
tionThe parting of the innerliner from cord material in the carcass
Intended outboard 
sidewall
(a) The sidewall that contains a whit ewall, bears white lettering, or 
bears manufacturer, brand, and/or  model name molding that is 
higher or deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the 
tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a 
particular side that must always  face outward when mounted on a 
vehicle
Light truck (LT) tireA tire designated by its manufactur er as primarily intended for use 
on lightweight trucks or mu ltipurpose passenger vehicles
Load ratingThe maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given inflation 
pressure
Tire related termMeaning 

3988-1. Specifications
Maximum load rat-
ingThe load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pres-
sure for that tire
Maximum permissi-
ble inflation pres-
sure
The maximum cold inflation pressure 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 innerliner that 
extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the sidewalls of an 
inflated tire, including elevations du e to labeling, decorations, or pro-
tective bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars, multipurpose passenger 
vehicles, and trucks, that have a gr oss vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 
of 10,000 lb. or less.
PlyA layer of rubber-c oated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound 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, pro-
vides the traction and contains the gas or fluid that sustains the load
Radial ply tireA pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are 
laid at substantially 90 degree s to the centerline of the tread
Reinforced tireA tire designed to operate at high er loads and at higher inflation 
pressures than the corre sponding standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the sidewalls of an 
inflated tire, excluding elevations  due to labeling, decoration, or pro-
tective 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
Tire related termMeaning 

4108-3. Items to initialize
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:
List of the items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)*After reconnecting or changing the 
batteryP.222
Tire pressure warning system
• When rotating the tires.
• When the tire inflation pressure is  changed by changing tire size. 
(When there are  multiple speci-
fied pressures)
• After registering the ID codes.
• When the tire inflation pressure is  changed such as when changing 
traveling speed.
P.321
Power windows• When functioning abnormallyP.118
Lexus parking assist monitor*
•Battery has be en reinstalled.
• The steering wheel has been  moved while the battery was 
being reinstalled.
• Battery power is low.
Refer to “NAV- IGATION 
AND MULTI- MEDIA SYS- TEM 
OWNER’S 
MANUAL”.
Panoramic view monitor*
•Battery has be en reinstalled.
• The steering wheel has been  moved while the battery was 
being reinstalled.
• Battery power is low.
Refer to the 
“NAVIGA-
TION AND 
MULTIMEDIA  SYSTEM 
OWNER’S 
MANUAL”.
Message indicating maintenance is 
required• After the maintenance is per- formedP.301
Oil maintenance• After the maintenance is per-formedP.312 

439What to do if... (Troubleshooting)Alphabetical index439
Tire inflation pressure ................................ 325Maintenance data...................................... 387
Tire inflation pressu re display function
...........................................................................319
Warning light ............................................... 352
Tire information ..............................................391 Glossary.........................................................395
Size.................................................................... 393
Tire identification number ..................... 393
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............ 394
Tire pressure warning system ..................319 Function ............................................................319
Initializing ......................................................... 321
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ........................................ 321
Registering ID codes ............................... 323
Warning light ............................................... 352
Tires.....................................................................316 Chains ............................................................... 241
Checking .........................................................316
If you have a flat tire .................................. 362
Inflation pressure........................................ 325
Information ......................................................391
Replacing ....................................................... 362
Rotating tires ................................................. 318
Size.................................................................... 387
Snow tires ...................................................... 240
Spare tire........................................................ 362
Tire inflation pressu re display function
...........................................................................319
Tire pressure warning system ...............319
Warning light ............................................... 352
Tools.................................................................. 363
Top tether strap.................................................51
Total load capacity ....... ............................... 382
Towing Dinghy towing ...............................................136
Emergency towing ................................... 343
Towing eyelet .............................................. 345
Trailer towing .................................................135
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 236
Traction Control (TRAC) ........................ 236 Trailer towing ..................................................135
Transmission
Automatic transmission ............................. 141
Driving Mode Select switch .................202
Paddle shift switches ....................... 143, 144
S mode ..............................................................144
Trip meters ................................................ 65, 70
Trunk .................................................................... 93 Hands Free Power Trunk Lid................. 96
Internal trunk release lever....................... 97
Power trunk lid ............................................... 93
Smart access system with push-button start ...................................................................95
Trunk closer switch ......................................96
Trunk easy closer.......................................... 97
Trunk features ............................................. 268
Trunk grip ......................................................... 97
Trunk light ......................................................... 97
Trunk opener main switch........................ 99
Trunk opener switch ...................................95
Trunk storage extension......................... 279
Wireless remote control ...........................95
Trunk light ...........................................................97
Turn signal lights ............................................145 Replacing light bulbs ................... 335, 335
Turn signal lever .......................................... 145
U
USB charging ports.................................... 270
V
Vanity lights.................................................... 269
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 269
Vehicle data recordings ..................................6
Vehicle identification number ................ 382
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ........... 236
Ventilators (seat ventilators)................... 258
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ........... 236 

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever (P.308)
Trunk opener ( P.95)
Fuel filler door opener ( P.162)
Fuel filler door ( P.162)
Hood lock release lever ( P.308)
Tire inflation pressure ( P.387)
Fuel tank capacity (Reference)16.0 gal. (60.6 L, 13.3 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline onlyP.383
Cold tire inflation 
pressureP.387
Engine oil capacity (Drain and 
refill  reference)P.384
Engine oil typeP.384
A
B
C
D
E
F