Page 608 of 660

6089-1. Specifications
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
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 no t 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
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the
third column of Table 1
* below
Production 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 levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
Page 610 of 660

6109-1. Specifications
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
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) tire
A 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
Page 611 of 660

6119-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
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
Test rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be
any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire
Tire related termMeaning
Page 617 of 660

6179-2. Customization
9
Vehicle specifications
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
■Driving position memory* ( P. 147)
*: If equipped
■Power windows ( P. 162)
■Moon roof* ( P. 166)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Driver’s seat movement when
exiting the vehicleStandardOffOOPartial
Doors linked to the driving posi-
tion memory recall functionDriver’s doorAll doors—O
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Mechanical key linked operationOffOn—O
Wireless remote control linked
operationOffOn (Open only)—O
Wireless remote control linked
operation signal (buzzer)OnOff—O
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Mechanical key linked operationOffOn—O
Linked operation of components
when mechanical key is used
(open only)Slide onlyTilt only—O
Wireless remote control linked
operationOffOn (Open only)—O
Linked operation of components
when wireless remote control is
usedSlide onlyTilt only—O
Wireless remote control linked
operation signal (buzzer)OnOff—O
12
Page 618 of 660

6189-2. Customization
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
■Turn signal lever ( P. 198)
*1: After flashing the turn signal lights when turn ing left or right while this function is off
and the turn signal lever is moved to the first position in the direction of the flashing
light, the turn signal lights can be selected to be flashing or off.
*2: The turn signal lights keep flashing if the tu rn signal lever is moved to the first position
in the direction of flashing light.
*3: The turn signal lights will be off if the turn signal lever is moved to the first position in
the direction of flashing light.
■Automatic light control system ( P. 202)
■Lights ( P. 202)
*: U.S.A. only
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
The number of times the turn sig-
nal lights flash automatically
when the turn signal lever is
moved to the first position during
a lane change
*1
3
5
—O7
Off*2
Off*3
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Light sensor sensitivityStandard-2 to 2OO
Time elapsed before headlights
automatically turn off after doors
are closed
30 seconds
Off
OO60 seconds
90 seconds
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Daytime runnin g light system*OnOffOO
12