
3808-1. Specifications
21-inch tires
Tire sizeFront tires: 245/40RF21 96Y
Rear tires: 275/35RF21 99Y
Tire inflation pressure 
(Recommended cold tire inflation pressure)
Driving under normal conditions:
Front: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Driving at high speeds (above 137 mph 
[220 km/h]) (in countries where such 
speeds are permitted by law):
Add 10 psi (70 kPa, 0.7 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to 
the front tires and rear tires. Never exceed 
the maximum cold tire inflation pressure 
indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel sizeFront wheels: 21   8 1/2J
Rear wheels: 21   9 1/2J
Wheel nut torque103.3 ft•lbf (140 N•m, 14.3 kgf•m)
Light bulbs
Light bulbsBulb No.WType
Vanity lights2Double end 
bulbs 

3858-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Tire use (P = Passenger car, T = 
Temporary use)
Section width (millimeters)
Aspect ratio (tire height to section 
width)
Tire construction code (R = Radial, 
D = Diagonal)
Run-flat tire code
Wheel diameter (inches)
Load index (2 digits or 3 digits)
Speed symbol (alphabet with one 
letter)
■Tire dimensionsSection width
Tire height
Wheel diameter Bead
Sidewall
Shoulder
Tread
Belt
Inner liner
Reinforcing rubber
Carcass
Rim lines
Bead wires
Chafer
This information has been prepared in 
accordance with regulations issued by 
the National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration of the U.S. Department 
of Transportation.
It provides the purchasers and/or pro-
spective purchasers of Lexus vehicles 
with information on uniform tire quality 
grading.
Your Lexus dealer will help answer any 
questions you may have as you read this 
information.
■DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must con-
form 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
Tire section names
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
A
B
C
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K 

3868-1. Specifications
■Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative 
rating based on the wear rate of the tire 
when tested under controlled condi-
tions 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 performa nce of tires depends 
upon the actual conditions of their use. 
Performance may differ significantly from 
the norm due to variatio ns in driving habits, 
service practices and differences 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 
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 

3878-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may 
be replaced) of automatic transmission 
steering, power brakes, power wi ndows, power seats, radio and 
heater, to the extent that these item s 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
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 number of  occupants specified in the sec-
ond column of Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distribu-
tionDistribution of occupants in a vehicl e as specified in the third column 
of Table 1
* below
Production options 
weight
The combined weight of installed regular production  options weigh-
ing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the standard items which they 
replace, not previously considered  in curb weight or accessory 
weight, including heavy duty brakes , ride levelers, roof rack, heavy 
duty 12-volt battery, and special trim
RimA 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 designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designa-
tionThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal 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 designated seating capacity
Tire related termMeaning 

3898-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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 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
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
Tire related termMeaning 

3908-1. Specifications
*:Table 1  Occupant loading and distribution for  vehicle normal load for various desig-
nated seating capacities
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
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or greater than 110, com-
pared to the ASTM E-1136 Standard  Reference 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 fo r testing, and may be any rim listed 
as appropriate for use with that tire
TreadThat portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road
Tread ribA tread section running circumferentially around a tire
Tread separationPulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indica-
tors (TWI)The projections within th e principal grooves designed to give a visual 
indication of the degree s of wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fix-
tureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire assembly securely during 
testing
Designated seating capacity, 
Number of occupantsVehicle normal load, Num- ber of occupantsOccupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle
2 through 422 in front
5 through 1032 in front, 1 in second seat
11 through 1552 in front, 1 in  second seat, 1 in 
third seat, 1 in fourth seat
16 through 2072 in front, 2 in second seat, 2  in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
Tire related termMeaning 

3978-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■Wireless remote control (P.104)
■Driving position memory ( P.122)
■Steering wheel ( P.127)
■Outside rear view mirrors ( P.129)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Wireless remote controlOnOffO
Unlocking operation
Driver’s door 
unlocked in one  step, both side 
doors unlocked  in two steps
Both side doors 
unlocked in one  step
OO
Trunk unlocking operationPress and hold (short)
One short press
O
Push twice
Press and hold  (long)
Off
Alarm (panic mode)OnOffO
Reservation lockOnOffOO
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Selecting the door linking driving 
position memory with door unlock 
operation
Driver’s doorBoth side doorsO
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Auto tilt away functionTilt only
Telescopic only
OOTilt & telescopic
Off
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Automatic mirror folding and 
extending operationLinked to the 
locking/unlock- ing of the doorsOff
OLinked to operation 
of the engine switch  
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3998-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■Automatic air conditioning system (P.248)
■Seat heater*/seat ventilators* ( P.255)
*:If equipped
■Heated steering wheel* ( P.255)
*:If equipped
■Illumination ( P.258)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
A/C auto switch operationOnOffOO
Exhaust gas sensor sensitivityStandard-3 to 3OO
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Driver’s seat temperature prefer-
ence in automatic modeStandard-2 (cooler) to 2 
(warmer)OO
Passenger’s seat temperature pref-
erence in automatic modeStandard-2 (cooler) to 2 (warmer)OO
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Steering wheel heating preference 
in automatic modeStandard-2 (low) to 2 (high)OO
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Time elapsed before the interior 
lights turn off15 seconds
Off
OO7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the engine switch 
Operation when the doors are 
unlockedOnOffO
Operation when you approach the 
vehicle with the electronic key on 
your person
OnOffO
Footwell lightingOnOffO
Door trim ornament lightsOnOffO
ABC
ABC
ABC
ABC