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4758-1. Specifications
LS500h_OM_(U)_1809
8
Vehicle specifications
Vehicle normal load on the tire
The load on an individual ti re that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occupant weight
(distributed in accor dance with Table 1
* below), and
dividing by two
Weather sideThe 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 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 substan-
tially less than 90 degrees to the centerline 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 com-
pounds
CrackingAny parting within the tread, sidewall, or innerliner
of the tire extending to cord material
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 tire
A tire designed to operat e 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 in side surface of a tubeless
tire that contains the inflating medium within the tire
Tire related termMeaning
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4768-1. Specifications
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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 bear s 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) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as primarily
intended for use on lightwe ight trucks or multipur-
pose 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 permissi-
ble inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire
may be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical dimen-
sion 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 due
to labeling, decorations, or protective bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars, multipur-
pose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that have a
gross 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
Tire related termMeaning
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4948-3. Initialization
LS500h_OM_(U)_1809
8-3.Initialization
*:If equipped
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the 12-volt battery being re connected, or maintenance being per-
formed on the vehicle:
List of items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
PKSB (Parking Support
Brake)• After reconnecting or changing the 12-volt batteryP.282
Message indicating
maintenance is
required
• After maintenance is performedP.375
Oil maintenance• After maintenance is performedP.387
Tire pressure warning
system
• When the tire inflation pressure is changed, such as when changing trav-
eling speed or load weight.
• When the tire inflation pressure is changed, such as when the tire size is
changed.
• When rotating the tires.
• After performing the transmitter ID code registration procedure.
P.398
Lexus parking assist
monitor
*
• 12-volt battery ha s been reinstalled.
• The steering wheel has been moved while the 12-volt battery was being
reinstalled.
• 12-volt battery power is low.Refer to the “NAVI-
GATION AND MUL- TIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN- UAL”.
Panoramic view moni-
tor
*
• 12-volt battery ha s been reinstalled.
• The steering wheel has been moved while the 12-volt battery was being
reinstalled.
• 12-volt battery power is low.Refer to the “NAVI-
GATION AND MUL- TIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN- UAL”.
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522Alphabetical Index
LS500h_OM_(U)_1809
Preparing and checking before winter .........................................................................309
Switch ................................................................ 192
Washing and waxing.................................. 368
Weight Cargo capacity............................................ 168
Load limits ...................................................... 168
Weight ............................................................458
Wheels Replacing wheels........................................ 401
Size.................................................................... 464
Window lock switch .....................................156
Windows Power windows............................................154
Rear window defogger .......................... 324
Washer ............................................................. 192
Windshield wiper de-ice r ........................ 329
Windshield wipers Position ............................................................ 195
Rain-sensing windshield wipers........... 192
Winter driving tips....................................... 309
Wireless remote control Battery-Saving Function .......................... 124
Locking/Unlocking ..................................... 110
Replacing the battery...............................409
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For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTI-
MEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
· Navigation system
· Audio/visual system
· Rear seat entertainment system
· Lexus parking assist monitor