718 9-1. Specifications
RX350/RX350L_U Bead separation A 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 altern ate angles substantially less
than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread
Carcass The tire structure, except tread and sidewall rubber
which, when inflated, bears the load
Chunking The breaking away of pieces of the tread or sidewall
Cord The strands forming th e plies in the tire
Cord separation The parting of cords from adjacent rubber compounds
Cracking Any 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 operate at higher loads and at higher
inflation pressures than the corresponding standard tire
Groove The space between two adjacent tread ribs
Innerliner The layer(s) forming the insi de surface of a tubeless tire
that contains the inflating medium within the tire
Innerliner separation The parting of the innerliner from cord material in the
carcassTire related term Meaning
7199-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
RX350/RX350L_U 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 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 rating The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given
inflation pressure
Maximum load rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible
inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible infla-
tion pressure The maximum cold inflation pr essure to which a tire may
be inflated
Measuring rim The rim on which a tire is fitted for physical dimension
requirements
Open splice Any parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or inner-
liner that extends to cord material
Outer diameter The overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width The 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.
Ply A layer of rubber-coat ed parallel cords
Ply separation A parting of rubber compou nd between adjacent pliesTire related term Meaning
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RX350/RX350L_U 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
Sidewall That portion of a tire between the tread and bead
Sidewall separation The 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 Surf aces, and which is marked
with an Alpine Symbol (
) on at least one sidewall
Test rim The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be
any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire
Tread That portion of a tire that comes into contact with the
road
Tread rib A tread section running circ umferentially around a tireTire related term Meaning
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Vehicle specifications 9-3. Initialization
* : If equippedItems 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. Item When to initialize Reference
Message indicating mainte-
nance is required (U.S.A. only) • After the maintenance is per-
formed P. 585
Tire pressure warning system • When changing the tire inflation
pressure by changing traveling
speed
• When changing the tire size
• When rotating the tires P. 606
Oil maintenance • After the maintenance is per-
formed P. 597
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
(ICS)
* • After reconnecting or changing
the battery P. 347
Power back door • After reconnecting or changing
the battery P. 138
755What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RX350/RX350L_U ●
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and repl ace the flat tire with the spare tire.
( P. 666)●
Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
( P. 695)When a problem has occurred If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck
762 Alphabetical index
RX350/RX350L_U Eco drive mode ..................................... 373
Eco Driving Indicator........................... 105
EDR (Event data recorder) ...................10
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....... 378
Warning light ...................................... 655
Electronic key ......................................... 120
Battery-saving function .....................147
If the electronic key does not
operate properly............................ 684
Replacing the battery .......................623
Emergency flashers ............................. 644
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds.......... 654
If a warning light turns on.............. 654
If a warning message is
displayed.............................................. 661
If the battery is discharged ........... 687
If the electronic key does not
operate properly............................ 684
If the engine will not start............... 682
If you have a flat tire ......................... 666
If you lose your keys .................. 121, 123
If you think something is
wrong ...................................................652
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 695
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an emergency .. 645
If your vehicle needs to be
towed................................................... 646
If your vehicle overheats ................692 Engine
ACCESSORY mode ..................... 232
Compartment ..................................... 594
Engine switch ........................................ 231
Hood........................................................ 592
How to start the engine.................... 231
Identification number.......................700
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency.......... 645
Ignition switch (engine switch) ..... 231
Overheating......................................... 692
Engine coolant
Capacity................................................. 702
Checking .............................................. 598
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................384
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ........................................................ 86
Engine immobilizer system .................. 74
Engine oil
Capacity.................................................700
Checking ...............................................595
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................384
Engine oil maintenance data ............597
Engine switch ........................................... 231
Enhanced VSC ..................................... 378
EPS
(Electronic Power Steering) ........ 378
Warning light .......................................655
Event data recorder (EDR)................... 10E
763Alphabetical index
RX350/RX350L_U Flat tire ...................................................... 666
Floor mats ................................................... 28
Fluid
Automatic transmission ..................703
Brake ........................................................704
Washer .................................................. 603
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 630
Switch...................................................... 260
Front automatic air
conditioning system .........................503
Front passenger footwell hooks ..... 554
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............................47
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ..................................... 656
Front seat heaters................................. 522
Front seats .................................................156
Adjustment ............................................. 156
Cleaning .................................................. 581
Correct driving posture ....................30
Driving position memory ................. 172
Head restraints ...................................... 177
Power easy access system ............. 172
Seat heaters .......................................... 522
Seat position memory........................ 172 Front side marker lights
Light switch........................................... 252
Replacing light bulbs .......................630
Wattage ................................................. 705
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .......................630
Turn signal lever ................................. 246
Wattage ................................................. 705
Fuel
Capacity.................................................700
Fuel gauge ............................................... 86
Information............................................ 706
Refueling ................................................ 269
Type..........................................................700
Fuel filler door.........................................269
Refueling ................................................ 269
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened ..........................272
Fuses.......................................................... 625F
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RX350/RX350L_U Service reminder indicators ............... 80
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ..... 236, 240
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P................. 239, 244
Shift lock system.........................238, 243
Side airbags ............................................... 37
Side doors.................................................. 124
Side marker lights
Light switch ........................................... 252
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 630
Side mirrors ............................................. 184
Adjusting and folding........................ 184
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)............. 313
Heaters..................................................... 513
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 630
Turn signal lever .................................246
Smart access system with
push-button start .................................146
Antenna location ................................. 146
Entry functions ............................ 124, 130
Starting the engine ..............................231
Snow tires ................................................ 386
Spare tire
Inflation pressure ................................704
Storage location .................................667 Spark plug ................................................702
Specifications......................................... 698
Speedometer ............................................ 86
Sport mode ..............................................373
Steering wheel ....................................... 180
Adjustment............................................. 180
Audio switches .................................. 400
Heated steering wheel ................... 522
Power easy access system ............. 172
Telephone switches.......................... 465
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs .......................630
Storage feature ..................................... 528
Storage precautions ........................... 528
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck........695
Sun visors................................................. 543
Sunshade
Panoramic moon roof.......................195
Rear door ..............................................554
Roof ............................................................ 192