3396-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
When replacing wheels, care should
be taken to ensure that they are equiv-
alent to those removed in load capac-
ity, diameter, rim width and inset
*.
Replacement wheels are available at
your Lexus dealer.
*: Conventionally referred to as offset.
Lexus does not recommend using the
following:
Wheels of different sizes or types
Used wheels
Bent wheels that have been straight-
ened
■When replacing wheels
The wheels of your vehicle are equipped
with tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters that allow the tire pressure warning
system to provide advance warning in the
event of a loss in tire inflation pressure.
Whenever wheels are replaced, tire pres-
sure warning valves an d transmitters must
be installed. ( P.332) Use only Lexus wheel nuts and
wrenches designed for use with
your aluminum wheels.
When rotating, repairing or chang-
ing your tires, check that the wheel
nuts are still tight after driving 1000
miles (1600 km).
Be careful not to damage the alumi-
num wheels when using tire chains.
Use only Lexus genuine balance
weights or equivalent and a plastic
or rubber hammer when balancing
your wheels.
Wheels
If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily
corroded, it should be replaced.
Otherwise, the tire may separate
from the wheel or cause a loss of
handling control.
Wheel selection
WARNING
■When replacing wheels
●Do not use wheels that are a different
size from those recommended in the
Owner’s Manual, as this may result in a
loss of handling control.
●Never use an inner tube in a leaking
wheel which is designed for a tubeless
tire. Doing so may result in an acci-
dent, causing death or serious injury.
■Use of defective wheels prohibited
Do not use cracked or deformed wheels.
Doing so could cause the tire to leak air
during driving, possibly causing an acci-
dent.
NOTICE
■Replacing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters
●Because tire repair or replacement
may affect the tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters, make sure to
have tires serviced by your Lexus
dealer or other qua lified service shop.
In addition, make sure to purchase
your tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters at your Lexus dealer.
●Ensure that only genuine Lexus wheels
are used on your vehicle.
Tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters may not work properly with
non-genuine wheels.
Aluminum wheel precautions
3667-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■If the tire pressure warning light
comes on (vehicles with run-flat tires)
Be sure to observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so could cause a loss of
vehicle control and result in death or
serious injury.
●Decelerate to the lowest appropriate
speed as soon as possible. Do not
drive over 50 mph (80 km/h).
●Check and adjust the tire inflation
pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes
on even after tire inflation pressure
adjustment, it is probable that you have
a flat tire. Have the flat tire replaced by
the nearest Lexus dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and brak-
ing.
If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you
could lose control of the steering
wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage
should occur
The tire pressure warning system may
not activate immediately.
■Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if pro-
vided), should be checked monthly when
cold and inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufac-
turer on the vehicle placard or tire infla-
tion pressure label (tire and load
information label). (I f your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size indi-
cated on the vehicle placard or tire infla-
tion pressure label [tire and load
information label], yo u should determine
the proper tire infl ation pressure for
those tires.)
As an added safety fe ature, your vehicle
has been equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS-tire pressure
warning system) that illuminates a low
tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warn-
ing light) when one or more of your tires
is significantly under-inflated. Accord-
ingly, when the low ti re pressure telltale
(tire pressure warning light) illuminates,
you should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inflate them to the
proper pressure. Driving on a signifi-
cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire
to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi-
ciency and tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle’s handling and stopping abil-
ity.
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure
warning system) is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the
driver’s responsibility to maintain correct
tire pressure, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger illumina-
tion of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale
(tire pressure warning light).
Your vehicle has also been equipped with
a TPMS (tire pressure warning system)
malfunction indicator to indicate when
the system is not operating properly. The
TPMS (tire pressure warning system)
malfunction indicator is combined with
the low tire pressure telltale (tire pres-
sure warning light) . When the system
detects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately one minute and
then remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon subse-
quent vehicle start-ups as long as the
malfunction exists. When the malfunction
indicator is illuminated, the system may
not be able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended.
3958-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
17-inch tires
18-inch tires
Compact spare tire (type A)*
*:If equipped
Compact spare tire (type B)*
*:If equipped
Tires and wheels
Tire size215/60R17 96H
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)Front: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size17 6 1/2 J
Wheel nut torque76 ft• lbf (103 N• m, 10.5 kgf• m)
Tire size225/50RF18 95V
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)Front: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size18 7 J
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Tire sizeT145/90D16 106M
Spare tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size16 4 T
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Tire sizeT145/70D18 107M
Spare tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size18 4 T
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
4018-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
Type ADOT symbol
*
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identification
mark
Tire size code
Manufacturer’s optional tire type
code (3 or 4 letters)
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
*:The DOT symbol cert ifies that the tire
conforms to applicable Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards.
Type B
DOT symbol
*
Tire Identification Number (TIN) Tire manufacturer’s identification
mark
Manufacturer’s code
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
*: The DOT symbol certifies that the tire
conforms to applicable Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards.
■Typical tire size information
The illustration indicates typical tire
size.
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)
Typical DOT and Tire Identifica-
tion Number (TIN)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
Tire size
C
D
E
F
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
4048-1. Specifications
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 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 stan-
dard items which they replace, not previously considered
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
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe 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 desi gnated seating capacity
Vehicle maximum load on the
tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined by distrib-
uting to each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle
weight, and dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined by distrib-
uting to each axle its shar e of curb weight, accessory
weight, and normal occupant we ight (distributed in accor-
dance with Table 1
* below), and dividing by two
Tire related termMeaning
4198-3. Initialization
8
Vehicle specifications
8-3.Initialization
*:If equipped
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.235
Message indicating maintenance is
required• After the maintenance is per-formedP.312
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
P.333
Oil maintenance• After the maintenance is per- formedP.323
Lexus parking assist monitor
•Battery has been reinstalled
• The steering wheel has been moved while the battery was being
reinstalled
• Battery power is low
Refer to the
“NAVIGA-
TION AND
MULTIME-
DIA SYS-
TEM
OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
Power back door*• After reconnecting or changing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P.109
Power window
• When functioning abnormally
P.135
Moon roof*P.138
446Alphabetical Index
Garage door opener switches .......... 295
Head-up display switch............................. 87
Heated steering wheel.............................. 271
Ignition switch................................................152
Instrument panel light control switches....................................................................74, 78
Intuitive parking assist switch................. 221
Light switch .................................................... 165
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) switch ..... 198
Meter control switches ................................81
Moon roof switches ................................... 137
Outside rear view mi rror switches ..... 132
Paddle shift switches ....................... 157, 158
Parking brake switch ................................ 160
PCS OFF switch ......................................... 188
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) switch ......................................................................... 232
Power back door opener and closer switch............................................................. 105
Power door lock switch .......................... 100
Power window switch ...............................135
RCTA switch.................................................227
Rear window and outside rear view mir- ror defoggers switch ............................ 263
Rear window wiper and washer switch ........................................................................... 176
Seat heater switches .................................272
Seat ventilator switches ...........................272
Tire pressure warning reset switch .. 333
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ..205
VSC off switch ............................................ 245
Window lock switch ..................................136
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ...... 266
Windshield wipers and washer switch ........................................................................... 172
T
Tachometer................................................72, 75 Rev indicator .................................................... 77
Rev peak ............................................................ 77
Tail lights Light switch .................................................... 165 Replacing light bulbs ................................346
Theft deterrent system Alarm................................................................... 64
Engine immobilizer system...................... 62
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data ..................................... 395
Tire inflation pressure display function......................................................................... 330
Warning light .............................................. 359
Tire information ............................................ 399 Glossary ........................................................ 403
Size ..................................................................... 401
Tire identification number....................... 401
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............402
Tire pressure warning system Function ......................................................... 330
Initializing........................................................333
Installing tire pres sure warning valves
and transmitters....................................... 332
Registering ID codes ...............................335
Warning light .............................................. 359
Tires................................................................... 328 Chains .............................................................. 251
Checking .......................................................328
If you have a flat tire ...................... 370, 377
Inflation pressure ........................... 337, 395
Replacing .......................................................370
Rotating tires ............................................... 330
Run-flat tires......................................330, 377
Size ................................................................... 395
Snow tires ...................................................... 249
Spare tire ........................................................370
Tire pressure warning system ............ 330
Warning light .............................................. 359
Tools........................................................ 280, 371
Top tether strap............................................... 54
Total load capacity ...................................... 390
Towing Dinghy towing ................................................ 151
Emergency towing....................................353
Towing eyelet.............................................. 280
Trailer towing ................................................ 150
448Alphabetical Index
WeightsCargo capacity............................................. 147
Load limits ...................................................... 150
Weights ..........................................................390
Wheels ............................................................. 339 Size....................................................................395
Window glasses .............................................135
Window lock switch .....................................136
Windows Power windows............................................135
Rear window defogger .......................... 263
Washer ................................................... 172, 176
Windshield wiper de-ice r .........................267
Windshield wipers Intermittent windshield wipers .............. 172
Position ............................................................. 174
Rain-sensing windshield wipers........... 172
Winter driving tips....................................... 249
Wireless remote control key ..................... 96 Battery-saving function ............................. 115
Locking/Unlocking ..................................... 96
Panic mode...................................................... 96
Replacing the battery.................................341
For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTI-
MEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
· Audio/video system
· Navigation system
· Lexus parking assist monitor
· Lexus Enform