3626-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
more than 1 mile or 1.5 km, you will get an
accurate cold tire inflation pressure read-
ing.
●Always use a tire pressure gauge.
It is difficult to judge if a tire is properly
inflated based only on its appearance.
●It is normal for the tire inflation pressure
to be higher after driving as heat is gen-
erated in the tire. Do not reduce tire infla-
tion pressure after driving.
●Never exceed the vehicle capacity
weight.
Passengers and luggage weight should
be placed so that the vehicle is balanced.
WARNING
■Proper inflation is critical to save tire
performance
Keep your tires properly inflated.
If the tires are not properly inflated, the
following conditions may occur which
could lead to an accident resulting in
death or serious injury:
●Excessive wear
●Uneven wear
●Poor handling
●Possibility of blowouts resulting from
overheated tires
●Air leaking from between tire and
wheel
●Wheel deformation and/or tire dam-
age
●Greater possibility of tire damage
while driving (due to road hazards,
expansion joints, sharp edges in the
road, etc.)
NOTICE
■When inspecting and adjusting tire
inflation pressure
Be sure to put the tire valve caps back on.
If a valve cap is not installed, dirt or mois-
ture may get into the valve and cause an
air leak, resulting in decreased tire infla-
tion pressure.
3636-3. 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.350) 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
4168-1. Specifications
8-1.Specifications
*1:Unladen vehicle
*2: Vehicles without shark fin antenna
*3: Vehicles with shark fin antenna
■Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number
(VIN) is the legal identifier for your
vehicle. This is the primary identifica-
tion number for your Lexus. It is used in
registering the ownership of your vehi-
cle.
This number is stamped on the top left
of the instrument panel. This number is also on the Certification
Label.
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
Overall length177.0 in. (4495 mm)
Overall width72.4 in. (1840 mm)
Overall height*159.8 in. (1520 mm)*2
60.6 in. (1540 mm)*3
Wheelbase103.9 in. (2640 mm)
TreadFront61.0 in. (1550 mm)
Rear61.0 in. (1550 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)890 lb. (405 kg)
Vehicle identification
4298-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
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 not been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5
km under that condition
Maximum inflation pressureThe maximum cold inflated pre ssure to which a tire may be
inflated, shown on th e sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufac-
turer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of hybr id transmission, power steer-
ing, 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 conditio ning 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 ve hicle 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 we ight, including heavy duty
brakes, ride levelers, roof r ack, 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
4308-1. Specifications
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 designated seating capacity
Vehicle maximum load on
the tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined by distribut-
ing 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 distribut-
ing to each axle its share of curb weight, accessory weight,
and normal occupant weight (distributed in accordance with
Table 1
* below), and dividing by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire
BeadThe part of the tire that is ma de of steel wires, wrapped or
reinforced by ply cords and th at 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 substantially 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 compounds
CrackingAny parting within the tread, side wall, 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 wi th 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
Tire related termMeaning
4318-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
GrooveThe space between two adjacent tread ribs
InnerlinerThe layer(s) forming the inside surface of a tubeless tire that
contains the inflating medium within the tire
Innerliner separationThe parting of the innerliner fr om cord material in the car-
cass
Intended outboard sidewall
(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white letter-
ing, or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name
molding that is higher or deep er 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 manuf acturer as primarily intended
for use on lightweight 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 infla-
tion pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible infla-
tion pressureThe maximum cold inflation pre ssure 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 elev ations due to labeling, decora-
tions, 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-coated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adjacent plies
Tire related termMeaning
474Alphabetical Index
Engine ............................................................. 387
High coolant temperature .................... 387
Hybrid system overheat......................... 392
Hybrid system ............................................. 387
Intuitive parking assist................. 238, 389
Low engine oil pressure.........................386
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)......... 205, 391
Open door.............................................. 109, 111
Open hood........................................................ 111
Open window ...............................................146
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ............. 231
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) .........390
Pre-collision braking................................. 198
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ......389
Seat belt ............................................... 390, 391
Warning lights............................................... 386 ABS ................................................................. 388
Brake hold operated indicator ...........389
Brake Override System ...........................391
Brake system ...............................................386
Charging system .......................................386
Drive-Start Control ....................................391
Electric power steering ......................... 388
High coolant temperature .................... 387
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator.........................................................................389
Low engine oil pressure.........................386
Low fuel level ...............................................390
LTA indicator .................................................391
Malfunction indicator lamp................... 387
Parking brake indicator ..........................389
PKSB OFF indicator ................................390
Pre-collision system ................................. 392
RCTA OFF indicator...............................389
Seat belt reminder light ............... 390, 391
Slip indicator ............................................... 388
SRS................................................................... 388
Tire pressure ................................................ 387
Warning messages ..................................... 395
Washer Checking ......................................................... 341
Preparing and checking before winter ..........................................................................263
Switch..................................................... 184, 188
Washing and waxing.................................. 322
Weights Cargo capacity .............................................157
Load limits ...................................................... 160
Weights ........................................................... 416
Wheels ............................................................. 363 Size .................................................................... 422
Window glasses .............................................145
Window lock switch .....................................146
Windows Power windows ........................................... 145
Rear window defogger........................... 277
Washer ................................................. 184, 188
Windshield wiper de-icer ..........................281
Windshield wipers Intermittent windshield wipers ............. 184
Position............................................................. 186
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 184
Winter driving tips....................................... 263
Wireless remote control key ................... 106 Battery-saving function............................ 125
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 106
Panic mode .................................................... 106
Replacing the battery .............................. 368
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