2020 Lexus ES350 tire type

3958-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Full-size tireTire size ( P.397)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P.397)
Location of treadwear indicators ( P.320)
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands which form the plies
in a tire.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL” is a bias-ply tire.
TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE
A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire. A tube type tire has a
tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.399)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.399)
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.
Summer tires or all season tires ( P.321)
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a summer tire.
Tire information
Typical tire symbols
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J

3968-1. Specifications
Compact spare tireTire size ( P.397)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P.397)
Location of treadwear indicators ( P.320)
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands which form the plies
in a tire.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL” is a bias-ply tire.
TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE
A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire. A tube type tire has a
tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.399)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.399)
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” molded on its
sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary emergency use only.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I

3978-1. Specifications
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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)
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

4008-1. Specifications
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 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
Vehicle maximum
load on the tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to
each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight, and divid-
ing by two
Vehicle normal load
on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing 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
Tire related termMeaning

436Alphabetical index
If the engine will not start ....................... 373
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 344
Ignition switch (engine switch) ............. 143
Overheating.................................................. 381
Tachometer .............................................70, 73
Engine coolant................................................316 Capacity .........................................................389
Checking .........................................................316
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 248
Engine coolant temperature gauge 70, 73
Engine immobilizer system .......................... 61
Engine oil ..........................................................314 Capacity ........................................................ 388
Checking ......................................................... 314
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 248
Warning light ...............................................353
Engine oil maintenance data ....................316
Engine switch ..................................................143 Auto power off function ...........................146
Changing the engine switch modes..146
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 344
Starting the engine ......................................143
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (Enhanced VSC) ...................................... 244
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehicle Stabil- ity Control) .................................................. 244
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 244 Function .......................................................... 244
Warning light ............................................... 354
Event data recorder (EDR) ............................7
F
Flat tire ............................................................. 366 Tire pressure warning system ............. 323
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid Automatic transmission ..........................389
Brake................................................................390 Washer ............................................................ 319
Footwell light ................................................. 270
Front passenger occupant classification system ...............................................................37
Front seats ......................................................... 113 Adjustment ....................................................... 113
Cleaning ........................................................ 303
Correct driving posture ............................ 23
Driving position memory .......................... 114
Head restraints............................................... 117
Memory recall function.............................. 115
Power easy access system ...................... 114
Seat heaters ..................................................266
Seat position memory ................................ 114
Seat ventilators ............................................266
Front side marker light ................................156 Light switch .................................................... 156
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ................... 339, 340
Front turn signal lights .................................. 151 Replacing light bulbs ................... 339, 340
Turn signal lever ............................................ 151
Fuel ...................................................................... 167
Capacity .........................................................387
Fuel gauge ............................................... 70, 73
Fuel pump shut off system...................... 351
Information ....................................................393
Refueling...........................................................167
Type ..................................................................387
Warning light .............................................. 355
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .............................. 79
Current fuel consumption ........................ 79
Fuel filler door ................................................. 167 If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
..........................................................................375
Refueling...........................................................167
Fuel gauge ................................................. 70, 73
Fuel pump shut off system..........................351
Fuses ................................................................. 336

440Alphabetical index
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer...........................................................................153
Warning light .............................................. 358
Warning message.......................................153
Parking lights ...................................................156 Light switch .................................................... 156
Parking Support Brake function (rear- crossing vehicles) .......................... 225, 237
Parking Support Brake function (rear pedestrians) ...................................... 225, 241Function ............................................................ 241
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ............................................... 225, 231Function ............................................................ 231
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ..................... 175 Function ............................................................ 175
PCS OFF switch .......................................... 177
Warning light .............................................. 358
Personal lights............................................... 270
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ................210
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)............. 225 Warning message..................................... 229
Power easy access system ......................... 114
Power outlet ...................................................277
Power steering (Elect ric power steering
system).......................................................... 244 Warning light ............................................... 354
Power trunk lid ................................................ 99
Power windows .............................................. 124 Door lock linked window operation..125
Jam protection function............................125
Operation........................................................ 124
Window lock switch ..................................125
Pre-Collision System (PCS) ..................... 175 Function ............................................................ 175
PCS OFF switch .......................................... 177
Warning light .............................................. 358
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range)...............193
Radiator ............................................................. 317 RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ........... 222
Function .......................................................... 222
Warning message ..................................... 223
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ...........218
RCTA Function ........................................................... 218
Warning message .......................................219
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ...........218
Rear door sunshades ................................. 286
Rear seats Head restraints............................................... 117
Rear side marker lights ...............................156 Light switch .................................................... 156
Rear sunshades ............................................ 286
Rear turn signal lights ................................... 151 Replacing light bulbs ................................339
Turn signal lever ............................................ 151
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror ............................. 120
Outside rear view mirrors........................ 121
Rear window defogger ............................. 260
Refueling ........................................................... 167 Capacity .........................................................387
Fuel types .......................................................387
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
..........................................................................375
Opening the fuel tank cap ......................167
Remote Touch .............................................. 252
Replacing Electronic key battery ..............................334
Fuses.................................................................336
Light bulbs .....................................................339
Tires ................................................................. 366
Resetting the message indicating mainte- nance is required ......................................305
Rev indicator .................................................... 75
Rev peak............................................................. 75
Road Sign Assist ............................................. 191
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............................... 191S
SCB (Secondary Collision Brake) ....... 244

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever (P.312)
Trunk opener ( P.101)
Fuel filler door opener ( P.168)
Fuel filler door ( P.168)
Hood lock release lever ( P.312)
Tire inflation pressure ( P.391)
Fuel tank capacity (Reference)16.0 gal. (60.6 L, 13.3 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline onlyP.387
Cold tire inflation
pressureP.391
Engine oil capacity (Drain and
refill  reference)P.388
Engine oil typeP.388
A
B
C
D
E
F