2021 LEXUS ES350 tire pressure

3827-2. Steps to take in an emergency
come off.
2Install the spare tire and loosely
tighten each wheel nut by hand by
approximately the same amount.
Tighten the wheel nuts until the tapered
portion comes into loose contact with
the disc wheel seat .
3Lower the vehicle.
4 Firmly tighten each wheel nut two
or three times in the order shown in
the illustration.
Tightening torque: 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
5
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all
tools.
■The compact spare tire
●The compact spare tire is identified by
the label “TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spar e tire temporarily,
and only in an emergency.
●Make sure to check the tire inflation
pressure of the compact spare tire.
(  P.405)
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warn ing system must be
reset. ( P.332)
■When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped
with a tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, low inflat ion pressure of the
spare tire will not be indicated by the tire
pressure warning system. Also, if you
replace the compact spare tire after the tire
pressure warning light comes on, the light
remains on.
■When the compact spare tire is
attached
The vehicle becomes lower when driving
with the compact spare tire compared to
when driving with standard tires.
■If you have a flat front tire on a road cov-
ered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on one of the
rear wheels of the vehicle. Perform the fol-
lowing steps and fit tire chains to the front
tires:
A
B

3847-2. Steps to take in an emergency
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
The electronic key may not be func-
tioning properly. ( P.388)
 There may not be sufficient fuel in
the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( P.169)
 The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again fol-
lowing correct starting procedures.
( P.144)
 There may be a malfunction in the
engine immobilizer system. ( P.61)
 There may be a malfunction in the
steering lock system.
One of the following may be the cause
of the problem:
 The battery may be discharged.
( P.389)
NOTICE
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels,
tires or the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter, contact your Lexus
dealer as the tire pr essure warning valve
and transmitter may be damaged if not
handled correctly.
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even
though correct starting procedures
are being followed ( P.144), con-
sider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even
though the starter motor oper-
ates normally.
The starter motor turns over
slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn
does not sound or sounds at a low
volume.

4058-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*2: Make sure to confirm that the brake system warning light (yellow) does not illuminate. (If
the brake system warning light illuminates, refer to P.365.)
Type A
*1: 99 mph (160 km/h) or less
*2: More than 99 mph (160 km/h)
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Tires and wheels
Tire size215/55R17 94V, T155/70D17 110M
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation pressure)
Front
36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm
2 or bar)*1
46 psi (320 kPa, 3.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)*2
Rear
36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm
2 or bar)*1
46 psi (320 kPa, 3.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)*2
Spare
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size17 x 7 1/2J, 17 x 4T (compact spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

4068-1. Specifications
Type B
*1: 99 mph (160 km/h) or less
*2: More than 99 mph (160 km/h)
Type C
*1: 137 mph (220 km/h) or less
*2: More than 137 mph (220 km/h)
Tire size235/45R18 94V, T155/70D17 110M
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation pressure)
Front
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)*1
46 psi (320 kPa, 3.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)*2
Rear
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)*1
46 psi (320 kPa, 3.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)*2
Spare
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size18 x 8J, 17 x 4T (compact spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Tire size235/40R19 92V, T155/70D17 110M
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation pressure)
Front
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)*1
46 psi (320 kPa, 3.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)*2
Rear
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)*1
46 psi (320 kPa, 3.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)*2
Spare
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size19 x 8J, 17 x 4T (compact spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

4108-1. Specifications
Full-size tireTire size ( P.412)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P.412)
Location of treadwear indicators ( P.326)
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.414)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.414)
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.327)
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

4118-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
Compact spare tireTire size ( P.412)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P.412)
Location of treadwear indicators ( P.326)
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.414)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.414)
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
A compact spare tire is identified by th e 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

4148-1. Specifications
■Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and they
represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under con-
trolled conditions on specified govern-
ment test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on braking (straight
ahead) traction tests and does not include
cornering (turning) traction.
■Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudd
en tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of perfor-
mance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Fede ral Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire
assume that it is properly inflated and not
overloaded.
Excessive speed, unde rinflation, or exces-
sive loading, either separately or in combi-
nation, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressureTire 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 pressure to which a tire may be inflated,
shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended
inflation pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may
be replaced) of automatic tran smission, power steering, 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
conditioning and additional weight optional engine

4168-1. Specifications
BeadThe 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 substantia lly less than 90 degrees to the cen-
terline 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, sidewall, or innerliner of the tire extend-
ing to cord material
CT
A pneumatic tire with an inverted fl ange 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 unde rside 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 high er loads and at higher inflation
pressures than the corre sponding standard tire
GrooveThe space between two adjacent tread ribs
InnerlinerThe layer(s) forming the inside surfac e of a tubeless tire that contains
the inflating medium within the tire
Innerliner separa-
tionThe parting of the innerliner from cord material in the carcass
Intended outboard
sidewall
(a) The sidewall that contains a whit ewall, 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 sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a
particular side that must always face outward when mounted on a
vehicle
Light truck (LT) tireA tire designated by its manufactur er as primarily intended for use
on lightweight trucks or mu ltipurpose passenger vehicles
Load ratingThe maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given inflation
pressure
Tire related termMeaning