3888-1. Specifications
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 sudden 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 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 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 trans-
mission, power steering, power brakes, power win-
dows, 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 equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil
and coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning
and additional weight optional engine
3908-1. Specifications
Bead
The 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 substan-
tially 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 com-
pounds
CrackingAny 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 operat e at higher loads and at
higher inflation pressures than the corresponding
standard tire
GrooveThe space between two adjacent tread ribs
InnerlinerThe layer(s) forming the in side surface of a tubeless
tire that contains the inflating medium within the tire
Innerliner separationThe parting of the innerliner from cord material in
the carcass
Tire related termMeaning
3918-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
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 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 manufacturer as primarily
intended for use on lightwe ight trucks or multipur-
pose 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 permissi-
ble inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire
may be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical dimen-
sion 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 elevations due
to labeling, decorations, or protective bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars, multipur-
pose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that have a
gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 lb.
or less.
PlyA layer of rubber-c oated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adjacent
plies
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
Tire related termMeaning
3928-1. Specifications
*: Table 1 -Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various desig-nated seating capacities
Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend
to the beads are laid at su bstantially 90 degrees to
the centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire
A tire designed to operat e at higher loads and at
higher inflation pressures than the corresponding
standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the
sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations
due to labeling, decoration, or protective bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and bead
Sidewall separationThe 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 Referenc e Test Tire, when using the snow
traction test as described in ASTM F-1805-00,
Standard Test Method fo r Single Wheel Driving
Traction in a Straight Line on Snow-and Ice-Cov-
ered Surfaces, and which is marked with an Alpine
Symbol ( ) on at least one sidewall
Test rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may
be any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire
TreadThat portion of a tire that comes into contact with
the road
Tread ribA tread section running ci rcumferentially around a
tire
Tread separationPulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators (TWI)
The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the degrees
of wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire assembly
securely during testing
Tire related termMeaning
4048-3. Initialization
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 items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
PKSB (Parking Support
Brake)
*• After reconnecting or changing the batteryP.225
Intuitive parking assist*• After reconnecting or changing the batteryP.212
Message indicating
maintenance is
required
• After the maintenance is performedP.286
Oil maintenance• After the maintenance is performedP.298
Tire pressure warning
system
• When rotating the tires
• When the tire inflation pressure is
changed such as when changing trav-
eling speed or load weight
• When changing the tire size
P.308
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 “NAVI-
GATION AND MUL- TIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN- UAL”.
Panoramic view moni-
tor
*
• Battery has been reinstalled.
• The steering wheel has been moved while the battery was being reinstalled.
• Battery power is low.Refer to the “NAVI-
GATION AND MUL- TIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN- UAL”.
424Alphabetical Index
Hood................................................................ 293
How to start the engine............................134
Identification number ............................... 373
If the engine will not start ....................... 357
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 328
Ignition switch (engine switch) ............. 134
Overheating.................................................365
Tachometer ............................................... 71, 72
Engine coolant Capacity ......................................................... 376
Checking .......................................................298
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 243
Engine coolant temperature gauge . 71, 72
Engine immobilizer system ........................ 60
Engine oil Capacity ......................................................... 374
Checking ....................................................... 296
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 243
Warning light ...............................................338
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 298
Engine oil pressure gauge .......................... 80
Engine oil temperature gauge .................. 80
Engine switch ..................................................134 Auto power off function ...........................136
Changing the engine switch modes..136
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 328
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (Enhanced VSC) ...................................... 238
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehicle Stabil- ity Control) .................................................. 238
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 238 Warning light ...............................................340
Event data recorder (EDR) ............................7
F
First-aid kit storage belt ............................ 268
Flat tire Tire pressure warning system ............ 305 Vehicles with a spare tire.......................349
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid Automatic transmission .......................... 377
Brake ................................................................378
Washer ...........................................................302
Footwell lights ............................................... 263 Wattage ........................................................... 381
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................................................. 36
Front seats Adjustment ..................................................... 106
Cleaning .........................................................283
Correct driving posture ............................ 23
Driving position memory ........................ 108
Head restraints................................................. 111
Memory recall function............................ 109
Power easy access system .................... 108
Seat heaters ....................................................261
Seat position memory ..............................108
Seat ventilators ..............................................261
Front side marker light Light switch .................................................... 149
Replacing light bulbs ................................ 322
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .................... 322, 323
Turn signal lever ...........................................142
Wattage ........................................................... 381
Fuel Capacity ......................................................... 374
Fuel gauge ..................................................71, 72
Fuel pump shut off system.....................336
Information ....................................................382
Refueling............................................................ 161
Type .................................................................. 374
Warning light .............................................. 340
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .............................. 79
Current fuel consumption ........................ 79
Fuel filler door If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
......................................................................... 359
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Refueling ........................................................... 161
Fuel gauge ................................................... 71, 72
Fuel pump shut off system........................ 336
Fuses .................................................................. 318
G
Garage door opener ................................. 273
Gauges ................................................................. 71
Gear Position.....................................................81
G-force............................................................... 80
Glove box ....................................................... 266
Glove box light ..............................................267
H
Head restraints ..................................................111
Headlight aim ................................................ 320
Headlights Automatic High Beam system............... 151
Light switch .....................................................149
Replacing light bulbs................................ 322
Heated steering wheel ................................ 261
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system ... 253
Heated steering wheel.............................. 261
Outside rear view mirrors .................... 255
Seat heaters .................................................... 261
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs................................ 322
Hill-start assist control ............................... 238
Hood Open ............................................................... 293
Hooks Coat hooks ................................................... 270
Retaining hooks (floor mat)......................22
Horn ..................................................................... 114
I
I/M test ............................................................ 290
Identification Engine ............................................................. 373 Vehicle ............................................................ 372
Ignition switch (engine switch).................134 Auto power off function........................... 136
Changing the engine switch modes . 136
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................................................328
Indicators ........................................................... 68
Initialization Items to initialize ........................................ 404
Maintenance.................................... 286, 298
Power windows ............................................. 118
Tire pressure warning system ............ 308
Inside door handle ligh ts........................... 263
Inside rear view mirror ................................. 114
Instrument panel light control ................... 75
Intercooler......................................................300
Intercooler coolant Capacity ......................................................... 376
Checking ...................................................... 298
Interior lights.................................................. 263 Front interior light ......................................263
Rear interior light........................................263
Intuitive parking assist......................208, 210 Function ........................................................... 210
Warning message ....................................... 212
J
JackPositioning a floor jack ............................293
Vehicle-equipped jack .......................... 350
Jack handle ....................................................350
Jam protection function Moon roof ........................................................ 121
Power windows ............................................. 118
K
Keyless entrySmart access system with push-button start ...................................................................99
Wireless remote control ...........................90
427Alphabetical Index
MirrorsInside rear view mirror................................114
Outside rear view mirror defoggers255
Outside rear view mirrors ....................... 116
Vanity mirrors................................................ 271
Moon roof Door lock linked moon roof operation.............................................................................121
Jam protection function..............................121
Operation........................................................120
Multi-information display .............................76 Audio system-linked display.....................81
Boost gauge....................................................80
Drive information 1/Drive information 2/Drive information 3............................. 79
Driving information display...................... 78
Driving support system information dis- play .....................................................................81
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ........................................ 192
Eco Driving Indicator .................................80
Engine oil pressure gauge .......................80
Engine oil temperature gauge ...............80
Gear Position ...................................................81
G-force..............................................................80
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)..................... 185
Menu icons ....................................................... 77
Meter control switches ............................... 77
Navigation system-linked display ..........81
Pop-up display............................................... 76
Settings .............................................................. 82
Speedometer..................................................80
Tire pressure ............................................... 305
Warning message..................................... 346
N
Navigation system-linked display..............81
Noise from under vehicle .............................. 5
O
“ODO TRIP” switch .......................................75 Odometer ......................................................... 75
Odometer and trip meter display
Display items ................................................... 75
“ODO TRIP” switch .................................... 75
Pop-up display ............................................... 75
Oil Engine oil........................................................ 374
Front differential oil............. ....................... 377
Rear differential oil......... ..................... ....... 377
Opener Fuel filler door ................................................. 161
Hood ................................................................293
Trunk ................................................................... 97
Outer foot lights Location ..........................................................263
Outside rear view mirrors Adjustment ....................................................... 116
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor)..................202
Folding................................................................ 117
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
............................................................................. 116
Mirror position memory ..........................108
Outside rear view mirror defoggers255
RCTA function ..............................................216
Outside temperature.............................. 71, 72
Overheating .................................................. 365
P
Paddle shift switches ........................... 140, 141
Panic mode ....................................................... 90
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) ...............................................................210
Parking brake Operation ........................................................143
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer........................................................................... 145
Warning light ...............................................343
Warning message ...................................... 145
Parking lights Light switch .................................................... 149
Replacing light bulbs ................................ 322