2021 Lexus LC500C tire type

13Pictorial index
Precautions against winter season ............................................................................ P.224
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*................................................. P.237
Precautions against car wash ............................. ......................................................... P.259
Fuel filler door ........................................................................................................... P.17 1
Refueling method ............................................................................................................... .P.171
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... .................................................................................... P.351
Tires.......................................................................................................................... ...P.281
Tire size/inflation pressure ............................ ...............................................................P.355
Winter tires.......................................................................................................................... P.223
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system............................................... P.281
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .327
Hood .......................................................................................................................... P.272
Opening ........................................................................................................................ ....... P.272
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... .......... P.351
Coping with overheating ............................................................................................... P.345
Warning messages .......................................................................................................... P.323
Soft top roof .............................................................................................................. P.12 6
Opening/closing the soft top roof...............................................................................P.126
If it does not operate properly ...................... ................................................................ P.128
Cleaning ................................................................................................................... P.25 8, 262
Headlights/side marker lights/cornering lights............................................. P.161
Parking lights/daytime running lights................................................................ P.161
Turn signal lights ...................................................................................................... P.156
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... .P.161
License plate lights .................................................................................................. P.161
Back up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R .............................................................................................. P.15 2
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.303, Watts: P.356)
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F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N

2234-6. Driving tips
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Driving
4-6.Driving tips
Use fluids that are appropriate to
the prevailing outside temperatures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician inspect
the condition of the battery.
 Have the vehicle fitted with four
snow tires.
Ensure that all tires are the specified size
and the same brand.
Perform the following according to the
driving conditions:
Do not try to forcibly open a door or
a side window, or move wipers that
are frozen. Pour warm water over
the frozen area to melt the ice, and
then wipe away the water immedi-
ately to prevent it from freezing.
 When the outside door handle is
frozen, unlock the doors using the
wireless remote control. If the out-
side door handles remain retracted
and do not move even if the doors
are unlocked using the wireless
remote control, pour warm water
over the frozen area to melt the ice
and wipe away the water immedi-
ately to prevent it from freezing. The
outside door handle may not retract
due to ice, however, the outside
door handle will return to the nor-
mal position after the ice melts.
 To ensure proper operation of the
climate control system fan, remove
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary prepara-
tions and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive
the vehicle in a manner appropriate
to the prevailing weather condi-
tions.
Preparation for winter
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of
vehicle control and cause death or seri-
ous injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended level of air
pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120
km/h), regardless of the type of snow
tires being used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just some
wheels.
NOTICE
■Driving with tire chains
Do not fit tire chains. Tire chains may
damage the vehicle body and suspen-
sion, and adversely affect driving perfor-
mance.
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow
tires from Lexus dealers or legitimate tire
retailers.
This is because the removal and attach-
ment of snow tires affects the operation
of the tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters.
Before driving the vehicle

2816-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Check if the treadwear indicators are
showing on the tires. Also check the
tires for uneven wear, such as exces-
sive wear on one side of the tread.New tread
Worn tread
Treadwear indicator
The location of treadwear indicators is
shown by a “TWI” or “ ” mark, etc.,
molded into the sidewall of each tire.
Replace the tires if the treadwear indica-
tors are showing on a tire.
■When to replace your vehicle’s tires
Tires should be replaced if:
●The treadwear indicators are showing on
a tire.
●You have tire damage such as cuts, splits,
cracks deep enough to expose the fabric,
and bulges indicating internal damage
●A tire goes flat repe atedly or cannot be
properly repaired due to the size or loca-
tion of a cut or other damage
If you are not sure, consult your Lexus
dealer.
■Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old must be checked
by a qualified technician even if it has sel-
dom or never been used or damage is not
obvious.
■Low profile tires (21-inch tires)
Generally, low profile tires will wear more
rapidly and tire grip performance will be
reduced on snowy and/or icy roads when
compared to standard tires. Be sure to use
snow tires on snowy and/or icy roads and
drive carefully at a speed appropriate for
road and weather conditions.
■Maximum load of tire
Check that the maximum load of the
replacement tire is greater than 1/2 of the
Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) of
either the front axle or the rear axle, which-
ever is greater.
For the GAWR, see the Certification Label.
For the maximum load of the tire, see the
load limit at maximum cold tire inflation
pressure mentioned on the sidewall of the
tire. ( P.359)
■Tire types
●Summer tires
Tires
Replace or rotate tires in accor-
dance with maintenance schedules
and treadwear.
Checking tires
A
B
C

2956-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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
straightened
■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.285) 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).
 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 heav-
ily 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
transmitters may not work properly
with non-genuine wheels.
Aluminum wheel precautions

3097-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
7-2.Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be
t
owed
If towing is ne cessary, we recom-
mend having your vehicle towed by
your Lexus dealer or commercial
towing service, using a wheel-lift
type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all
towing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
Be sure to transport the vehicle with all
four wheels raised off the ground. If the
vehicle is towed with the tires contacting
the ground, the drivetrain and related
parts may be damaged or an accident
may occur due to a change in direction
of the vehicle.
■While towing
●When towing using cables or chains,
avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing eyelets,
cables or chains. The towing eyelets,
cables or chains may become dam-
aged, broken debris may hit people,
and cause serious damage.
●Do not turn the engine switch off.
This may lead to an accident as the
rear wheels will be locked by the park-
ing lock.
Also, there is a possibility that the
steering wheel is locked and cannot be
operated.
■Installing towing eyelets to the vehi-
cle
Make sure that towing eyelets are
installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets
may come loose during towing.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle
when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
●Do not tow the vehicle from the rear
when the engine switch is OFF. The
steering lock mechanism is not strong
enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure ade-
quate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle.
Without adequate clearance, the vehi-
cle could be damaged while being
towed.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle
when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either
from the front or rear.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle
during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the
suspension components.

3568-1. Specifications
21-inch tires
Tire sizeFront tires: 245/40RF21 96Y
Rear tires: 275/35RF21 99Y
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation pressure)
Driving under normal conditions:
Front: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Driving at high speeds (above 137 mph
[220 km/h]) (in countries where such
speeds are permitted by law):
Add 10 psi (70 kPa, 0.7 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to
the front tires and rear tires. Never exceed
the maximum cold tire inflation pressure
indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel sizeFront wheels: 21  8 1/2J
Rear wheels: 21  9 1/2J
Wheel nut torque103.3 ft•lbf (140 N•m, 14.3 kgf•m)
Light bulbs
Light bulbsBulb No.WType
Vanity lights2Double end
bulbs

3598-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Tire size (P.360)
Run-flat tire (RFT) or standard tire ( P.327)
This vehicle can be equipped with either run-flat tires (RFT) or standard tires. A
mark is molded on the sidewall of the run-flat tire.
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P.360)
Location of treadwear indicators ( P.281)
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.362)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.362)
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.
Tire information
Typical tire symbols
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J

3608-1. Specifications
Summer tires or all season tires (P.281)
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a summer tire.
Type A
DOT 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
Manufacture’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.
K
Typical DOT and Tire Identifica-
tion Number (TIN)
A
B
C
D
E
F
GTire size
A
B
C
D
E
F