3746-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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.
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 wa rning 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.370)
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.
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.
4568-1. 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 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
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight
150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that fol-
lows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of installed regular produc-
tion options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of
the standard items which they replace, not previ-
ously considered in curb weight or accessory
weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers,
roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim
4578-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assem-
bly 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 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 tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined by
distributing 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 ti re that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occupant weight
(distributed in accor dance with Table 1
* below), and
dividing by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
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
Tire related termMeaning
503Alphabetical Index
Rear window and outside rear view mir-ror defoggers switch ............................ 292
Seat heater switches ................................306
Seat ventilator switches ..........................306
“SOS” button .................................................. 60
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ...........................................................................139
Tire pressure warning reset switch .... 371
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ...227
VSC OFF switch ....................................... 276
Window lock switch ..................................146
Windshield wiper and washer switch194
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ...... 297
T
Tachometer........................................................ 77 Rev indicator ................................................... 78
Rev peak ........................................................... 79
Tail lights Light switch .................................................... 188
Replacing light bulbs............................... 385
The Secondary Collision Brake ............ 275
Theft deterrent system Alarm .................................................................. 68
Engine immobilizer system ..................... 66
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data......................................448
Tire inflation pressu re display function
......................................................................... 367
Warning light ............................................... 407
Tire information ............................................ 452 Glossary.........................................................456
Size.................................................................... 454
Tire identification number ..................... 453
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............ 454
Tire pressure display .................................. 367
Tire pressure warning system Function .......................................................... 367
Initializing ......................................................... 371
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ...................................... 370
Registering ID codes ............................... 372 Warning light ...............................................407
Tires Chains .............................................................. 281
Checking ...................................................... 365
If you have a flat tire ................................... 416
Inflation pressure ........................................ 373
Information ....................................................452
Replacing ........................................................ 416
Rotating tires ................................................ 367
Size ................................................................... 448
Snow tires ..................................................... 280
Spare tire ......................................................... 416
Tire inflation pressure display function.......................................................................... 367
Tire pressure warning system ............. 367
Warning light ...............................................407
Tools.................................................................... 417
Top tether strap............................................... 57
Total load capacity ...................................... 442
Towing Dinghy towing ...............................................173
Emergency towing.................................... 397
Towing eyelet.............................................. 399
Trailer towing ................................................ 163
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 275
Traction Control (TRAC) ........................ 275
Trailer Sway Control.................................. 275
Trailer towing ..................................................163
Transmission Automatic transmission ........................... 178
Driving mode select switch .................... 271
M mode ............................................................. 181
Paddle shift switches ........................ 180, 181
Trip meters ........................................................ 80
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............................... 385
Turn signal lever .......................................... 182
Wattage ..........................................................449
U
USB charging ports.................................... 322
504Alphabetical Index
V
Vanity lights.................................................... 333Wattage.......................................................... 449
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 333
VDIM (Vehicle Dynami cs Integrated Man-
agement)...................................................... 275
Vehicle data recording . ...................................6
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manage- ment (VDIM).............................................. 275
Vehicle identification number ................ 443
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ............274
Ventilators (seat ventilators)................... 306
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) ............274
W
Warning buzzers
Approach warning.................................... 233
Brake Override System .........................405
Door lock........................................................ 100
Downshifting .........................................181, 182
Drive-Start Control ..................................405
Electric power steering ..........................405
Hands off steering wheel warning (LTA)......................................................................... 223
High coolant temperature ....................403
Intuitive parking assist.................. 249, 407
Low engine oil pressure.........................404
LTA (Lane Tracing As sist)216, 219, 407
Open door......................................................102
Open window ...............................................145
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ........... 242
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ........ 408
Pre-collision braking..................................210
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ...... 407
Seat belt ..........................................................406
Warning lights............................................... 403 ABS ..................................................................405
Brake hold operated indicator ...........409
Brake Override System .........................405
Brake system ...............................................403
Charging system .......................................404 Drive-Start Control.................................. 405
Electric power steering.......................... 405
High coolant temperature.................... 403
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator
..........................................................................407
Low engine oil pressure........................ 404
Low fuel level .............................................. 406
LTA indicator ...............................................407
Malfunction indicator lamp .................. 404
Master warning light................................ 409
Parking brake indicator ......................... 409
PKSB OFF indicator ............................... 408
Pre-collision system................................. 408
RCTA OFF indicator ...............................407
Seat belt reminder light.......................... 406
Slip indicator ................................................ 408
SRS ................................................................... 404
Tire pressure ................................................407
Warning messages ....................................... 412
Washer Adding.............................................................364
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 280
Switch................................................................ 194
Washing and waxing.................................. 344
Weight Cargo capacity .................................. 159, 162
Load limits .......................................................162
Weight............................................................. 442
Wheels ............................................................. 374 Size ................................................................... 448
Window lock switch .....................................146
Windows Power windows ............................................144
Rear window defogger........................... 294
Washer ............................................................ 194
Windshield wiper de-icer ........................ 299
Windshield wiper inserts .......................... 378
Windshield wipers Position..............................................................197
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 194
Replacing a windshield wiper insert.378