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Vehicle specifications
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
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 de signated seating capacity
Vehicle maximum load on the tire
The load on an individual ti re 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 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
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3848-1. 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 extendin g 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
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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 comp ound 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
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*: 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, decorati on, 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
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3878-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
Designated seating capac-ity, Number of occupantsVehicle normal load, Num- ber of occupantsOccupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle
2 through 422 in front
5 through 1032 in front, 1 in second seat
11 through 1552 in front, 1 in second seat, 1 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
16 through 2072 in front, 2 in second seat, 2 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
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3888-2. Customization
8-2.Customization
■Changing by using the meter con-
trol switches
1 Press or to select .
2 Operate the switches to select a
desired item.
3 Change the setting by referring to
the message displayed on the
screen.
■Changing by using the Remote
Touch
1 Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch.
2 Select “Setup” on the menu screen
and select “Vehicle”.
3 Select “Vehicle Customization” or
“Drive Mode Customization”.
Various setting can be changed. Refer to
the list of settings that can be changed for
details.
This system can also be operated by the
touch screen.
For details on the Remote Touch, refer
to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTI-
MEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.
■When customizing using the Remote
Touch
Stop the vehicle in a safe place, apply the
parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P.
Also, to prevent battery discharge, leave
the engine running while customizing the
features.
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions being cus-
tomized. Contact your Lexus dealer for further details.
Settings that can be changed using the Remote Touch
Settings that can be changed using the meter control switches
Settings that can be changed by your Lexus dealer
Customizable features
Your vehicle includes a variety of
electronic features that can be per-
sonalized to suit your preferences.
The settings of these features can
be changed by using the meter con-
trol switches, the Remote Touch, or
at your Lexus dealer.
Customizing vehicle features
WARNING
■During customization
As the engine needs to be running
during customization, ensure that the
vehicle is parked in a place with ade-
quate ventilation. In a closed area such as
a garage, exhaust gases including harm-
ful carbon monoxide (CO) may collect
and enter the vehicle. This may lead to
death or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE
■During customization
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that
the engine is running while customizing
features.
Customizable features
A
B
C
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8
Vehicle specifications
Definition of symbols: O = Available, — = Not available
■Gauges, meters and multi-information display ( P.64, 69, 75)
Function*1Default settingCustomized setting
LanguageEnglishFrenchOO—Spanish
Units*2miles (MPG US)
miles (MPG Impe-
rial)
OO—km (L/100 km)
km (km/L)
Eco Driving Indicator LightOnOff—O—
Switch settings*3Drive information 1Desired status
screen
*4—O—
Drive information 1
Current fuel con- sumption
Customizable items: P.78
—O—Average fuel econ-omy (after reset)
Drive information 2
Distance (driving range)
—O—Average vehicle
speed (after reset)
Drive information 3*3
Average fuel con- sumption (after refuel)
—O—
Elapsed time (after start)
Pop-up displayOnOff—O—
ColorColor 1Color 2OO—
Rev indicator*55000 rpm
2000 - 6800
rpm
*6
2000 - 6100 rpm*7
2000 - 7300 rpm
*8
—O—
Off
ABC
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3908-2. Customization
*1: For details about each function: P.81
*2: The default setting varies according to country.
*3:Except F SPORT models
*4: Some status screens cannot be registered (i ndicated on the multi-information display)
*5: F SPORT models
*6: IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD
*7:IS300
*8:IS500
■Door lock (P.90, 94, 351)
Rev peak*5OnOff—O—
Rear seat reminder functionOnOff—O—
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Unlocking using a mechani-
cal key
Driver’s door
unlocked in one step, all doors
unlocked in two steps
All doors unlocked in one step——O
Automatic door lock
Shifting the shift
lever to position other than P
Off
O—OVehicle speed is
approximately 12
mph (20 km/h) or
higher
Automatic door unlockShifting the shift lever to POff
O—ODriver’s door is opened
Locking/unlocking of the
trunk when all doors are
locked/unlocked
OnOff——O
Function*1Default settingCustomized settingABC
ABC