2023 LEXUS NX250 350 Owners Manual

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Tireinformation
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TypicalDOTandTireIdentificationNumber(TIN)

GlossaryoftireterminologyTire related termMeaningCold 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 conditionMaximum inflation pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire may be inflated, shown on the
sidewall of the tireRecommended inflation pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended
by a manufacturerAccessory weightThe combined weight (in excess of those
standard items which may be replaced) of
transmission, 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 weightThe weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capaci-
ty of fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equip-
ped, air conditioning and additional weight
optional engineMaximum loaded vehicle weightThe sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weightNormal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occu-
pants specified in the second column of
Table 1 (1)
that followsOccupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as
specified in the third column of Table 1 (1)
below10-1.Specifications
69310
Vehicle specifications

Tire related termMeaningProduction options weightThe combined weight of installed regularproduction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3
kg) in excess of the standard items which
they replace, not previously considered in
curb weight or accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty battery, and special trimRimA metal support for a tire or a tire and
tube assembly upon which the tire beads
are seatedRim diameter (Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seatRim size designationRim diameter and widthRim type designationThe industry manufacturerjs designation for
a rim by style or codeRim widthNominal distance between rim flangesVehicle capacity weight (Total load capaci-
ty)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150
lb. (68 kg) times the vehicle
s designated
seating capacityVehicle maximum load on the tireThe load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share
of the maximum loaded vehicle weight, and
dividing by twoVehicle normal load on the tireThe load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share
of curb weight, accessory weight, and nor-
mal occupant weight (distributed in accord-
ance with Table 1 (1)
below), and dividing by
twoWeather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by
the inflated tireBeadThe part of the tire that is made of steel
wires, wrapped or reinforced by ply cords
and that is shaped to fit the rimBead separationA breakdown of the bond between compo-
nents in the bead10-1.Specifications
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