wheel LEXUS RX400H 2008 Owners Manual

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6-1. Specifications
RX400h_U
*:Table 1  Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for
various designated seating capacities
Tire related termMeaning
Tr e a dThat portion of a tire that comes into contact with the
road
Tr e a d r i bA tread section running circumferentially 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

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6-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
RX400h_U
Windshield
wipers and
washer
(
→P. 1 5 2 )
Switching operation when
the vehicle is stationaryONOFF
Illumination
(
→P. 2 6 0 )
Time elapsed before lights
turn off15 seconds7. 5 s e c o n d s
30 seconds
Front footwell lightingONOFF
Inside door handle well
lightingONOFF
Operation when the
doors are unlockedONOFF
Operation after the
hybrid system is offONOFF
Steering
wheel
(
→P. 66)
Automatic tilt-away steer-
ing columnONOFF
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-Lock Brake System
ACCAccessory
AFSAdaptive Front-lighting System
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
AW DAll-Wheel Drive
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent Data Recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
GAWRGross Axle Weight Ratings
GVWRGross Vehicle Weight Ratings
I/MEmission inspection and Maintenance
INFOInformation
INTIntermittent
LEDLight Emitting Diode
LTLight Truck
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
PWRPow e r
SRSSupplemental Restraint System

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Abbreviation list
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TINTire Identification Number
TWITreadwear Indicators
TPMSTire Pressure Warning System
VDIMVehicle Dynamics Integrated Management
VINVehicle Identification Number
VSCVehicle Stability Control
2WD2-Wheel Drive
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................. 198
ABS.............................................................. 169
Adaptive front lighting system ......... 149
AFS .............................................................. 149
Air conditioning filter ..........................346
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ....................... 346
Automatic air conditioning system ................................................... 198
Air bags
Air bag operating conditions ......... 93
Air bag precautions for your child.......................................................... 98
Air bag warning light .......................389
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions.............................................. 94
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 98
Front passenger occupant classification system....................... 103
General airbag precautions ........... 98
Locations of airbags.............................. 91
Modification and disposal of airbags ...................................................102
Proper driving posture .............89, 98
Side airbag operating conditions.............................................. 94
Side airbag precautions .................... 98
SRS airbags ............................................... 91
Alarm ............................................................85
Antenna ....................................................... 211
Anti-lock brake system ....................... 169
Armrest .....................................................282
Audio system
Antenna ......................................................211 Audio visual input................................ 251
A/V input adapter .............................. 251
CD player/changer ........................... 214
MP3/WMA disc............................... 220
Optimal use ......................................... 228
Radio ........................................................207
Steering wheel audio switch.......... 231
Audio visual input ...................................251
Automatic air conditioning system ..................................................... 198
Automatic headlight leveling system ..................................................... 150
Automatic light control system........ 148
A/V input adapter..................................251
Back door Back door ................................................. 44
Wireless remote control ...................36
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Wattage ................................................... 441
Battery
Checking................................................327
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ......................................... 421
Preparing and checking
before winter...................................... 182
Brake
Fluid.......................................................... 325
Parking brake........................................ 137
Brake assist ...............................................169
Break-in tips..............................................123
Brightness control Multi-display light control .............. 276A
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Hybrid systemEnergy monitor...................................... 28
High voltage cautions .........................27
High voltage components ................27
Operating condition ........................... 28
Road accident cautions......................32
Starting procedure................................131
Hybrid vehicle immobilizer
system........................................................83
I/M test ..................................................... 309
Identification Engine ....................................................... 431
Vehicle ...................................................... 431
Ignition Keys ............................................................. 34
Ignition switch............................................131
Illuminated entry system ..................... 261
Indicator lights......................................... 140
Initialization Items to initialize ................................. 462
Inside door handle lights ....................260
Inside rear view mirror .......................... 67
Interior lights
Interior lights.........................................260
Switch ...................................................... 263
Wattage.................................................... 441
Jack Positioning a floor jack...................... 314
Replacing the wheel........................ 408
Jack handle ............................................. 408 Keyless entry ............................................. 36
Keys
Engine switch .......................................... 131
Flat key............................................. 34, 133
If you lose your keys ........................ 420
Ignition switch ......................................... 131
Key number.............................................. 34
Keyless entry............................................36
Keys.............................................................. 34
Wireless remote control key...........36
Laser cruise control.............................. 160
Licence plate lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Wattage ................................................... 441
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................................. 365
Wattage ................................................... 441
Lights Door courtesy lights ........................ 260
Engine switch light............................ 260
Fog light switch ...................................... 151
Headlights switch................................ 148
Inside door handle lights ............... 260
Interior light switch ............................263
Luggage compartment light ...........46
Meter ring light ................................... 260
Overhead courtesy light ............... 260
Personal light switch .........................264
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Scuff lighting......................................... 260
Turn signal lever................................... 136
Vanity lights........................................... 273
Wattage ................................................... 441
Load capacity............................................ 181
Lock steering column ...........................132
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Spare tireInflation pressure ............................... 340
Spare tire ...............................................408
Spark plug ............................................... 435
Specifications......................................... 430
Speech command switch*
Speedometer Speedometer ........................................138
Steering Column lock release ......................... 132
Steering wheel Audio switches ..................................... 231
Manual adjustment .............................. 65
Power adjustment ................................ 66
Steering wheel position memory ................................................. 55
Storage feature ..................................... 265
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck .....427
Sun visors.................................................. 272
Sunshade Roof ..............................................................76
Switch Engine switch ..........................................131
Fog light switch.......................................151
Ignition switch..........................................131
Light switches........................................148
Power back door switch ...................44
Power door lock switch .................... 39
Power window switch......................... 72
Rear window wiper and washer switch .....................................................155
Window lock switch ............................ 72
Wipers and washer switch............. 152 Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Switch........................................................ 148
Wattage ....................................................441
Talk switch*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Alarm.......................................................... 85
Hybrid vehicle immobilizer system .....................................................83
Theft prevention labels ......................... 88
Tire inflation pressure .........................340
Tire section names Glossary .................................................. 451
Size............................................................ 447
Tire identification number..............446
Uniform tire quality grading .........449
Tires
Chains ...................................................... 182
Checking ................................................ 331
If you have a flat tire ......................... 408
Inflation pressure ............................... 340
Inflation pressure sensor ................ 332
Information ............................................445
Replacing .............................................. 408
Rotating tires ......................................... 331
Size............................................................439
Snow tires ............................................... 182
Spare tire ............................................... 408
Tools .......................................................... 408
Total load capacity ..................................181
Towing
Dinghy towing ...................................... 196
Emergency towing............................378
Trailer towing ........................................ 187T
*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Wheels ......................................................344
Window glasses ....................................... 72
Window lock switch................................ 72
WindowsPower windows ..................................... 72
Rear window defogger .................. 204
Washer ..................................................... 152
Windshield wipers ................................. 152
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ...................... 348
Wireless remote control key.......... 36
WMA disc............................................... 220