wheel Lexus GS350 2014 Owner's Manual

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7878-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
■Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor labora-
tory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires
must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly inflated
and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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7898-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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 tireThe 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 tire that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occupant weight (dis-
tributed in accordance 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 substantially
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 extending to cord material
Tire related termMeaning
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7918-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Overall width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls 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-coated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adjacent
plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fab-
ric 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
Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at substantially 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at
higher inflation pressures than the corresponding
standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations due to
labeling, decoration, 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
Reference Test Tire, when using the snow traction test
as described in ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test
Method for Single Wheel Driving Traction in a
Straight Line on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces,
and which is marked with an Alpine Symbol ( )
on at least one sidewall
Te s t r i mThe rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be
any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire
Tire related termMeaning
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*:Table 1  Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various
designated seating capacities
TreadThat portion of a tire that comes into contact with the
road
Tread ribA 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
Tire related termMeaning
Designated seating
capacity, Number of occupantsVehicle normal load,
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle
2 through 422 in front
5 through 1032 in front, 1 in second seat
11 through 155
2 in front, 1 in second seat, 1 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
16 through 207
2 in front, 2 in second seat, 2 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
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824What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the
brake pedal? (→P. 173)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 1 76 )
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle?
(→ P. 1 0 6 )
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( →P. 177)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way.
(→ P. 755)
●Is the battery discharged? ( →P. 7 5 7 )
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake
pedal with the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode
(→ P. 7 5 1 )
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle.
(→P. 1 76 )
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the
brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turn ed after the engine is stopped
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829Alphabetical index
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Armrest door .........................................589
Ashtrays.................................................... 576
Assist grip ................................................. 591
Audio input..............................................485
Audio system.......................................... 376Audio input........................................... 485
AUX port/USB port....................485, 465, 475
Bluetooth
® audio...............................452
CD/DVD player ..................................421
CD/DVD player information ....... 441
DVD video ............................................429
iPod ........................................................... 473
MP3/WMA disc ............................... 423
Optimal use ......................................... 483
Portable music player ..................... 485
Radio ....................................................... 399
Rear seat audio controls ................487
Steering wheel audio switch ........ 492
USB memory .......................................463
Automatic headlight leveling system ..................................................... 195
Automatic light control system ......................................................192
Automatic transmission ...................... 180 If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P ............. 751
M mode ................................................... 183
Paddle shift switches ......................... 182
AUX port.................................................485
Auxiliary boxes ...................................... 570
AVS (Adaptive Variable
Suspension system).......................... 270 Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ...................... 686
Wattage .................................................. 777
Battery ...................................................... 638 Battery checking ................................638
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................... 757
Preparing and checking before winter....................................................304
Warning light ....................................... 703
Bluetooth
®
Audio system ....................................... 452
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ....................... 495
Brake
Fluid .......................................................... 637
Parking brake ....................................... 188
Warning light ........................... 702, 704
Warning message............................... 712
Brake assist ..............................................269
Break-in tips .............................................158
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ........ 82
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............... 288 Blind Spot Monitor function......... 292
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function................................................ 295
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830Alphabetical index
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Care .................................................608, 612Aluminum wheels ............................. 609
Exterior................................................... 608
Interior ...................................................... 612
Seat belts ................................................. 613
Cargo capacity........................................170
Cargo hooks ............................................ 571
CD player ..................................................421
Chains ....................................................... 306
Child restraint system............................ 55 Booster seats, definition ....................55
Booster seats, installation..................65
Convertible seats, definition ............55
Convertible seats, installation ......... 62
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......................... 47
Infant seats, definition ..........................55
Infant seats, installation ....................... 62
Installing CRS
with LATCH anchors .....................60
Installing CRS with seat belts .......... 62
Installing CRS with top tether strap .........................66 Child safety .................................................54
Airbag precautions.............................. 39
Battery precautions ............. 639, 760
Child restraint system......................... 55
How your child should wear the seat belt ................................... 31, 32
Installing child restraints .................... 59
Moon roof precautions ....................153
Power window lock switch............. 147
Power window precautions ...........149
Rear door child-protectors ............120
Removed electronic key battery precautions ............. 660
Seat belt comfort guide ....................... 31
Seat belt extender precautions .......................................... 35
Seat belt precautions ..........................58
Seat heater precautions .................583
Trunk precautions ............................... 126
Child-protectors ....................................120
Cleaning ........................................ 608, 612 Aluminum wheels ............................. 609
Exterior .................................................. 608
Interior ....................................................... 612
Seat belts..................................................613
Clock..........................................................575
Coat hooks ............................................. 590
Condenser.............................................. 636
Console box............................................567
Console box light ..................................567
Cooling system Engine overheating ............................ 761
Cruise control Cruise control .........................................211
Dynamic radar crui se control ....... 215
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834Alphabetical index
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Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ........................... 495
HD Radio
® system .............................. 404
Head restraints ....................................... 138
Headlights .................................................192 Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) .................................... 194
Discharge headlights precautions....................................... 689
Headlight leveling warning message .............................716
Light switch ............................................ 192
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 687
Wattage .................................................. 777
Headlights aim............................. 674, 818
Headlights cleaner............................... 205
Head-up display....................................... 92
Heaters Air conditioning system ................. 353
Heated steering wheel ....................579
Seat heaters ........................................... 581
Outside rear view mirrors ............. 374
Hill-start assist control .........................277
Horn .............................................................. 191
Hood .......................................................... 626
Open ........................................................626
Warning message ...............................719
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................................... 571
Coat hooks .......................................... 590
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ............. 26
Luggage hook ...................................... 571
Utility hook ............................................592 I/M test ......................................................622
Identification
Engine ..................................................... 769
Vehicle .................................................... 769
Ignition switch (engine switch) ......... 173
Illuminated entry system ................... 563
Immobilizer system .................................70
Indicators ..................................................... 79
Initialization
Maintenance ....................................... 616
Moon roof ............................................... 152
Power windows....................................148
Tire pressure
warning system ............................... 644
Initiators (tire pressure
warning system) ................................ 650
Inside door handle lights ..................... 561
Inside rear view mirror......................... 142
Instrument panel light control ............ 82
Interior lights ............................................ 561
Intuitive parking assist ........................ 240
Function .................................................. 240
Warning message................... 715, 722
Jack Positioning a floor jack.................... 627
Vehicle-equipped jack ....................737
Jack handle ..................................................737
Jam protection function Moon roof ................................................ 151
Power trunk opener and closer ............................................125
Power windows....................................148
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839Alphabetical index
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Seats............................................................ 130Adjustment ............................................. 130
Adjustment precautions .................... 131
Child seats/child restraint
system installation..............................59
Cleaning .................................................. 612
Driving position memory .................132
Head restraints..................................... 138
Power easy access system .............132
Properly sitting in the seat ................28
Seat heaters ........................................... 581
Seat position memory........................132
Seat ventilators ..................................... 581
Sensor
Automatic headlight system .......... 195
Humidity sensor ................................ 365
Inside rear view mirror ..................... 143
Intuitive parking assist ......................240
Lexus night view ................................ 302
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .........239
Radar sensor ................... 224, 281, 291
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .................................................. 203
Service reminder indicators ................76
S-FLOW mode ..................................... 363
Shift lever .................................................. 180
Automatic transmission ...................180
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 751
Shift lever light .........................................561
Shift lock system......................................751
Side airbags ............................................... 37
Side marker lights...................................192 Light switch ............................................ 192
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 687
Welcome light illumination
control ................................................... 103 Side mirrors .............................................. 144
Adjusting and folding ........................ 144
Blind Spot Monitor ...........................288
Linked mirror function
when reversing..................................145
Mirror position memory .................. 132
Side turn signal lights ............................186 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 687
Turn signal lever .................................. 186
Smart access system
with push-button start .......................103Antenna location................................. 105
Entry functions ..................................... 103
Starting the engine .............................. 173
Warning message............................... 718
Snow tires ................................................ 308
Spare tire ..................................................736 Inflation pressure................................ 776
Storage location ..................................737
Spark plug ................................................ 772
Specifications......................................... 768
Speedometer .............................................. 81
Steering lock ............................................ 176 Column lock release ......................... 177
Steering lock system warning message........................... 734
Steering wheel ..........................................141 Adjustment................................................141
Audio switches ................................... 492
Heated steering wheel ................... 579
Power easy access system ............. 132
Steering wheel
position memory .............................. 132
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 687
Storage feature ..................................... 564
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840Alphabetical index
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StuckIf the vehicle becomes stuck ........ 764
Sun visors ................................................. 574
Sun shade Rear.......................................................... 586
Rear door .............................................. 587
Roof.............................................................. 151
Switches
AFS OFF switch .................................. 194
Audio remote control switches ............................................... 492
BSM (Blind spot monitor)
switch................................................... 288
Cruise control switch.......................... 211
“DISP” button ......................................... 85
Door lock switches .............................. 119
Driving mode select switch ..........264
Driving position memory
switches .................................................132
Dynamic radar cruise
control switch .................................... 215
Emergency flashers switch ...........692
Engine switch .........................................173
Fog light switch .....................................197
Garage door opener switches .............................................. 593
Headlight cleaner switch .............. 205
Heated steering wheel switch....................................................579
HUD (Head-up display)
switches .................................................. 92
Ignition switch ........................................173
Intuitive parking assist ......................240
Lexus night view switch ................. 298
Light switches ....................................... 192
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
switch.................................................... 232 Moon roof switches .......................... 150
Outside rear view mirror
switches ................................................ 144
Paddle shift switches..........................182
PCS OFF switch ..................................281
Power door lock switch .................... 119
Power window switches .................. 147
Rear sunshade switch .................... 586
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch ................................................... 374
Seat heater switches ......................... 581
Seat ventilator switches ................... 581
Snow mode switch .............................. 181
“SOS” button ...................................... 600
Talk switch............................................. 340
Telephone switches.......................... 496
Tilt and telescopic
steering control switch ....................141
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ...................................................645
Trunk closer switch............................. 124
Trunk opener switch .......................... 123
Trunk opener main switch .............. 124
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button .....................................................218
VSC OFF switch ................................. 271
Window lock switch .......................... 147
Windshield wipers and washer switch .......................... 198
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