inflation pressure Lexus GX460 2012 Owner's Guide

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Vehicle specifications
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
Typical DOT and tire identification number (TIN)DOT symbol
*
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identifica-
tion mark
Tire size code
Manufacturer’s optional tire
type code (3 or 4 letters)
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
*: The DOT symbol certifies thatthe tire conforms to applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( →P. 7 74 )
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( →P. 7 74 )
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.
Summer tire or all season tire (→ P. 6 3 1 )
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a
summer tire.

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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold 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 condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe 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 man-
ufacturer
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

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Tire related termMeaning
CrackingAny parting within the tread, sidewall, or innerliner
of the tire extending 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 operate 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 inside 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
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 asymmetrical tire
that has a particular side that must always face out-
ward when mounted on a vehicle

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Tire related termMeaning
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as primarily
intended for use on lightweight 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 permissible
inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressureThe 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 10000 lb. or
less

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Tire related termMeaning
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,
fabric and steel or other materials, that, when
mounted on an automotive wheel, provides the trac-
tion 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
sidewalls 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

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Alphabetical index
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
SeatsAdjustment..............................63, 67, 78
Adjustment precautions .......................... 66, 76, 81
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................. 151
Cleaning................................................. 593
Driver’s seat position memory....... 78
Folding down the second seatbacks ..................................... 69, 70
Folding down the third seats ........... 72
Head restraint......................................... 82
Properly sitting in the seat ...............120
Seat heaters ........................................... 551
Seat position memory ........................ 78
Ventilated seats ................................... 551
Service reminder indicators ............. 198
Shift lever Automatic transmission................... 186
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ....................................737
Shift lever lighting .................................. 519
Shift lock system .................................... 737
Side airbags.............................................. 122
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs............667, 669
Switch ........................................................ 219
Wattage.................................................. 763 Side mirror
Adjusting and folding .......................... 97
Mirror position memory ....................78
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 672
Smart access system with
push-button startAntenna location ................................... 32
Entry functions ........................................29
Starting the engine.............................. 179
Spare tire Inflation pressure ................................762
Storage location ...................................721
Spark plug ................................................757
Specifications ......................................... 752
Speedometer .......................................... 195
Steering Column lock release ......................... 183
Fluid ...........................................................762
Steering wheel
Adjustment ...............................................93
Audio switches ................................... 460
Heated steering wheel ................... 549
Steering wheel position memory ..................................................78
Stop light
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 672
Storage feature ..................................... 523
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ..... 747
Sun visors .................................................538

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Switch“ENGINE START STOP”
switch ..................................................... 179
Engine switch ........................................ 179
“2nd STRT” switch ............................. 188
Center differential lock/unlock
switch ................................................... 323
“DAC” switch ...................................... 332
Emergency flasher Switch ............ 676
Fog light switch................................... 233
Hazard light Switch .......................... 676
Heated steering wheel switch .... 549
Height control off switch .................316
Ignition switch........................................ 179
Light switches........................................ 219
Power door lock switch.................... 50
Power window switch........................ 101
“RSCA OFF” switch .......................... 137
Rear window defogger switch
*.................................................... 411
Transmission shift switch .................189
Window lock switch ........................... 101
Wipers and washer switch........... 236
Tachometer .............................................. 195
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ........................672
Switch ........................................................ 219
Talk switch
*............................................ 490
Telephones switch
*............................ 490
Theft deterrent system Alarm ........................................................... 117
Engine immobilizer system ..............115 Tire inflation pressure .........................635
Tire information
Glossary ................................................. 774
Size............................................................770
Tire identification number..............769
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .... 772
Tires Chains .................................................... 366
Checking .............................................. 628
If you have a flat tire ............................ 721
Inflation pressure................................ 762
Information ........................................... 768
Pressure warning system.............. 628
Replacing ................................................. 721
Rotating tires ....................................... 628
Size............................................................ 762
Snow tires ............................................. 366
Spare tire .................................................. 721
Tire pressure warning system ................................................. 628
Tools .............................................................721
Total load capacity ............................... 364
Towing Dinghy towing .................................... 389
Emergency towing............................ 677
Trailer towing .......................................370
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 6 0 8Fuel filler doorP. 1 0 9
Hood lock release lever P. 6 0 8Fuel filler door leverP. 1 0 9Tire inflation pressure P. 76 2
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)23.0 gal. (87 L, 19.1 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typePremium unleaded gasoline only P. 111, 754
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 76 2
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 8.2 (7.8, 6.9)
Without filter 7.8 (7.4, 6.5)
Engine oil type
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 755
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 0W-20