tire type LEXUS LS500 2021 User Guide

4638-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
20-inch tires (type B)
20-inch tires (type C)
Wheel size20  8 1/2J
Wheel nut torque103 ft•lbf (140 N•m, 14.3 kgf•m)
Tire sizeFront tires: 245/45RF20 99Y
Rear tires: 275/40RF20 102Y
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Driving under normal conditions
Front: 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear: 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Driving at high speeds above 137 mph (220 km/h) (in
countries where such speeds are permitted by law)
Add 9 psi (60 kPa, 0.6 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to the front tires and
rear tires. Never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel sizeFront wheels: 20  8 1/2J
Rear wheels: 20  9 1/2J
Wheel nut torque103 ft•lbf (140 N•m, 14.3 kgf•m)
Tire size245/45R20 99V
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Driving under normal conditions
Front: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear: 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Driving at high speeds above 100 mph (160 km/h) (in
countries where such speeds are permitted by law)
Add 9 psi (60 kPa, 0.6 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to the front tires and
rear tires. Never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size20  8 1/2J
Wheel nut torque103 ft•lbf (140 N•m, 14.3 kgf•m)

4648-1. Specifications
20-inch tires (type D)
Tire sizeFront tires: 245/45R20 99V
Rear tires: 275/40R20 102V
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Driving under normal conditions
Front: 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear: 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Driving at high speeds above 100 mph (160 km/h) (in
countries where such speeds are permitted by law)
Add 9 psi (60 kPa, 0.6 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to the front tires and
rear tires. Never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel sizeFront wheels: 20  8 1/2J
Rear wheels: 20  9 1/2J
Wheel nut torque103 ft•lbf (140 N•m, 14.3 kgf•m)

4678-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
Tire size (P.468)
Run-flat tire (RFT) ( P.438)
This vehicle is equipped with run-flat tires (RFT). A or mark is molded on the
sidewall of the run-flat tire.
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P.468)
Location of treadwear indicators ( P.393)
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands which form the plies
in a tire.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL” is a bias-ply tire.
TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE
A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire. A tube type tire has a
tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.393)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.462)
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 tires or all season tires ( P.393)
Tire information
Typical tire symbols
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K

4688-1. Specifications
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a summer tire.
Type A
DOT symbol
*
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identification
mark
Tire size code
Manufacturer’s optional tire type
code (3 or 4 letters)
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
*:The DOT symbol cert ifies that the tire
conforms to applicable Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards.
Type B
DOT symbol
*
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identification
mark
Manufacturer’s code
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
*: The DOT symbol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards.
■Typical tire size information
The illustration indicates typical tire
size.
Tire use (P = Passenger car, T =
Temporary use)
Section width (millimeters)
Aspect ratio (tire height to section
width)
Tire construction code (R = Radial,
D = Diagonal)
Run-flat tire code
Wheel diameter (inches)
Load index (2 digits or 3 digits)
Speed symbol (alphabet with one
Typical DOT and Tire Identifica-
tion Number (TIN)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
Tire size
B
C
D
E
F
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H

4718-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
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
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 designated 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
Tire related termMeaning

515Alphabetical Index
Power trunk opener and closer ............. 108
Power windowsDoor lock linked window operation..154
Jam protection function............................153
Operation........................................................153
Window lock switch ................................. 155
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Function ................................................ 215, 227
PCS OFF switch ........................................ 230
Warning light ............................................... 432
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range)... 251, 254
Radiator ........................................................... 389
RCD (Rear camera detection) ................ 271 Function ............................................................281
Warning message..................................... 282
RCTA Function ...........................................................277
Warning message..................................... 278
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ........... 271
Rear automatic air conditioning system .......................................................................... 333
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ..........277
Rear door sunshades ................................. 356
Rear Multi Operation Panel .................... 318
Rear seat position memory ....................... 137
Rear seats .........................................................128 Adjustment......................................................128
Head restraints ............................................ 138
Rear seat position memory .................... 137
Relaxation system......................................... 131
Seat heaters .................................................. 336
Seat ventilators............................................ 336
Rear side marker lights Light switch .................................................... 190
Replacing light bulbs..................................416
Rear sunshades ............................................358
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs..................................416
Turn signal lever .......................................... 185 Rear view mirror
Digital Rearview Mirror ............................143
Inside rear view mirror ..............................142
Outside rear view mirrors........................ 151
Rear window defogger ............................. 324
Refueling Capacity ......................................................... 457
Fuel types ....................................................... 457
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
............................................................................441
Opening the fuel tank cap ................... 200
Remote Touch ................................................314
Replacing Electronic key battery ............................... 410
Fuses...................................................................412
Light bulbs ...................................................... 416
Tires ..................................................................402
Resetting the message indicating mainte- nance is required ...................................... 374
Rev indicator .................................................... 80
Rev peak............................................................. 80
Road Sign Assist ............................................251
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ..............................251
Run-flat tires....................................... 395, 438
S
Seat belt buckle lights ................................ 340
Seat belt reminder light................... 430, 431
Seat belts............................................................ 24 Active Assist .................................................... 28
Automatic Locking Retractor................. 26
Child restraint system installation ......... 46
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt............................................................................371
Easy Access Buckle .................................... 26
Emergency Locking Retractor .............. 26
How to wear your seat belt ..................... 25
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................. 25
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ............................................................................. 24
Reminder light and buzzer ........ 430, 431

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever (P.381)
Trunk opener ( P.108)
Fuel filler door opener ( P.201)
Fuel filler door ( P.201)
Hood lock release lever ( P.381)
Tire inflation pressure ( P.462)
Fuel tank capacity (Ref-
erence)21.7 gal. (82.0 L, 18.0 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline onlyP.457
P.465
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureP.462
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill  ref-
erence)
P.458
Engine oil typeP.458
A
B
C
D
E
F