tires LEXUS RX350 2019 Workshop Manual

710 9-1. Specifications
RX350/RX350L_U Tire size (  P. 712)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) (  P. 711)
Location of treadwear indicators (  P. 604)
Tire ply composition and materials Plies are layers of rubber-c oated 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. 608)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure (  P. 704)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. 608)An all season tire has “M+S” on the side wall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a summer
tire.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY” A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” molded
on its sidewall. This tire is design ed for temporary emergency use only.1
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714 9-1. Specifications
RX350/RX350L_U This information has been prepared in acco rdance with regulations issued by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administra tion of the U.S. Department of Trans-
portation.
It provides the purchasers and/or prospe ctive purchasers of Lexus vehicles with
information on uniform tire quality grading.Your Lexus dealer will help answer any ques tions you may have as you read this infor-
mation.■
DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades. Quality grad es can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A■
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rati ng based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditio ns on a specified government test
course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1/2) times as well on
the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actua l conditions of their use.
Performance may differ significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices and difference s in road characteristics and climate.■
Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lo west, are AA, A, B and C, and they rep-
resent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight
ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction.Uniform Tire Quality Grading

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Vehicle specifications
RX350/RX350L_U ■
Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highes t), 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 laboratory test
wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the ma terial 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 perfor mance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federa l 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, underi nflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in com-
bination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

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Vehicle specifications 9-3. Initialization
* : If equippedItems to initialize The following items must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the battery being reconnected , or maintenance being performed on
the vehicle. Item When to initialize Reference
Message indicating mainte-
nance is required (U.S.A. only) • After the maintenance is per-
formed P. 585
Tire pressure warning system • When changing the tire inflation
pressure by changing traveling
speed
• When changing the tire size
• When rotating the tires P. 606
Oil maintenance • After the maintenance is per-
formed P. 597
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
(ICS)
* • After reconnecting or changing
the battery P. 347
Power back door • After reconnecting or changing
the battery P. 138

769Alphabetical index
RX350/RX350L_U Radar cruise control
(dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range) .....................300
Radiator .................................................... 599
Radio.......................................................... 420
Rear automatic air conditioning
system ..................................................... 518
Rear Cross Traffic Alert ......................313
Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake.......350
Rear door sunshades .......................... 554
Rear passengers' seat belt
reminder light ..................................... 656
Rear seat
Folding down the rear
seatbacks ............................................. 157
Rear side marker lights
Light switch ........................................... 252
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 630
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 630
Turn signal lever .................................246
Wattage ................................................. 705
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror ..................... 182
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 184 Rear window defogger ........................ 513
Rear window wiper .............................. 267
Refueling...................................................269
Capacity.................................................700
Fuel types...............................................700
Opening the fuel tank cap ............ 269
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened ..........................272
Remote Touch
* .....................................496
Replacing
Electronic key battery ..................... 623
Fuses ........................................................ 625
Light bulbs.............................................630
Tires ..........................................................666
Windshield wiper inserts ................. 621
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ......................................... 738
Resetting the message indicating
maintenance is required ................ 585
Rev indicator ............................................. 88
Rev peak ..................................................... 88R

771Alphabetical index
RX350/RX350L_U Service reminder indicators ............... 80
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ..... 236, 240
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P................. 239, 244
Shift lock system.........................238, 243
Side airbags ............................................... 37
Side doors.................................................. 124
Side marker lights
Light switch ........................................... 252
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 630
Side mirrors ............................................. 184
Adjusting and folding........................ 184
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)............. 313
Heaters..................................................... 513
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 630
Turn signal lever .................................246
Smart access system with
push-button start .................................146
Antenna location ................................. 146
Entry functions ............................ 124, 130
Starting the engine ..............................231
Snow tires ................................................ 386
Spare tire
Inflation pressure ................................704
Storage location .................................667 Spark plug ................................................702
Specifications......................................... 698
Speedometer ............................................ 86
Sport mode ..............................................373
Steering wheel ....................................... 180
Adjustment............................................. 180
Audio switches .................................. 400
Heated steering wheel ................... 522
Power easy access system ............. 172
Telephone switches.......................... 465
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs .......................630
Storage feature ..................................... 528
Storage precautions ........................... 528
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck........695
Sun visors................................................. 543
Sunshade
Panoramic moon roof.......................195
Rear door ..............................................554
Roof ............................................................ 192

773Alphabetical index
RX350/RX350L_U Tachometer ............................................... 86
Tail lights
Light switch ........................................... 252
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 630
Talk switch ....................................465, 487
Telephone switch.................................. 465
Theft deterrent system
Alarm........................................................... 77
Engine immobilizer system.............. 74
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data ..............................704
Warning light ...................................... 656
Tire information ..................................... 709
Glossary ...................................................716
Size .............................................................. 712
Tire identification number................. 711
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading.................................................714
Tire pressure warning system
Initializing............................................... 605
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters ............... 605
Registering ID codes ...................... 606
Warning light ...................................... 656 Tires ........................................................... 604
Chains .....................................................385
Checking ...............................................604
Glossary................................................... 716
If you have a flat tire ..........................666
Inflation pressure......................613, 704
Replacing ...............................................666
Rotating tires ........................................604
Size ........................................................... 704
Snow tires ..............................................386
Spare tire....................................666, 704
Tire identification number ................. 711
Tire pressure warning system .... 605
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading ................................................ 714
Warning light .......................................656
Tools ........................................................... 667
Top tether strap ........................................70
Total load capacity............................... 698
Touchless power back door .............. 132
Towing
Dinghy towing ..................................... 230
Emergency towing ........................... 646
Towing eyelet ...................................... 649
Trailer Sway Control ....................... 378
Trailer towing............................. 215, 229
TRAC (Traction Control)................. 378
Traction Control (TRAC)................. 378
Trailer Sway Control .......................... 378
Trailer towing ................................215, 229T