tire size LEXUS RX350 2020 Owner's Manual

4628-1. Specifications
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.372)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.457)
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.372)
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. 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 designed for temporary emergency use only.
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 certifies 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
F
G
H
I
J
K
Typical DOT and Tire Identifica-
tion Number (TIN)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F

4638-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
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)
Wheel diameter (inches)
Load index (2 digits or 3 digits)
Speed symbol (alphabet with one
letter)
■Tire dimensionsSection width Tire height
Wheel diameter
Bead
Sidewall
Shoulder
Tread
Belt
Inner liner
Reinforcing rubber
Carcass
Rim lines
Bead wires
Chafer
This information has been prepared in
accordance with regulations issued by
the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration of the U.S. Department
of Transportation.
It provides the purchasers and/or pro-
spective purchasers of Lexus vehicles
with information on uniform tire quality
grading.
Tire size
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
Tire section names
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
B
C
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K

4668-1. Specifications
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 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 ti re that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occupant weight
(distributed in accor dance 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 substan-
tially 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
Tire related termMeaning

4838-3. Initialization
8
Vehicle specifications
8-3.Initialization
*:If equipped
Items 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:
List of items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Message indicating
maintenance is
required (U.S.A. only)
• After the maintenance is performedP.356
Tire pressure warning
system
• When changing the tire inflation pres- sure by changing traveling speed
• When changing the tire size
• When rotating the tires
P.381
Oil maintenance• After the maintenance is performedP.367
PKSB (Parking Support
Brake)
*• After reconnecting or changing the batteryP.263
Power back door• After reconnecting or changing the batteryP.107

513Alphabetical Index
Seat heater switches ................................. 310
Seat ventilator switches ........................... 310
“SOS” button .................................................. 60
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch.......................................................................... 140
Tire pressure warning reset switch ... 381
Vehicle-to-vehicle di stance switch .. 230
VSC OFF switch ....................................... 279
Window lock switch .................................. 147
Windshield wiper and washer switch196
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ....... 301
T
Tachometer........................................................75 Rev indicator ................................................... 76
Rev peak ............................................................ 77
Tail lights Light switch .................................................... 190
Replacing light bulbs................................395
The Secondary Collision Brake ............ 278
Theft deterrent system Alarm .................................................................. 67
Engine immobilizer system ..................... 64
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data...................................... 457
Tire inflation pressu re display function
......................................................................... 373
Warning light ................................................. 417
Tire information ..............................................461 Glossary.........................................................465
Size.................................................................... 463
Tire identification number ..................... 462
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............ 463
Tire pressure display .................................. 373
Tire pressure warning system Function .......................................................... 373
Initializing ........................................................ 381
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ..................................... 380
Registering ID codes ............................... 382
Warning light ................................................. 417 Tires
Chains .............................................................284
Checking .........................................................371
If you have a flat tire .................................. 426
Inflation pressure ....................................... 383
Information ..................................................... 461
Replacing ....................................................... 426
Rotating tires ................................................ 373
Size .................................................................... 457
Snow tires ......................................................283
Spare tire ........................................................ 426
Tire inflation pressure display function.......................................................................... 373
Tire pressure warning system ............. 373
Warning light .................................................417
Tools...................................................................427
Top tether strap............................................... 57
Total load capacity ...................................... 452
Towing Dinghy towing ...............................................175
Emergency towing....................................407
Towing eyelet................................................ 410
Trailer towing ................................................ 165
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 278
Traction Control (TRAC) ........................ 278
Trailer Sway Control.................................. 278
Trailer towing ..................................................165
Transmission Automatic transmission ........................... 180
Driving mode select switch .................. 274
M mode ........................................................... 183
Paddle shift switches .......................182, 183
Trip meters ........................................................ 78
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............................... 395
Turn signal lever .......................................... 184
Wattage ......................................................... 458
U
USB charging ports.................................... 327

514Alphabetical Index
V
Vanity lights.................................................... 338Wattage..........................................................458
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 338
VDIM (Vehicle Dynami cs Integrated Man-
agement)...................................................... 278
Vehicle data recording . ...................................6
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manage- ment (VDIM).............................................. 278
Vehicle identification number ................ 452
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ............277
Ventilators (seat ventil ators).................... 310
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) ............277
W
Warning buzzers
Approach warning.................................... 235
Brake Override System ...........................415
Door lock.......................................................... 98
Downshifting .......................................183, 184
Drive-Start Control ....................................415
Electric power steering ............................415
Hands off steering wheel warning (LTA)......................................................................... 226
High coolant temperature ......................413
Intuitive parking assist.................... 252, 417
Low engine oil pressure........................... 414
LTA (Lane Tracing Assi st). 218, 221, 417
Open door..................................................... 100
Open window ...............................................146
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ........... 245
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) .......... 418
Pre-collision braking.................................. 212
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ........ 417
Seat belt ............................................................416
Warning lights.................................................413 ABS ....................................................................415
Brake hold operated indicator .............419
Brake Override System ...........................415
Brake system ................................................. 413
Charging system ......................................... 414 Drive-Start Control.................................... 415
Electric power steering............................ 415
High coolant temperature.......................413
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator 417
Low engine oil pressure...........................414
Low fuel level ................................................ 416
LTA indicator .................................................417
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................414
Master warning light.................................. 419
Parking brake indicator ........................... 419
PKSB OFF indicator ................................. 418
Pre-collision system................................... 418
RCTA OFF indicator .................................417
Seat belt reminder light............................ 416
Slip indicator .................................................. 418
SRS ......................................................................414
Tire pressure ..................................................417
Warning messages ..................................... 422
Washer Adding.............................................................370
Preparing and checking before winter..........................................................................283
Switch................................................................ 196
Washing and waxing..................................350
Weight Cargo capacity ....................................161, 164
Load limits ...................................................... 164
Weight.............................................................452
Wheels ............................................................. 384 Size .................................................................... 457
Window lock switch ..................................... 147
Windows Power windows ........................................... 145
Rear window defogger.......................... 298
Washer ............................................................ 196
Windshield wiper de-icer ........................ 303
Windshield wiper inserts ..........................388
Windshield wipers Position............................................................. 199
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 196
Replacing a windshield wiper insert 388
Winter driving tips....................................... 283