wheel LEXUS RX450h 2015 Owners Manual

8186-1. Specifications
■ Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and
they represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled condit ions on specif ied 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) trac-
tion.
■ 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
laboratory 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 fail-
ure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Mo tor 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 for this tire are established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excess ive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

8206-1. Specifications
Tire related term Meaning
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously
considered in curb weight or accessory weight,
including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty 12-volt battery, and special trim
Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter) Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer's designation for a rim by
style or code
Rim width Nominal 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 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
We a t h e r s i d e The surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire

8236-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications Tire related term Meaning
Ply separation A parting of rubber comp ound between adjacent
plies
Pneumatic tire A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fab-
ric and steel or other mate rials, 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
Sidewall That portion of a tire between the tread and bead
Sidewall separation The 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 m The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be
any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire

8246-1. Specifications
* :Table 1  Occupant loading and distributi on for vehicle normal load for
various designated seating capacities Tire related term Meaning
Tr e a d That portion of a tire that comes into contact with the
road
Tr e a d r i b A tread section running circumferentially around a
tire
Tr e a d s e p a r a t i o n Pulling 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 fixture The fixture used to hold the wheel and tire assembly
securely during testing
Designated seating
capacity,
Number of occupants Vehicle normal load,
Number of occupants Occupant distribution in
a normally loaded vehicle
2 through 4 2 2 in front
5 through 10 3 2 in front, 1 in second seat
11 through 15 5 2 in front, 1 in second
seat, 1 in third seat, 1 in
fourth seat
16 through 20 7 2 in front, 2 in second
seat, 2 in third seat, 1 in
fourth seat

858Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list ABBREVIATIONS MEANING
2WD 2 Wheel Drive
4WD 4 Wheel Drive
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence Shift control
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
AW D All Wheel Drive
BSM Blind Spot Monitor
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
ECO Economy/Ecology
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M Emission Inspection and Maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + S Mud and Snow
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBD On Board Diagnostics

860Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index A/C*
Air conditioning filter ...................... 685
Automatic air conditioning
system*....................................342, 350
ABS...............................................................271
ACCESSORY mode ........................... 177
Air conditioning system*
Air conditioning filter ...................... 685
Automatic air conditioning
system*....................................342, 350
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions..........135
Airbag precautions for your
child........................................................ 140
Airbag warning light ........................ 734
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions.............................................136
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................................ 140
Front passenger occupant
classification system........................145
General airbag precautions ......... 140
Locations of airbags........................... 132
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................................... 144
Proper driving post ure ..........130, 140
Side airbag operating
conditions.............................................136
Side airbag precautions .................. 140
SRS airbags ............................................ 132 Alarm ...........................................................126
Antenna ......................................... 377, 482
Anti-lock brake system ........................ 271
Armrest .................................................... 607
Assist grips .............................................. 609
Audio input* .................................408, 541
Audio system*
Antenna.................................................. 482
Audio input ............................................. 541
AUX port ................................................ 541
Bluetooth ®
audio system ............... 519
CD player/changer ......................... 485
Hands-free system for mobile
phone....................................................547
iPod ............................................................501
MP3/WMA disc............................... 493
Optimal use ......................................... 539
Portable audio device....................... 541
Radio ........................................................ 477
Steering wheel audio switch........ 543
USB memory ........................................510
USB port ......................................501, 510A

861Alphabetical index
Audio system
(Lexus Display Audio system)
Antenna ................................................... 377
Audio input ...........................................408
AUX port ..............................................408
Bluetooth ®
audio system ...............410
CD player .............................................380
Hands-free system for mobile
phone................................................... 429
iPod ............................................................ 391
MP3/WMA disc .................................381
Optimal use...........................................424
Portable audio device.....................408
Radio ...................................................... 365
Steering wheel audio switch........ 426
USB memory ...................................... 399
USB port..................................... 391, 399
Automatic air conditioning system*
Air conditioning filter .......................685
Automatic air conditioning
system* ................................... 342, 350
Automatic headlight leveling
system .................................................... 220
Automatic light control system ........ 217
AUX port ...................................... 408, 541
Auxiliary boxes ............................592, 612 Back door
Back door ................................................. 75
Wireless remote control ...................69
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 708
Wattage ................................................. 809
Battery
Checking .............................................. 664
Hybrid battery
(traction batt ery) ................................ 34
If the vehicle has a discharged
12-volt battery...................................784
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................302
Blind Spot Monitor...............................286
Bluetooth ®
audio* ...................... 410, 519
Bluetooth ®
phone* ..................429, 547
Bottle holders .........................................587
Brake
Fluid.......................................................... 806
Parking brake ....................................... 195
Brake assist................................................271
Break-in tips ..............................................167
BSM............................................................286
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”. B

865Alphabetical index
Fuel
Capacity................................................ 800
Fuel gauge .............................................. 197
Information............................................. 810
Refueling ....................................................119
Type........................................................... 810
Fuel consumption.....................................45
Fuel door..................................................... 119
Fuel filler door........................................... 119
Fuses.......................................................... 689
Garage door opener............................ 616
Gauges....................................................... 197
Glove box ............................................... 586
Hands-free system for
mobile phone* ........................ 429, 547
Hazard lights
Switch ......................................................724
Head restraints
Adjustment ..............................................97
Headlight aim .........................................706
Headlight cleaner .................................. 231
Headlights
Discharge headlight
precautions ........................................ 722
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 708
Switch ........................................................ 217
Wattage ................................................ 809
Head-up display
Display contrast adjustment
switch ..................................................... 212
Display position adjustment
switch ..................................................... 212
Head-up display main switch ....... 212 Heaters
Seat heaters ......................................... 605
Side mirrors* ....................................... 358
Steering wheel.................................... 604
Hill-start assist control ........................ 276
Hood ........................................................... 651
Hooks
Cargo ........................................................612
Coat......................................................... 608
Horn ............................................................ 196
HUD
Display contrast adjustment
switch...................................................... 212
Display position adjustment
switch...................................................... 212
Head-up display main switch ........212
Hybrid system
Emergency shut off system.............. 35
Energy monitor/consumption
screen...................................................... 39
High voltage components ............... 34
Hybrid system indicator .................. 201
“POWER” switch................................. 177
Vehicle Proximity Notification
System.......................................................31
Hybrid transmission
Hybrid transmission........................... 186
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................................... 779
S mode ..................................................... 190G
H
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

870Alphabetical index
Spare tire
Inflation pressure................................807
Storage location ................................. 764
Spark plug ............................................... 804
Specifications .........................................798
Speedometer........................................... 197
Steering
Column lock release ........................ 180
Steering wheel
Adjustment............................................. 105
Audio switches* ..................... 426, 543
Heated steering wheel....................604
Power easy access system .............. 95
Steering wheel position
memory.................................................. 93
Storage feature..................................... 585
Stuck vehicle
If your vehicle becomes stuck..... 793
Sun visors .................................................595
Sunshades ................................................... 116 Switch
Display contrast adjustment
switch ......................................................212
Display position adjustment
switch ......................................................212
Driving mode selector switch.......188
Emergency flasher switch.............. 724
ENTER switch .................................... 206
Fog light switch .....................................221
Hazard light switch ........................... 724
Head-up display main switch ........212
Heated steering wheel switch .... 604
Ignition switch ........................................177
Light switches.........................................217
Menu switch......................................... 206
Power back door switch ................... 75
Power door lock switch..................... 72
“POWER” switch .................................177
Power window switch ........................ 112
Pre-collision braking off
switch ....................................................279
Rear window wiper and
washer switch ...................................229
Window lock switch ............................ 112
Wiper and washer switch ..............223

873Alphabetical index
Warning messages
Anti-lock brake system .................. 745
AWD system ............................744, 745
Brake lamp system ........................... 745
Brake system ........................................743
Dynamic radar cruise
control system ..................... 745, 748
Electric power steering .................. 745
Engine oil maintenance.................. 748
Engine oil pressure............................744
Engine overheat................................. 748
Headlight leveling ............................. 745
Hood ....................................................... 748
Intuitive parking assist ......... 745, 748
Low fuel .................................................. 748
Moon roof ............................................. 748
Open door ........................................... 748
Parking brake ...................................... 748
Pre-collision system ............. 745, 748
Smart access system with
push-button start............................ 756
SRS airbags .......................................... 745
Steering lock ........................................ 745
Washer fluid......................................... 748 Washer
Checking .............................................. 663
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................302
Switch....................................................... 223
Washing and waxing ........................... 634
Weight
Cargo capacity .................................... 301
Load limits .............................................. 301
Weight.................................................... 798
Wheels ......................................................683
Window glasses ...................................... 112
Window lock switch ............................... 112
Windows
Power windows ..................................... 112
Rear window defogger* ............... 358
Washer ................................................... 223
Windshield wiper de-icer* ...............360
Windshield wipers................................ 223
Wireless remote control....................... 69
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery...................... 687
WMA disc* ...................................381, 493
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.