Fuel information
Your vehicle must use only unleaded gasoline.
Premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher required for optimum engine performance. If 91 octane cannot be obtained, you may use unleaded gasoline with an octane rating as low as 87 (Research Octane Number 91). Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 91 may result in engine knocking. Persistent knocking can lead to engine damage and should be corrected by refueling with higher octane unleaded gasoline.
At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications of ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB3.5-M93 in Canada.
Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your Lexus has a fuel tank opening that
only
accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
If your engine knocks
l Consult your Lexus dealer.
You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerating or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of
gasoline you
are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the brand of gasoline.
If this
does not correct the problem, consult your Lexus dealer.
Gasoline quality standards
Automotive manufacturers in the US, Europe and Japan have developed a specification for fuel quality called the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC) that is expected to be applied worldwide.
The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emission levels. In the US, category 4 has been adopted.
The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets, and customer satisfaction through better performance.
Lexus recommends the use of gasoline containing detergent additives
Lexus recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives to avoid build-up of engine deposits.
All gasoline sold in the US contains detergent additives to clean and/or keep clean intake systems.
Lexus recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains
oxygenates
such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in many
areas.
Lexus recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately blended
reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent vehicle
performance,
reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
Lexus does not recommend blended gasoline
Lexus allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the oxygenate
content
is up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE.
If you use gasohol in your Lexus, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower
than 87.
Lexus DOES NOT recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
Lexus does not recommend gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains octane enhancing additive called MMT
(Methylcyclopentadienyl
Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Lexus DOES NOT recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel
containing
MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If this
happens,
contact your Lexus dealer for service.
NOTICE:
Notice on fuel quality
Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used the engine will be
damaged.
Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic
converters
causing the emission control system to malfunction.
Do not use gasohol other than that stated here.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems.
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than that stated here will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
Fuel-related poor driveability
If after using a different type of fuel, poor driveability is encountered (poor
hot starting,
vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that type of fuel.
When refueling with gasohol Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle's paint.
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Keys
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
1. Electronic keys
• Operating the smart access
system with push-button start.
• Operating the wireless
remote control function.
2. Mechanical ...
Sun visors
1. Forward position:
Flip down.
2. Side position:
Flip down, unhook, and swing
to the side.
3. Side extender:
Place in side position, then
slide backwards. ...
Dinghy towing
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the
ground) behind a motor home.
NOTICE:
To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ...