2007 Lexus GS450h fuel

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Fuel information
■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your Lexus has a fuel tank opening that only
a
ccommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
■If premium gasoline is not available
If this premium fuel is not available, you may use unleaded gasoline with an Octane
R
ating of 87 or so (Research Octane Number 91). 
The use of such gasoline may cause the engine to knock or drastically reduce out -
put to protect itself while driving with a heav y
load. To avoid this, refill the tank with
premium unleaded gasoline as soon as possible.
■If your engine knocks
●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
ar
e using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the brand of gasoline. If this
does not correct the problem, consult your Lexus dealer.
Your vehicle must use on ly unleaded gasoline.
Premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane R
ating of 91 (Research
Octane Number 96) or higher required for optimum engine performance.
At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications of
ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. an d CGSB3.5-M93 in Canada.

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■Gasoline quality standards
●Automotive manufacturers in the US, Europe and Japan have developed a
specification for fuel quality called 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 th rough 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 de tergent additives to clean and/or keep
clean intake systems.
■Lexus recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reform ulated gasoline that contains oxygen-
ates 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 perfor-
mance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
■Lexus does not recommend blended gasoline
●Lexus allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the oxygenate con-
tent 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 enhancin g additive called MMT (Methylcy clopen-
tadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Lexus DOES NOT recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel con-
taining MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the inst rument cluster may come on. If this hap-
pens, contact your Lexus dealer for service.

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NOTICE
■Notice on gasoline quality
●Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic convert-
ers 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 start-
ing, vaporization, engine knoc king, etc.), discontinue the use of that type of fuel.
■When refueling with gasohole
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle's paint.

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Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excess iv
e loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat build up and possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
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 inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of: 
(a) Curb weight 
(b) Accessory weight 
(c) Vehicle capacity weight 
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows

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Alphabetical index
Emergency, in case ofIf a warning light turns on .............. 430
If a warning message is 
displayed ............................................ 436
If the hybrid system will not 
start........................................................ 466
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P ................................... 467
If the 12 volt battery is 
discharged ......................................... 471
If you have a flat tire ............ 455, 456
If you lose your keys......................... 468
If you think something is 
wrong ....................................................427
If your vehicle becomes stuck..... 478
If your vehicle needs to be 
towed ................................................... 420
If your vehicle overheats ................ 475
When the electronic key battery 
is discharged .................................... 469
Energy monitor............................................ 6
Engine Compartment ....................................... 361
Hood........................................................ 358
How to start the hybrid system
.....101
If the hybrid system will not 
start........................................................ 466
Overheating......................................... 475
Power switch .......................................... 101
Engine compartment cover ............. 362
Engine coolant temperature 
gauge.........................................................110
Engine/inverter coolant Capacity ................................................. 484
Checking ............................................... 368
Preparing and checking 
before winter ...................................... 174 Engine oil
Capacity ................................................ 483
Checking............................................... 363
Preparing and checking  before winter...................................... 174
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 366
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ......... 162
Event data recorder ............................ 428
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 332
Floor mats .................................................. 331
Fluid Brake ....................................................... 370
Washer.................................................... 374
Fog lights Switch ........................................................ 123
Wattage ................................................. 488
Foot light .................................................. 308
Front passenger's seat
belt 
reminder light ..................................... 433
Front seats Adjustment ............................................... 34
Driving position memory .................. 36
Front turn signal lights Wattage ................................................. 488
Fuel Capacity ................................................ 482
Fuel gauge ................................................ 110
Gas station information ................. 520
Information ........................................... 489
Refueling ................................................... 58
Messages .............................................. 450
Fuel filler door ........................................... 58
Fuses .......................................................... 395
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Turn signal lever ..................................108
Vanity lights ........................................... 318
Wattage................................................. 488
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ......... 355
General maintenance ....................... 351
Maintenance data............................. 480
Maintenance requirements .......... 349
Meter Instrument panel light control .......... 111
Meters ........................................................ 110
Micro dust and pollen removal 
mode ........................................................ 194
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror....................... 49
Side mirror heater ............................... 199
Side mirrors ............................................. 50
Vanity mirrors....................................... 318
Moon roof ................................................... 55
MP3 disc ..
.................................................... 224
Multi-information display ........
................117
Odometer................................................... 110
Oil Engine oil ............................................... 363
Opener Fuel filler door......................................... 58
Hood........................................................ 358
Trunk ........................................................... 30
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ......................... 50
Driving position memory.................. 36
Outside temperature display........... 320
Overhead console ................................ 313
Overheating, Engine .......
......................475 Parking brake..........................................
109
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 413
Switch ........................................................ 120
Wattage ................................................. 488
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .............. 163
Personal lights........................................ 309
Power meter.............................................. 110
Power outlet ........................................... 323
Power windows ........................................ 52
Radar cruise control............................. 130
Radiator .................................................... 369
Radio .........
..................................................... 203
RDS (Radio Date System) ................ 205
Rear sunshade ....................................... 329
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 413
Wattage ................................................. 488
Rear view monitor system ................. 158
Rear window defogger ........................ 199
Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 393
Fuses ........................................................ 395
Light bulbs .............................................. 413
Reporting safety defects for 
U.S.A. owners .....................................508
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ........................ 43
Automatic Locking Retractor 
(ALR) ....................................................... 44
Child restraint system 
installation ............................................. 83
Cleaning and maintaining 
the seat belts .....................................347
M
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Electric power steering warning light ..................................... 432
Low fuel level....................................... 432
Malfunction indicator lamp ............ 431
Master warning light ........................ 433
Open door ........................................... 432
Pre-collision system ......................... 432
Seat belt reminder light .................. 433
SRS airbags ............................................ 431
Tire pressure warning light........... 433
Warning messages Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ... 442
Brake Assist (BA) .............................. 442
Dynamic radar 
cruise control ................................... 440
Engine oil level .................................... 445
Engine oil maintenance.................. 445
Engine oil pressure............................ 437
Headlight ............................................... 438
Hill-start assist control...................... 442
Hood ....................................................... 443
Hybrid system .......................... 437, 447
Intuitive parking 
assist .............................. 439, 446, 451
Moon roof ............................................. 444
Open door ........................................... 443
Parking brake ...................................... 444
Pre-Collision System .......... 439, 446
Refueling ................................................ 450
Rear lights system ............................. 438
Smart access system with 
push-button start............................ 452
Steering lock ............................ 439, 454
Tire pressure warning 
system...................................... 438, 446
TRAC (Traction control 
system) .................................................442 Trunk ........................................................
444
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio 
Steering) ............................................. 442
VSC/ECB (Vehicle Stability 
Control/Electronically Controlled 
Brake system) .................................. 442
Washer fluid ......................................... 444
Washer Checking ............................................... 374
Preparing and checking  before winter ......................................174
Switch......................................................... 124
Washing and waxing ........................... 344
Weight Cargo capacity .................................... 170
Load limits ............................................... 173
Weight.................................................... 480
Wheels ..................................................... 389
Window glasses ...................................... 52
Window lock switch ............................... 52
Windows Power windows ..................................... 52
Rear window defogger.................... 199
Washer ..................................................... 124
Windshield wipers Position...................................................... 176
Windshield wipers .............................. 124
Winter driving tips .................................. 174
Wireless remote control Locking/Unlocking ............................. 23
Replacing the battery....................... 393
WMA disc ............................................... 224

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What to do if...
The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 4 3 0If the warning light turns on
■Warning lights
or orv
P. 4 3 0P. 4 3 1
P. 4 3 3
or
P. 4 3 2P. 4 3 3
P. 4 3 2P. 4 3 3
P. 4 3 2P. 4 3 2
P. 4 3 1P. 4 3 2
P. 4 3 2P. 4 3 3
*: Electronically Controlled Brake 
System
P. 4 3 1
Brake system warning lightMalfunction indicator lamp
ABS warning lightDriver’s seat belt reminder light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
ECB*/VSC warning lightTire pressure warning light
Low fuel level warning lightElectric power steering warning
light
SRS warning lightPre-collision system warn-
ing light
Open door warning lightMaster warning light
Charging system warning
light
The warning message is dis-
playedP. 4 3 6If the warning message is displayed