2011 Lexus ES350 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
accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
■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
are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the brand of gasoline. If this
does not correct the problem, consult your Lexus dealer.
You must only use unleaded gasoline in your vehicle.
Select octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. Use of
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 87 may result in engine
knocking. Persistent knocking can lead to engine damage.
At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications of
ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB3.5-M93 in Canada.

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Vehicle specifications
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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 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 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
t h a n 8 7.
●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 (Methylcyclopen-
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 instrument cluster may come on. If this hap-
pens, contact your Lexus dealer for service.

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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 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.
●Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 87 may result in
engine knocking. Persistent knocking can lead to engine damage and should be
corrected by refueling with higher octane unleaded gasoline.
■Fuel-related poor driveability
If after using a different type of fuel, poor driveability is encountered (poor hot start-
ing, 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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Vehicle specifications
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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 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
Occupant distributionDistribution 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
RimA 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 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
Tire related termMeaning

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Alphabetical index
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FuelCapacity................................................. 494
Fuel gauge .............................................. 136
Fuel pump shut off system .............442
Gas station information .................560
Information............................................ 502
Refueling ....................................................76
Fuel door...................................................... 76
Fuel filler door............................................ 76
Fuel pump shut off system .................442
Fuses............................................................ 413
Garage door opener.......................... 343
Gas station information ..................... 560
Gauges....................................................... 136
Glove box .................................................318
Glove box light........................................318
Grocery bag hooks............................... 341 Hands-free phone system
(for mobile phone)
Bluetooth
®............................................. 281
Hands-free phone system
(for mobile phone) ......................... 281
Hazard lights
Switch.......................................................434
Head restraints
Adjusting ..................................................55
Headlight aim ......................................... 422
Headlights Discharge headlights
precautions........................................ 432
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 424
Switch.........................................................147
Wattage ................................................... 501
Heaters Seat heaters ............................. 330, 332
Side mirror.............................................. 215
Hood .......................................................... 378
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................................... 341
Grocery bag hooks........................... 341
Horn ............................................................ 135
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Noise from under vehicle...................... 18
Odometer................................................. 136
OilEngine oil ...............................................383
Opener
Fuel filler door......................................... 76
Hood........................................................ 378
Trunk ........................................................... 44
Outer foot lights
Outer foot lights ................................... 314
Wattage................................................... 501
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ......................... 66
Mirror position memory ................... 49
Outside temperature display............ 144
Overhead console ...............................320
Overheating, Engine ...........................486 Parking assist sensors............................ 171
Parking brake...........................................134
Parking lights
Switch........................................................ 147
Wattage ...................................................501
PCS ............................................................. 182
Personal lights Switch........................................................ 316
Wattage ...................................................501
Power outlet ........................................... 329
Power steering fluid ............................389
Power windows ........................................ 68
Pre-collision system ............................. 182N
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USB port........................................240, 247
Vanity lightsVanity lights .......................................... 325
Wattage................................................... 501
Vanity mirrors ........................................325
Vehicle identification number .........493
Vehicle stability control........................177
Ventilators ............................................... 332
Voice command switch......................286
VSC .............................................................. 177 Warning buzzers
Brake system....................................... 445
Downshifting.......................................... 132
Open door ........................................... 447
Seat belt reminder .............................447
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .................. 446
Brake assist system .......................... 446
Brake system....................................... 445
Charging system ............................... 446
Low fuel level........................................ 447
Low tire pressure warning light......................................................... 447
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 446
Master warning light.........................447
Open door ............................................ 447
Pre-collision system......................... 446
Pretensioners ...................................... 446
Seat belt reminder light ................... 447
SRS airbags.......................................... 446U
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What to do if...
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■Warning lights
The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 4 4 5If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds...
or or
P. 4 4 5P. 446
P. 4 4 7
or
P. 446
or
P. 4 4 7P. 4 4 7
P. 446P. 4 4 7
P. 4 4 7P. 446
P. 446P. 4 4 7
Brake system warning lightMalfunction indicator lamp
ABS warning lightDriver’s seat belt
reminder light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Low fuel level warning light
SRS warning lightMaster warning light
Open door warning lightPre-collision system warn-
ing light
Charging system warning
lightTire pressure warning light