2012 Lexus IS220d fuel

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Vehicle specifica-
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Fuel information
IS250
EU area:
Your vehicle must use only
unleaded gasoline conforming to
European standard EN228.
For optimum engine perfor-
mance, select unleaded gasoline
with a Research Octane Number
of 95 or higher.
Except EU area:
Your vehicle must use only
unleaded gasoline.
For optimum engine perfor-
mance, select unleaded gasoline
with a Research Octane Number
of 95 or higher.
IS220d and IS200d
EU area:
Your vehicle must use only diesel
fuel conforming to European
standard EN590.
Except EU area:
Your vehicle must use only diesel
fuel that contains 50 ppm or less
of sulfur and has a cetane number
of 48 or higher.

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Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline (IS250)
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your Lexus has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
If you plan to drive in foreign countries (IS220d and IS200d)
Low sulphur diesel fuel may not be available, so please confirm the avail-
ability with your distributor.
If premium gasoline is not available (IS250)
If this premium type cannot be obtained, you can temporarily use unleaded
gasoline with a Research Octane Number as low as 91.
If your engine knocks
Consult any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accel-
erating or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.

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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 will cause the three-way catalytic converter to lose its
effectiveness and the emission control system to function improperly.
Notice on diesel fuel quality (IS220d and IS200d)
Do not use a fuel that contains more than 50 ppm of sulfur.
Use of such a high sulfur fuel may damage the engine.
IS250 (EU area): Bioethanol fuel sold under names such as “E50” or
“E85” and fuel containing a large amount of ethanol should not be used.
The use of these fuels will damage the vehicle's fuel system. In case of
any doubt, ask any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
IS250 (except EU area): Bioethanol fuel sold under names such as “E50”
or “E85” and fuel containing a large amount of ethanol should not be
used. Your vehicle can use gasoline mixed with 10% max ethanol. The
use of fuel with more than 10% ethanol content (E10) will damage the
vehicle’s fuel system. You must ensure that refueling is carried out only
from a source where fuel specification and quality can be guaranteed. In
case of any doubt, ask any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
IS220d and IS200d (EU area): FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Ester) fuel sold
under names such as “B30” or “B100” and fuel containing a large amount
of FAME should not be used. The use of these fuels will damage the vehi-
cle's fuel system. In case of any doubt, ask any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
IS220d and IS200d (except EU area): FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Ester)
fuel sold under names such as “B30” or “B100” and fuel containing a
large amount of FAME should not be used. Your vehicle can use diesel
mixed with 5% max biodiesel FAME (B5). The use of fuel with more than
5% FAME content (B5) will damage the vehicle’s fuel system. You must
ensure that refueling is carried out only from a source where fuel specifi-
cation and quality can be guaranteed. In case of any doubt, ask any autho-
rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.

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Alphabetical index
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Cruise control
Cruise control .......................198
Dynamic radar cruise control .....
202
Cup holder .................................359
Curtain shield airbags ................110
Customizable features ...............556
Daytime running light system ...188
Defogger*
Rear window.........................265
Side mirror ............................265
Dimension .................................534
Display
Dynamic radar cruise control .....
202
Satellite switch mode............365
Trip information ...................182
Warning message..................474
Do-it-yourself maintenance .......398
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights .............351
Wattage .................................552
Door pockets .............................360
Doors
Door lock ....................37, 55, 58
Door windows ........................85
Double locking system .........101
Side mirrors ............................84
Driver's seat belt reminder light 470
Driving
Correct posture .....................108
Procedures ............................142
Driving position memory ............66Electric power steering ............. 224
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery is
discharged ......................... 519
Emergency, in case of
If a warning message is
displayed ........................... 474
If the engine will not start .... 515
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P .................... 517
If the vehicle has a discharged
battery................................ 524
If the warning buzzer sounds467
If the warning light turns on 467
If you have a flat tire ... 487, 499
If you lose your keys ........... 518
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls ................. 531
If you think something is
wrong................................. 465
If your electronic key does not
operate properly ................ 519
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...
532
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 534
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 459
If your vehicle overheats ..... 528
Emergency flashers
Switch .................................. 458
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................. 499
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Engine
Compartment ........................405
Engine switch .......................156
Hood .....................................402
How to start the engine .........156
Identification number ...........535
If the engine will not start.....515
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls ..................531
Ignition switch ......................156
Overheating ..........................528
Engine compartment cover........407
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................544
Checking ...............................413
Preparing and checking before
winter .................................239
Engine coolant temperature
gauge .......................................171
Engine immobilizer system .........96
Engine oil
Capacity ................................539
Checking ...............................409
Preparing and checking before
winter .................................239
EPS ............................................224First-aid kit storage belt............ 384
Floor mat .................................. 382
Fluid
Washer ................................. 420
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ........... 453
Switch .................................. 190
Wattage ................................ 552
Footwell lights .......................... 351
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ........... 453
Switch .................................. 190
Wattage ................................ 552
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ......................... 470
Front position lights
Replacing light bulbs ........... 453
Switch .................................. 186
Wattage ................................ 552
Front seats
Adjustment............................. 63
Driving position memory....... 66
Front turn signal lights
Wattage ................................ 552
Fuel
Capacity ............................... 538
Fuel gauge............................ 171
Fuel pump shut off system... 466
Gas station information ....... 576
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls ................. 531
Information .......................... 553
Refueling ............................... 92F

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Fuel door .....................................92
Fuel filler door.............................92
Fuel pump shut off system ........466
Fuses ..........................................438
Gas station information .............576
Gauges .......................................171
Glove box ..................................355
Glove box light ..........................356
Hazard lights
Switch ...................................458
Head restraints
Adjusting ...............................71
Headlight cleaner.......................197
Headlights
Discharge headlight
precautions .........................461
Replacing light bulbs ............453
Switch ...................................186
Wattage .................................552
Heaters
Seat heaters ...................371, 374
Side mirror ............................265
Hill-start assist control ..............224
Hood ..........................................402
Hooks
Cargo ....................................384
Coat ......................................381
Shopping bag ........................384
Horn...........................................173Identification
Engine .................................. 535
Vehicle ................................. 535
Ignition switch .......................... 156
Illuminated entry system .......... 351
Indicator lights.......................... 177
Inside rear view mirror ............... 82
Intercooler ................................ 415
Interior lights
Interior lights ....................... 351
Switch .................................. 353
Wattage ................................ 552
Jack
Positioning a floor jack ........ 403
Vehicle-equipped jack ......... 487
Jack handle ............................... 487
Keyless entry .............................. 55
Keys
Electronic key ........................ 32
Engine switch ...................... 156
If you lose your keys ........... 518
If your electronic key battery is
discharged ......................... 519
Key number ........................... 32
Keyless entry ......................... 55
Keys ....................................... 32
Mechanical key ...................... 32
Wireless remote control key .. 55
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Light bulbs
Replacing ..............................453
Wattage .................................552
Lights
Door courtesy light ...............351
Emergency flasher switch.....458
Fog light switch ....................190
Hazard light switch ...............458
Headlights switch .................186
Interior light switch ..............353
Outer foot lights....................351
Overhead courtesy light........351
Personal light switch ............354
Replacing light bulbs ............453
Scuff lights ...........................351
Shift lever light .....................351
Turn signal lever ...................170
Vanity lights .........................363
Wattage .................................552
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ..398
Maintenance data ..................534
Maintenance requirements....395
Manual headlight leveling dial ..187
Manual transmission .................168
Meter
Instrument panel light control ....
172
Meters ...................................171
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ...........82
Side mirror heater .................265
Side mirrors ............................84
Vanity mirrors ......................363Moon roof ................................... 89
MP3 disc* ................................. 280
Multi-information display ........ 181
Odometer .................................. 171
Oil
Engine oil............................. 409
Opener
Fuel filler door ....................... 92
Hood .................................... 402
Trunk ..................................... 63
Outer foot lights
Outer foot lights ................... 351
Wattage ................................ 552
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............ 84
Mirror position memory ........ 66
Outside temperature display ..... 182
Overhead console ..................... 358
Overhead courtesy lights
Overhead courtesy lights ..... 351
Wattage ................................ 552
Overheating, Engine ................. 528L
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Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................467
Open door ............................470
Seat belt reminder .................470
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .........468
Brake assist system...............468
Brake system ........................467
Charging system ...................468
Electric power steering warning
light ....................................468
Electronic engine control
system.................................468
Fuel filter warning light........468
Low fuel level .......................470
Malfunction indicator lamp ..468
Master warning light ............470
Open door .............................470
Pre-crash safety system ........468
Pretensioners ........................468
Seat belt reminder light ........470
SRS airbags ..........................468Warning messages
Dynamic radar cruise
control ....................... 475, 477
Engine oil level .................... 477
Engine oil maintenance ....... 477
Engine oil pressure .............. 475
Hood .................................... 477
Lexus parking assist
sensor......................... 475, 477
Moon roof ............................ 477
Open door ............................ 477
Parking brake ....................... 477
Pre-crash safety system 475, 477
Smart entry & start system .. 482
Steering lock ........................ 475
Trunk ................................... 477
Washer fluid ........................ 477
Washer
Checking .............................. 420
Preparing and checking
before winter ..................... 239
Switch .................................. 191
Washing and waxing ................ 388
Weight ...................................... 534
Wheels ...................................... 428
Window glasses ......................... 85
Window lock switch ................... 85
Windows
Power windows...................... 85
Rear window defogger......... 265
Washer ................................. 191W