2012 Lexus IS250C fuel

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■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 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 Te rtiary 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.

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■Lexus does not recommend blended gasoline
●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 oc tane 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 inst rument cluster may come on. If this hap-
pens, contact your Lexus dealer for service.
●Use only gasoline containing a maxi-
mum of 10% ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that could contain more than 10% etha-
nol, including from any pump labeled
E15, E30, E50, E85 (which are only
some examples of fuel containing more
than 10% ethanol).DO NOT use gasoline contain-
ing more than 10% ethanol.
(15% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)

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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.
●IS250C: 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.
●IS350C: Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 91 may result
in engine knocking and significantly re duced performance. 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 knoc king, 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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■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. 139.
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.
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 equipp ed, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine

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Alphabetical index
Floor mat ................................................. 380
FluidBrake.......................................................... 431
Washer ................................................... 436
Fog lights Switch ....................................................... 185
Wattage.................................................. 577
Foot well lights .......................................359
Front fog lights Switch ....................................................... 185
Wattage.................................................. 577
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................119
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light...................................... 497
Front seats Adjustment............................................... 55
Driving position memory.................... 61
Seat position memory ........................ 65
Front turn signal lights Switch ........................................................ 162
Wattage.................................................. 577 Fuel
Capacity ................................................ 563
Fuel gauge .............................................. 166
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 494
Information ........................................... 578
Refueling ................................................... 95
Fuel door ..................................................... 95
Fuel filler door ........................................... 95
Fuel pump shut off system................. 494
Fuses .......................................................... 458
Garage door opener .......................... 384
Gauges .......................................................166
Glove box ................................................ 362
Glove box light ...................................... 362
Hands-free system for mobile phone* ............................. 328
Hazard lights Switch ...................................................... 486
Head restraints Adjusting .................................................. 67
Headlight aim ......................................... 474
Headlight cleaner...................................194F
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Odometer ................................................. 166
OilEngine oil ............................................... 426
Opener Fuel filler door ........................................ 95
Hood ......................................................... 419
Trunk ............................................................. 51
Outer foot lights Outer foot lights................................. 359
Wattage ..................................................577
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ..........................79
Mirror position memory ..................... 61
Outside temperature display ............ 177
Overheating, Engine ...........................542 Parking assist sensors* ........................ 213
Parking brake .......................................... 163
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 475
Switch.......................................................... 181
Wattage .................................................. 577
PCS ............................................................ 227
Personal lights Switch...................................................... 360
Power outlet............................................ 376
Power windows ........................................ 82
Pre-collision system............................. 227
Radar cruise control ............................. 199
Radiator ..................................................... 431
Radio*........................................................ 262
RDS* .......................................................... 264
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ........................ 475
Wattage .................................................. 577
Rear view mirror Compass............................................... 390
Rear window defogger* .................... 257
Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 456
Fuses........................................................ 458
Light bulbs ............................................. 475
Tires ........................................................... 518
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ..........................................602
Retractable hardtop ...............................86OP
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Warning buzzersBrake system ....................................... 495
Open door .......................................... 497
Seat belt reminder ............................ 497
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .................. 496
Brake assist system .......................... 496
Brake system ....................................... 495
Charging system ............................... 495
Electric power steering systemwarning light ..................................... 496
Low fuel level....................................... 497
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 496
Master warning light ........................ 497
Open door ........................................... 497
Pre-collision system ......................... 496
Pretensioners ...................................... 496
Seat belt reminder light .................. 497
SRS airbags .......................................... 496
Tire pressure warning light........................................................ 497
Warning messages Dynamic radar cruise control ...................... 505, 507
Engine oil level .................................... 507
Engine oil maintenance.................. 507
Engine oil pressure........................... 504
Hood ....................................................... 507
Intuitive parking assist ........ 505, 507
Open door ........................................... 507
Parking brake ...................................... 507
Pre-collision system ............ 505, 507
Retractable hardtop ............ 505, 507 Smart access system with
push-button start ............................. 514
Steering lock........................................ 505
Trunk ....................................................... 507
Washer fluid ........................................ 507
Washer Checking ...............................................436
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................238
Switch........................................................ 187
Washing and waxing ...........................402
Weight Cargo capacity ................................... 234
Load limits ............................................. 237
Weight.................................................... 560
Wheels ....................................................... 451
Window glasses ...................................... 82
Window lock switch ...............................83
Windows Power windows ..................................... 82
Rear window defogger................... 257
Washer .................................................... 187
Windshield wiper de-icer..................258
Windshield wipers................................. 187
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery...................... 456
WMA disc* ............................................. 277W
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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A warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 4 9 5If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds...
■Warning lights
or or
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or
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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 lightMaster warning light
SRS warning lightElectric power steering system
warning light
Open door warning lightPre-collision system warn-
ing light
Charging system warning
lightTire pressure warning light
Slip indicator