2013 Lexus GS300h open gas tank

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4 4-4. Refueling
Driving
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)
Opening the fuel tank cap
Close all the doors and windows, and turn the power switch off.
Confirm the type of fuel.
Fuel types
GS300h
EU area:
Unleaded gasoline conforming to European standard EN228, Research
Octane Number of 91 or higher
Except EU area:
Unleaded gasoline, Research Octane Number of 91 or higher
GS450h
EU area:
Unleaded gasoline conforming to European standard EN228, Research
Octane Number of 95 or higher
Except EU area:
Unleaded gasoline, Research Octane Number of 95 or higher
Use of ethanol blended gasoline in a gasoline engine
Lexus allows the use of ethanol blended gasoline where the ethanol content
is up to 10%. Make sure that the ethanol blended gasoline to be used has a
Research Octane Number that follows the above.
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:
Before refueling the vehicle

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8 8-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)
Fuel information
Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
If your engine knocks
Consult any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while acceler-
ating or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
GS300h
EU area:
Your vehicle must use only unleaded gasoline conforming to Euro-
pean standard EN228.
For optimum engine performance, select unleaded gasoline with a
Research Octane Number of 91 or higher.
Except EU area:
Your vehicle must use only unleaded gasoline.
For optimum engine performance, select unleaded gasoline with a
Research Octane Number of 91 or higher.
GS450h
EU area:
Your vehicle must use only unleaded gasoline conforming to Euro-
pean standard EN228.
For optimum engine performance, 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 performance, select unleaded gasoline with a
Research Octane Number of 95 or higher.

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GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)
GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverTrunk openerFuel filler door
P. 734P. 187P. 293
Hood lock release
leverTire inflation pressure
P. 7 3 4
P. 9 3 6
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)66 L (17.4 gal., 14.5 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typeEU area:Unleaded gasoline conforming to Euro-
pean standard EN228 only
Except EU area: Unleaded gasoline only
P. 293, 929
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 9 3 6
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)P. 9 3 0
Engine oil type“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade:
0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30:
API grade SL “Energy-Conserving”, SM
“Energy-Conserving” or SN “Resource-Conserv-
ing”; or ILSAC multigrade engine oil
15W-40 and 20W-50:
API grade SL, SM or SN multigrade engine oil
P930