2013 Lexus GS350 fuel

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GS350_U (OM30C34U)
8-1. Specifications
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.
■Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability problems ma y 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 U.S.A., Europe and Japan have developed a
specification for fuel quality called the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC), which
is expected to be applied worldwide.
●The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emission levels.
In the U.S., category 4 has been adopted.
●The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets, and
improves customer satisfaction through better performance.
You must only use unleaded gasoline in your vehicle.
Select premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91
(Research Octane Number 96) or higher required for optimum engine
performance. If 91 octane cannot be obtained, you may use unleaded
gasoline with an octane rating as low as 87 (Research Octane Number
91). Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 91 may
result in engine knocking and signif icantly reduced performance. Per-
sistent knocking can lead to engine damage and should be corrected
by refueling with higher octane unleaded gasoline.
At minimum, the gasoline you us e should meet the specifications of
ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB3.5-M93 in Canada.

GS350_U (OM30C34U)
7638-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
■Recommendation of the use of gasoline containing detergent additives
●Lexus recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives to avoid
the build-up of engine deposits.
●All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. contains detergent additives to clean and/or keep
clean intake systems.
■Recommendation of the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformul ated gasoline that contains oxygenates
such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in many areas.
Lexus recommends the use of cleaner burn ing gasoline and appropriately blended
reformulated gasoline. These types of ga soline provide excellent vehicle perfor-
mance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
■Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octane rating no lower than
87.
●Lexus does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
■Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhanc ing additive called MMT (Methylcyclo-
pentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Lexus does not recommend the use of gasoli ne that contains MMT. If fuel containing
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.
■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.
●Use only gasoline containing a maximum of
10% ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline that
could contain more than 10% ethanol,
including from any pump labeled E15, E30,
E50, E85 (which are only some examples
of fuel containing mo re than 10% ethanol).DO NOT use gasoline con-
taining more than 10% ethanol.
(15% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)

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8-1. Specifications
NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be dam-
aged.
●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 the type previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems.
●Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the level
previously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability is encountered after using a different type of fuel (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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8-1. Specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
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
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer
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)
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 battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated

GS350_U (OM30C34U)
7798-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions
being customized. Contact your Lexus dealer for further details.
Settings that can be changed using the Remote Touch
Settings that can be changed using the “DISP” button
Settings that can be changed by your Lexus dealer
Definition of symbols: O = Available, —=Not available
Customizable features
1
2
3
ItemFunctionDefaultsettingCustom-
ized setting
Multi-infor-
mation
display
(  P. 8 2 )
“Language”*1“A m e r i c a n
English”(French)—O—
(Spanish)
“Units”*1“miles
(MPG)”
“km
(km/L)”
—O—“km (L/
100km)”
“ECO lamp”
“ON
(Self-light- ing)”“OFF”
—O—“ON
(Always)”
“Drive monitor”“Outside”
“Fuel
consump- tion”
—O—
“Cruisingrange”
“Lamp brightness”“Standard”“Bright”—O—
“SPORT lamp”“ON”“OFF”—O—
“Default settings”“OFF”“ON”—O—
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GS350_U (OM30C34U)
First-aid kit storage net ......................558
Flat tire .......................................................722
Floor mats ................................................... 26
FluidAutomatic transmission .................. 757
Brake ....................................................... 758
Washer .................................................. 628
Fog lights ................................................... 195 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 665
Switch........................................................ 195
Wattage ....................................................761
Footwell light .......................................... 548
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................47
Front personal lights............................ 549
Front seats ................................................ 128 Adjustment ............................................. 128
Cleaning ................................................ 598
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving position memory ................ 130
Head restraints ..................................... 136
Power easy access system ............ 133
Seat heaters ......................................... 568
Seat position memory....................... 130
Seat ventilators ................................... 569
Front side marker lights ...................... 190 Light switch ............................................ 190
Replacing light bulbs ..........................671
Welcome light illumination control ..................................................... 101 Front turn signal lights ..........................184
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 667
Turn signal lever ...................................184
Wattage ................................................... 761
Fuel..............................................................754 Capacity ................................................. 754
Fuel gauge ................................................79
Fuel pump shut off system ........... 685
Information............................................ 762
Refueling ................................................ 204
Type.............................................. 204, 754
Warning light ...................................... 689
Warning messages ............................710
Fuel filler door........................................ 204 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ......................... 207
Refueling ................................................ 204
Fuel pump shut off system ................ 685
Fuses.......................................................... 648
Garage door opener...........................579
Gauges......................................................... 79
Glove box ............................................... 553
Glove box light...................................... 553
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GS350_U (OM30C34U)
Rear turn signal lights .......................... 184Replacing light bulbs ....................... 669
Turn signal lever .................................. 184
Wattage ....................................................761
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror ..................... 140
Outside rear view mirrors ...............142
Rear view monitor system ..................251
Rear window defoggers .................... 365
Refueling .................................................. 204 Capacity .................................................754
Fuel types ...............................................754
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .........................207
Opening the fuel tank cap............ 206
Remote Touch ....................................... 306
Remote Touch screen ........................308
Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 646
Fuses........................................................ 648
Light bulbs ............................................ 663
Tires .......................................................... 722
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners................................... 790
Reset the maintenance data ............ 602 Safety Connect ..................................... 586
Seat belts .................................................... 30
Adjusting the seat belt.......................... 31
Automatic Locking Retractor .........32
Child restraint system installation ............................................. 60
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt .......................................599
Emergency Locking Retractor.................................................32
How to wear your seat belt............. 30
How your child should wear the seat belt ...........................................32
Pre-collision seat belts ........................32
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer .......... 689
Seat belt extender .................................32
Seat belt pretensioners ........................ 31
SRS warning light .............................. 687
Seat heaters............................................ 568
Seat position memory ..........................130
Seat ventilators...................................... 569
Seating capacity ..................................... 168S

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GS350_U (OM30C34U)
Warning buzzersBrake system....................................... 686
Downshifting ......................................... 182
Key reminder ......................................... 717
Open door ............................................704
Open moon roof .............................. 705
Open hood ...........................................704
Open trunk .......................................... 705
Open window .................................... 705
Seat belt reminder ............................ 689
Warning lights .......................................... 75 ABS .......................................................... 687
AFS OFF indicator ........................... 688
Brake system.......................... 686, 689
Charging system............................... 687
Electric power steering.................. 687
Low fuel level ...................................... 689
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 687
Master warning light........................ 689
Open door ........................................... 689
Parking brake indicator ................. 688
Pre-collision system......................... 688
Seat belt reminder light.................. 689
Slip indicator ........................................ 688
SRS ........................................................... 687
Tire pressure ....................................... 690
Warning messages .............................. 697
Warning reflector storage belt....... 560
Washer .......................................................196 Checking............................................... 628
Low washer fluid warning message ............................. 712
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 298
Switch........................................................ 196
Washing and waxing........................... 594 Weight
Cargo capacity.................................... 168
Load limits .............................................. 168
Weight .................................................... 752
Welcome light illumination control ...................................................... 101
Wheels ......................................................642 Replacing wheels .............................. 642
Size ........................................................... 759
Window glasses...................................... 145
Window lock switch.............................. 145
Windows.................................................... 145 Power windows....................................145
Rear window defogger .................. 365
Windshield wiper de-icer ................. 366
Windshield wipers ................................. 196 Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster .......196
Position .................................................... 301
Rain-sensing windshield wipers.................................................... 198
Winter driving tips ............................... 298
Wireless remote control key...............114 Battery-Saving Function ..................107
Locking/Unlocking ..............................114
Replacing the battery ...................... 646
WMA disc................................................. 414
XM
® Satellite Radio ........................... 398
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