2014 Lexus IS250 open gas tank

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Driving
IS250_EE(OM53C51E)4-4. Refueling
●Close all the doors and windows, and turn the engine switch off.
●Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
EU area:
Unleaded gasoline conforming to European standard EN228, Research Octane Num-
ber 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.
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:
Before refueling the vehicle

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9 9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
IS250_EE(OM53C51E)
■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that only accom-
modates 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 accelerating or driv-
ing uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
Fuel information
EU area:
Your vehicle must use only unleaded gasoline conforming to European stan-
dard 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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IS250_EE(OM53C51E)GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverTrunk openerFuel filler door
P. 415 P. 125 P. 221
Hood lock release leverTi r e i n f l a t i o n p r e s s u r e
P. 4 1 5
P. 5 4 6
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)66 L (17.4 gal., 14.5 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeEU area: Unleaded gasoline conforming to European
standard EN228 only
Except EU area: Unleaded gasoline only
P. 2 2 1 , 5 4 0
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 5 4 6
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)L (qt., Imp. qt.)
With filter 6.2 (6.6, 5.5)
Without filter 5.9 (6.2, 5.2)
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-Con-
serving” or SN “Resource-Conserving”; or ILSAC multi-
grade engine oil
1 5 W- 4 0 a n d 2 0 W- 5 0 :
API grade SL, SM or SN multigrade engine oil
P. 5 4 1