2015 Lexus ES300h fuel

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9-1. Specifications
■Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Lexus vehicle. Use Lexus
approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the fol-
lowing grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice
for good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced
with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows
cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier
starting of the engine in cold weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one
with a higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at
high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
How to read oil container label:
The International Lubricant
Specification Advisory Commit-
tee (ILSAC) Certification Mark is
added to some oil containers to
help you select the oil you should
use.
Outside temperature

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9-1. Specifications
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Vehicle 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 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 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 octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. Use
of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 87 may result in
engine knocking. Persistent knocki ng can lead to engine damage.
At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications of
ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A..

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9-1. 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 minimum detergent additives to clean and/
or keep clean intake systems, per EPA’s lowest additives concentration program.
●Lexus strongly recommends the use of Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. For more
information on Top Tier Detergent Gasoline an d a list of marketers, please go to the
official website www.toptiergas.com.
■Recommendation of the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxygenates
such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary 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.
■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.
●Use only gasoline containing up to 15% eth-
anol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline that
could contain more than 15% ethanol,
including from any pump labeled E30, E50,
E85 (which are only some examples of fuel
containing more than 15% ethanol).DO NOT use gasoline con-
taining more than 15% ethanol.
(30% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)

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7179-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
■Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcyclo-
pentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Lexus does not recommend the use of gasoline 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.
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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Vehicle 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
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9-2. Customization
■Multi-information display (→P. 102)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
“Language”*“English”(English)(French)—O—
(Spanish)
“Units”*“miles
(MPG)”“km (km/L)”
—O—“km (L/
100km)”
“ECO lamp”
(gasoline vehicles)
ECO lamp/Eco Driving
Indicator Light“On
(Self-lighting)”/ ”Off”
“Off”/”Off”
—O—
“On (Always)”/ “Off”
“On (Always)”/ “On”
“Off”/”On”
“ECO lamp”
(hybrid vehicles)“On
(Self-lighting)”“Off”—O—“On (Always)”
“Drive monitor”“Outside”
“Fuel
consumption”
—O—“Cruising range”
“Tachometer Settings”
(hybrid vehicles)“On (Self-
changing)”
“HV Meter (Always)”
—O—“Tachometer (Always)”
“Lamp brightness”“Standard”“Bright”—O—
“SPORT lamp”“On”“Off”—O—
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Enhanced VSC .......................................313
EPS (Electronic Power Steering)Function ................................................... 314
Warning light ...................................... 628
Warning message ............................ 639
Event data recorder (EDR) .................... 11
Flat tire ...................................................... 659
Floor mats ................................................... 28
Fluid Automatic transaxle........................... 710
Brake ........................................................... 711
Hybrid transaxle .................................. 710
Washer .................................................... 561
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs .............602, 610
Switch....................................................... 244
Wattage ....................................................714
Footwell light .......................................... 479
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 50
Front personal lights............................480
Front seats Adjustment ............................................. 157
Cleaning .................................................526
Correct driving posture ....................30
Driving position memory ................ 159
Head restraints..................................... 165
Power easy access system ............ 159
Seat heaters ..........................................478
Seat position memory....................... 159
Seat ventilators ....................................478 Front side marker lights
Light switch........................................... 233
Replacing light bulbs ...................... 606
Welcome light illumination
control.................................................... 127
Wattage ................................................... 714
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .......................604
Turn signal lever ................................. 230
Wattage ................................................... 714
Fuel Capacity ................................................. 704
Fuel gauge ................................................97
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 625
Information.............................................. 715
Refueling ................................................ 249
Type.......................................................... 704
Warning light ....................................... 629
Warning messages .......................... 647
Fuel filler door.........................................249
Refueling ................................................ 249
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ......................... 252
Fuel pump shut off system ................ 625
Fuses.......................................................... 586
Garage door opener............................501
Gauges......................................................... 97
Glove box ............................................... 484
Glove box light...................................... 484
Grocery bag hooks............................. 488
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Rear turn signal lightsReplacing light bulbs ....................... 608
Turn signal lever ................................ 230
Wattage ....................................................714
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror ....................... 171
Outside rear view mirrors ...............174
Rear window defoggers .................... 470
Refueling .................................................. 249 Capacity .................................................704
Fuel types ...............................................704
Opening the fuel tank cap.............. 251
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ......................... 252
Regenerative braking ............................ 75
Remote Touch
*
Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 584
Fuses........................................................ 586
Light bulbs ............................................ 598
Tires ......................................................... 659
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners................................... 746
Resetting the message indicating
maintenance is required ................530
Road accident cautions ..........................81 Safety Connect .......................................513
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt........................ 33
Automatic Locking Retractor ........ 34
Child restraint system
installation ............................................. 65
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ....................................... 527
Emergency Locking
Retractor................................................ 34
How to wear your seat belt..............32
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 34
Pre-collision seat belts ....................... 34
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................................... 35
Reminder light and buzzer ........... 629
Seat belt extender ................................ 34
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 33
SRS warning light .............................. 627
Seat heaters.............................................478
Seat position memory ..........................159
Seat ventilators.......................................478
Seating capacity ................................... 202
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.