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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 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 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 sign ificantly reduced performance. Per-
sistent knocking can lead to engi ne damage and should be corrected
by refueling with higher octane unleaded gasoline.
At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications of
ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A..
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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 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 and 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.
■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.
●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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■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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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 hybrid transmission,
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 12-volt battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
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8-2. Customization
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
ItemFunctionDefaultsettingCustomized setting
Hybrid
system
(→ P. 7 2 )Vehicle proximity noti-
fication system (sound
volume)
Level 0
Level +1
——OLevel +2
Multi-infor-
mation
display
(→ P. 9 6 )
Language*1EnglishFrench—O—Spanish
Units*1miles
(MPG)
km
(km/L)
—O—km
(L/100km)
ECO lamp
ON
(Self-light- ing)Off
—O—On
(Always)
Drive monitorOutside
Fuel
consumption
—O—Cruising range
Tachometer Settings
On
(Self-
changing)
Hybrid System Indicator (Always)
—O—
Tachometer (Always)
Lamp brightnessStandardBright—O—
SPORT lampOnOff—O—
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First-aid kit storage net ...................... 373
Flat tire ........................................................541
Floor mats ................................................... 28
FluidBrake ......................................................... 581
Hybrid transmission......................... 580
Washer .................................................. 438
Fog lights .................................................. 222 Replacing light bulbs .............481, 489
Switch....................................................... 222
Wattage ................................................. 583
Footwell light .......................................... 363
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 49
Front personal lights............................ 364
Front seats ................................................ 150 Adjustment ............................................. 150
Cleaning ...................................................412
Correct driving posture ....................30
Driving position memory ................ 152
Head restraints..................................... 158
Power easy access system ............ 152
Seat heaters ......................................... 382
Seat position memory....................... 152
Seat ventilators ................................... 382
Front side marker lights ....................... 217 Light switch ............................................. 217
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 489
Welcome light illumination
control ....................................................123
Front turn signal lights ........................ 209
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 483
Turn signal lever ................................ 209
Wattage ................................................. 583 Fuel............................................................. 230
Capacity ................................................. 576
Fuel gauge ................................................. 91
Information............................................584
Refueling ................................................ 230
Type..............................................230, 576
Warning light ...................................... 506
Warning messages .......................... 528
Fuel consumption Average fuel consumption .............. 98
Average fuel consumption after refueling .......................................97
Current fuel consumption.................97
Fuel filler door........................................ 230
Refueling ................................................ 230
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ......................... 233
Fuses...........................................................462
Garage door opener.......................... 393
Gauges.......................................................... 91
Glove box ............................................... 368
Glove box light...................................... 368
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Pre-Collision System (PCS) ............ 290Function ................................................. 290
PCS OFF switch ................................ 292
Warning light ...................................... 505
Warning message .......................515, 526, 532
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control) ........................ 239
Radiator .................................................... 436
Radio
*
RBDS (Radio Broadcast Data Systems)
*
Rear air conditioning system ........... 355
Rear door sunshades ..........................388
Rear personal lights............................. 364
Rear side marker lights ........................ 217
Light switch ............................................. 217
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 489
Welcome light illumination control ..........................123
Rear seat heaters.................................. 382
Rear sunshade ....................................... 387 Operation ..............................................387
Reverse operation feature............ 388 Rear turn signal lights ......................... 209
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 487
Turn signal lever ................................. 209
Wattage .................................................583
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror...................... 162
Outside rear view mirrors ..............164
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window defoggers.................... 360
Refueling.................................................. 230
Capacity ................................................. 576
Fuel types............................................... 576
Opening the fuel tank cap ............ 232
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ......................... 233
Regenerative braking............................. 74
Remote Touch
*.....................................326
Replacing
Electronic key battery .....................460
Fuses ........................................................ 462
Light bulbs............................................. 479
Tires ............................................................541
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners .................................... 612
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required .................. 416
Road accident cautions ......................... 79
R
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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No-handed driving warning ........ 275
Open door ........................................... 520
Open moon roof ................................ 521
Open hood .......................................... 520
Open trunk ............................................ 521
Open window ...................................... 521
Pre-collision braking ....................... 290
Seat belt reminder ............................ 506
Warning lights .......................................... 87 ABS .......................................................... 504
AFS OFF indicator ........................... 505
Brake hold operated
indicator ............................................. 505
Brake system.......................... 503, 506
Charging system............................... 504
Electric power steering.................. 504
Low fuel level ...................................... 506
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 504
Master warning light........................ 506
Open door ........................................... 506
Parking brake indicator ................. 505
Pre-collision system......................... 505
Seat belt reminder light .................. 506
Slip indicator ........................................ 505
SRS ........................................................... 504
Tire pressure ....................................... 507
Warning messages ............................... 513
Warning reflector storage belt....... 374
Washer ..................................................... 223 Checking............................................... 438
Low washer fluid warning message .......................... 530
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 318
Switch....................................................... 223 Washing and waxing .......................... 408
Weight
Cargo capacity.................................... 190
Load limits .............................................. 190
Weight .................................................... 574
Welcome light illumination
control ..................................................... 123
Wheels
Replacing wheels .............................. 456
Size ...........................................................582
Window glasses...................................... 167
Window lock switch.............................. 167
Windows.................................................... 167 Power windows.................................... 167
Rear window defogger ..................360
Windshield wiper de-icer ................... 361
Windshield wipers ................................223 Position ..................................................... 321
Rain-sensing windshield wipers................................................... 223
Winter driving tips .................................318
Wireless remote control key............. 136 Battery-Saving Function .................. 129
Locking/Unlocking ............................136
Replacing the battery ......................460
WMA disc
*
XM® Satellite Radio*
X
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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