2016 LEXUS RX450H fuel type

17Pictorial index
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 260 Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 390
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 409
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 460
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 2 6 7Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 269
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 584
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 487Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 589
Winter tires/tire chain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 3 90
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 487
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 549
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 473Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 473
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 585
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 57 4
Headlights/parking lights/daytime running ligh ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 251
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 244
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 259
Cornering lights
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 252
Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 251
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 25 1
Back-up lights Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 239
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 25 14
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6
7
Light bulbs of the exte rior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 513, Watts: P. 590)
* : If equipped8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15

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Driving
RX450h_U_OM0E013U 4-4. Refueling
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Close all the doors and windows, and turn the power switch off. ●
Confirm the type of fuel. ■
Fuel types
 P. 5 9 1 ■
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.
Opening the fuel tank cap The fuel tank of your vehicle has a special structure, which requires a reduc-
tion in fuel tank pressure before refueling. After the opener switch has been
pressed, it will take several seconds until the vehicle is ready for refueling.
Before refueling the vehicle

5617-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RX450h_U_OM0E013U One of the following may be the cause of the problem: ●
The electronic key may not be functioning properly.
(  P. 5 6 4 )●
There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ●
There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system. (  P. 8 5 )●
There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system. ●
The hybrid system may be malfunctioni ng due to an electrical problem such
as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse. However, depending on
the type of malfunction, an interim meas ure is available to start the hybrid sys-
tem. (  P. 5 6 2 )
One of the following may be the cause of the problem: ●
The 12-volt battery may be discharged. (  P. 5 6 8 )●
The 12-volt battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
(  P. 4 8 3 )If the hybrid system will not start Reasons for the hybrid system not starting vary depending on the situation.
Check the following and perform the appropriate procedure:
The hybrid system will not start ev en though the correct starting proce-
dure is being followed. (  P. 2 3 2 )
The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or
sounds at a low volume.

584 8-1. Specifications
RX450h_U_OM0E013U 
Front 
Rear (AWD models)Engine Model 3.5 L 6-cylinder (2GR-FXS)
Ty p e 6-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke 3.70  3.27 in. (94.0  83.0 mm)
Displacement 210.9 cu. in. (3456 cm 3
)
Valve clearance (engine cold) Automatic adjustment
Fuel Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only
Octane Rating 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher
Fuel tank capacity (Reference) 17.2 gal. (65 L, 14.3 Imp. gal.)
Electric motor (traction motor) Ty p e Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Maximum output 123 kW
Maximum torque 247 ft•lbf (335 N•m, 34.2 kgf•m)
Ty p e Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Maximum output 50 kW
Maximum torque 103 ft•lbf (139 N•m, 14.2 kgf•m)

5938-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
RX450h_U_OM0E013U NOTICE ■
Notice on fuel quality ●
Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be damaged. ●
Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic converters
causing the emission control system to malfunction. ●
Do not use gasohol other than the type previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system da mage or vehicle performance problems.●
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the level previ-
ously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will le ad to engine damage.■
Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability (poor hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.) is encoun-
tered after using a different type of fuel, 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.

646 Alphabetical index
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 513
Turn signal lever ................................. 244
Wattage ................................................. 590
Fuel
Capacity ................................................ 584
Fuel gauge ................................................ 97
Information ............................................. 591
Refueling................................................. 267
Type ......................................................... 584
Fuel filler door ........................................ 267
Refueling................................................. 267
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened .........................269
Fuses ..........................................................508
Garage door opener .......................... 445
Gauges .........................................................97
Glove box ................................................ 422
Grocery bag hooks ............................. 428 Head restraints........................................ 179
Head-up display ...................................... 118
Headlight cleaner ................................ 260
Headlights ................................................. 251
Automatic headlight leveling ....... 253
Automatic High Beam.................... 255
Light switch............................................. 251
Replacing light bulbs .........................513
Wattage ................................................ 590
Windshield wiper linked
headlight illumination ................... 254
Heated steering wheel ........................ 415
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................................. 405
Heated steering wheel ................... 415
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 409
Seat heaters .............................. 415 , 416
High mounted stoplight
Replacing .................................................513
Hill-start assist control .........................381
Hood ..........................................................473
Open ....................................................... 473
Hooks
Cargo hooks ........................................427
Cargo net hooks ................................427
Front passenger footwell
hooks.................................................... 442
Grocery bag hooks ......................... 428
Retaining hooks (floor mat)............. 28G H

652 Alphabetical index
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control) ........................ 323
Radar cruise control
(dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range) ........................ 311
Radiator ....................................................480
Rear Cross Traffic Alert .................... 363
Rear door sunshades .......................... 443
Rear seat
Folding down the rear
seatbacks ............................................. 165
Rear seat heaters....................................416
Rear side marker lights
Light switch ............................................ 251
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 513
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 513
Turn signal lever ................................. 244
Wattage ................................................. 590
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror ..................... 183
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 185
Rear window defogger ...................... 409
Rear window wiper.............................. 265 Refueling................................................... 267
Capacity .................................................584
Fuel types...............................................584
Opening the fuel tank cap ............ 267
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened ......................... 269
Regenerative braking.............................78
Remote Touch
* .................................... 398
Replacing
Electronic key battery .................... 506
Fuses ....................................................... 508
Light bulbs...............................................513
Tires .......................................................... 549
Windshield wiper inserts ...............504
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ...................................622
Resetting the message indicating
maintenance is required .................466
Rev indicator ..............................................99
Rev peak ......................................................99
Road accident cautions ........................ 83R

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RX450h_U_OM0E013U GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever Fuel filler door
P. 4 7 3 P. 2 6 9
Hood lock release lever
Fuel filler door opener Tire inflation pressure
P. 4 7 3
P. 2 6 9 P. 5 8 9
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 17.2 gal. (65 L, 14.3 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P. 584
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 5 8 9
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference) With filter
Without filter 5.8 qt. (5.5 L, 4.8 Imp. qt.)
5.6 qt. (5.3 L, 4.7 Imp. qt.)
Engine oil type “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
P. 5 8 6