2018 Lexus LC500 fuel type

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8-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
■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.
■If your engine knocks
●Consult any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●You may occasionally notice light knock-ing for a short time while accelerating or
driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
Fuel information
When you find these types of fuel
label at the gas station, use only the
fuel with one of the following labels.

LC500 (EU area):
You must only use unleaded gaso-
line conforming to European stan-
dard EN228.
Select unleaded gasoline with a
Researc h Octane Number of 98 or
higher for optimum engine perfor-
mance.
LC500 (Except EU area):
You must only use unleaded gaso-
line.
Select unleaded gasoline with a
Researc h Octane Number of 98 or
higher for optimum engine perfor-
mance.
LC500h (EU area):
You must only use unleaded gaso-
line conforming to European stan-
dard EN228.
Select unleaded gasoline with a
Research Octane Number of 95 or
higher for optimum engine perfor-
mance.
LC500h (except EU area):
You must only use unleaded gaso-
line.
Select unleaded gasoline with a
Research Octane Number of 95 or
higher for optimum engine perfor-
mance.
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 will cause the three-
way catalytic converter to lose its effectiveness and the emission control system to function improperly.
●EU area: Bioethanol fuel sold under
names such as “E50” or “E85” and fuel containing a large amount of etha-nol should not be used. The use of
these fuels will damage the vehicle’s fuel system. In case of any doubt, ask any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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Alphabetical index
Brake hold ........................................................189
Break-in tips .................................................... 155
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control................... 91
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...................... 248
Blind Spot Monitor function................. 254
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function 256
C
Care....................................................... 304, 307
Aluminum wheels ..................................... 305
Exterior............................................................304
Interior .............................................................307
Seat belts ........................................................307
Cargo hooks ..................................................295
Center Display .............................................. 274
Chains ................................................................ 271
Child restraint system ...................................48
Fixed with a seat belt................................... 54
Fixed with an ISOFIX rigid anchor ..... 57
Points to remember..................................... 48
Riding with children ..................................... 47
Types of child restraint system installation
method ...........................................................50
Using an anchor bracket (for top strap)
............................................................................60
Child safety ........................................................ 47
12-volt battery precautions ...... 325, 399
Airbag precautions ......................................40
Child restraint system................................. 48
Heated steering wheel and seat heater
precautions............................................... 288
How your child should wear the seat belt
............................................................................ 32
Installing child restraints ..............................51
Power window lock switch.....................152
Power window precautions .................... 151
Removed electronic key battery precau-
tions .............................................................. 350
Seat belt precautions .................................. 47
Trunk precautions......................................... 119
Cleaning .............................................. 304, 307
Aluminum wheels ..................................... 305
Exterior........................................................... 304
Interior .............................................................307
Radar sensor ................................... 208, 253
Seat belts ........................................................307
Clock................................................................. 297
Coat hooks .................................................... 298
Condenser......................................................323
Console box ...................................................294
Console box light .........................................294
Consumption screen ................................... 104
Coolant
Capacity .......................................................... 416
Checking........................................................ 322
Preparing and checking before winter
..........................................................................269
Cooling system .............................................322
Engine overheating......................400, 403
Hybrid system overheating ................. 404
Cornering lights............................................. 193
Cruise control
Cruise control..............................................239
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range .............................................. 229
Cup holder......................................................294
Current fuel consumption ...........................94
Curtain shield airbags ...................................35
Customizable features ..............................423
D
Daytime running light system.....................191
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors...................... 281
Rear window ................................................. 281
Windshield ..................................................... 281
Differential ....................................................... 418
Dimension ........................................................410

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Alphabetical index
Correct driving posture ............................ 29
Driving position memory ........................ 140
Head restraints..............................................143
Jam protection function............................139
Memory recall function ............................. 141
Seat heaters ................................................. 288
Seat position memory .............................. 140
Seat ventilators ........................................... 288
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs................................355
Turn signal lever .......................................... 186
Fuel...................................................................... 201
Capacity ........................................................... 412
Fuel gauge........................................................88
Fuel pump shut off system..................... 367
Information ...................................................... 421
Refueling ......................................................... 201
Type ....................................................................412
Warning light ............................................... 373
Fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption after refueling
............................................................................ 94
Average fuel economy .............................. 94
Current fuel consumption ........................ 94
Fuel filler door................................................. 201
If the fuel filler d oor cannot be opened
........................................................................ 388
Refueling ......................................................... 201
Fuel gauge......................................................... 88
Fuel pump shut off system ........................367
Fuses................................................................. 350
G
Gauges............................................................... 88
Gear Shift Indicator ...........................178, 185
Glove box .......................................................293
Glove box light..............................................293
Grocery bag hooks.....................................295
H
Headlight cleaners ....................................... 196
Headlights ..........................................................191
Automatic High Beam system ............. 193
Follow me home system ......................... 192
Light switch ...................................................... 191
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 355
Head restraints............................................... 143
Head-up display ..............................................99
Heated steering wheel.............................. 288
Heaters
Air conditioning system ......................... 280
Heated steering wheel ........................... 288
Outside rear view mirrors...................... 281
Seat heaters ................................................. 288
High-voltage components ..........................65
Hill-start assist control................................262
Hood .................................................................. 316
Open ................................................................. 316
Pop Up Hood................................................. 43
Hooks
Cargo hooks ............................................... 295
Coat hooks .................................................. 298
Grocery bag hooks................................. 295
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .....................28
Horn.................................................................... 145
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Location .............................................................65
Specification ...................................................412
Warning message ....................................... 68
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents
............................................................................ 68
Hybrid system...................................................62
Emergency shut off system..................... 68
Energy monitor/consumption screen104
EV drive mode............................................... 171
High voltage components........................65
Hybrid System Indicator ......................... 103
Hybrid system precautions......................65
Hybrid vehicle driving tips..................... 267

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Alphabetical index
Refueling ........................................................... 201
Capacity ........................................................... 412
Fuel types ......................................................... 412
If the fuel filler d oor cannot be opened
........................................................................ 388
Opening the fuel tank cap ..................... 201
Regenerative braking....................................63
Remote Touch ............................................... 274
Replacing
Electronic key battery..............................349
Fuses ............................................................... 350
Light bulbs.....................................................355
Tires ..................................................................339
Rev indicator .................................................... 89
Rev peak ............................................................ 90
Road Sign Assist ...........................................226
RSA (Road Sign Assist).............................226
Run-flat tires ....................................... 329, 384
S
Seat belt reminder light .............................373
Seat belts ........................................................... 30
Child restraint system installation ......... 49
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt
.........................................................................307
Emergency Locking Retractor .............. 32
How to wear your seat belt ....................... 31
How your child should wear the seat belt
............................................................................ 32
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use31
Reminder light and buzzer ................... 373
Seat belt guide ............................................... 32
Seat belt pretensioners .............................. 33
SRS warning light.......................................369
Seat heaters................................................... 288
Seat lights ......................................................... 291
Seat position memory ................................. 140
Seats ...................................................................138
Adjustment precautions .......................... 138
Adjustment..................................................... 138
Child seats/child restraint system installa-
tion.....................................................................48
Cleaning .........................................................307
Driving position memory ........................ 140
Head restraints............................................. 143
Jam protection function ........................... 139
Properly sitting in the seat ........................ 29
Seat heaters ................................................. 288
Seat position memory............................... 140
Seat ventilators ........................................... 288
Seat ventilators............................................. 288
Sensor
Automatic headlight system .................... 191
Automatic High Beam system ............. 193
Inside rear view mirror ............................. 146
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor ..............78
Lexus parking assist.................................. 243
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .................. 218
Radar sensor ................................................204
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 197
Service plug.......................................................65
Service reminder message ....................... 312
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ............................173
Hybrid transmission................................... 179
Shift lever light ................................................ 291
Shift position and gear position ................ 88
Side airbags .......................................................35
Side mirrors ..................................................... 147
Adjustment ......................................................147
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................248
Folding.............................................................. 148
Linked mirror function when reversing
........................................................................... 148
Mirror position memory .......................... 140
Side turn signal lights ...................................186
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 355
Turn signal lever .......................................... 186
Side windows ..................................................150
Slip indicator ................................................... 371

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever (P.316)
Trunk opener ( P.120)
Fuel filler door ( P.202)
Hood lock release lever ( P.316)
Tire inflation pressure ( P.419)
Fuel tank capacity (Reference)82 L (21.7 gal., 18.0 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type
EU area: Unleaded gasoline conforming to
European standard EN228 only
Except EU area: Unleaded gasoline only
P.412
Cold tire inflation
pressureP.419
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference)
P.413
Engine oil typeP.413
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B
C
D
E