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1614-4. Refueling
4
Driving
4-4.Refueling
Turn the engine switch off and 
ensure that all the doors and win-
dows are closed.
 Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
 P.389
■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehi-
cle has a fuel tank opening that only accom-
modates the special nozzle on unleaded 
fuel pumps.
■If the fuel level gauge is malfunctioning
The malfunction indicator lamp may illumi-
nate if the fuel level gauge is malfunctioning. 
(A malfunction may be  detected and the 
malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate 
erroneously in some situations, such as 
when the vehicle is refueled repeatedly 
when the fuel tank is nearly full.)
Opening the fuel tank cap
Before refueling the vehicle
WARNING
■When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following  precautions while 
refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so may 
result in death or serious injury.
●After exiting the vehicle and before 
opening the fuel door, touch an 
unpainted metal surface to discharge 
any static electricity. It is important to 
discharge static electricity before refu-
eling because sparks resulting from 
static electricity can cause fuel vapors 
to ignite while refueling.
●Always hold the grips on the fuel tank 
cap and turn it slowly to remove it. 
A whooshing sound may be heard 
when the fuel tank cap is loosened. 
Wait until the sound cannot be heard 
before fully removing the cap. In hot 
weather, pressurized fuel may spray 
out the filler neck and cause injury.
●Do not allow anyone that has not dis-
charged static electricity from their 
body to come close to an open fuel 
tank.
●Do not inhale vaporized fuel. 
Fuel contains substances that are 
harmful if inhaled.
●Do not smoke while refueling the vehi-
cle. 
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite 
and cause a fire.
●Do not return to the vehicle or touch 
any person or object that is statically 
charged. 
This may cause static electricity to 
build up, resulting in a possible ignition 
hazard.
■When refueling
Observe the following precautions to 
prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel 
tank:
●Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the 
fuel filler neck.
●Stop filling the tank after the fuel noz-
zle automatically clicks off.
●Do not top off the fuel tank.
NOTICE
■Refueling
Do not spill fuel during refueling. 
Doing so may damage the vehicle, such 
as causing the emission control system to 
operate abnormally or damaging fuel 
system components or the vehicle’s 
painted surface. 
     
        
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3156-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
turn off the power before disconnect the 
battery. Take extra care when connecting 
the battery if the engine switch mode 
prior to discharge is unknown.
If the engine will not st art even after multiple 
attempts at all methods above, contact your 
Lexus dealer.
If any washer does not work or “Wind-
shield Washer Fluid Low” is shown on 
the multi-information display, the 
washer tank may be empty. Add 
WARNING
■Chemicals in the battery
Battery contains poisonous and corro-
sive sulfuric acid and may produce 
hydrogen gas which is flammable and 
explosive. To reduce the risk of death or 
serious injury, take the following precau-
tions while working on or near the bat-
tery:
●Do not cause sparks by touching the 
battery terminals with tools.
●Do not smoke or light a match near the 
battery.
●Avoid contact with eyes, skin and 
clothes.
●Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.
●Wear protective safety glasses when 
working near the battery.
●Keep children away from the battery.
■Where to safely charge the battery
Always charge the battery in an open 
area. Do not charge the battery in a 
garage or closed room where there is 
insufficient ventilation.
■How to recharge the battery
Only perform a slow charge (5 A or 
less). The battery may explode if charged 
at a quicker rate.
■Emergency measures regarding 
electrolyte
●If electrolyte gets in your eyes
Flush your eyes with clean water for at 
least 15 minutes and get immediate 
medical attention. If possible, continue 
to apply water with  a sponge or cloth 
while traveling to the nearest medical 
facility.
●If electrolyte gets on your skin
Wash the affected area thoroughly. If 
you feel pain or burning, get medical 
attention immediately.
●If electrolyte gets on your clothes
It can soak through clothing on to your 
skin. Immediately take off the clothing 
and follow the procedure above if nec-
essary.
●If you accidentally swallow electrolyte
Drink a large quantity of water or milk. 
Get emergency medical attention 
immediately.
■When there is insufficient battery 
fluid
Do not use if there is insufficient fluid in 
the battery. There is a possible danger 
that the battery may explode.
NOTICE
■When recharging the battery
Never recharge the  battery while the 
engine is running. Also, be sure all acces-
sories are turned off.
■When adding distilled water
Avoid overfilling. Water spilled during 
battery recharging may cause corrosion.
Adding the washer fluid 
     
        
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever (P.308)
Trunk opener ( P.95)
Fuel filler door opener ( P.162)
Fuel filler door ( P.162)
Hood lock release lever ( P.308)
Tire inflation pressure ( P.387)
Fuel tank capacity (Reference)16.0 gal. (60.6 L, 13.3 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline onlyP.383
Cold tire inflation 
pressureP.387
Engine oil capacity (Drain and 
refill  reference)P.384
Engine oil typeP.384
A
B
C
D
E
F