2007 Lexus IS 250 Owners Manual - Page 408

6-1. Specifications NOTICE n Notice on gasoline quality l 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. l Do not use gasohol other than that stated here. Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems. l IS250: Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 91 may result in engine knocking. Persistent knocking can lead to engine damage and should be corrected by refueling with higher octane unleaded gasoline. l IS350: Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 91 may result in engine knocking and significantly reduced performance. Persistent knocking can lead to engine damage and should be corrected by refueling with higher octane unleaded gasoline. n Fuel-related poor driveability If after using a different type of fuel, poor driveability is encountered (poor hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that type of fuel. n When refueling with gasohol Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle's paint. 6 Vehicle specifications 397