2002 Lexus IS 300 Owners Manual - Page 100

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT CAUTION D Make sure the cap is tightened securely to prevent fuel spillage in case of an accident. SV15009 D Use only a genuine Lexus fuel tank cap for replacement. It is designed to regulate fuel tank pressure. Refueling the vehicle 2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap slowly counterclockwise, then pause slightly before removing it. After removing the cap, hang the tether as shown in the illustration. It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened. When installing the cap, turn the cap clockwise until you hear a click. If the cap is not tightened securely, the malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Make sure the cap is tightened securely. The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. As soon as the correctly operated nozzle switches off automatically for the first time, the tank is full. Do not try to add more fuel, because fuel may spill out. 84