2004 Lexus IS 300 Owners Manual - Page 109

03 07.09 EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT CAUTION D Make sure the cap is tightened securely to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an accident. SV15011a 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. The removed cap can be stored on the back side of the fuel filler door. 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. 90