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6-1. Specifications

6

Vehicle specifications

Fuel information

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Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline

To help prevent incorrect fueling, your Lexus has a fuel tank opening that only

accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.

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If your engine knocks

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Consult your Lexus dealer.

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You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerating

or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.

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Gasoline quality

In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gasoline you

are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the brand of gasoline. If this

does not correct the problem, consult your Lexus dealer.

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Gasoline quality standards

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Automotive manufacturers in the US, Europe and Japan have developed a

specification for fuel quality called World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC) that is

expected to be applied worldwide.

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The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emission

levels. In the US, category 4 has been adopted.

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The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets, and

customer satisfaction through better performance.

Your vehicle must use only unleaded gasoline.

Premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 (Research Octane

Number 96) or higher required for optimum engine performance. If 91

octane cannot be obtained, you may use unleaded gasoline with an octane

rating as low as 87 (Research Octane Number 91). Use of unleaded gaso-

line 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.

At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications of

ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB3.5-M93 in Canada.

Section	Page
Front	1
TOC	2
Pictorial Index	8
Foreword	19
Key information	27
Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk	31
Adjustable components seats, mirrors, steering wheel	53
Opening and closing the windows and moon roof	75
Refueling	82
Theft deterrent system	85
Safety information	91
Driving procedures	124
Instrument cluster	150
Operating the lights and windshield wipers	162
Using other driving systems	173
Driving information	210
Using the air conditioning system and defogger	218
Using the audio system	228
Using the Bluetooth audio system	278
Using the hands-free phone system for mobile phones	297
Using the interior lights	328
Using the storage features	332
Other interior features	338
Maintenance and care	375
Maintenance	381
Do-it-yourself maintenance	387
Essential information	450
Steps to take in an emergency	459
Specifications	507
Customization	533
Initialization	538
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners in French	540
Abbreviation list	553
Alphabetical index	555
What to do if...	566
Gas Station Information	569
TOC	570
Pictorial Index	572
Entering and Exiting	576
Before Driving	579
When Driving	581
Rain and Night Driving	591
Driving Comfort	595
Opening and Closing	634
What to Do If...	638

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