Notice On Fuel Quality; Fuel-Related Poor Driveability; When Refueling With Gasohol - Warning - Lexus rx450h Service Manual

NOTICE

Notice on fuel quality

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Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be damaged.
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Do not use leaded gasoline.
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Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle' s three-way catalytic converters
causing the emission control system to malfunction.
Do not use gasohol other than the type previously stated.
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Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems.
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the level previ-
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ously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.

Fuel-related poor driveability

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If poor driveability (poor hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.) is encoun-
tered after using a different type of fuel, discontinue the use of that type of fuel.
When refueling with gasohol
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Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle' s paint.
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