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8-1. Specifications
Fuel information
When you find these types of fuel
label at the gas station, use only the
fuel with one of the following labels.
EU area:
You must only use unleaded gaso-
line conforming to European stan-
dard EN228.
Select unleaded gasoline with a
Research Octane Number of 95 or
higher for optimum engine perfor-
mance.
Except EU area:
You must only use unleaded gaso-
line.
Select unleaded gasoline with a
Research Octane Number of 95 or
higher for optimum engine perfor-
mance.
Use of ethanol blended gasoline in a
gasoline engine
Lexus allows the use of ethanol blended
gasoline where the ethanol content is up to
10%. Make sure that the ethanol blended
gasoline to be used has a Research Octane
Number that follows the above.
If your engine knocks
Consult any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
You may occasionally notice light knock-
ing for a short time while accelerating or
driving uphill. This is normal and there is
no need for concern.
NOTICE
Notice on fuel quality
Do not use improper fuels. If improper
fuels are used, the engine will be dam-
aged.
Do not use gasoline with metallic addi-
tives, for example manganese, iron or
lead, otherwise it may cause damage
on your engine or emission control
system.
Do not add aftermarket fuel additives
which contain metallic additives.
EU area: Bioethanol fuel sold under
names such as "E50" or "E85" and
fuel containing a large amount of etha-
nol should not be used. The use of
these fuels will damage the vehicle's
fuel system. In case of any doubt, ask
any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Except EU area: Bioethanol fuel sold
under names such as "E50" or "E85"
and fuel containing a large amount of
ethanol should not be used. Your vehi-
cle can use gasoline mixed with 10%
max ethanol. The use of fuel with more
than 10% ethanol content (E10) will
damage the vehicle's fuel system. You
must ensure that refueling is carried
out only from a source where fuel
specification and quality can be guar-
anteed. In case of any doubt, ask any
authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Do not use the methanol blended gas-
oline such as M15, M85, M100. The
use of gasoline containing methanol
may cause engine damage or failure.
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