Fuel Information - Lexus ES 300h Owner's Manual

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8-1. Specifications

Fuel information

For Argentina:
You must only use unleaded gaso-
line which does not contain metallic
additives (Manganese-based, etc.).
Select unleaded gasoline with a
Research Octane Number of 91 or
higher for optimum engine perfor-
mance.
For details about gasoline, contact
your Lexus dealer.
Except for Argentina:
You must only use unleaded gaso-
line.
Select unleaded gasoline with a
Research Octane Number of 91
(octane rating 87) or higher for
optimum engine performance.
■ Use of ethanol blended gasoline in a
gasoline engine
For Korea: Use only gasoline containing
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up to 15% ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline that
could contain more than 15% ethanol,
including from any pump labeled E30, E50,
E85 (which are only some examples of fuel
containing more than 15% ethanol). Make
sure that the ethanol blended gasoline to be
used has a suitable Research Octane Num-
ber.
For Thailand

Lexus allows the use of ethanol blended
gasoline where the ethanol content is up to
20%. Make sure that the ethanol blended
gasoline to be used has a Research Octane
Number that follows the above.
Except for Thailand and Korea

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
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● Consult your Lexus dealer.
You may occasionally notice light knock-
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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
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fuels are used, the engine will be dam-
aged.
Do not use gasoline with metallic addi-
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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.