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Notice on fuel quality
Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used the engine will be
damaged.
Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline will cause the three-way catalytic converter to lose its
effectiveness and the emission control system to function improperly.
Notice on diesel fuel quality (IS220d and IS200d)
Do not use a fuel that contains more than 50 ppm of sulfur.
Use of such a high sulfur fuel may damage the engine.
IS250 (EU area): Bioethanol fuel sold under names such as "E50" or
"E85" and fuel containing a large amount of ethanol 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 dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
IS250 (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 vehicle 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 guaranteed. In
case of any doubt, ask any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
IS220d and IS200d (EU area): FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Ester) fuel sold
under names such as "B30" or "B100" and fuel containing a large amount
of FAME should not be used. The use of these fuels will damage the vehi-
cle's fuel system. In case of any doubt, ask any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
IS220d and IS200d (except EU area): FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Ester)
fuel sold under names such as "B30" or "B100" and fuel containing a
large amount of FAME should not be used. Your vehicle can use diesel
mixed with 5% max biodiesel FAME (B5). The use of fuel with more than
5% FAME content (B5) will damage the vehicle's fuel system. You must
ensure that refueling is carried out only from a source where fuel specifi-
cation and quality can be guaranteed. In case of any doubt, ask any autho-
rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
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