Lexus CT200h Operating Manual page 581

Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
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Use only gasoline containing up to 15% etha-
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nol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline that
could contain more than 15% ethanol, includ-
ing from any pump labeled E30, E50, E85
(which are only some examples of fuel con-
taining more than 15% ethanol).
If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octane rating no lower than 87.
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Lexus does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
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Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
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Some gasoline
(Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Lexus does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel containing
MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If this happens,
contact your Lexus dealer for service.
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 is encountered after using a different type of fuel (poor hot starting,
vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), 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.
CT200h_OM_OM76174U_(U)
contains an octane enhancing
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
9-1. Specifications
DO NOT use gasoline
containing more than
15% ethanol.
(30% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)
additive called MMT
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