octane Lexus GS300h 2017 Owner's Manual

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Vehicle specifications
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE)
Fuel
Fuel type
EU area:
Unleaded gasoline conforming to
European standard EN228 only
Except EU area:
Unleaded gasoline only
Research Octane Number95 or higher
Fuel tank capacity (Reference)66 L (17.4 gal., 14.5 Imp.gal.)
Electric motor (traction motor)
TypePermanent magnet synchronous motor
Maximum outputGS450h147 kW
GS300h105 kW
Maximum torqueGS450h275 N

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GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE)
Fuel information
■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 knocking for a short time while accelerating or driv-
ing uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
EU area:
You must only use unleaded gasoline conforming to European standard
EN228.
Select unleaded gasoline with a Rese arch Octane Number of 95 or higher
for optimum engine performance.
Except EU area:
You must only use unleaded gasoline.
Select unleaded gasoline with a Resear ch Octane Number of 95 or higher.