octane Lexus GS350 2012 Owner's Manual

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4 4-4. Refueling
Driving
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Opening the fuel tank cap
Close all the doors and windows, and turn the engine switch off.
Confirm the type of fuel.
Fuel types
EU area:
Unleaded gasoline conforming to European standard EN228, Research
Octane Number of 95 or higher
Except EU area:
Unleaded gasoline, Research Octane Number of 95 or higher
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:
Before refueling the vehicle

2534-4. Refueling
4
Driving
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)After refueling, turn the fuel
tank cap until you hear a click.
Once the cap is released, it
will turn slightly in the oppo-
site direction.
Close the fuel filler door, and
press the center of the rear
edge of the fuel filler door
until you hear a click.
When you lock the doors, the fuel
filler door will lock also.
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.
Fuel filler door lock condition
The fuel filler door may not be locked even when the vehicle’s doors are
locked in the following conditions:
When operating the door lock button inside the vehicle
When the fuel filler door is closed after the vehicle’s doors are locked
Closing the fuel tank cap
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CAUTION
When replacing the fuel tank cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Lexus fuel tank cap designed for your
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in
death or serious injury.

8388-1. Specifications
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Engine
GS250GS350
Model4GR-FSE2GR-FSE
Ty p e6-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke83.0  77.0 mm
(3.27  3.03 in.)94.0  83.0 mm
(3.70  3.27 in.)
Displacement2500 cm3 (152.6
cu.in.)3456 cm3 (210.9
cu.in.)
Valve clearance
(engine cold)Automatic adjustment
Drive belt tensionAutomatic adjustment
Fuel
Fuel type
EU area:
Unleaded gasoline conforming to European
standard EN228 only
Except EU area:
Premium unleaded gasoline only
Research Octane Num-
ber95 or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)66 L (17.4 gal., 14.5 Imp.gal.)

8548-1. Specifications
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Fuel information
Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
If your engine knocks
Consult any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while acceler-
ating or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
EU area:
Your vehicle must use only unleaded gasoline conforming to Euro-
pean standard EN228.
For optimum engine performance, select unleaded gasoline with a
Research Octane Number of 95 or higher.
Except EU area:
Your vehicle must use only unleaded gasoline.
For optimum engine performance, select unleaded gasoline with a
Research Octane Number of 95 or higher.