fuel type Lexus GX460 2012 Owner's Manual

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1-5. Refueling
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Before driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
■If the fuel filler door opener is inoperable
■Fuel types
Use premium unleaded gasoline. (Octane Rating 91 [Research Octane Number
96] or higher)
■Fuel tank capacity
Approximately 23.0 gal. (87 L, 19.1 Imp. gal.)The lever can be used to open the fuel filler
door if the fuel filler door cannot be opened
using the inside switch.

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2-1. Driving procedures
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake sys-
tem needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the parking
brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Lexus dealer perform the bed-
ding down operation.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the
correct fuel. (→P. 7 5 4 )
■Eco-friendly driving
If Eco Driving Indicator Light comes on, it
indicates that you are driving at an Eco-
friendly driving. In case of over-use of the
accelerator that cause the vehicle to exceed
the Zone of Eco driving, Eco Driving Indica-
tor Light will turn off.
The Eco Driving Indicator Light will not oper-
ate in the following conditions:
●The shift lever in anything other than D.
●The vehicle is set to second start mode.
( → P. 1 8 8 )
●The vehicle speed is approximately 81 mph
(130 km/h) or higher.

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6-1. Specifications
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)■
Engine number
The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown.
Engine
Fuel
Model1UR-FE
Ty p e8-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.70 × 3.27 in. (94.0 × 83.0 mm)
Displacement281.2 cu.in. (4608 cm3)
Drive belt tensionAutomatic adjustment
Fuel typePremium unleaded gasoline only
Octane rating91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher
Fuel tank capacity (Reference)23.0 gal. (87 L, 19.1 Imp.gal)

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
■Gasoline quality standards
●Automotive manufacturers in the U.S.A., Europe and Japan have developed a
specification for fuel quality called the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC),
which is expected to be applied worldwide.
●The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emission
levels. In the U.S., category 4 has been adopted.
●The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets, and
improves customer satisfaction through better performance.
■Recommendation of the use of gasoline containing detergent additives
●Lexus recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives to
avoid the build-up of engine deposits.
●All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. contains detergent additives to clean and/or keep
clean intake systems.
■Recommendation of the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxygen-
ates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in many
areas.
Lexus recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately blended
reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent vehicle perfor-
mance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.

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Vehicle specifications
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be dam-
aged.
●Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic convert-
ers causing the emission control system to malfunction.
●Do not use gasohol other than the type previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems.
●Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the level
previously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability is encountered after using a different type of fuel (poor hot start-
ing, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that type of fuel.
■When refueling with gasohole
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle’s paint.

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GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)
GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 6 0 8Fuel filler doorP. 1 0 9
Hood lock release lever P. 6 0 8Fuel filler door leverP. 1 0 9Tire inflation pressure P. 76 2
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)23.0 gal. (87 L, 19.1 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typePremium unleaded gasoline only P. 111, 754
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 76 2
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 8.2 (7.8, 6.9)
Without filter 7.8 (7.4, 6.5)
Engine oil type
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 755
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 0W-20