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Fuel information
■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your Lexus has a fuel tank opening that only accommo-
dates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
■Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gasoline you are
using. If driveability problems persist, try chan
ging the brand of gasoline. If this does not
correct the problem, consult your Lexus dealer.
■Gasoline quality standards
●Automotive manufacturers in the U.S.A., Europe and Japan have developed a specifi-
cation 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.
You must only use unleaded gasoline in your vehicle.
Select premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 (Research
Octane Number 96) or higher required for optimum engine performance. If
91 octane cannot be obtained, you may use unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating as low as 87 (Research Octane Number 91). Use of unleaded gasoline
with an octane rating lower than 91 may result in engine knocking. Persistent
knocking can lead to engine damage and should be corrected by refueling
with higher octane unleaded gasoline.
At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications of ASTM
D4814 in the U.S.A..
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Vehicle specifications
■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 minimum detergent additives to clean and/or
keep clean intake systems, per EPA’s lowest additives concentration program.
●Lexus strongly recommends the use of Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. For more informa-
tion on Top Tier Detergent Gasoline and a list of marketers, please go to the official
website www.toptiergas.com.
■Recommendation of the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, in cluding reformulated gasoline that contains oxygenates
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 performance,
reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
■Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
●If you use gasohol in your Lexus, be sure that it has an octane rating no lower than 87.
●Lexus does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
■Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhancin g additive called MMT (Methylcy clopenta-
dienyl 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.
●Use only gasoline containing up to 15% etha-
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).DO NOT use gasoline
containing more than 15%
ethanol.
(30% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)
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■If your engine knocks
●Consult your Lexus dealer.
●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.
NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels. If improper fu els are used, the engine will be damaged.
●Do not use leaded gasoline.
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.
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-
ously 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 starting,
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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Vehicle specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more than 1
mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire may
be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manu-
facturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of automatic transmission,
power steering, power brakes, power windows, power
seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment,
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant,
and if so equipped, air conditioning and additional
weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants specified
in the second column of Table 1* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the
third column of Table 1* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously con-
sidered in curb weight or accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
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Condenser ................................................461
Console box ...........................................400
Cool box ....................................................413
Cooling system ..................................... 459Engine overheating.......................... 555
Conversation mirror .............................416
Crawl Control ....................................... 340
Cruise control
Cruise control....................................... 218
Dynamic radar cruise control........221
Cup holders ............................................ 402
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 34
Current fuel consumption ................... 83
Customizable features .......................586
DAC (Downhill Assist Control system)................................................... 343
Daytime running light system ........... 198
Defogger Front windshield ................................ 384
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 385
Rear window ....................................... 385
Differential............................................... 567
Dimension ............................................... 562
Display
Multi-information display .................. 82
Trip information .....................................83
Warning message .............................. 519
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...............451
Doors............................................................ 94 Back door ............................................. 101
Door glasses ......................................... 146
Door lock ..................................................94
Open door warning light................ 513
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 143
Rear door child-protector................ 97 Driver’s seat position memory........... 131
Driving ........................................................ 154
AVS switch ........................................... 335
Break-in tips .......................................... 155
Correct posture .................................... 26
Procedures .............................................154
Winter drive tips .................................. 371
Dynamic radar cruise control ........... 221
Eco Driving Indicator ............................ 86
EDR (Event data recorder)................... 10
Electronic key ........................................... 90 Battery-saving function ......................113
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 549
Replacing the battery ......................483
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 549
If the engine will not start ............... 546
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................................548
If the vehicle has
discharged battery ........................ 552
If the warning buzzer
sounds .................................................... 511
If the warning light turns on ............. 511
If you have a flat tire .......................... 533
If you lose your keys........................... 614
If you think something is wrong.................................................. 509
If your vehicle becomes stuck..................................................... 558
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................................504
If your vehicle overheats ................555
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Fuel ............................................................. 564Capacity ................................................ 564
Fuel gauge ................................................ 79
Fuel pump shut off system.............. 510
Information ............................................ 572
Refueling...................................................214
Type ............................................... 214, 564
Warning light ........................................ 513
Fuel consumption information ...........88
Fuel filler door ..........................................214 Refueling...................................................214
Fuel gauge ...................................................79
Fuel pump shut off system.................. 510
Fuses ..........................................................485
Garage door opener ...........................427
Gauges .........................................................79
Glass hatch .............................................. 106
Glove box ................................................400
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
*
Head restraints ........................................136
Headlights .................................................196 Light switch ............................................ 196
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 492
Wattage ................................................... 571
Headlights cleaner.................................213
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system .................................... 380, 390
Seat heaters ..........................................394
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 385 Height control ......................................... 331
Hill-start assist control ....................... 346
Hood ......................................................... 454
Hooks
Cargo hooks .......................... 406, 407
Coat hooks ............................................. 421
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..............24
Horn............................................................. 139
I/M test ..................................................... 450
Identification
Engine ..................................................... 564
Vehicle ....................................................563
Ignition switch (engine switch) .........185
Ignition switch light .............................. 396
Illuminated entry system ................... 398
Immobilizer system ................................ 68
Indicators ..................................................... 74
Initialization Moon roof .............................................. 150
Power windows.................................... 147
Inside rear view mirror...........................141
Instrument panel light control ............ 80
Interior lights .......................................... 396 Switch ...................................................... 397
Wattage ................................................... 571
Jack Vehicle-equipped jack ................... 534
Jack handle ..............................................537
Jam protection function Moon roof .............................................. 150
Power windows.................................... 147
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Meter .............................................................79Indicators................................................... 74
Instrument panel light control ........ 80
Meters......................................................... 79
Multi-information display .................. 82
Warning lights ........................................ 74
Micro dust and pollen filter ..............385
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ....................... 141
Outside rear view mirror defoggers .......................................... 385
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 143
Vanity mirrors ....................................... 415
Moon roof..................................................149
Jam protection function ................... 150
Operation ............................................... 149
MP3 disc
*
Multi-information display ..................... 82
Switching the display...........................83
Trip information .....................................83
Multi-terrain Monitor ......................... 307
Multi-terrain Select.............................. 302
Navigation system
*
Odometer ................................................... 79
Off-road precautions ..........................374
Oil Engine oil ............................................... 564
Front differential oil ........................... 567
Rear differential oil ............................ 567
Transfer.................................................. 568
Opener Back door................................................102
Fuel filler door........................................ 216
Hood........................................................ 454
Outside rear view mirrors.................. 143 Adjusting and folding ........................ 143
Blind Spot Monitor .............................351
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers...........................................385
Outside temperature display ............. 86
Overheating, Engine .......................... 555
Parking assist sensors
(intuitive parking assist).................. 238
Parking assist monitor .........................257
Parking brake .......................................... 195 Operation................................................195
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................................. 521
Personal lights ....................................... 396 Switch ...................................................... 397
Wattage ................................................... 571
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Power outlet ............................................. 417
Power windows .......................................146Jam protection function ....................147
Operation ............................................... 146
Window lock switch .......................... 146
Pre-Collision System (PCS) ............ 362
Function ..................................................362
PCS OFF switch ................................363
Warning light ........................................ 512
Radiator ......................................................461
Radio
*
Rear seat ................................................... 120 Adjustment ............................................. 120
Rear turn signal lights ...........................194
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 495
Turn signal lever .................................. 194
Wattage ................................................... 571
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror ....................... 141
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 143
Rear view monitor system .................247
Rear window defogger ......................385
Rear window wiper................................. 211
Refueling ....................................................214 Capacity ................................................ 564
Fuel types .................................... 214, 564
Opening the fuel tank cap.............. 216 Replacing
Electronic key battery .....................483
Fuses ........................................................485
Light bulbs.............................................490
Tires .......................................................... 533
Wireless remote control
battery..................................................483
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners .................................. 600
Reset the maintenance data ............ 445
Safety connect........................................432
Seat belts .................................................... 28
Adjusting the seat belt........................ 29
Automatic Locking Retractor ........ 30
Child restraint system installation ............................................. 57
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ....................................... 442
Emergency Locking Retractor................................................ 30
How to wear your seat belt............. 28
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 30
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use........................... 31
Reminder light and buzzer .............513
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 29
Seat belt extender ................................ 30
SRS warning light ................................. 511
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*:For vehicles with a navigation system or a multimedia system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or“MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Tools........................................................... 534
TowingDinghy towing ...................................... 184
Emergency towing ........................... 506
Towing hooks ..................................... 507
Trailer Sway Control ........................346
Trailer towing ........................................ 166
Trailer Sway Control........................... 346
TRAC (Traction Control) ................. 345
Transmission
Automatic transmission ................... 190
AVS switch .......................................... 335
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................. 548
Trip information........................................ 83
Trip meters ..................................................79
Turn signal lights .....................................194 Replacing light bulbs ........... 494, 495
Turn signal lever .................................. 194
Wattage ................................................... 571
USB port
*
Vanity lights Vanity lights ........................................... 415
Wattage ................................................... 571
Vanity mirrors ..........................................415
Vehicle identification number......... 563
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .... 345 Warning buzzers .................................... 511
Brake system .......................................... 511
Downshifting ..........................................193
Open back door..................................521
Open door ............................................. 521
Seat belt remainder ............................514
Warning lights .......................................... 511
ABS ............................................................. 511
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................................... 512
Brake system .......................................... 511
Charging system .................................. 511
KDSS.......................................................... 512
LED headlight ....................................... 512
Low fuel level .........................................513
Malfunction indicator lamp.............. 511
Master warning light ..........................513
Open door .............................................513
Parking brake indicator ..................... 511
PCS ............................................................ 512
Seat belt reminder light ....................513
Slip indicator ..........................................512
SRS............................................................... 511
Tire pressure warning light .............513
Warning message..................................519
Warning reflector holder.................. 406
Washer ..................................................... 206
Checking ............................................... 467
Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 371
Switch ......................................................206
Washing and waxing .......................... 438
Wide view front & side monitor ..... 283
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GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0L 72U _( U)GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverFuel filler door
P. 4 5 4 P. 2 1 6
Hood lock release leverFuel filler door openerTi r e i n f l a t i o n p r e s s u r e
P. 454 P. 216P. 570
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)23.0 gal. (87 L, 19.1 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline with a Octa
ne Rating of 91 or higher
(Research Octane Number 96) P. 2 1 4 , 5 6 4
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 5 7 0
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)With filter
Without filter 8.2 qt.(7.8 L, 6.9 Imp.qt.)
7. 8 q t . ( 7.4 L , 6 . 5 I m p . q t . )
Engine oil type
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
P. 5 6 4
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