fuel Lexus HS250h 2010 Workshop Manual

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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.
■Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gasoline you
are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing 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
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.
You must only use unleaded gasoline in your vehicle.
Select octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. Use of
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 87 may result in engine
knocking. Persistent knocking can lead to engine damage.
At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications of
ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB3.5-M93 in Canada.

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■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.
■Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
●Lexus allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the oxygenate con-
tent is up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE.
●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, 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 enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcyclo-
pentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Lexus does not recommend the use of gasoli ne that contains MMT. If fuel contain-
ing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument panel may come on. If this hap-
pens, contact your Lexus dealer for service.
■If your engine knocks
●Consult your Lexus dealer.
●You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerating
or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.

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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 con-
verters 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 gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle’s paint.

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Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly inflated
and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire 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 man-
ufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of 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 equip-
ment, 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 speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
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Alphabetical index
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Front side marker lightReplacing light bulbs........................ 469
Wattage................................................. 558
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs........................ 469
Switch ....................................................... 159
Wattage................................................. 558
Fuel
Capacity................................................. 552
Fuel gauge .............................................. 162
Gas station information................. 608
Information............................................559
Refueling ................................................... 92
Type..........................................................559
Fuel door ..................................................... 92
Fuel filler door ........................................... 92
Fuses ..........................................................455
Garage door opener ......................... 383
Gas station information..................... 608
Gauges ...................................................... 162
Glove box ................................................364
Grocery bag hooks .............................. 381
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ...........................328
Head restraints Adjustment ............................................... 71
Headlights aim ....................................... 467
Headlights cleaner .............................. 200
Headlights Adaptive front lighting
system ................................................... 185
Discharge headlights
precautions ...................................... 480
Replacing light bulbs........................ 469 Switch ........................................................ 183
Wattage .................................................558
Heaters Seat heaters ..........................................375
Side mirrors.......................................... 260
Hill-start assist control ........................ 230
Hood ............................................................419
Hooks
Grocery bag ......................................... 381
Horn .............................................................. 161
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system ..............28
Energy monitor/consumption ........................................ 32
Engine switch ........................................ 145
High voltage components................ 27
Hybrid system indicators ................ 165
Ignition switch ....................................... 145
Power switch ......................................... 145
I/M test .......................................................415
Identification Electric motor .......................................551
Engine ....................................................... 551
Vehicle....................................................550
Ignition switch ..........................................145
Illuminated entry system ....................360
Immobilizer system................................. 96
Indicator lights .........................................165
Initialization
Items to initialize.................................586
Inside rear view mirror ............................81
Instrument panel light control ...........163
Interior lights
Interior lights ........................................ 360
Switch ........................................................ 361
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Odometer................................................. 162
OilEngine oil ............................................... 424
Opener
Fuel filler door......................................... 92
Hood..........................................................419
Trunk ........................................................... 60
OPEN CLOSE switch*
Outer foot lights Outer foot lights .................................360
Wattage................................................. 558
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ......................... 83
Driving position memory.................. 68
Mirror position memory ................... 68
Outside rear view mirror
defogger switch (vehicles
without navigation system) ............260
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch (vehicles
with navigation system)*
Outside temperature display............ 169
Overhead console ...............................370
Overheating, Engine............................ 541
Overheating, Hybrid system ............ 541
Parking brake .......................................... 160
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs........................ 469
Switch ....................................................... 183
Wattage................................................. 558
PCS ............................................................ 232
Personal lights Personal lights .......................................361
Switch ........................................................361
Wattage................................................. 558 Power outlet ........................................... 374
Power switch ............................................145
Power windows ........................................ 86
Pre-collision system ............................ 232
Radar cruise control............................ 205
Radiator .................................................... 430
Radio......................................................... 265
Radio data system ................................ 267
RDS ............................................................ 267
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................479
Wattage .................................................558
Rear sunshade ....................................... 378
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 470
Wattage .................................................558
Rear view mirror
Compass ................................................. 391
Rear view monitor system*
Rear window defogger (vehicles without navigation system)............ 260
Rear window defogger (vehicles with navigation system)*
Remote Touch*
Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 453
Fuses........................................................ 455
Light bulbs ............................................ 469
Tires............................................................ 521
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners..........................................588
Safety connect ....................................... 395
Scuff lighting ........................................... 360O
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Snow tires...............................................244
Spare tire ................................................. 521
Tire pressure warning system...................................... 437, 495
Tools ............................................................ 521
Total load capacity................................243
Towing Dinghy towing..................................... 248
Emergency towing ........................... 483
Trailer towing........................................247
TRAC .........................................................225
Traction control .....................................225
Trailer towing .......................................... 247
Trip meter.................................................. 162
Trunk Opener...................................................... 60
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 469
Switch ........................................................159
Wattage .................................................558
Vanity lights Vanity lights ...........................................372
Wattage .................................................558
Vanity mirrors.........................................372
Vehicle identification number ........ 550
Vehicle stability control ......................225
Ventilators................................................375
VIEW switch*
VSC ............................................................225
Warning buzzers Brake system ....................................... 492
Open door .......................................... 495
Seat belt reminder ............................ 495 Warning lights
AFS OFF ................................................493
Anti-lock brake system ...................493
Brake assist system ...........................493
Brake system........................................492
Charging system................................ 492
Cruise control......................................493
Electric power steering
warning light .....................................493
Electronic engine control
system ..................................................493
High coolant temperature............. 492
Hybrid battery system .....................493
LKA ...........................................................493
Low fuel level ...................................... 495
Low tire pressure .............................. 495
Malfunction indicator lamp ...........493
Master warning light........................ 495
Open door ........................................... 495
Pre-collision system..........................493
Pretensioner .........................................493
Radar cruise co ntrol .........................493
Seat belt reminder light.................. 495
Slip indicator .........................................493
SRS airbags...........................................493
Tire pressure warning light .......... 495
Warning messages Cruise control..................................... 502
Dynamic radar cruise control .....................................502, 505
Electric power steering system ................................................. 502
Engine oil maintenance ................. 505
Engine oil pressure ............................ 501
EV drive mode................................... 505
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■Warning lights
P. 4 9 4
or
P. 4 9 2P. 4 9 4
P. 4 9 2P. 4 9 4
P. 4 9 3P. 4 9 4
P. 4 9 3P. 4 9 4
P. 4 9 5
or
P. 4 9 3P. 4 9 5
P. 4 9 3P. 4 9 5
P. 4 9 5
or
P. 4 9 3P. 4 9 5
P. 4 9 4P. 4 9 6
P. 4 9 4
Brake system warning light
(red indicator)“AFS OFF” indicator light
Slip indicator light
Charging system warning
light“LKA” indicator light
High engine coolant temperature
warning lightCruise control indicator light
Brake system warning light(yellow indicator)Radar cruise control
indicator light
Malfunction indicator lampOpen door warning light
Low fuel level warning light
SRS warning lightDriver’s seat belt reminder
light
“ABS” warning lightFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Master warning light
Electric power steering system warning lightTire pressure warning light
Pre-collision system warning
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 4 1 9Trunk openerP. 6 0Fuel filler door P. 9 2
Hood lock release lever P. 4 1 9Fuel filler door openerP. 9 2Tire inflation pressureP. 5 5 7
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)14.5 gal. (55 L, 12.5 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 552
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 5 5 7
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill
-reference)qt. (L, Imp. qt.)
With filter 4.5 (4.3, 3.8)
Without filter 4.3 (4.1, 3.6
)
Engine oil typeToyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 553
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE-5W-20 or SAE-0W-20