fuel type Lexus IS220d 2012 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
IS250/220d/200d_EE
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1-1. Key information
Keys ..................................... 32
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors and trunk
Smart entry & start system ... 37
Wireless remote control ....... 52
Doors .................................... 54
Trunk .................................... 59
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ............................ 63
Driving position memory ..... 65
Head restraints...................... 69
Seat belts .............................. 72
Steering wheel
(manually adjustable type) . 77
Steering wheel
(power-adjustable type) ..... 78Anti-glare inside rear
view mirror......................... 80
Outside rear view mirrors .... 82
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 85
Moon roof ............................ 88
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .... 92
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system.. 96
Double locking system ....... 101
Alarm ................................. 102
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ...... 108
SRS airbags ........................ 110
Child restraint systems ....... 121
Installing child restraints .... 129
Airbag manual on/off
system .............................. 139
1Before driving
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Air conditioning
• Climate control
• Lexus parking assist-sensor• Audio/video system
• Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defogging

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: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s
Rear sunshade switch  P. 378
Fuel filler door opener
P. 92
Headlight cleaner switch  P. 197
Satellite switches
P. 365
Instrument panel light control dial
P. 172
VSC off switch P. 224
Trunk opener P. 59
Manual headlight leveling dial 
P. 187
D Type A
Type BRear sunshade switch  P. 378
Fuel filler door opener
P. 92Trunk opener P. 59
Headlight cleaner switch  P. 197
Satellite switches
P. 365
Instrument panel light control
dial
P. 172
VSC off switch P. 224
Power heater switch  P. 262
Manual headlight leveling dial 
P. 187

1Before driving
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1-1. Key information
Keys ................................... 32
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors and
trunk
Smart entry & start system. 37
Wireless remote control ..... 52
Doors .................................. 54
Trunk .................................. 59
1-3. Adjustable components (seats,
mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats .......................... 63
Driving position memory ... 65
Head restraints ................... 69
Seat belts ............................ 72
Steering wheel (manually
adjustable type) ................ 77
Steering wheel
(power-adjustable type) ... 78
Anti-glare inside rear
view mirror ...................... 80
Outside rear view mirrors .. 821-4. Opening and closing
the windows and
moon roof
Power windows.................. 85
Moon roof .......................... 88
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .. 92
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system 96
Double locking system .... 101
Alarm ............................... 102
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture .... 108
SRS airbags....................... 110
Child restraint systems..... 121
Installing child restraints . 129
Airbag manual on/off
system ............................ 139

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1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.
Before refueling the vehicle
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and ensure
that all the doors and windows are closed.
Opening the fuel tank cap
Type A
Press the opener switch.
Type B
Press the opener switch.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly
to open.
STEP1
STEP1
STEP2

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1-5. Refueling
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Fuel types
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 tank capacity (reference)
65 L (17.2 gal., 14.3 Imp. gal.)
When the fuel filler door opener is inoperable
EngineTy p e
IS250
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
IS220d and IS 200d
EU area:
Diesel fuel conforming to European
standard EN590
Except EU area:
Diesel fuel that contains 50 ppm or
less of sulfur and has a cetane number
of 48 or higher
The lever can be used to open the fuel
filler door if the fuel filler door cannot be
opened using the inside switch because
the battery is discharged or for any other
reason.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of
brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or when-
ever the parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional, perform the bedding down operation.
 Idling time before engine stop (IS220d and IS200d)
To prevent damage to the turbocharger, allow the engine to idle immediately
after high-speed driving or hill climbing.
Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the avail-
ability of the correct fuel. (P. 5 3 8 )
Driving conditionIdling time
Normal city drivingNot necessary
High-speed driv-
ing
Constant speed of approx.
80 km/h (50 mph)Approximately 20
seconds
Constant speed of approx.
100 km/h (63 mph)Approximately 1 min-
ute
Steep hill driving or continuous driving at 100
km/h (63 mph) or more (race track driving,
etc )Approximately 2
minutes

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
The units used on the speedometer, tachometer and fuel gauge display
may differ depending on the model/type.
The following gauges, meters and display illuminate when the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Multi-information display
P. 181
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Tacho indicator
When the set engine speed is reached, this ring-shaped indicator
comes on in yellow. The indicator comes on in red when the engine
speed reaches a dangerous range.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
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Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and center
panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
Instrument cluster
The units used on the speedometer, tachometer and fuel gauge display,
indicators and warning lights may differ depending on the model/type.
Center panel

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6-1. Specifications
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Fuel
IS250
IS220d and IS200d
Fuel type
EU area:
Unleaded gasoline conforming to European stan-
dard EN228 only
Except EU area:
Unleaded gasoline only
Research octane num-
ber95 or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)65 L (17.2 gal., 14.3 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
EU area:
Diesel fuel conforming to European standard
EN590
Except EU area:
Diesel fuel that contains 50 ppm or less of sulfur
Cetane number48 or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)65 L (17.2 gal., 14.3 Imp. gal.)

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6-1. Specifications
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline (IS250)
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your Lexus has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
If you plan to drive in foreign countries (IS220d and IS200d)
Low sulphur diesel fuel may not be available, so please confirm the avail-
ability with your distributor.
If premium gasoline is not available (IS250)
If this premium type cannot be obtained, you can temporarily use unleaded
gasoline with a Research Octane Number as low as 91.
If your engine knocks
Consult any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accel-
erating or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.