gas type LEXUS LS430 2006 Owners Manual

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1-5. Opening the fuel tank cap
Closing the fuel tank cap
When replacing the fuel tank cap,
turn it until a clicking sound is
heard.
■Fuel types
Use premium unleaded gasoline (91
Octane rating or higher) (P.373).
■Fuel tank capacity
The fuel tank has a capacity of approximately 22.2 gal. (84 L, 18.5 lmp.gal.).
■In case the fuel filler door does not function
This is used in case the fuel filler door cannot
be opened due to a discharged battery or
other trouble.

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1-5. Opening the fuel tank cap
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Before driving
CAUTION
■Refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so may
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esult in death or serious injury.
• Touch the vehicle or some other metal surf ace to dischar
ge any static electricity.
Sparks resulting from discharging static electricity may cause the fuel vapors to
ignite.
• Always hold the grip on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it. A whooshin
g sound may be heard when the fu el tank cap is loosened. Wait until
the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot weather, pres -
surized fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause injury.
• Do not allow any one that has not discharge
d static electricity from their bodies,
to come close to an open fuel tank.
• Do not inhale vaporized fuel. 
Fuel contains substances that are harmful to the human body, if inhaled.
• Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle. 
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
• Do not return to the vehicle or touch an y perso
n or object that is statically
charged. 
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition haz -
ard.
■Fuel cap precaution
Do not use anything but a genuine Lexus fuel tank cap designed for your vehicle.
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ailure to do so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in death or seri -
ous injury.
NOTICE
■Refueling
Observe the following precautions when refueling the vehicle. 
Failing to do so damages the vehicle, su ch
as causing the exhaust systems to oper -
ate abnormally or damaging fuel system c
omponents or the vehicle’s painted sur-
face.
• Do not use any type of gasoline other than as recommended. ( P.373 )
• Do not spill fuel during refueling.

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
Airbag system components
The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The SRS air-
bag system is controlled by the airb ag sensor as
sembly. The airbag sen-
sor assembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor.
In certain types of severe frontal or side impacts, the SRS airbag s
ystem
triggers the airbag inflators. A chemica l reaction in the inflators quickly
fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occu -
pants. Front airbag sensors
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Occupant detection sensor
Side and curtain shield airbag
sensors
Knee airbags
Front passenger airbag
Side airbags
Curtain shield airbag sensors
Curtain shield airbags
Driver airbag
Driver’s seat position sensor
Driver’s seat belt buckle switch
SRS warning light
Airbag sensor assembly
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Vehicle identification
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your
vehicle. This is the primar y identification number for your Lexus. It is used
in registering the ownership of your vehicle.
This number is stamped on the top
lef
t of the instrument panel.
This number is also on the Certifi-
cation Label.
Engine
Model3UZ-FE
Ty p e8 cylinder V type, 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.58  3.25 in. (91.0  82.5 mm)
Displacement261.9 cu.in. (4293 cm3)
Valve clearance 
(engine cold) 
Intake exhaust
0.006 - 0.010 in. (0.15 - 0.25 mm) 
0.010 - 0.014 in. (0.25 - 0.35 mm)
Drive belt tensionAutomatic adjustment

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6-1. Specifications
Fuel
Lubrication system
*5W-30 is an oil that provides optimal levels of fuel efficiency
Oil viscosity
• “5W” oils are for use in ar
eas where the ambient temperature is -13 F (-
25 C) or above. “10W” oils are fo r areas where the ambient tempera -
ture is -4 F (-
20C) or above. Oils with smaller figures are better for
engine starting in cold we ather and fuel efficiency.
• “XX-30” indicates oil viscosity. O ils with lar
ger figures have better ther-
mostability and are good for high-speed driving.
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane rating91 (Research octane number 96) or higher
Fuel tank capacity22.2 gal. (84 L, 18.5 lmp.gal)
Oil capacity
(drain and refill) with filter
without filter
5.4 qt. (5.1 L, 4.5 lmp.qt.)
4.8 qt. (4.5 L, 4.0 lmp.qt.)
Oil gradeILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil 
viscosity
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine
Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the
above grade and viscosity.
Temperature range anticipated before
next oil change 5W-30*

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6-1. Specifications
■Lexus recommends the use of gasoline containing detergent additives
●Lexus recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives to
avoid build-up of engine deposits.
●All gasoline sold in the US contains detergent additives to clean and/or keep
clean intake systems.
■Lexus recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reform ulated gasoline that conta
ins oxygen-
ates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in many
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eas.
Lexus recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately blended
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eformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent vehicle perfor -
mance, reduce vehicle emissions, and improve air quality.
■Lexus does not recommend 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 Lexus, be sure that it has an octane rating no lower
than 87.
●Lexus DOES NOT recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
■Lexus does not recommend gasoline containing MMT
Some gasolines contain an octane enhanc
ing additive called MMT (Methylcyclo-
pentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Lexus DOES NOT recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel con -
taining MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely affected.
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the inst rum
ent cluster may come on. If this hap-
pens, contact your Lexus dealer for service.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
NOTICE
■Notice of gasoline quality
●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 stated above. 
It will cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems.
●Use of unleaded fuel with an octane number or rating lower than stated above
will cause persistent heavy knocking. 
If severe, this will lead to engine damage.
■Fuel-related poor driveability
If after using a different type of fuel, poor driveability is encountered (poor hot start -
ing, vaporization, engine knoc king,
etc.), discontinue the use of that type of fuel.
■When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol: 
It may cause paint damage.

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Trunk openerP. 1 9Hood lock release lever P. 2 6 0Fuel filler doorP. 5 1
Auxiliary catch lever P. 2 6 0Fuel filler door opener P. 5 1Tire inflation pressureP. 2 8 3
Fuel tank capacity22.2 gal. (84 L, 18.5 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P.373
Cold tire inflation 
pressurepsi (kPa, kgf/cm2 or bar)
P225/55R17 95H 32 (220, 2.2)
245/45R18 96W 33 (230, 2.3) P.283
245/45R18 96V 33 (230, 2.3)
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filler 5.4 (5.1, 4.5)
Without filler 4.8 (4.5, 4.0)
Engine oil typeToyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P.263
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE-5W-30