open gas tank 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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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Fuel information
■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
●To help prevent incorrect fueling, your Lexus has a fuel tank opening that will
only accept the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
●If premium fuel is not available, you may temporarily use unleaded gasoline with
an Octane Rating as low as 87 (Research Octane Number 91).
■If your engine knocks ...
●Consult your Lexus dealer.
●You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerating
or driving up hills. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
■Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gasoline you
ar

e 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 US, Europe and Japan have developed a
specification for fuel quality called World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC) that is
expected to be applied worldwide.
●The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emission
levels. In the US, category 3 has been adopted.
●The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets, and
customer satisfaction through better vehicle performance.
Your vehicle must use on ly unleaded gasoline. 
Select premium unleaded gasoline with an
Octane Rating of 91 (Research
Octane Number 96) or higher for optimum engine performance.
At minimum, the gasoline you use sh ould meet the specifications of
ASTM D4814 in the USA and CGSB 3.5-M93 in Canada.

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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