catalytic converter LEXUS LS460L 2016 Owners Manual

6668-1. Specifications
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■Use of ethanol blended gasoline in a gasoline engine (except for Korea)
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.
■Use of ethanol blended gasoline in a gasoline engine (for Korea)
●Make sure that the ethanol blended gasoline to be used has a suitable Research
Octane Number.
■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.
●Use only gasoline containing up to 15% eth-
anol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline that
could contain more than 15% ethanol,
including from any pump labeled E30, E50,
E85 (which are only some examples of fuel
containing more than 15% ethanol).
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 will cause the three-way catalytic converter to lose its effective-
ness and the emission control system to function improperly.
●Do not use the methanol blended gasoline such as M15, M85, M100.
The use of gasoline containing methanol may cause engine damage or failure.
DO NOT use gasoline con-
taining more than 15% ethanol.
(30% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)