Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap

The fuel tank of your vehicle has a special structure, which requires a
reduction in fuel tank pressure before refueling. After the opener switch
has been pressed, it will take several seconds until the vehicle is ready for
refueling.

Before refueling the vehicle

Turn the “POWER” switch off and close all the doors and windows.

Opening the fuel tank cap

Press the opener to open the
fuel filler door.
The fuel filler door will open
within about 10 seconds of the
switch being pressed. Before
refueling is possible, a message
will be shown on the multi-information
display in the instrument
cluster to indicate the progress
of the fuel filler door opener.

Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to
open.

Hang the fuel tank cap on the
back of the fuel filler door.

Closing the fuel tank cap

After refueling, turn the fuel tank
cap until you hear a click.

If the fuel filler door opener is inoperable

Lift the luggage mat up.

With a compact spare tire only:
Remove the spare tire cover.

Remove the 12-volt battery cover.

Pull the lever.
If the fuel filler door opener switch cannot be
operated, contact your Lexus dealer to service
the vehicle. If refueling is urgently necessary,
the fuel filler door can be opened using
the lever in the luggage compartment.

Install the clips.

Using the lever to open the fuel filler door may not allow for an adequate reduction
in fuel tank pressure before refueling. To prevent fuel from spilling out, turn the cap
slowly when removing it.
During refueling, fuel may spill out from the filler opening due to air being discharged
from inside the fuel tank. Therefore, fill the fuel tank carefully and slowly.

NOTICE:
Refueling
Finish refueling within 30 minutes. If more than 30 minutes passes, the internal
valve closes. In this condition, fuel may overflow during the refueling process.
Press the fuel filler door opener switch again.
Do not spill fuel during refueling.
Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the emission control system to
operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the vehicle's
painted surface.