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4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank c ap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:
Before refueling the vehicle
Close all the doors and windows, and turn the engine switch to the
“LOCK” position (vehicles without a smart entry & start system) or
off (vehicles with a smart entry & start system).
Confirm the type of fuel.
Fuel types
Gasoline engine
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
Diesel engine
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
Use of ethanol blended gasoline in a gasoline engine
Toyota 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 FAME blended diesel in a diesel engine
EU area: FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Ester) fuel sold under names such as
“B30” or “B100” and fuel containing a large amount of FAME should not be
used. The use of these fuels will damage the vehicle’s fuel system. In case
of any doubt, ask any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
Except EU area: FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Ester) fuel sold under names
such as “B30” or “B100” and fuel containing a large amount of FAME should
not be used. Your vehicle can use diesel mixed with 5% max biodiesel
FAME (B5). The use of fuel with more than 5% FAME content (B5) will dam-
age the vehicle’s fuel system. You must ensure that refueling is carried out
only from a source where fuel specification and quality can be guaranteed.
In case of any doubt, ask any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
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