Lexus RX300 2001, Owner'S Manual

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2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U)
GAS STATION INFORMATION
Fuel selection:
Select Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or
higher. For improved vehicle performance, the use of
premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating 91
(Research Octane Number 96) or higher is recommended.
Fuel tank capacity:
75 L (19.8 gal., 16.5 lmp. gal.)
Engine oil:
API SJ, “Energy–Conserving” multigrade engine oil or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil.
Recommended oil viscosity – SAE 5W–30 if normal
temperatures are below 38
C (100 F)
Oil capacity: L (qt., lmp.qt.)
Drain and refill
with filter 4.7 (5.0, 4.1)
without filter 4.5 (4.8, 4.0)
See page 268 for detailed information.
Engine coolant:
Capacity: 9.0 L (9.5 qt., 7.9 lmp. qt.)
Coolant type – “Toyota Long Life Coolant” or equivalent
With ethylene–glycol type coolant for a proper corrosion
protection of aluminum components
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or plain water alone.
For checking the engine coolant, see page 270.
Automatic transaxle:
Fluid type – Automatic transmission fluid Type T–IV
See page 274 for detailed information.
Tire information:
See page 279 through 285 for detailed information.
Tire pressure:
Tire size: P225/70R16 101S
cold tires
kPa (kgf/cm 2 or bar, psi)
Vehicle loaded up
Vehicle load up to vehicle capacity
to 4 occupants weight
Front tires 210 (2.1, 30) 210 (2.1, 30) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear tires 210 (2.1, 30) 210 (2.1, 30) . . . . . . . . . . .
For sustained high speeds above 160 km/h (100 mph), in
countries where such speeds are permitted by law, add
30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 5 psi) to the front tires and
rear tires, but never exceed the maximum cold tire
pressure molded on the tire sidewall.