Lexus CT 200h - Driving Precautions

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2-4. Using other driving systems

2

When driving

CT200h_OM_OM76066U_(U)

■ Driving precautions

When the grade behind the vehicle slopes up

sharply, objects appear to be farther away

than they actually are.

When the grade behind the vehicle slopes

down sharply, objects appear to be closer

than they actually are.

Table of Contents

Default Chapter1
- Table of Contents1
- Table of Contents2
- Exterior8
- Pictorial Index8
- Interior10
- Instrument Panel14
- Without Navigation System17
- With Navigation System18
- Accessories, Spare Parts and Modification of Your Lexus20
- For Your Information20
- Noise from under Vehicle after Turning off the Hybrid System20
- Installation of a Mobile Two-Way Radio System21
- Vehicle Data Recordings22
- Data Usage22
- Event Data Recorder23
- Disclosure of the EDR Data24
- Perchlorate Material24
- Scrapping of Your Lexus24
- General Precaution Regarding Children’s Safety25
- General Precautions While Driving25
- Disposal of the Hybrid Battery (Traction Battery)26
- Cautions & Notices27
- Symbols Used in Illustrations27
- Symbols Used Throughout this Manual27
- Before Driving28
1 Before Driving29
- Hybrid System Features30
- Hybrid System Precautions36
- Energy Monitor/Consumption Screen42
- Hybrid Vehicle Driving Tips47
- For Economical and Ecological Driving, Pay Attention to the Following Points47
Key Information49
- The Following Keys Are Provided with the Vehicle49
- Using the Mechanical Key50
- To Take out the Mechanical Key50
- Card Key51
- When Required to Leave the Vehicle’s Key with a Parking Attendant52
- Key Number Plate52
- When Riding in an Aircraft52
- To Prevent Key Damage53
- Carrying the Electronic Key on Your Person53
- In Case of a Smart Access System with Push-Button Start Malfunction or Other Key-Related Problems53
- When a Vehicle Key Is Lost53
- Precautions for Handling the Card Key54
Opening, Closing and Locking the Doors55
- Smart Access System with Push-Button Start55
- Wireless Remote Control68
- Side Doors73
Adjustable Components (Seats, Mirrors, Steering Wheel)82
- Front Seats82
- Driving Position Memory86
- Head Restraints89
- Steering Wheel100
  - While Driving100
  - After Adjusting the Steering Wheel100
- Inside Rear View Mirror101
- Outside Rear View Mirrors105
- Power Windows108
- Window Lock Switch108
Opening and Closing the Windows and Moon Roof108
- Jam Protection Function109
- Operating the Power Windows after Turning the Hybrid System off109
- The Power Windows Can be Operated When109
- When the Power Window Does Not Close Normally109
- Closing the Windows110
- Door Lock Linked Window Operation110
- Moon Roof111
Refueling115
- Opening the Fuel Tank Cap115
Theft Deterrent System119
- Immobilizer System119
- Theft Prevention Labels (for U.S.A.)124
Safety Information125
- Correct Driving Posture125
- Front Passenger Occupant Classification System140
- Child Restraint Systems146
- Installing Child Restraints151
2 When Driving161
- Driving Procedures162
- Driving the Vehicle162
- Power (Ignition) Switch175
- EV Drive Mode181
- Hybrid Transmission184
- Turn Signal Lever193
- Turn Signals Can be Operated When193
- Parking Brake194
- Usage in Winter Time194
- Horn195
Instrument Cluster196
- Gauges and Meters196
- Indicators and Warning Lights202
- Multi-Information Display206
Operating the Lights and Windshield Wipers210
- Headlight Switch210
- Fog Light Switch215
- Windshield Wipers and Washer217
- Rear Window Wiper and Washer225
- Cruise Control228
- Setting the Vehicle Speed228
Using Other Driving Systems228
- Accelerating after Setting the Vehicle Speed230
- Automatic Cruise Control Cancelation230
- Canceling and Resuming the Constant Speed Control230
- Cruise Control Can be Set When230
- If the Warning Message for the Cruise Control Is Shown on the Multi-Information Display231
- Situations Unsuitable for Cruise Control231
- To Avoid Operating the Cruise Control by Mistake231
- Dynamic Radar Cruise Control232
- Intuitive Parking Assist247
- Rear View Monitor System256
- Driving Assist Systems267
- Hill-Start Assist Control271
  - Hill-Start Assist Control Buzzer272
  - If the Slip Indicator Comes on272
- PCS (Pre-Collision System)273
Driving Information281
- Cargo and Luggage281
- Vehicle Load Limits286
  - Total Load Capacity and Seating Capacity286
  - Overloading the Vehicle286
- Winter Driving Tips287
- Trailer Towing292
- To Avoid Serious Damage to Your Vehicle293
- Dinghy Towing293
3 Interior Features294
- System295
Using the Air Conditioning System and Defogger296
- Automatic Air Conditioning System296
- Rear Window and Outside Rear View Mirror Defoggers Switch307
- Windshield Wiper De-Icer308
- Audio System Types309
  - Vehicles with a Navigation System309
  - Vehicles Without a Navigation System309
Using the Audio System309
- Using Cellular Phones311
- Laser Products312
- To Avoid Damaging the Audio System312
- Using the Radio313
- Using the CD Player325
- Playing MP3 and WMA Discs336
- Operating an Ipod347
- Operating a USB Memory360
- Optimal Use of the Audio System371
- Using the AUX Port374
  - When Using a Portable Audio Device Connected to the Power Outlet374
  - To Prevent Damage to Portable Audio Device375
- Using the Steering Wheel Audio Switches376
- Bluetooth ® Audio380
- Bluetooth ® Audio System380
  - Conditions under Which the System will Not Operate380
  - Using the Bluetooth Audio System380
Using the Bluetooth ® Audio390
- System390
- Operating a Bluetooth ® Enabled Portable Player390
- Setting up a Bluetooth ® Enabled Portable Player395
- Bluetooth ® Audio System Setup404
- Hands-Free System for Cellular Phones405
Using the Hands-Free Phone System (for Cellular Phones)405
- Using the Hands-Free Phone System (for Cellular Phones) Hands-Free System for Cellular Phones405
Using the Interior Lights445
- Interior Lights List445
- Personal/Interior Light Main Switch and Front Personal/Interior Lights446
- Rear Interior Light447
- Illuminated Entry System447
- List of Storage Features448
Other Interior Features457
- Sun Visors457
- Vanity Mirrors458
- Clock459
- Power Outlet460
- Heated Steering Wheel463
- Seat Heaters465
  - When Not in Use465
  - To Prevent Seat Heater Damage466
- Floor Mat467
- When Installing the Driver’s Floor Mat468
- Luggage Compartment Features469
- Garage Door Opener474
- Compass482
- Safety Connect492
4 Maintenance and Care499
- Cleaning and Protecting the Vehicle Exterior500
- Cleaning and Protecting the Vehicle Interior505
- Maintenance Requirements508
- General Maintenance511
- Emission Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Programs515
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance516
- Do-It-Yourself Service Precautions516
- Hood521
- Positioning a Floor Jack523
- Engine Compartment525
- Tire Inflation Pressure558
- Air Conditioning Filter565
- Electronic Key Battery567
- Checking and Replacing Fuses570
- Light Bulbs582
Essential Information597
- Emergency Flashers598
- Essential Information599
- If Your Vehicle Needs to be Towed599
- If You Think Something Is Wrong606
- If a Warning Light Turns on or a Warning Buzzer Sounds607
- Stop the Vehicle Immediately; Continuing to Drive the Vehicle May be Dangerous607
Steps to Take in an Emergency607
- Stop the Vehicle Immediately608
- Have the Vehicle Inspected by Your Lexus Dealer Immediately609
- Follow the Correction Procedures611
- Driver's Seat Belt Buzzer612
- Electric Power Steering System Warning Light (Warning Buzzer)613
- Front Passenger Detection Sensor, Seat Belt Reminder and Warning Buzzer613
- If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes on While Driving613
- SRS Warning Light613
- The Tire Pressure Warning Light May Come on Due to Natural Causes614
- When a Tire Is Replaced with a Spare Tire614
- When the Tire Pressure Warning Light Comes on614
- If the Tire Pressure Warning System Is Not Functioning615
- Customization that Can be Configured at Lexus Dealer616
- If the Tire Pressure Warning Light Frequently Comes on after Blinking for 1 Minute616
- If a Blowout or Sudden Air Leakage Should Occur617
- If both the ABS and the Brake System Warning Lights Remain on617
- If the Tire Pressure Warning Light Comes on617
- When the Electric Power Steering System Warning Light Comes on617
- Maintenance of the Tires618
- Precaution When Installing a Different Tire619
- If a Warning Message Is Displayed620
  - Steps to Take in an Emergency620
  - Have the Vehicle Inspected Immediately621
  - Have the Malfunction Repaired Immediately631
  - Warning Message in Radar Cruise Mode639
  - Before Jacking up the Vehicle640
- If You Have a Flat Tire640
  - Location of the Spare Tire, Jack and Tools640
  - Taking out the Jack641
  - Replacing a Flat Tire642
  - Taking out the Spare Tire642
  - Installing the Spare Tire644
  - Stowing the Flat Tire645
  - After Completing the Tire Change647
  - If You Have a Flat Front Tire on a Road Covered with Snow or Ice647
  - The Compact Spare Tire647
  - When Using the Compact Spare Tire647
  - When Storing the Compact Spare Tire648
  - When the Compact Spare Tire Is Attached648
  - Speed Limit When Using the Compact Spare Tire649
  - Using the Tire Jack649
  - After Using the Tools and Jack650
  - When Stowing the Flat Tire650
  - Be Careful When Driving over Bumps with the Compact Spare Tire Installed on the Vehicle651
  - Do Not Drive the Vehicle with a Flat Tire.651
  - Driving with Tire Chains and the Compact Spare Tire651
  - When Replacing the Tires651
- If the Hybrid System will Not Start652
  - The Hybrid System will Not Start Even Though the Correct Starting Procedure Is Being Followed652
  - The Interior Lights and Headlights Are DIM, or the Horn Does Not Sound or Sounds at a Low Volume652
  - Emergency Start Function653
  - The Interior Lights and Headlights Do Not Turn On, or the Horn Does Not Sound653
- If You Lose Your Keys654
- If the Electronic Key Does Not Operate Properly655
  - Locking and Unlocking the Doors and Key Linked Functions655
  - Replacing the Key Battery657
- If the 12-Volt Battery Is Discharged658
  - Connect the Jumper Cables According to the Following Procedure659
  - Starting the Hybrid System When the 12-Volt Battery Is Discharged660
  - When the 12-Volt Battery Is Removed or Discharged661
  - 12-Volt Battery Precautions662
  - Avoiding 12-Volt Battery Fires or Explosions662
  - After Recharging the 12-Volt Battery663
  - When Handling Jumper Cables663
  - Correction Procedures664
  - If the High Coolant Temperature Warning Light Comes on or Flashes664
- If Your Vehicle Overheats664
  - The Following May Indicate that Your Vehicle Is Overheating664
  - If "Hybrid System Overheat" Is Shown on the Multi-Information Display666
  - To Prevent an Accident or Injury When Inspecting under the Hood of Your Vehicle668
  - To Prevent Damage to the Cooling System668
  - When Adding Engine/Power Control Unit Coolant668
- If the Vehicle Becomes Stuck669
  - When Attempting to Free a Stuck Vehicle669
  - To Avoid Damage to the Hybrid Transmission and Other Components670
- If Your Vehicle Has to be Stopped in an Emergency671
  - If the Hybrid System Has to be Turned off While Driving672
  - Vehicle Specifications673
  - Dimensions and Weight674
- Maintenance Data (Fuel, Oil Level, Etc.)674
  - Specifications674
  - Vehicle Identification Number675
  - Engine Number676
  - Electric Motor (Traction Motor)677
  - Fuel677
  - Hybrid Battery (Traction Battery)678
  - Lubrication System678
  - Engine Oil Selection679
  - Recommended Viscosity679
  - Cooling System681
  - Electrical System682
  - Ignition System682
  - Iridium-Tipped Spark Plugs682
  - Transmission683
  - Brakes684
  - Steering684
  - Tires and Wheels685
- Fuel Information689
  - Fuel Tank Opening for Unleaded Gasoline689
  - Gasoline Quality689
  - If Your Engine Knocks689
  - Gasoline Quality Standards690
  - Recommendation of the Use of Cleaner Burning Gasoline690
  - Recommendation of the Use of Gasoline Containing Detergent Additives690
  - Non-Recommendation of the Use of Blended Gasoline691
  - Non-Recommendation of the Use of Gasoline Containing MMT691
  - Fuel-Related Poor Driveability692
  - Notice on Fuel Quality692
  - When Refueling with Gasohol692
  - Compact Spare Tire693
  - Full-Size Tire693
- Tire Information693
  - Typical Tire Symbols693
  - Typical DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)695
  - Tire Dimensions696
  - Typical Tire Size Information696
  - Tire Section Names697
  - DOT Quality Grades698
  - Treadwear698
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading698
  - Temperature A, B, C699
  - Traction AA, A, B, C699
  - Glossary of Tire Terminology700
- Customizable Features709
- Customizing Vehicle Features709
Customization709
- Door Lock711
- Smart Access System with Pushbutton Start and Wireless Remote Control714
- Smart Access System with Pushbutton Start716
- Automatic Light Control System717
- Illumination719
- Intuitive Parking Assist-Sensor726
- Reverse Buzzer727
- Seat Belt Reminder727
- In the Following Situations, Customize Mode in Which the Settings Can be Changed through the "Disp" Switch will Automatically be Turned off728
- Vehicle Customization728
- Cautions During Customization729
- During Customization729
- Items to Initialize730
Initialization730
7 For Owners731
- Reporting Safety Defects for U.S. Owners732
- Seat Belt Instructions for Canadian Owners (in French)733
- SRS Airbag Instructions for Canadian Owners (in French)735

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