Lexus CT 200h - To Avoid Serious Damage to Your Vehicle; Dinghy Towing

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2-5. Driving information

2

When driving

CT200h_OM_OM76066U_(U)

Dinghy towing

NOTICE

■ To avoid serious damage to your vehicle

Do not tow your vehicle with the four wheels on the ground.

Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the

ground) behind a motor home.

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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