Lexus CT200h 2012 Owner's Manual (in English)

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Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate
to the prevailing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside
temperatures.
• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician inspect the condition of the 12-
volt battery.
Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a
set of tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.

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Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that
is frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the
ice. Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from
freezing.
To ensure proper operation of the climate control system
fan, remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet
vents in front of the windshield.
Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may
have accumulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof,
chassis, around the tires or on the brakes.
Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes
before getting in the vehicle.
When driving the vehicle
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between
you and the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suit-
able to road conditions.
When parking the vehicle
Park the vehicle and shift the shift position to P and block the
wheel under the vehicle without setting the parking brake.
The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from being

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Selecting tire chains
Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains.
Chain size is regulated for each tire size.
Side chain:
3 mm (0.12 in.) in diameter
Cross chain:
4 mm (0.16 in) in diameter
Regulations on the use of tire chains
Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on
location and type of road. Always check local regulations before
installing chains.
Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:
Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
Install tire chains on the front tires only. Do not install tire chains on the
rear tires.
Install tire chains on front tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains
after driving 0.5 - 1.0 km (1/4 - 1/2 mile).
Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire
chains.

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CAUTION
Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
Use tires of the size specified.
Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
Do not drive at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit spec-
ified for the snow tires being used.
Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,
and may cause death or serious injury.
Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being
used, or 50 km/h (30 mph), whichever is lower.
Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
Avoid sudden turns and braking, as use of chains may adversely affect
vehicle handling.
Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained.
When parking the vehicle
When parking the vehicle without applying the parking brake, make sure to
chock the wheels. If you do not chock the wheels, the vehicle may move
unexpectedly, possibly resulting in an accident.

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Trailer towing
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Lexus
also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a
tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your vehicle is
not designed for trailer towing or for the use of tow hitch mounted car-
riers.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air
conditioning system ....... 318
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defogger switch ............. 329
Windshield wiper
de-icer ............................ 330
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types.......... 331
Using the radio................. 335
Using the CD player ........ 341
Playing MP3 and WMA
discs ............................... 350
Operating an iPod ............ 359
Operating a USB
memory .......................... 370
Optimal use of the audio
system ............................ 379
Using the AUX port......... 382
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ............... 384

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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio system . 388
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................. 394
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................. 399
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................. 403
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ............................... 408
3-4. Using the hands-free phone
system (for cellular phones)
Hands-free system for
cellular phone................. 409
Using the hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ........ 418
Making a phone call ......... 424
Setting a cellular phone.... 429
Security and system
setup ............................... 433
Using the phone book ...... 4383-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ............. 445
• Personal/interior light
main switch.................... 446
• Front personal/interior
lights .............................. 446
• Rear interior light .......... 447
3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features .... 448
• Glove box ...................... 449
• Console box ................... 450
• Cup holders.................... 451
• Bottle holders................. 452
• Auxiliary boxes ............. 453
3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors ........................ 457
Vanity mirrors .................. 458
Clock................................ 459
Power outlet ..................... 460
Heated steering wheel...... 463
Seat heaters ...................... 465
Floor mat.......................... 467
Luggage compartment
features .......................... 469

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the
temperature setting.
Vehicles with a navigation system
Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without a navigation system
The illustration below is for left-hand drive vehicles.
The button positions and shapes may differ slightly for right-
hand drive vehicles.
Automatic mode but-
“OFF” but-
Fan speed control but-
Air outlet selector buttonOutside/recirculated air mode but-Cooling and dehumidifica-
tion Dual mode but- Driver’s side temperature control buttons
Fan speed dis- Driver’s side tempera-
ture
Windshield
defogger but-Passenger’s side temperature control but-
Air outlet dis-Passenger’s side tempera-
ture
Pollen removal
mode button

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Using automatic air conditioning system
Press .
The air conditioning system begins to operate. Air outlets
and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the
temperature setting.
Press to increase the temperature and to
decrease the temperature.
When is pressed (the indicator on is on) or the pas-
senger’s side temperature control button is pressed, the tempera-
ture for the driver and passenger seats can be adjusted separately.
Press .
The cooling and dehumidification function switches between on
and
off each time the button is pressed.
STEP1
STEP2
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Adjusting the settings manually
Basic setting
To turn on the air conditioning system and adjust the fan
speed, press to increase the fan speed and
to decrease the fan speed.
Press to turn the fan off.
To adjust the temperature setting, press to increase
the temperature and to decrease the temperature.
When is pressed (the indicator on is on) or the pas-
senger’s side temperature control button is pressed, the tempera-
ture for the driver and passenger seats can be adjusted separately.
STEP1
STEP2