battery Lexus CT200h 2011 (in English) Owner's Guide

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2-1. Driving procedures
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
About engine braking
When shift position B is selected, releasing the accelerator pedal will apply
engine braking.
• When the vehicle is driven at high speeds, compared to ordinary gaso-
line-fueled vehicles, the engine braking deceleration is felt less than that
of other vehicles.
• The vehicle can be accelerated even when shift position B is selected.
If the vehicle is driven continuously in the B position, fuel efficiency will
become low. Usually, select the D position.
Automatically P position selection function
When the “POWER” switch is in ON mode while the shift position is in a
position other than P and the vehicle is stopped completely, pressing the
“POWER” switch will cause the automatically P position selection function
to operate together with the “POWER” switch being turned to off.
If the shift position cannot be shifted from P
There is a possibility that the 12-volt battery is discharged. Check the 12-
volt battery in this situation. (P. 620)
Sport mode automatic deactivation
Sport mode is automatically deactivated if the “POWER” switch is turned
off after driving in sport mode.
After recharging/reconnecting the 12-volt battery
P. 4 9 9
Customization
Settings (e.g. Reverse warning buzzer) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 655)

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2-1. Driving procedures
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
NOTICE
Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge
If the shift position is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be
charged. To help prevent the battery from discharging, avoid leaving the N
position selected for an extended period of time.
Situations where P position control system malfunctions are possible
If any of the following situations occurs, P position control system malfunc-
tions are possible.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place on level ground, apply the park-
ing brake, and then contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
When the “P LOCK MALFUNCTION” appears on the multi-information
display. (P. 567)
When the shift position indicator remains off.
Notes regarding shift lever and P position switch operation
Avoid repeatedly operating the shift lever and P position switch in quick
succession.
The system protection function may activate and it will not be temporarily
possible to shift the shift position other than P. If this happens, please wait
for a while before attempting to change the shift position again.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
Hybrid System Indicator
Hybrid System Indicator is displayed when the driving mode is other
than the sport mode.
By keeping the indicator needle within Eco area, more Eco-friendly driv-
ing can be achieved.
Charge area indicates regeneration* status. Regenerated energy will be
used to charge the battery.
*:When used in this manual, “regeneration” refers to the conversion of
energy created by the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving
range is being exceeded (during full
power driving etc.)
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven
in an Eco-friendly manner.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is
not being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically
stop and restart under various condi-
tions.
Charge area
Shows that energy is being recovered

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2-2. Instrument cluster
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)Elapsed time
Average vehicle speed
Displays the elapsed time since the
hybrid system was started or the func-
tion was reset.
The function can be reset by pressing the
“DISP” button for longer than 1 second
when the elapsed time is displayed.
Displays the average vehicle speed
since the function was reset.
The function can be reset by pushing the
“DISP” button for longer than 1 second
when the average vehicle speed is dis-
played.
When disconnecting and reconnecting 12-volt battery terminals
The following information will be reset:
Average fuel consumption after refueling
Average fuel consumption
Cruising range
Elapsed time
Average vehicle speed

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 655)
NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
Fog lights can be used when
Vehicles with a rear fog light only
The front position lights are turned on.
Vehicles with a front and rear fog light
Front fog lights: The front position lights are turned on.
Rear fog lights: The front fog lights are turned on.
NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.
Front and rear fog light switch (if equipped)
Turns the front and
rear fog lights off
Turns the front fog
lights on
Turns both front and
rear fog lights on
Releasing the switch ring
returns it to .
Operating the switch ring
again turns only the rear fog
lights off.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
NOTICE
When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the wipers on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is off.
Humidity sensor (if equipped)
Follow these points to avoid damaging the sensor.
Do not disassemble the sensor
Do not spray the glass cleaner on the sensor or subject it to strong impacts
Do not stick anything on the sensor

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3-2. Using the audio system
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary with the hybrid sys-
tem is not operating.
To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.

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3-2. Using the audio system
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
EON (Enhanced Other Network) system (for traffic announcement func-
tion)
If the RDS station (with EON data) you are listening to is not broadcasting a
traffic information program and the audio system is in the TA (traffic
announcement) mode, the radio will be switched automatically to a station
broadcasting a traffic information program in the EON AF list when traffic
information begins.
When the 12-volt battery is disconnected
All preset stations are erased.
Reception sensitivity
Maintaining perfect radio reception at all times is difficult due to the
continually changing position of the antenna, differences in signal
strength and surrounding objects, such as trains, transmitters, etc.
When (type A) or (type B) is used, automatic station selec-
tion may not be possible.
The radio antenna is mounted on the rear roof. The antenna can be
removed from the base by turning.
Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) radio
The optional radio antenna and tuner are necessary for the use of Digital
Audio Broadcast (DAB) radio.
NOTICE
To prevent damage, remove the antenna in the following cases
The antenna will touch the ceiling of a garage.
A cover will be put on the roof.
When driving through an automatic car wash.
Any other cases where there is a risk of touching surrounding parts.