service Lexus CT200h 2011 Owner's Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior................. 466
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior ................. 471
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements . 474
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ....................... 477
Hood ................................... 481
Positioning a floor jack ...... 483
Engine compartment .......... 485
12-volt battery .................... 496
Tires ................................... 503
Tire inflation pressure ........ 507
Wheels................................ 509
Air conditioning filter ........ 511
Electronic key battery ........ 515
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................. 520
Light bulbs ......................... 5345-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 550
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................ 551
If you think something is
wrong ............................... 557
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds..... 558
If a warning message is
displayed .......................... 565
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
with a spare tire)............... 586
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
without a spare tire) ......... 600
If the hybrid system will not
start................................... 614
If you lose your keys .......... 616
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............... 617
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ........................ 620
If your vehicle overheats .... 627
If the vehicle becomes stuck .....
632
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency.. 634
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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Scrapping of your Lexus
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
before you scrap your vehicle.
CAUTION
General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your
vehicle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that
distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or
extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

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CAUTION
Disposal of the hybrid battery (traction battery)
If your vehicle is disposed of without the hybrid battery having been
removed, there is a danger of serious electric shock if high voltage parts,
cables and their connectors are touched. In the event that your vehicle must
be disposed of, the hybrid battery must be disposed of by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional or a qualified service shop. If the hybrid battery is not disposed of
properly, it may cause electric shock that can result in death or serious
injury.
Your vehicle contains batteries and/or accumulators. Do not discard them
into the environment but cooperate with separate collection (Directive
2006/66/EC).

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1-1. Hybrid system
Before driving
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Hybrid system precautions
Take care when handling the hybrid system, as it contains a high volt-
age system (about 650V at maximum) as well as parts that become
extremely hot when the hybrid system is operating. Obey the caution
labels attached to the vehicle.
Air conditioning compressor
Power control unit
Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)
Service plug High voltage cables
(orange)
Electric motor (traction
motor)
Caution label

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Electromagnetic waves
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles incorporate electro-
magnetic shielding, and therefore emit approximately the same amount
of electromagnetic waves as conventional gasoline powered vehicles or
home electronic appliances.
Your vehicle may cause sound interference in some third party-produced
radio parts.
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
The hybrid battery (traction battery) has a limited service life. The lifespan
of the hybrid battery (traction battery) can change in accordance with driv-
ing style and driving conditions.
CAUTION
High voltage precautions
The vehicle has high voltage DC and AC systems as well as a 12-volt sys-
tem. DC and AC high voltage is very dangerous and can cause severe burns
and electric shock that may result in death or serious injury.
Never touch, disassemble, remove or replace the high voltage parts,
cables or their connectors.
The hybrid system will become hot after starting as the system uses high
voltage. Be careful of both the high voltage and the high temperature, and
always obey the caution labels attached to the vehicle.
Never try to open the service plug
access hole located in the luggage com-
partment. The service plug is used only
when the vehicle is serviced and is sub-
ject to high voltage.

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3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phones)
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Interior features
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Conditions under which the system will not operate
If using a cellular phone that does not support Bluetooth®.
If the cellular phone is switched off.
If you are outside service range.
If the cellular phone is not connected.
If the cellular phone’s battery is low.
If the cellular phone is behind the seat or in the glove box or console box
If metal is covering or touching the phone
Signal status
This display may not correspond exactly with the cellular phone itself.
When using the hands-free system
The audio system and voice guidance are muted when making a call.
If both parties speak at the same time, it may be difficult to hear.
If the incoming call volume is overly loud, an echo may be heard.
Try to face toward the microphone as much as possible when speaking.
In the following circumstances, it may be difficult to hear the other
party:
• When driving on unpaved roads
• When driving at high speeds
• When a window is open
• When the air conditioning is blowing directly on the microphone
• When the air conditioning is set to high

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........ 466
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ......... 471
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements .................. 474
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions..................... 477
Hood ................................ 481
Positioning a floor jack .... 483
Engine compartment ........ 485
12-volt battery.................. 496
Tires ................................. 503
Tire inflation pressure ...... 507
Wheels ............................. 509
Air conditioning filter ....... 511
Electronic key battery ...... 515
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 520
Light bulbs ....................... 534

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4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements
To ensure safe and economical driving, day-to-day care and regular
maintenance are essential. Lexus recommends performing the follow-
ing maintenance:
Scheduled maintenance
Scheduled maintenance should be performed at specified
intervals according to the maintenance schedule.
For details about maintenance items and schedules, refer to the
“Lexus Service Booklet” or “Lexus Warranty Booklet”.
Do-it-yourself maintenance
What about do-it-yourself maintenance?
Many of the maintenance items are easy to do yourself if you have
a little mechanical ability and a few basic automotive tools.
Note, however, that some maintenance tasks require special tools
and skills. These are best performed by qualified technicians. Even
if you’re an experienced do-it-yourself mechanic, we recommend
that repairs and maintenance be conducted by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional. Any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer will keep a
record of maintenance, which could be useful should you ever
require Warranty Service. Should you choose to select a qualified
and equipped professional other than an authorized Lexus repairer
to service or maintain your vehicle, we recommend that you
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Where to go for service?
In order to maintain your vehicle in the best possible condition, Lexus rec-
ommends that all repairs and service operations be carried out by authorized
Lexus dealers or repairers or other duly qualified and equipped profession-
als. For repairs and services covered by your warranty, please visit an autho-
rized Lexus dealer or repairer, who will use genuine Lexus parts in repairing
any difficulties you may encounter. There can also be advantages in utiliz-
ing authorized Lexus dealers or repairers for non-warranty repairs and ser-
vices, as members of the Lexus network will be able to expertly assist you
with any difficulties you may encounter.
Your Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional will perform all of the scheduled maintenance on your vehicle reli-
ably and economically due to their experience with Lexus vehicles.

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Does your vehicle need repairs?
Be on the alert for changes in performance and sounds, and visual tip-offs
that indicate service is needed. Some important clues are:
Engine missing, stumbling or pinging
Appreciable loss of power
Strange engine noises
A fluid leak under the vehicle (However, water dripping from the air
conditioning system after use is normal.)
Change in exhaust sound (This may indicate a dangerous carbon monox-
ide leak. Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system
checked immediately.)
Flat-looking tires, excessive tire squeal when cornering, uneven tire
wear
Vehicle pulls to one side when driven straight on a level road
Strange noises related to suspension movement
Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling brake pedal, pedal almost
touches the floor, vehicle pulls to one side when braking
Engine coolant temperature continually higher than normal
If you notice any of these clues, take your vehicle to any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as
soon as possible. Your vehicle may need adjustment or repair.
CAUTION
If your vehicle is not properly maintained
Improper maintenance could result in serious damage to the vehicle and
possible serious injury or death.
Handling of the 12-volt battery
12-volt battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your hands after
handling. (P. 496)