traction control Lexus CT200h 2011 Owner's Manual (in English)

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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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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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2-1. Driving procedures
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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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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
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Driving assist systems
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following sys-
tems operate automatically in response to various driving situations.
Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and should
not be relied upon too heavily when operating the vehicle.
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly,
or if the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface
Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal
is depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or
turning on slippery road surfaces
TRC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from
spinning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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Warning lightWarning light/Details
(Flashes)
Pre-crash safety system warning light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the pre-crash safety system
The warning light will operate as follows, even when
the system is not malfunctioning:
• The light will flash quickly when the system is oper-
ating. (P. 292)
• The light will turn on when the pre-crash braking is
disabled. (P. 293)
• The light will turn on when the system cannot tempo-
rarily be used. (P. 576)
Slip indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• Vehicle stability control;
• Traction control;
• Hill-start assist control
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The regenerative brake system; or
• The electronically controlled brake system
Automatic headlight leveling system warning light (if
equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight lev-
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Abbreviation list
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TATraffic Announcement
TRCTraction Control
TWITreadwear Indicator
VINVehicle Identification Number
VSCVehicle Stability Control
ABBREVIA-
TIONSMEANING

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Alphabetical index
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Switch
Airbag manual on-off switch 160
Audio remote control switch
*
Door lock switch ....................85
Driving mode select
switch .................................206
Emergency flasher switch.....550
Fog light switch ....................237
Ignition switch ......................196
Light switches.......................232
OPEN CLOSE switch
*
“POWER” switch .................196
Power window switch ..........120
Talk switch
*.................388, 412
Telephone switch
*...............412
TILT switch
*
Window lock switch .............120
Wipers and washer switch ....239
Tail lights
Switch ...................................232
Talk switch
*.....................388, 412
Talk switch (vehicles with
navigation system)
*
Telephone switch*....................412Theft deterrent system
Alarm ................................... 138
Immobilizer system ............. 131
TILT switch
*
Tire inflation pressure .............. 507
Tires
Chains .................................. 305
Checking .............................. 503
Compact spare tire ............... 586
If you have a flat tire............ 586
Inflation pressure ................. 507
Replacing ............................. 586
Rotating tires........................ 503
Size ...................................... 649
Snow tires ............................ 304
Spare tire .............................. 586
Tonneau cover .......................... 461
Tools ......................................... 586
Towing
Emergency towing ............... 552
Trailer towing ...................... 308
Traction control ........................ 285
Trailer towing ........................... 308
Transmission
Hybrid transmission............. 204
“P” position switch .............. 207
TRC .......................................... 285
Trip information ....................... 228
Trip meter ................................. 216
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........... 534
Switch .................................. 213
Wattage ................................ 652
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to
the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.