Lexus CT200h 2012 Owner's Manual (in English)
Manufacturer: LEXUS, Model Year: 2012, Model line: CT200h, Model: Lexus CT200h 2012Pages: 710
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before driving
Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and op-
erating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steer-
ing column
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance and
careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident
6Vehicle specifica-
tionsDetailed vehicle information
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual
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1-1. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features......... 38
Hybrid system precautions ... 43
Energy monitor/consumption
screen ................................. 49
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .. 54
1-2. Key information
Keys ..................................... 56
1-3. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Smart entry & start system ... 62
Push-button start system ...... 79
Wireless remote control ....... 84
Side doors............................. 89
Back door ............................. 931-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats ............................ 98
Rear seats ........................... 100
Driving position memory ... 102
Head restraints.................... 105
Seat belts ............................ 108
Steering wheel .................... 115
Inside rear view mirror ....... 116
Outside rear view mirrors .. 118
1-5. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 123
Moon roof .......................... 127
1Before driving
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Air conditioning
• Windshield wiper de-icer
• Lexus parking assist monitor• Audio/video system
• Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
• Climate control
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1-6. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .. 131
1-7. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ............ 135
Double locking system ....... 140
Alarm ................................. 142
1-8. Safety information
Correct driving posture ...... 149
SRS airbags ........................ 151
Airbag manual on-off
system .............................. 163
Child restraint systems ....... 166
Installing child restraints .... 176
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ............. 186
Power (ignition) switch ...... 198
EV drive mode ................... 204
Hybrid transmission ........... 207
Turn signal lever ................ 216
Parking brake ..................... 217
Horn ................................... 2182-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............. 219
Indicators and warning
lights................................. 225
Multi-information display .. 229
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ................ 235
Fog light switch.................. 239
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 241
Rear window wiper and
washer .............................. 247
Headlight cleaner switch .... 249
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 250
Dynamic radar cruise
control .............................. 255
Lexus parking assist-sensor 273
Rear view monitor system.. 282
Driving assist systems ........ 291
Hill-start assist control ....... 296
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system) ............................. 299
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ............. 308
Winter driving tips ............. 311
Trailer towing..................... 315
2When driving
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3-1. Using the air conditioning sys-
tem
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 .................. 3843-3. 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 ........ 438
3Interior features
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3-5. 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 ............................. 4694-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior........... 476
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 482
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements..................... 485
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ....................... 488
Hood ................................... 492
Positioning a floor jack ...... 494
Engine compartment .......... 496
12-volt battery .................... 508
Tires ................................... 515
Tire inflation pressure ........ 519
Wheels................................ 521
Air conditioning filter ........ 523
Electronic key battery ........ 527
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................. 532
Light bulbs ......................... 546
4Maintenance and care
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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 562
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ........................... 563
If you think something
is wrong............................ 570
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or
a warning buzzer sounds .. 571
If a warning message is
displayed .......................... 578
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a
spare tire) ......................... 599
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles without a
spare tire) ......................... 613
If the hybrid system will
not start ............................ 627
If you lose your keys .......... 629
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ......... 630
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ........................ 633
If your vehicle overheats .... 639
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................. 644
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency.. 6466-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 650
Fuel information................. 665
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ........ 667
Abbreviation list................. 690
Alphabetical index ............. 692
What to do if... .................. 704
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
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Moon roof P. 127
Front fog lights
P. 239
Hood P. 492
Windshield wipers
P. 241
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 118
Headlight cleaner P. 249
Pictorial indexExterior
Headlights
Front position lights
Turn signal lights P. 235
P. 235
P. 216
Turn signal lights
P. 216
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Rear window defogger
P. 329
Tires
Rotation
Replacement
Inflation pressure
P. 515
P. 599, 613
P. 661
Fuel filler door P. 131
Turn signal lights P. 216
Side doors P. 89Back door P. 93
Rear window wip-
er
P. 247
: If equipped
Rear fog light
(right-hand drive
vehicles)
P. 239
Rear fog light (left-hand
drive vehicles)
P. 239
Tail lights
P. 235
License plate lights
P. 235
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Pictorial indexInterior
(Left-hand drive vehicles)
SRS driver airbag
P. 151
Floor mat
P. 467
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SRS side airbags P. 151
Head restraints
P. 105
Seat belts P. 108
SRS front passen-
ger
P. 151
Front seats P. 98
Rear seats P. 100
SRS knee airbags
P. 151
Console box P. 450Cup holders P. 451