cooling Lexus CT200h 2012 (in English) User Guide

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NOTICE
When adding coolant
Coolant is neither plain water nor straight antifreeze. The correct mixture of
water and antifreeze must be used to provide proper lubrication, corrosion
protection and cooling. Be sure to read the antifreeze or coolant label.
If you spill coolant
Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from damaging parts or paint.

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Radiator and condenser
Check the radiator and condenser and clear away any foreign
objects.
If either of the above parts is extremely dirty or you are not sure of
their condition, have your vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
CAUTION
When the hybrid system is hot
Do not touch the radiator or condenser as they may be hot and cause serious
injuries, such as burns.
When the electric cooling fans are operating
Do not touch the engine compartment.
The electric cooling fans may keep rotating for about 3 minutes even after
the “POWER” switch is off.
With the “POWER” switch in ON mode, the electric cooling fans may auto-
matically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant tempera-
ture is high. Be sure the “POWER” switch is off when working near the
electric cooling fans or radiator grille.

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Fuse layout and amperage ratings
Engine compartment
FuseAmpereCircuit
1DC/DC125 AInverter and converter
2HTR50 AAir conditioning system
3RDI30 AElectric cooling fans
4CDS30 AElectric cooling fans
5RAD NO.115 AAudio system, navigation system
6S-HORN10 ANavigation system
7ENG W/P30 ACooling system
8ABS MAIN
NO.27.5 AElectronically controlled brake
system
9H-LP CLN30 AHeadlight cleaner
10P CON MTR30 AP position control system

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27DRL7.5 ADaytime running light system
28DOOR NO.225 APower door lock system
29P/I 160 AIG2, EFI MAIN, BATT FAN
30EPS60 AElectric power steering system
31PCU10 AHybrid system
32IGCT NO.210 A
Hybrid system, P position control
system, power management sys-
tem
33IGCT NO.310 ACooling system
34DOME10 A
Luggage compartment light, over-
head module, interior lights, per-
sonal lights, vanity lights, footwell
lights
35ECU-B7.5 A
Smart entry & start system, gauges
and meters, outside rear view mir-
rors, air conditioning system, driv-
ing position memory system,
electric power steering system,
clock
36H-LP LH HI10 ALeft-hand headlight (high beam)
37H-LP RH HI10 ARight-hand headlight (high beam)
FuseAmpereCircuit

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38EFI NO. 210 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, exhaust system, key off
pump module, electric cooling
fans
39M-HTR10 AOutside rear view mirror defoggers
40SPARE30 ASpare fuse
41SPARE10 ASpare fuse
42SPARE7.5 ASpare fuse
43EFI MAIN20 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, cooling system, EFI NO.2
44BATT FAN10 ABattery cooling fan
45IG220 A
Hybrid system, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system, MET,
IGN, power management system
FuseAmpereCircuit

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
After recharging the 12-volt battery
Have the 12-volt battery inspected at any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
If the 12-volt battery is deteriorating, continued use may cause the 12-volt
battery to emit a malodorous gas, which may be detrimental to the health of
passengers.
When replacing the 12-volt battery
P. 5 1 3
NOTICE
When handling jumper cables
When connecting the jumper cables, ensure that they do not become entan-
gled in the cooling fans or belt.
To prevent damaging the vehicle
The exclusive jump starting terminal is to be used when charging the 12-
volt battery from another vehicle in an emergency. It cannot be used to jump
start another vehicle.

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When trouble arises
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If your vehicle overheats
Correction procedures
If the high coolant temperature warning light comes on or
flashes
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condi-
tioning system, and then stop the hybrid system.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the hybrid system has
cooled down sufficiently,
inspect the hoses and radiator
core (radiator) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fan
If a large amount of coolant
leaks, immediately contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating:
The high coolant temperature warning light (P. 572) comes
on or flashes, or a loss of hybrid system power is experienced.
(For example, the vehicle speed does not increase.)
“HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT” (P. 586) is shown on
the multi-information display.
Steam comes out from under the hood.
STEP1
STEP2
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CT200h_OM_OM76067E_(EE)The coolant level is satisfactory
if it is between the “FULL” and
“LOW” lines on the reservoir.
Reservoir
“FULL”
“LOW”
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
Start the hybrid system and turn the air conditioning system
on to check that the radiator cooling fan operates and to
check for coolant leaks from the radiator or hoses.
The fan operates when the air conditioning system is turned on
immediately after a cold start. Confirm that the fan is operating
by checking the fan sound and air flow. If it is difficult to check
these, turn the air conditioning system on and off repeatedly.
(The fan may not operate in freezing temperatures.)
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STEP5
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When trouble arises
CT200h_OM_OM76067E_(EE)If the fan is not operating:
Stop the hybrid system immediately and contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qual-
ified and equipped professional.
If the fan is operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
If “HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT” is shown on the multi-
information display
Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Stop the hybrid system and carefully lift the hood.
After the hybrid system has
cooled down, inspect the hoses
and radiator core (radiator) for
any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fan
If a large amount of coolant
leaks, immediately contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
STEP7
STEP1
STEP2
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CAUTION
To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of your
vehicle
If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injuries such as burns.
Check that the indicator on the “POWER” switch and the “READY” indi-
cator are off.
On hybrid vehicles, the gasoline engine may automatically start, or the
cooling fan may suddenly operate even if the gasoline engine stops. Do
not touch or approach rotating parts such as the fan, which may lead to
fingers or clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) getting caught,
resulting in serious injury.
Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the hybrid system and radi-
ator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
NOTICE
When adding engine/power control unit coolant
Wait until the hybrid system has cooled down before adding engine/power
control unit coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot hybrid sys-
tem too quickly can cause damage to the hybrid system.
To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions:
Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust
etc.).
Do not use commercially available coolant additives.