Lexus CT200h 2012 Owner's Manual (in English)

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Switching the display
Items displayed can be
switched by pressing the
“DISP” switch.
Trip information
Current fuel consumption/Average fuel consumption after refu-
eling
Displays the instant fuel consumption
and average fuel consumption after
refueling.
Use the displayed average fuel con-
sumption as a reference.

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CT200h_OM_OM76067E_(EE)Average fuel consumption
Cruising rangeDisplays the average fuel consumption
since the function was reset.
• The function can be reset by pressing
the “DISP” switch for longer than 1
second when the average fuel con-
sumption is displayed.
• Use the displayed average fuel con-
sumption as a reference.
Displays the estimated maximum dis-
tance that can be driven with the quan-
tity of fuel remaining.
• This distance is computed based on
your average fuel consumption.
As a result, the actual distance that
can be driven may differ from that
displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is
added to the tank, the display may not
be updated.
When refueling, turn the “POWER”
switch off. If the vehicle is refueled
without turning the “POWER” switch
off, the display may not be updated.

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CT200h_OM_OM76067E_(EE)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” switch 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” switch 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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NOTICE
The multi-information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:
The front position,
tail, license plate
and instrument
panel lights turn on.
The headlights and
all lights listed
above turn on.
The headlights and
front position lights
turn on and off auto-
matically.
(When the
“POWER” switch is
in ON mode.)

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Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push
the lever away from you to
turn on the high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high
beams once.
You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off.
Manual headlight leveling dial (if equipped)
The level of the headlights can be adjusted according to the num-
ber of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle.
Raises the level of the head-
lights
Lowers the level of the head-
lights

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CT200h_OM_OM76067E_(EE)Guide to dial settings
Occupancy and luggage load conditionsDial positionOccupantsLuggage load
DriverNone0
Driver and front
passengerNone0
All seats occupiedNone1.5
All seats occupiedFull luggage loading2.5
DriverFull luggage loading4
Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the front position lights
turn on automatically (at an increased intensity) whenever the hybrid system
is started. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
Headlight control sensor
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing that blocks the sensor is affixed to
the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction

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Automatic light off system
When the light switch is in the or position: The headlights
turn off automatically if the “POWER” switch is turned to ACCES-
SORY mode or OFF.
When the light switch is in the position: The headlights and all
lights turn off automatically if the “POWER” switch is turned to
ACCESSORY mode or OFF and the driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the “POWER” switch to ON mode, or turn
the light switch off once and then back to the
or position.
Automatic headlight leveling system (if equipped)
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the num-
ber of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the
headlights do not interfere with other road users.
Light reminder buzzer (if equipped)
A buzzer sounds when the “POWER” switch is turned off or turned to
ACCESSORY mode and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are
turned on.
Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 667)
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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Fog light switch
The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving condi-
tions, such as in rain and fog.
Rear fog light switch
Turns the rear fog
light off
Turns the rear fog
light on
Releasing the switch ring
returns it to .
Operating the switch ring
again turns the light off.

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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.