Lexus CT200h 2012 (in English) Owner's Guide

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Installation of an RF-transmitter system
The installation of an RF-transmitter system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
Cruise control system
Dynamic radar cruise control system
Anti-lock brake system
SRS airbag system
Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of an RF-transmitter system.
Further information regarding frequency bands, power levels, antenna posi-
tions and installation provisions for the installation of RF-transmitters, is
available on request at any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the
same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline pow-
ered vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic
shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the RF-transmitter.

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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
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Never resell, hand over or modify the hybrid battery. To prevent accidents,
hybrid batteries that have been removed from a disposed vehicle are col-
lected through any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qual-
ified and equipped professional. Do not dispose of the battery yourself.
Unless the battery is properly collected, the following may occur, resulting
in death or serious injury:
The hybrid battery may be illegally disposed of or dumped, and someone
may touch a high voltage part, resulting in an electric shock.
The hybrid battery is intended to be used exclusively with your hybrid
vehicle. If the hybrid battery is used outside of your vehicle or modified in
any way, accidents such as electric shock, heat generation, smoke genera-
tion, an explosion and electrolyte leakage may occur.
When reselling or handing over your vehicle, the possibility of an accident
is extremely high because the person receiving the vehicle may not be aware
of these dangers.

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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. 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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Symbols used throughout this manual
Cautions & Notices
Symbols used in illustrations
CAUTION
This is a warning against something which, if ignored, may cause death or
serious injury to people. You are informed about what you must or must not
do in order to reduce the risk of death or serious injury to yourself and others.
NOTICE
This is a warning against something which, if ignored, may cause damage to
the vehicle or its equipment. You are informed about what you must or must
not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Lexus and its
equipment.
Safety symbol
The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do
not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.
Arrows indicating operations
Indicates the action (pushing, turn-
ing, etc.) used to operate switches
and other devices.
Indicates the outcome of an operation
(e.g. a lid opens).

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1Before driving
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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 ........................... 93
1-4. 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 1181-5. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows................ 123
Moon roof ........................ 127
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

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1-1. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features
Your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle. It has characteristics different from
conventional vehicles. Be sure you are closely familiar with the char-
acteristics of your vehicle, and operate with care.
The hybrid system combines the use of a gasoline engine and an elec-
tric motor (traction motor) according to driving conditions, improving
fuel efficiency and reducing exhaust emissions.
Gasoline engine
Electric motor (traction motor)

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When stopped/during start off
The gasoline engine stops* when the vehicle is stopped.
During start off, the electric motor (traction motor) drives the
vehicle. At slow speeds or when traveling down a gentle
slope, the engine is stopped* and the electric motor (traction
motor) is used.
When shift position is in N, the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) will not be charged. Thus, shift to P when the vehicle is
stopped. In addition, when driving in heavy traffic, use D or
B.
*:However, when the hybrid battery (traction battery) need to
be charged or while the engine is being warmed up, the gas-
oline engine may not stop automatically.
During normal driving
The gasoline engine is predominantly used. The electric
motor (traction motor) charges the hybrid battery (traction
battery) as necessary.
When accelerating sharply
When the accelerator pedal is depressed heavily, the power of
the hybrid battery (traction battery) is added to that of the gas-
oline engine via the electric motor (traction motor).
When braking (regenerative braking)

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Regenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy
and deceleration force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of
the hybrid battery (traction battery).
The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift position in
D or B.
The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift position in D or
B.
EV indicator
Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. However, it may not stop
automatically in the following conditions:
During gasoline engine warm-up
During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging
When the temperature of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is high or
low
When the heater is switched on
The EV indicator comes on when driving
the vehicle using only the electric motor
(traction motor).