start Lexus CT200h 2012 Owner's Manual (in English)

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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
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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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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
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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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
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Charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)
As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid battery (traction battery), the
battery does not need to be charged from an outside source. However, if
the vehicle is left parked for a long time the hybrid battery will slowly
discharge. For this reason, be sure to drive the vehicle at least once every
few months for at least 30 minutes or 16 km (10 miles). If the hybrid bat-
tery becomes fully discharged and you are unable to jump-start the vehi-
cle with the 12-volt battery, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
If the shift position is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not
be charged. Always shift the shift position in P when the vehicle is
stopped. When driving in heavy traffic, operate the vehicle with the shift
position in D or B to avoid discharging the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
Charging the 12-volt battery
P. 6 3 6
After the 12-volt battery has discharged or has been changed or removed
The gasoline engine may not stop even if the vehicle is running on the
hybrid battery (traction battery). If this continues for a few days, contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
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Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sounds or vibration even though the vehicle is able
to move. For safety, apply the parking brake and make sure to shift the shift
position to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is
operating and are not a malfunction:
Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) behind
the rear seats when the hybrid system starts or stops.
Sounds may be heard from the transmission when the gasoline engine
starts or stops, when driving at low speeds, or during idling.
Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal
is depressed and accelerator is loosened.
Other sounds, such as motors and mechanical noises, may be heard from
the brake system when the brake pedal is depressed.
Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vent on the side of
rear right seatback.
Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and dis-
posal. Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself.
Customization
Settings (e.g. on/off operation of the EV indicator) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 667)

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Hybrid battery air vent
There is an air intake vent on
the side of the rear right seat-
back for the purpose of cooling
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery). If the vent become
blocked, the hybrid battery may
overheat, leading to a reduction
in hybrid battery output.
Emergency shut off system
When a certain level of impact is detected by the impact sensor, the
emergency shut off system blocks off the high voltage current and
stops the fuel pump to minimize the risk of electrocution and fuel
leakage. If the emergency shut off system activates, your vehicle
will not restart. To restart the hybrid system, contact any autho-
rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.