warning lights Lexus CT200h 2013 (in English) User Guide

1012. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s
systems.
Warning lights
*1Brake system warning
light
(P. 568)*1Slip indicator light
(P. 570)
*1Brake system warning
light
(P. 568)*1
(if
equipped)
Automatic headlight
leveling system warning
light (P. 570)
*1Charging system warning
light (P. 568)*1High coolant temperature
warning light (P. 570)
*1Low engine oil pressure
warning light (P. 568)Open door warning light
(P. 570)
*1Malfunction indicator
lamp
(P. 569)Low fuel level warning
light
(P. 570)
*1SRS warning light
(P. 569)Driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt
reminder light (P. 570)
*1ABS warning light
(P. 569)*3Rear passengers’
seat
belt reminder lights
(P. 570)
*1Electric power steering
system warning
light (P. 569)*1Master warning light
(P. 570)
*1, 2
(if
equipped)
“PCS” warning light
(P. 569)
*1
(if
equipped)
Tire pressure warning
light
(P. 571)

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Instrument cluster
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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to the ON mode to indi-
cate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the hybrid
system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system
if the lights do not turn on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashes faster than
usual to indicate that the system is operating.
*4: This light illuminates on the center panel.EV drive mode indicator
(P. 201)
*1, 3
(if
equipped)
“PCS” warning light
(P. 274)
Shift position indicators
(P. 203)
*1, 4“PASSENGER
AIR BAG” indica-
tor
(P. 56)
WA R N I N G
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS airbag warning light not
come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these systems
are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional immediately if
this occurs.

2794-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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When there is a malfunction in the system, or if the system is temporarily unus-
able
Warning lights and/or warning messages will turn on or flash. (P. 568, 575)
Certification
The latest “DECLARATION of CONFORMITY” (DoC) is available at the fol-
lowing:
http://www.globaldenso.com/en/products/oem/index.html#2

5688-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes
on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this
continues to occur, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Brake system warning light and warning buzzer (red indica-
tor)
*1
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released, the system is operating normally.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional. Continuing to drive the
vehicle may be dangerous.
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The regenerative braking system; or
• The electronically controlled brake system
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional immediately.
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
Low engine oil pressure warning light
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.

5708-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Slip indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC system;
• The TRC system; or
• The hill-start assist control system
The light will flash when the above systems and/or ABS are
operating.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional immediately.
(If equipped)
Automatic headlight leveling system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling
system
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional immediately.
High coolant temperature warning light
Changes from a flashing to a solid light when the engine
coolant temperature increases
Stop and check. (P. 629)
Open door warning light (warning buzzer)*2
Indicates that a door is not fully closed
Check that all the doors are closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 6.8 L (1.8
gal., 1.5 Imp.gal.) or less
Refuel the vehicle.
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warn-
ing buzzer)
*3
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat
belts
Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passen-
ger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to make the warning
light (warning buzzer) turn off.
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning buzzer)*4
Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts in the fol-
lowing situations:
• A rear door is opened and closed.
*5
• A rear passenger fastens their seat belt and then unfastens
it.
Fasten the seat belt.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

5738-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
When a tire is replaced with a spare tire (vehicles with a compact spare tire and
the tire pressure warning system)
The compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light will not turn off even
though the flat tire has been replaced with the spare tire. Replace the spare tire
with the repaired tire and adjust the tire inflation pressure. The tire pressure
warning light will go off after a few minutes.
Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function properly (vehi-
cles with the tire pressure warning system)
P. 514
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute
(vehicles with the tire pressure warning system)
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute
when the power switch is turned to ON mode, have it checked by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard due to being in a noisy location or
audio sound.
WA R N I N G
If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional. The
vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the ABS system
may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold firmly
and operate using more force than usual.

5758-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If a warning message is displayed
Master warning light
The master warning light also comes on or flashes in order to indicate that a
message is currently being displayed on the multi-information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning lights come on again after the following actions
have been performed, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and
perform the following actions:
Vehicles with monochrome dis-
playVehicles with color display
1
2

5778-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Indicates that one or more of the doors is not fully
closed
The system also indicates which doors are not
fully closed.
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 5 km/h (3 mph),
a buzzer sounds to indicate that the door(s) are
not yet fully closed.
Make sure that all the doors are closed.
Indicates that the hood is not fully closed
Close the hood.
Indicates that the back door is not fully closed
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 5 km/h (3 mph),
a buzzer sounds to indicate that the back door is
not yet fully closed.
Close the back door.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Lexus parking assist-
sensor
All the sensor lights flash.
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
Warning messageDetails/Actions

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(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Lexus parking assist-
sensor
All the sensor lights come on.
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
(If equipped)
Indicates that a Lexus parking assist-sensor is dirty
or covered with ice
All the sensor lights flash.
A buzzer also sounds.
Clean the sensor.
(If equipped)
Indicates that a Lexus parking assist-sensor is dirty
or covered with ice
All the sensor lights come on.
A buzzer also sounds.
Clean the sensor.
Indicates that the accelerator pedal is depressed
while the shift position is in N
A buzzer also sounds.
Release the accelerator pedal and shift the shift
position to D or R.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

5828-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(If equipped)
Indicates that the dynamic radar cruise control sys-
tem is unable to judge vehicle-to-vehicle distance
A buzzer also sounds.
If the windshield wipers are on, turn them off or
set them to either intermittent or slow mode.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The cruise control system; or
• The dynamic radar cruise control system
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate
the system, and then press the button again to
reactivate the system.
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the pre-crash safety sys-
tem
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
Indicates that the power switch is turned off or
turned to ACCESSORY mode and the driver’s door
is opened while the lights are turned on
A buzzer also sounds.
Turn the lights off.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)