windshield wipers Lexus CT200h 2013 (in English) User Guide

4837-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
CT200h_OM_OM76102E_(EE)
NOTICE
To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (alu-
minum wheels etc.)
Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the paint
surface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust,
iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
Cleaning the exterior lights
Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the driver side
wiper arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning the
wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger side first.
When using an automatic car wash (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wip-
ers)
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades
may be damaged.

5828-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CT200h_OM_OM76102E_(EE)
(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)

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Folding down the rear
seatbacks ............................161
Head restraint........................167
Properly sitting in the seat ......38
Seat heaters ...........................459
Sensor
Inside rear view mirror .........173
Lexus parking assist-sensor ..245
Radar sensor .................239, 276
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers .................................220
Tilt sensor ...............................96
Service reminder indicators.......100
Shift lever ..................................203
Side airbags .................................45
Side doors ..................................132
Side mirrors ...............................174
Adjusting and folding ...........174
Heaters ..........................447, 454
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............556
Turn signal lever ...................209
Smart entry & start system ........143
Antenna location...................143
Entry functions .............132, 138
Starting the hybrid system ....196
Warning message..................586
Snow tires ..................................284Spare tire
Inflation pressure ................. 645
Storage location ................... 592
Spark plug................................. 642
Specifications ........................... 636
Speech command system.......... 439
Speedometer ............................. 105
Sport mode ............................... 267
Steering wheel
Adjustment........................... 170
Audio switches ............ 292, 361
“DISP” switch...................... 110
Heated steering wheel.......... 459
Meter control switches......... 114
Telephone switches.............. 326
Stop lights
Emergency brake signal....... 269
Replacing light bulbs ........... 556
Storage feature.......................... 464
Storage precautions .................. 464
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck 633
Sun visors ................................. 473
Switch
Audio remote control
switches ..................... 292, 361
Cruise control switch ... 228, 231
“DISP” switch...................... 110
Door lock switch.................. 135
Driving mode select switch . 267
Driving position memory
switches ............................. 163
Emergency flashers switch .. 560
EV drive mode switch ......... 201
Fog light switch ................... 216

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Headlight cleaner switch ......223
Heated steering wheel...........459
Ignition switch ......................196
Intrusion sensor cancel
switch ...................................96
Lexus parking assist-sensor
switch .................................245
Light switches.......................211
Meter control switches .........114
Moon roof switches ..............181
Outside rear view mirror
switches ..............................174
Power switch ........................196
Power window switch ..........178
Pre-crash braking off switch.276
Rear window wiper and
washer switch .....................222
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers
switch .........................447, 454
Seat heater switches..............459
Talk switch ...........326, 418, 439
Telephone switches ......326, 418
Tire pressure warning
reset switch.........................512
TRC OFF switch ..................270
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
button .................................231
Window lock switch .............178
Windshield wipers and
washer switch .....................218Tachometer ............................... 105
Tail lights
Light switch ......................... 211
Replacing light bulbs ........... 556
Talk switch ............... 326, 418, 439
Telephone switch.............. 326, 418
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ..................................... 93
Double locking system .......... 92
Immobilizer system ............... 87
Intrusion sensor...................... 96
Tilt sensor .............................. 96
Tilt sensor ................................... 96
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data ................. 645
Warning light ....................... 571
Tire pressure warning system
Function ............................... 511
Initializing............................ 511
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters ...... 511
Registering ID codes ........... 512
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ................................ 512
Warning light ....................... 571T

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Warning buzzers
Approach warning ................237
Downshifting ........................206
Lexus parking assist-sensor ..249
Open door .............................570
Seat belt reminder .................570
Warning lights
ABS ......................................569
Automatic headlight leveling
system.................................570
Brake system ........................568
Charging system ...................568
Electric power steering .........569
High coolant temperature .....570
Low engine oil pressure........568
Low fuel level .......................570
Malfunction indicator lamp ..569
Master warning light ............571
Open door .............................570
“PCS” ...................................569
Seat belt reminder
light ....................................570
Slip indicator ........................570
SRS .......................................569
Tire pressure .........................571
Warning messages .....................575
Washer
Checking ...............................503
Preparing and checking before
winter .................................284
Switch ...................................218Washing and waxing ................ 480
Wheels ...................................... 525
Replacing wheels ................. 591
Size ...................................... 645
Window glasses ........................ 178
Window lock switch ................. 178
Windows
Power windows.................... 178
Rear window defogger. 447, 454
Washer ................................. 218
Windshield wiper de-icer . 448, 455
Windshield wipers
Intermittent windshield
wipers ................................ 218
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................ 219
Winter driving tips.................... 284
Wireless communication .. 348, 428
Wireless remote control key ..... 126
Battery-saving function ....... 145
Locking/Unlocking .............. 126
Panic mode .......................... 127
Replacing the battery ........... 530
WMA disc ........................ 301, 381
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