Lexus CT200h 2013 Owner's Manual (in English)

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EV drive mode
Turns EV drive mode on/off
When EV drive mode is turned on,
the EV drive mode indicator will
come on. Pressing the switch when
in EV drive mode will return the
vehicle to normal driving (using the
gasoline engine and electric motor
[traction motor]).
Situations in which EV drive mode cannot be turned on
It may not be possible to turn EV drive mode on in the following situations. If it
cannot be turned on, a buzzer will sound and a message will be shown on the
multi-information display.
The temperature of the hybrid system is high.
The vehicle has been left in the sun, driven on a hill, driven at high speeds, etc.
The temperature of the hybrid system is low.
The vehicle has been left in temperatures lower than about 0C (32F) for a
long period of time etc.
The gasoline engine is warming up.
The hybrid battery (traction battery) is low.
The remaining battery level indicated in the “Energy Monitor” display is low.
(P. 1 1 8 )
Vehicle speed is high.
The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly or the vehicle is on a hill etc.
The windshield defogger is in use.
In EV drive mode, the electric motor (traction motor), powered by the
hybrid battery (traction battery), is used to drive the vehicle.
This mode allows you to drive in residential areas late at night, or in
indoor parking lots etc. without concern for noises and exhaust gas emis-
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Switching to EV drive mode when the gasoline engine is cold
If the hybrid system is started while the gasoline engine is cold, the gasoline
engine will start automatically after a short period of time in order to warm up. In
this case, you will become unable to switch to EV drive mode.
After the hybrid system has started and the “READY” indicator has illuminated,
press the EV drive mode switch before the gasoline engine starts to switch to EV
drive mode.
Automatic cancellation of EV drive mode
When driving in EV drive mode, the gasoline engine may automatically restart in
the following situations. When EV drive mode is canceled, a buzzer will sound
and the EV drive mode indicator will flash and go off.
The hybrid battery (traction battery) becomes low.
The remaining battery level indicated in the “Energy monitor” display is low.
(P. 1 1 8 )
Vehicle speed becomes high.
The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly or the vehicle is on a hill etc.
When it is possible to inform the driver of automatic cancelation in advance, a
prior notice screen will appear on the multi-information display.
Possible driving distance when driving in EV drive mode
EV drive mode’s possible driving distance ranges from a few hundred meters to
approximately 1 km (0.6 mile). However, depending on vehicle conditions, there
are situations when EV drive mode cannot be used. (The distance that is possible
depends on the hybrid battery [traction battery] level and driving conditions.)
Fuel economy
Your Lexus is designed to achieve the best possible fuel economy during normal
driving (using the gasoline engine and electric motor [traction motor]). Driving
in EV drive mode more than necessary may lower fuel economy.
WA R N I N G
Caution while driving
When driving in EV drive mode, pay special attention to the area around the
vehicle. Because there is no engine noise, pedestrians, people riding bicycles or
other people and vehicles in the area may not be aware of the vehicle starting
off or approaching them, so take extra care while driving.

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Hybrid transmission
Shift lever
Operate the shift lever gently and ensure correct shifting operation.
Release the shift lever after each shifting operation to allow it to return to the
position.
When shifting from P to N, D or R, from D to R, or from R to D, ensure that
the brake pedal is being depressed and the vehicle is stationary.
Shift position indicator
The current shift position is illuminated.
When any shift position other than D or B is selected, the arrow toward B and
B position indicator disappear from the shift position indicator.
When selecting the shift position, make sure that the shift position has
been changed to the desired position by checking the shift position indi-
cator provided on the instrument cluster.
Shifting the shift lever
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When shifting to the D or R positions, move the shift lever along
the shift gate.
To shift to the N position, slide the shift lever to the left (left-hand
drive vehicle) or right (right-hand drive vehicle) and hold it. The
shift position will change to N.
To shift to the B position, pull the shift lever down. Shifting to B is
only possible when shift position D is selected.
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*: For good fuel economy and noise reduction, the D position should usually be
used.
P. 2 6 5
Shift position purpose
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
RReversing
NNeutral
(Condition in which the power is not transmitted)
DNormal driving*
B
Applying engine braking or strong braking when the
accelerator pedal has been released on steep downward
slopes etc.
Selecting a driving mode

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When shifting the shift position to P
Fully stop the vehicle and set the
parking brake, and then press the
P position switch.
When the shift position is
changed to P, the switch indicator
comes on.
Check that the P position is illu-
minated on the shift position indi-
cator.
Shifting the shift position from P to other positions
While depressing the brake pedal firmly, operate the shift lever. If
the shift lever is operated without depressing the brake pedal, the
buzzer will sound and the shifting operation will be disabled.
When selecting the shift position, make sure that the shift position
has been changed to the desired position by checking the shift posi-
tion indicator provided on the instrument cluster.
The shift position cannot be changed from P to B directly.
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For the shift positions
When the power switch is off, the shift position cannot be changed.
When the power switch is in ON mode (the hybrid system is not operating), the
shift position can only be changed to N. The shift position will be changed to N
even if the shift lever is shifted to D or R and held in that position.
When the “READY” indicator is on, the shift position can be changed from P to
D, N or R.
When the “READY” indicator is flashing, the shift position cannot be changed
from P to another position even if the shift lever is operated. Wait until the
“READY” indicator changes from a flashing to a solid light, and then operate
the shift lever again.
The shift position can only be changed to B directly from D.
In addition, if an attempt is made to change the shift position by moving the shift
lever or by pressing the P position switch in any of the following situations, the
buzzer will sound and the shifting operation will be disabled or the shift position
will automatically change to N. When this happens, select an appropriate shift
position.
Situations where the shifting operation will be disabled:
• When an attempt is made to change the shift position from P to another posi-
tion by moving the shift lever without depressing the brake pedal.
• When an attempt is made to change the shift position from P or N to B by
moving the shift lever.
Situations where the shift position will automatically change to N:
• When the P position switch is pressed while the vehicle is running.
*1
• When an attempt is made to select the R position by moving the shift lever
when the vehicle is moving forward.
*2
• When an attempt is made to select the D position by moving the shift lever
when the vehicle is moving in reverse.
*3
• When an attempt is made to change the shift position from R to B by moving
the shift lever.
*1: Shift position may be changed to P when driving at extremely low speeds.
*2: Shift position may be changed to R when driving at low speeds.
*3: Shift position may be changed to D when driving at low speeds.
Reverse warning buzzer
When shifting into R, a buzzer will sound to inform the driver that the shift posi-
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About engine braking
When shift position B is selected, releasing the accelerator pedal will apply
engine braking.
• When the vehicle is driven at high speeds, compared to ordinary gasoline-
fueled vehicles, the engine braking deceleration is felt less than that of other
vehicles.
• The vehicle can be accelerated even when shift position B is selected.
If the vehicle is driven continuously in the B position, fuel efficiency will
become low. Usually, select the D position.
When driving with cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control activated
Even if switching the driving mode to sport mode with the intent of enabling
engine braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control or
dynamic radar cruise control will not be canceled.
Automatically P position selection function
When the shift position is in a position other than P, pressing the power switch
with the vehicle stopped completely will cause the shift position to change to P
automatically, and then the power switch will turn off.
If the shift position cannot be shifted from P
There is a possibility that the 12-volt battery is discharged. Check the 12-volt
battery in this situation. (P. 623)
After recharging/reconnecting the 12-volt battery
P. 507
Customization
Settings (e.g. Reverse warning buzzer) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 650)

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WA R N I N G
When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift the shift position suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid, result-
ing in an accident.
For the shift lever
Do not remove the shift lever knob or use anything but a genuine Lexus shift
lever knob. Also, do not hang anything on the shift lever.
Doing so could prevent the shift lever from returning to position, causing unex-
pected accidents to occur when the vehicle is in motion.
P position switch
Do not press the P position switch while the vehicle is moving.
If the P position switch is pressed when driving at very low speeds (for exam-
ple, directly before stopping the vehicle), the vehicle may stop suddenly when
the shift position switches to P, which could lead to an accident.
NOTICE
Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge
If the shift position is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be
charged. To help prevent the battery from discharging, avoid leaving the N
position selected for an extended period of time.
Situations where P position control system malfunctions are possible
If any of the following situations occurs, P position control system malfunc-
tions are possible.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place on level ground, apply the parking
brake, and then contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
When the warning message indicating the P position control system appears
on the multi-information display. (P. 581)
When the shift position indicator remains off.
Notes regarding shift lever and P position switch operation
Avoid repeatedly operating the shift lever and P position switch in quick suc-
cession.
The system protection function may activate and it will not be temporarily pos-
sible to shift the shift position other than P. If this happens, please wait for a
while before attempting to change the shift position again.

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Turn signal lever
Right turn
Lane change to the right (push
and hold the lever partway)
The right hand signals will flash
until you release the lever.
Lane change to the left (push and
hold the lever partway)
The left hand signals will flash until
you release the lever.
Left turn
Turn signals can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out.
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Parking brake
To set the parking brake, fully
depress the parking brake pedal
with your left foot while depressing
the brake pedal with your right foot.
(Depressing the pedal again
releases the parking brake.)
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds to indicate that parking brake is still engaged (with the vehi-
cle having reached a speed of 5 km/h [3 mph]). (P. 580)
Usage in winter time
P. 284
Operating instructions
NOTICE
Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear.