Fuel Lexus CT200h 2013 (in English) Owner's Guide

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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle............ 186
Cargo and luggage ............ 194
Trailer towing.................... 195
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch ..... 196
EV drive mode .................. 201
Hybrid transmission .......... 203
Turn signal lever ............... 209
Parking brake .................... 2104-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................211
Fog light switch ................ 216
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................. 218
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................. 222
Headlight cleaner switch .. 223
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap . 224
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control ................... 228
Dynamic radar cruise
control ............................. 231
Lexus parking
assist-sensor .................... 245
Rear view monitor system 253
Driving mode select
switch.............................. 265
Driving assist systems ...... 266
Hill-start assist control ...... 271
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system)............................ 273
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving tips 281
Winter driving tips ............ 284

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Firmly set the parking brake with the brake pedal depressed, and then
shift the shift position to D.
Release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control is available. (P. 271)
For fuel-efficient driving
Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles are similar to conventional vehicles, and it is
necessary to refrain from activities such as sudden acceleration, etc. Refer to
“Hybrid vehicle driving tips”. (281)
Driving in the rain
Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be especially
slippery.
Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because
there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing
the steering and brakes from operating properly.
Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
For the first 300 km (200 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
For the first 2000 km (1200 miles):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. (P. 639)
Starting off on a uphill
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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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*: 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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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)

2244-4. Refueling
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Opening the fuel tank cap
Close all the doors and windows, and turn the power switch off.
Confirm the type of fuel.
Fuel types
EU area:
Unleaded gasoline conforming to European standard EN228, Research Octane
Number of 95 or higher
Except EU area:
Unleaded gasoline, Research octane number 95 or higher
Use of ethanol blended gasoline in a gasoline engine
Lexus allows the use of ethanol blended gasoline where the ethanol content is up
to 10%. Make sure that the ethanol blended gasoline to be used has a Research
Octane Number that follows the above.
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:
Before refueling the vehicle

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WA R N I N G
When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so
may result in death or serious injury.
After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an unpainted
metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to discharge
static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from static electric-
ity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.
Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened. Wait
until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot weather,
pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause injury.
Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their body
to come close to an open fuel tank.
Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.
When refueling
Observe the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel
tank:
Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck.
Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off.
Do not top off the fuel tank.
NOTICE
Refueling
Do not spill fuel during refueling.
Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the emission control system
to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the vehicle’s
painted surface.

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Press the opener to open the fuel
filler door.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to
open and hang it on the back of
the fuel filler door.
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened by pressing the inside switch
Opening the fuel tank cap
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Remove the cover inside the luggage com-
partment and pull the lever.

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After refueling, turn the fuel tank
cap until you hear a click. Once the
cap is released, it will turn slightly
in the opposite direction.
Closing the fuel tank cap
WA R N I N G
When replacing the fuel cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Lexus fuel tank cap designed for your vehi-
cle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in death or
serious injury.

2674-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving mode select switch
Normal mode
Eco drive mode
Suitable for improving the fuel econ-
omy, because the torque correspond-
ing to the accelerator pedal
depression amount can be generated
more smoothly than it is in normal
conditions and the operation of the
air conditioning system (heating/
cooling) will be minimized.
When the driving mode select switch is turned left, the “ECO MODE” indica-
tor comes on in the instrument cluster.
Press the switch to change the driving mode to normal mode.
Sport mode
Use when high levels of response and feeling are desirable, such as when driv-
ing in mountainous regions or when overtaking.
When the driving mode select switch is turned right, the “SPORT MODE”
indicator comes on in the instrument cluster.
Press the switch to change the driving mode to normal mode.
Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the air
conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency (P. 450, 457). To improve air
conditioning performance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.
Sport mode automatic deactivation
Sport mode is automatically deactivated if the power switch is turned off after
driving in sport mode.
The driving modes can be selected to suit driving conditions.
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