Lexus CT200h 2014 Owner's Manual (in English)

1914-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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This system allows the headlights to be turned on for 30 seconds when the
power switch is off.
Pull the lever toward you and release it
with the light switch is in or
after turning the power switch off.
Pull the lever toward you and release it
again to turn off the lights.
The level of the headlights can be adjusted according to the number of passen-
gers and the loading condition of the vehicle.
Raises the level of the headlights
Lowers the level of the headlights
■Guide to dial settings
Follow me home system
Manual headlight leveling dial (if equipped)
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Occupancy and luggage load conditionsDial positionOccupantsLuggage load
DriverNone0
Driver and front passengerNone0
All seats occupiedNone1.5
All seats occupiedFull luggage loading2.5
DriverFull luggage loading4
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1924-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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■Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the front position lights turn on auto-
matically (at an increased intensity) whenever the hybrid system is started and the park-
ing brake is released. Daytime running lig hts are not designed for use at night.
■Headlight control sensor
■Automatic light off system
●When the light switch is in the or position: The headlights turn off auto-
matically if the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or OFF.
●When the light switch is in the position : The headlights and all lights turn off auto-
matically if the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or OFF.
To turn the lights on again, turn the power swit ch to ON mode, or turn the light switch off
once and then back to the
or position.
■Automatic headlight leveling system (if equipped)
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of passen-
gers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not inter-
fere with other road users.
■Light reminder buzzer (if equipped)
A buzzer sounds when the power switch is turned off or turned to ACCESSORY mode
and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.
■12-volt battery-saving function
In order to prevent the vehicle 12-volt battery from discharging, if the headlights and/or
tail lights are on when the power switch is turned off the 12-volt battery saving function
will operate and automatically turn off all the lights after approximately 20 minutes.
When the power switch is turned to ON mode, the 12-volt battery-saving function will be
disabled.
When any of the following are performed, the 12-volt battery-saving function is canceled
once and then reactivated. A ll the lights will turn off automatically 20 minutes after the
12-volt battery-saving function has been reactivated:
●When the headlight switch is operated
●When a door is opened or closed
■Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor se nsitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 5 8 9 )
The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything that
blocks the sensor is affixed to the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor detecting
the level of ambient light and may cause the
automatic headlight system to malfunction.
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1934-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is off.
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1944-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Fog light switch
XRear fog light switch Turns the rear fog light off
Turns the rear fog light on
Releasing the switch ring returns it to.
Operating the switch ring again turns
the light off.
The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving conditions, such as
in rain and fog.
Operating instructions
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1954-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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XFront and rear fog light switchTurns the front and rear fog
lights off
Turns the front fog lights on
Turns both front and rear
fog lights on
Releasing the switch ring returns it to.
Operating the switch ring again turns
only the rear fog light off.
■Fog lights can be used when
XVehicles with a rear fog light only
The headlights are turned on.
XVehicles with a front and rear fog light
Front fog lights: The front position lights are turned on.
Rear fog light: The front fog lights are turned on.
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NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is off.
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1964-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Windshield wipers and washer
The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows.
XIntermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster
Intermittent operation
Low speed operation
High speed operation
Temporary operation
Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is selected. Increases the intermittent windshield
wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency
Operating the wiper lever
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Washer/wiper dual operation
The wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer squirts.
Vehicles with headlight cleaners: If the
headlights are on, the headlight cleaners
will operate once.
XRain-sensing windshield wipers
Rain-sensing operation
Low speed operation
High speed operation
Temporary operation
When “AUTO” is selected, the wipers
will operate automatically when the sen-
sor detects falling rain. The system auto-
matically adjusts wiper timing in
accordance with rain volume and vehi-
cle speed.
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1984-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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The sensor sensitivity can be adjusted when “AUTO” is selected.Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity
Washer/wiper dual operation
The wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer squirts.
Vehicles with headlight cleaners: If the
headlights are on, the headlight cleaners
will operate once.
■The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■Raindrop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
●If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position while the power switch is in ON
mode, the wipers will operate once to show that AUTO mode is activated.
●If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 90 °C (194 °F) or higher, or -15 °C (5 °F) or
lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate the wipers in any mode
other than “AUTO”.
■If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the washer fluid
tank.
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●The raindrop sensor judges the amount of
raindrops.
An optical sensor is adopted. It may not oper-
ate properly when sunlight from the rising or
setting of the sun intermittently strikes the
windshield, or if bugs etc. are present on the
windshield.
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WA R N I N G
■Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in “AUTO” mode (vehicles with rain-
sensing windshield wipers)
The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or the wind-
shield is subject to vibration in “AUTO” mode. Take care that your fingers etc. do not
become caught in the windshield wipers.
■Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fl uid until the windshield becomes warm. The
fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This may lead to an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat.
■When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the wipers on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is off.
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2004-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Rear window wiper and washer∗
Turning the end of the lever turns on the rear window wiper and washer.
Intermittent operation
Normal operation
Washer/wiper dual operation
Washer/wiper dual operation
■The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
∗: If equipped
Operating the wiper lever
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NOTICE
■When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wiper, as it may damage the rear window.
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat.
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