Lexus CT200h 2014 Owner's Manual (in English)

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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 Lexu s 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:
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Warning message and warning buzzer list
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(If equipped)
Indicates that:
• There is a high possibility of a frontal collision; or
• The pre-crash braking function is operatingA buzzer also sounds.
→ Slow the vehicle by applying the brakes.
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(If equipped)
Indicates that your vehicle is nearing the vehicle ahead
(in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode)
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Slow the vehicle by applying the brakes.
Indicates that the driver’s door was opened with the shift
position in any position other than P
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Shift the shift position to P.
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rapidly)
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5238-2. 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 th e Lexus parking assist-sen-
sor All the sensor lights flash.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
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(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Lexus parking assist-sen-
sor All the sensor lights come on.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified 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.
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When trouble arises
Indicates that the accelerator pedal is depressed to stop
the vehicle on an upward slope etc. A buzzer also sounds.
If this continues, the hybrid system may overheat.
→ Release the accelerator pedal and depress the
brake pedal.
Indicates that the traction battery power has dropped
because a long period of time has elapsed after shifting
the shift position to N
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Restart the hybrid system when starting the vehicle.
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Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Indicates that the traction battery is low
A buzzer also sounds.
→ When stopping the vehicle for a long period of time,
shift the shift position to P. The battery cannot be
charged with the shift position in N.
Indicates that the vehicle is being driven at 5 km/h (3
mph) or more with the parking brake still engaged
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Release the parking brake.
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When trouble arises
Indicates a malfunction in the shift control system A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected at any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately.
• The hybrid system may not be able to start.
• The parking lock mechanism may not operate. Also, shifting the shift position to P may not be possible.
When parking, choose a level place and apply the
parking brake securely.
• The automatically P position selection function ( →P. 1 8 6 )
may not operate. Before turning the power switch off,
securely press the P position switch, and be sure to check
that the shift position is in P by verifying the shift position
indicator or P position switch indicator.
• The power switch may not be able to be turned off. In this case, the power switch can be turned off by apply-
ing the parking brake.
• The 12-volt battery may not be charged sufficiently. In this case, charge or replace the 12-volt battery.
After charging the 12-volt battery, the message may
continue to be displayed until the shift position is
shifted from P.
Indicates a malfunction in the shift control systemA buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected at any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately.
If not inspected, vehicle systems may not operate
properly.
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An attempt was made to change the shift position when
the 12-volt battery voltage was low.A buzzer also sounds.
→ Recharge or replace the 12-volt battery.
Indicates that the shift lever and P position switch were
repeatedly operated in quick succession.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Wait approximately 20 seconds and change the
shift position.
An attempt was made to shift the shift position from P or
N to B.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Shift the shift position to D, and then shift the shift
position to B.
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When trouble arises
An attempt was made to shift the shift position to R, D or
B with the power switch on (READY indicator turned
off). A buzzer also sounds.
→ After starting the hybrid system, shift the shift posi-
tion to R, D or B
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*: When shifting the shift position to B, first shift the
shift position to D, and then shift the shift position to
B.
An attempt was made to shift the shift position from P
with the brake pedal released. A buzzer also sounds.
→ When shifting the shift position from P, depress the
brake pedal.
An attempt was made to shift the shift position from R to
B.
A buzzer also sounds.
The shift position automatically changed to N.
→ Shift the shift position to D, and then shift the shift
position to B.
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An attempt was made to shift the shift position to D while
the vehicle was moving in reverse.A buzzer also sounds.
The shift position automatically changed to N.
→ Stop the vehicle, and then change the shift position.
An attempt was made to shift the shift position to R while
the vehicle was moving forward.
A buzzer also sounds.
The shift position automatically changed to N.
→ Stop the vehicle, and then change the shift position.
Indicates that the P position switch is pressed while the
vehicle is running. A buzzer also sounds.
The shift position automatically changed to N.
→ To shift the shift position to P, stop the vehicle com-
pletely and press the P position switch.
→ To continue driving, shift the shift position to D or R.
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