charging Lexus CT200h 2014 Owner's Manual (in English)

711-2. Hybrid system
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For safety and security
◆When stopped/during start off
The gasoline engine stops* when the vehicle is stopped. During start off, the
electric motor (traction motor) drives the vehicle. At slow speeds or when
traveling down a gentle slope, the engine is stopped* and the electric motor
(traction motor) is used.
When shift position is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) is not charged.
When the vehicle is stopped, always put the shift position to P.
Also, even in heavy traffic conditions, drive the vehicle in D or B.
*: When the hybrid battery (traction battery) requires charging or the engine is warm- ing up, etc., the gasoline engine will not automatically stop. ( →P. 7 2 )
◆During normal driving
The gasoline engine is predominantly used. The electric motor (traction
motor) charges the hybrid battery (traction battery) as necessary.
◆When accelerating sharply
When the accelerator pedal is depressed heavily, the power of the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) is added to that of the gasoline engine via the electric
motor (traction motor).
◆When braking (regenerative braking)
The wheels operate the electric motor as a power generator, and the hybrid
battery (traction battery) is charged.
■Regenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and decelera-
tion force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery).
●The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift position in D or B.
●The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift position in D or B.
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721-2. Hybrid system
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■EV indicator
■Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts an d stops automatically. However, it may not stop automati-
cally in the following conditions:
●During gasoline engine warm-up
●During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging
●When the temperature of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is high or low
●When the heater is switched on
■Charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)
As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid battery (traction battery), the battery does not
need to be charged from an outside source. However, if the vehicle is left parked for a
long time the hybrid battery will slowly disc harge. For this reason, be sure to drive the
vehicle at least once every few months for at least 30 minutes or 16 km (10 miles). If the
hybrid battery becomes fully discharged and you are unable to start the hybrid system,
contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
■Charging the 12-volt battery
→ P. 5 6 9
■After the 12-volt battery has discharged or has been changed or removed
The gasoline engine may not stop even if the vehicle is being driven by the hybrid battery
(traction battery). If this continues for a few days, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional. The EV indicator comes on when the vehicle is
driven using only the electric motor (traction
motor) or the gasoline engine is stopped.
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861-3. Theft deterrent system
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■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the follow-
ing.
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof (if equipped) are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
■Alarm-operated door lock
●When the alarm is operating, the doors are locked automatically to prevent intruders.
●Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and make sure the
key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing the 12-volt battery.
■Customization
The alarm can be set to deactivate when the mechanical key is used to unlock.
(Customizable features: →P. 5 8 9 )
●The doors are unlocked using the mechanical
key.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door or
hood.
●The 12-volt battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked. ( →P. 5 6 9 )
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932. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s systems.
Wa r n i n g l i g h t s
*1Brake system warning light
(→ P. 5 1 5 )*1Slip indicator light
(→ P. 5 1 7 )
*1Brake system warning light
(→ P. 5 1 5 )*1
(if equipped)
Automatic headlight
leveling system warning
light ( →P. 5 1 7 )
*1Charging system warning
light ( →P. 5 1 5 )*1High coolant temperature
warning light ( →P. 5 1 7 )
*1Low engine oil pressure
warning light ( →P. 5 1 5 ) Open door warning light
(
→ P. 5 1 7 )
*1Malfunction indicator lamp
(→ P. 5 1 6 ) Low fuel level warning light
(
→ P. 5 1 7 )
*1SRS warning light
(→ P. 5 1 6 ) Driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt
reminder light (
→P. 5 1 7 )
*1ABS warning light
(→ P. 5 1 6 )*3Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder lights
(→ P. 5 1 7 )
*1Electric power steering
system warning
light ( →P. 5 1 6 )*1Master warning light
(→ P. 5 1 7 )
*1, 2
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning light
(→ P. 5 1 6 )*1
(if equipped)
Tire pressure warning light
(→ P. 5 1 8 )
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1082. Instrument cluster
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■Navigation system screen/Lexus Display Audio screen
Navigation system screenLexus Display Audio screen
When the vehicle is
powered by the
electric motor (trac-
tion motor)
When the vehicle is
powered by both the
gasoline engine and
the electric motor
(traction motor)
When the vehicle is
powered by the gas-
oline engine
When the vehicle is
charging the hybrid
battery (traction bat-
tery)
When there is no
energy flow
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1092. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.
■Multi-information display screen
Hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) status
LowFullLowFull
Navigation system screenLexus Display Audio screen
Monochrome displayColor display
When the vehicle is
powered by the
electric motor (trac-
tion motor)
When the vehicle is
powered by both the
gasoline engine and
the electric motor
(traction motor)
When the vehicle is
powered by the gas-
oline engine
When the vehicle is
charging the hybrid
battery (traction bat-
tery)
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1173-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
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■Electronic key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The card key battery life is about a year and a
half.)
●If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the hybrid system
stops. (→P. 5 3 8 )
●As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become depleted
even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indicate that the elec-
tronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( →P. 4 8 3 )
• The smart entry & start system or the wireless remote control does not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
●To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 1 m (3 ft.) of the
following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Induction cookers
• Table lamps
■Replacing the battery
→ P. 4 8 3
■Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask any autho-
rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional for
details.
■If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.
NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
●Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them.
●Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for long periods of time.
●Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer etc.
●Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys close to
such materials.
●Do not disassemble the keys.
●Do not attach a sticker or anything else to the surface of the electronic key.
●Do not place the keys near objects that produce magnetic fields, such as TVs, audio
systems and induction cookers, or medical electrical equipment, such as low-fre-
quency therapy equipment.
■Carrying the electronic key on your person
Carry the electronic key 10 cm (3.9 in.) or more away from electric appliances that are
turned on. Radio waves emitted from electric appliances within 10 cm (3.9 in.) of the
electronic key may interfere with the key, causing the key to not function properly.
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1864-2. Driving procedures
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■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 brak-
ing, engine braking will not activate because cruise control or dynamic radar cruise con-
trol 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. 5 6 7 )
■After recharging/reconnecting the 12-volt battery
→P. 4 6 5
■Customization
Settings (e.g. Reverse warning buzzer) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 5 8 9 )
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 th e vehicle to spin or skid, resulting 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 unexpected
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 example, directly
before stopping the vehicle), the vehicle may stop suddenly when the shift position
switches to P, which could lead to an accident.
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1874-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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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 shift control system malfunctions are possible
If any of the following situations occurs, sh ift control system malfunctions 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 in dicating the shift control system appears on the multi-
information display. ( →P. 5 7 9 )
●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 succession.
The system protection function may activate and it will not be temporarily possible 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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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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