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

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of warning
lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows, adjustment
before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advices which are necessary for driving
5Audio systemOperating the audio system and Lexus Display Audio system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically
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6-4. Using the other interior featuresOther interior features ............436• Sun visors.................................436
• Vanity mirrors ........................436
• Clock......................................... 437
• Power outlet ........................... 437
• Assist grips ..............................439
7-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........................ 442
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior..........................446
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .............................448 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................450
Hood ............................................... 452
Positioning a floor jack ............. 454
Engine compartment ............... 455
12-volt battery..............................463
Tires ..................................................468
Tire inflation pressure................ 477
Wheels ........................................... 479
Air conditioning filter................. 481
Electronic key battery ............. 483
Checking and replacing fuses ..............................................486
Light bulbs .....................................490
8-1. Essential information Emergency flashers.................. 508
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................ 509
7Maintenance and care
8When trouble arises
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergencyIf your vehicle needs to be towed............................................. 510
If you think something is wrong ............................................ 514
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds........................................... 515
If a warning message is displayed ...................................... 521
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a spare tire) ......................539
If you have a flat tire (vehicles without a spare tire)................. 551
If the hybrid system will not start ...............................................563
If the electronic key does not operate properly .....................565
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ................................. 567
If your vehicle overheats ...........571
If the vehicle becomes stuck.............................................. 575 9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)................... 578
Fuel information .......................... 587
9-2. Customization Customizable features............ 589
9-3. Initialization Item to initialize ...........................599
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ................................602
Alphabetical index .................................6069Vehicle specifications
Index
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Lexus parking assist monitor• Audio/visual system
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For safety and security
■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sound or vibration even though the vehicle is able to move with
the “READY” indicator is illuminated. For sa fety, apply the parking brake and make sure
to shift the shift position to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occu r when the hybrid system is operating and
are not a malfunction:
●Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
●Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) behind the rear seats
when the hybrid system starts or stops.
●Relay operating sounds such as a snap or soft clank will be emitted from the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery), behind the rear se ats, when the hybrid system is started or
stopped.
●Sounds may be heard from the transmission when the gasoline engine starts or stops,
when driving at low speeds, or during idling.
●Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
●Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is depressed
or as the accelerator pedal is released.
●Operating sounds or motor sounds that occur when the brake pedal is operated.
●Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
●Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vent on the side of rear right seat-
back.
■Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repa irer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional regarding maintenance, repair, re cycling and disposal. Do not dispose of the
vehicle yourself.
■Customization Settings
Settings (e.g. on/off operation of the EV indicator) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 5 8 9 )
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1-3. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
Immobilizer system
The indicator light flashes after the
power switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after
the power switch has been turned to
ACCESSORY or ON mode to indi-
cate that the system has been canceled.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key registered to the security system (key
with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transp onder chips that prevent the hybrid sys-
tem from starting if a key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s
on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help prev ent vehicle theft but does not guarantee
absolute security against all vehicle thefts.
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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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WA R N I N G
■Important points while driving
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an accident, result-
ing in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
●Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
●Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly adjusted
before driving.
■When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your hand caught
by the moving mirror.
■When the mirror defoggers are operating
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn you.
NOTICE
■Handling the rain clearing mirror (type B only)
The rain clearing effect is finite. Observe the Following precautions in order to retain
the rain-clearing properties of the mirrors:
●When using water repellent, oil film remover, wax, or any other car maintenance
product that contains silicone, pay full attention not to adhere it to the mirror surface.
●Do not wipe the mirror surface by using any cloth smeared with sand, oil film remover,
abrasive agent, or any other thing that may scratch the mirror surface.
●When the mirrors become iced up, remove the ice by applying warm water, or oper-
ating the outside rear view mirror defoggers, etc. But, do not attempt to scrape the
ice off by using the plastic plate, etc.
●When washing your vehicle using car shampoo with water repellent effect, rinse the
mirror surface with a lot of water, and remove the water drops by using a clean and
soft cloth.
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7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........................ 442
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ......................... 446
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements............................. 448
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions................................ 450
Hood ............................................... 452
Positioning a floor jack............. 454
Engine compartment ............... 455
12-volt battery ............................. 463
Tires..................................................468
Tire inflation pressure ................477
Wheels ............................................479
Air conditioning filter ................ 481
Electronic key battery ..............483
Checking and replacing fuses..............................................486
Light bulbs..................................... 490
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4427-1. Maintenance and care
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Cleaning and protecti ng the vehicle exterior
●Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle body, wheel
wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
●Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a chamois.
●For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly with
water.
●Wipe away any water.
●Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.
■Self-restoring coat
The vehicle body has a self-restoring coating that is resistant to small surface scratches
caused in a car wash etc.
●The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from when the vehicle is delivered from the plant.
●The restoration time differs depending on the depth of the scratch and outside temper-
ature. The restoration time may become shorter when the coating is warmed by apply-
ing warm water.
●Deep scratches caused by keys, coins, etc. cannot be restored.
●Do not use wax that contain abrasives.
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front of the vehicle.
Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and harm your
vehicle’s paint.
●Rear spoiler may not be washable in some automatic car washes. There may also be an
increased risk of damage to vehicle.
■High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the windows.
●Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed prop-
erly.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condi-
tion:
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■Note for a smart entry & start system (if equipped)
If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective range, the
door may lock and unlock repeatedly. Place the key in a position 2 m (6 ft.) or more sep-
arate from the vehicle while the vehicle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key
is not stolen.)
■Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard brushes or
abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical cleaners.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
●Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after driving for
long distance in the hot weather.
●Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
■Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
■Front side windows water-repellent coating
●The following precautions can extend the effectiveness of the water-repellent coating.
• Remove any dirt, etc. from the front side windows regularly.
• Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate on the windows for a long period.
Clean the windows with a soft, damp cloth as soon as possible.
• Do not use wax or glass cleaners that contain abrasives when cleaning the windows.
• Do not use any metallic objects to remove condensation build up.
●When the water-repellent performance has become insufficient, the coating can be
repaired. Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
■Restoration work for rain clearing effect of the rain clearing mirror (if equipped)
The rain clearing effect on the mirror surface will gradually recover after exposure to
sunlight ( →P. 159). However, if you want to restore the effect immediately, conduct the
following procedures:
Apply water to the mirror surface to wash the dirt away from it.
Remove the dirt by using a clean, soft and wet cloth.
Clean the mirror surface with glass cleaner or detergent. When detergent is used,
rinse the mirror surface with a lot of water.
Wipe water on the mirror surface by using a clean and soft cloth, ect.
Park your vehicle outdoors to expose the mirror surface to sunlight for about 5 hours.
(The restoration time differs depending on the amount and type of dirt.)
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