Traction control off Lexus CT200h 2015 Owner's Manual (in English)

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CT200h_OM_OM76174U_(U)4-1. Before driving
WA R N I N G
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When driving the vehicle
●The driver should pay extra attention to pedestrians when the vehicle is powered only
by the electric motor (traction motor). As there is no engine noise, the pedestrians
may misjudge the vehicle’s movement.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot parts may
cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
●During normal driving, do not turn off the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid system off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, however, power assist
to the steering will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer smoothly, so you
should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
In the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in
the normal way: → P. 5 2 1
●Use engine braking (shift position B instea d of shift position D) to maintain a safe
speed when driving down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effective-
ness. ( →P. 1 6 3 )
●Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside rear
view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body are not
outside the vehicle.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit permits it, do not
drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-speed capability tires.
Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire failure, loss of control and possible
injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine whether the tires on your vehicle
are high-speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds.
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and reduce your
ability to control the vehicle.
●Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting, or changes in engine speed
could cause the vehicle to skid.
●After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make sure that the
brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes from func-
tioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet and not functioning properly,
steering control may be affected.

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CT200h_OM_OM76174U_(U)4-2. Driving procedures
NOTICE
■Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge
If the shift position is in N, the hybrid ba
ttery (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 sy stem malfunctions are possible
If any of the following situations occurs, shift control system malfunctions are possible.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place on level ground, apply the parking brake,
and then contact your Lexus dealer.
●When the warning message indicating the sh ift control system appears on the multi-
information display. ( →P. 5 3 7 )
●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 th is happens, please wait for a while before
attempting to change the shift position again.

5378-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid system A buzzer also sounds.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact your Lexus dealer.
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 3 mph (5 km/h)
or more with the parking brake still engaged.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Release the parking brake.
Indicates a malfunction in the shift control system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer
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 6 5 )
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.
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623Alphabetical index
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Hood .......................................................... 473Warning message ............................ 535
Hooks Cargo hooks ........................................ 432
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .............28
Horn .............................................................129
Hybrid battery (traction battery) Location .....................................................68
Specification .........................................574
Hybrid battery air vent .......................... 69
Hybrid system ........................................... 64 Emergency shut off system ..............69
Energy monitor/consumption screen ..........................91
EV drive mode..................................... 160
High voltage components ...............68
Hybrid System Indicator ...................86
Hybrid system precautions ..............68
Hybrid vehicle driving tips............. 243
If the hybrid system will not start ........................................................557
Overheating ........................................ 565
Power switch......................................... 156
Regenerative braking .........................66
Starting the hybrid system .............. 156
Vehicle proximity notification
system .....................................................65
Hybrid System Indicator....................... 86
Hybrid transmission ..............................162 I/M test ......................................................470
Identification
Engine ..................................................... 573
Vehicle .................................................... 572
Ignition switch (Power switch).......... 156
Auto power off function .................. 158
Changing the power switch modes .................................................... 157
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency............................... 521
Starting the hybrid system...............156
Illuminated entry system ....................426
Immobilizer system ................................. 73
Indicators .................................................... 80
Initialization Engine oil maintenance data ....... 466
Items to initialize .................................599
Tire pressure warning system ..................................................489
Inside rear view mirror.......................... 131
Instrument panel light control ............ 85
Interior lights ...........................................425 Switch ...................................................... 426
Wattage ................................................. 579
Intuitive parking assist
Function ....................................................199
Warning message............................. 536I

629Alphabetical index
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Seat heater switches......................... 423
“SOS” button........................................453
Talk switch ..................... 291, 380, 400
Telephone switches ...............291, 380
Tire pressure warning reset switch................................................... 489
TRAC OFF switch ............................233
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button .................................................... 189
Window lock switch .......................... 136
Windshield wipers and washer switch.....................................174
Tachometer ............................................... 84
Tail lights Light switch ............................................ 169
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 517
Talk switch .........................291, 380, 400
Telephone switch........................291, 380
Theft deterrent system Alarm........................................................... 75
Immobilizer system .............................. 73
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data .............................. 577
Warning light .......................................529
Tire pressure warning system Function ................................................. 489
Initializing ............................................... 489
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters ............... 489
Registering ID codes ...................... 490
Tire pressure warning reset switch................................................... 489
Warning light .......................................529 Tire information .................................... 582
Tires ........................................................... 488
Chains ..................................................... 246
Checking .............................................. 488
Glossary................................................ 586
If you have a flat tire .......................... 547
Inflation pressure................................ 495
Replacing ............................................... 547
Rotating tires ....................................... 488
Size ........................................................... 577
Snow tires .............................................. 245
Spare tire.................................... 547, 577
Tire identification number .............583
Tire pressure warning system .....489
Uniform Tire Quality Grading... 585
Warning light ....................................... 529
Tools .......................................................... 548
Top tether strap ....................................... 60
Total load capacity................................572
Towing Dinghy towing ...................................... 155
Emergency towing ........................... 522
Towing eyelet ...................................... 523
Trailer towing.........................................154
TRAC (Traction Control) Function .................................................. 232
TRAC OFF switch ............................ 233
Traction control .....................................232
Trailer towing ........................................... 154
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