sport mode Lexus CT200h 2016 OWNERS MANUAL QUICK GUIDE (in English)

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Hybrid System
■Hybrid System Indicator
Po w e r a r e a
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving
range is being exceeded (during full
power driving etc.)
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven
in an Eco-friendly manner.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is
not being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically
stop and restart under various condi-
tions.
Charge area
Shows that energy is being recovered
via the regenerative brake.
●Hybrid System Indicator is displayed when the driving mode is in other than the sport
mode.
●By keeping the indicator needle within Eco area, more Eco-friendly driving can be
achieved.
●Charge area indicates regeneration
* status. Regenerated energy will be used to charge
the hybrid battery (traction battery).
*: When used in this manual, “regeneration” refers to the conversion of energy created by
the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.
■Charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)
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.
Your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle. It has characteristics different from conventional vehicles.
Be sure you are closely familiar with the characteristics of your vehicle, and operate it
with care.
The hybrid system combines the use of a gasoline engine and an electric motor (traction
motor) according to driving conditions, improving fuel efficiency and reducing exhaust
emissions.
For details, refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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What to do if...
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*: It also comes on due to natural causes such as natural air leaks and tire inflation pressure
changes caused by temperature. Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified level.
The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case the light does not turn off even if the tire
inflation pressure is adjusted, have the system checked by your Lexus dealer.
Follow the correction procedures.
High coolant temperature
warning lightSeat belt reminder light
Open door warning lightMaster warning light
Low fuel level warning light
(Illuminates
without
blinking)Tire pressure warning light*
See the “OWNER’S MANUAL”
Turn signal indicatorCruise control indicator
Headlight indicator (U.S.A.)Radar cruise control
indicator (if equipped)
Tail light indicator (Canada)Intuitive parking assist
indicator (if equipped)
Headlight high beam indicator
(Flashes)
Slip indicator light
Fog light indicator“TRAC OFF” indicator
“READY” indicator
(Flashes faster)
“PCS” warning light
(if equipped)
EV indicator
Shift position indicators
EV drive mode indicator
“ECO MODE” indicator“A I R B A G O N /
OFF” indicator
“SPORT MODE” indicator
For further information, refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.