2011 Lexus CT200h parking brake release

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CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
(Left-hand drive vehicles)
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
P. 232
P. 213
P. 237
Pre-crash braking off switch P. 293
Parking brake pedal P. 214
Hood lock release lever P. 481
Tilt and telescopic steering control lever
P. 111
Glove box
P. 442
Power (ignition) switch
P. 196
Windshield wipers and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch

P. 239
P. 245
Gauges and meters
Multi-information displayP. 216
P. 226
Audio system*2 P. 325
Navigation system*1
Emergency flasher
switch
P. 550
Air conditioning system*2
P. 312Rear window and outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers switch
P. 323
Instrument panel
light control
dial
P. 218
Outside rear
view mirror
switches
P. 114
Clock*2 P. 450

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CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
(Right-hand drive vehicles)
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 232
P. 213
P. 237
Pre-crash braking off switch P. 293
Parking brake pedal P. 214
Hood lock release lever P. 481
Tilt and telescopic steering control lever
P. 111
Audio system*2 P. 325
Air conditioning system*2
P. 312
Rear window and outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers
P. 323
Glove box
P. 442
Power (ignition) switch
P. 196Windshield wipers and
washer switch
Rear window wiper and
washer switch

P. 239
P. 245
Gauges and meters
Multi-information displayP. 216
P. 226
Navigation system*1 Emergency flasher
switch
P. 550
Instrument panel
light control
dial
P. 218
Outside rear
view mirror
switches
P. 114
Clock*2 P. 450

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1-1. Hybrid system
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Before driving
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
CAUTION
Road accident cautions
If your vehicle is involved in an accident, observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of death or serious injury:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place to prevent subsequent accidents.
While depressing the brake pedal, apply the parking brake and shift the
shift position to P to stop the hybrid system. Then slowly release the brake
pedal.
Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables and connectors.
If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle, an electric
shock may occur. Never touch exposed electric wires.
If a fluid leak occurs, do not touch the fluid as it may be strong alkaline
electrolyte from the hybrid battery (traction battery). If it comes into con-
tact with your skin or eyes, wash it off immediately with a large amount of
water or, if possible, boric acid solution. Seek immediate medical atten-
tion.
If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
Never use a fire extinguisher that is not meant for electric fires. Using
even a small amount of water may be dangerous.
If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with front wheels raised. If the
wheels connected to the electric motor (traction motor) are on the ground
when towing, the motor may continue to generate electricity. This may
cause an electricity leakage leading to a fire. (
P. 551)
Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has
leaked onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave
the vehicle as soon as possible.
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Your vehicle contains a sealed nickel-metal hydride battery. If disposed of
improperly, it is hazardous to the environment and there is a risk of severe
burns and electrical shock that may result in death or serious injury.

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
CAUTION
When folding the rear seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
position to P.
Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-
ment while driving.
Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.
When returning the rear seatback to the upright position
Do not put your hand on the seat belt guide.
Doing so may cause you to trap your hand between the guide and the pillar,
causing an injury.
After returning the rear seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
Make sure that the seatback is securely
locked in position by lightly pushing it
back and forth.
If the seatback is not securely locked,
the red marking will be visible behind
the seatback lock release lever. Make
sure that the red marking is not visible.

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving:
Starting the hybrid system
P. 196
Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift position to
D.
(P. 204)
Check that the shift position indicator shows D.
Release the parking brake. (P. 214)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Stopping
With the shift position in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle will be stopped for an extended period of
time, shift the shift position to P. (
P. 204)
 Parking the vehicle
Stop the vehicle completely.
Set the parking brake. (P. 214)
Shift the shift position to P. (P. 2 0 7 )
Check that the shift position indicator shows P. (P. 204)
Press the “POWER” switch to stop the hybrid system.
Slowly release the brake pedal.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic
key on your person.
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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
Starting off on a uphill
Firmly set the parking brake with the brake pedal
depressed, and then shift the shift position to D.
Release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator
pedal.
Release the parking brake.
When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control is available. (P. 290)
Driving in the rain
Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is rec-
ommended:
For the first 300 km (200 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
For the first 2000 km (1200 miles):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
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2-1. Driving procedures
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Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the avail-
ability of the correct fuel. (P. 6 4 1 )
For efficient use
Shift the shift position to D when driving.
In the N position, the gasoline engine operates but electricity cannot be
generated. The hybrid battery (traction battery) will discharge, requiring
unnecessary engine power to recharge.
Drive your vehicle smoothly.
Avoid abrupt acceleration and deceleration. Gradual acceleration and
deceleration will make more effective use of the electric motor (traction
motor) without having to use gasoline engine power.
Avoid repeated acceleration.
Repeated acceleration consumes hybrid battery (traction battery) power,
resulting in poor acceleration. Battery power can be restored by driving
with the accelerator pedal slightly released.
Shift the shift position to P when parking.
In the N position, the hybrid battery (traction battery) does not recharge.
Leaving the shift position in the N position for an extended period of
time may discharge the hybrid battery (traction battery). The vehicle
cannot run if the hybrid battery (traction battery) is discharged.
CAUTION
When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the hybrid
system operating. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
Stopping the hybrid system
Stop the vehicle completely.
Set the parking brake. (P. 214)
Shift the shift position to P. (P. 2 0 7 )
Check that the shift position indicator shows P. (P. 204)
Press the “POWER” switch.
The hybrid system will stop, and the meter display will be
extinguished (the shift position indicator will be extinguished
a few seconds after the meter display).
Slowly release the brake pedal and check that the indica-
tor on the “POWER” switch is off.
Changing “POWER” switch modes
Modes can be changed by pressing the “POWER” switch with
the brake pedal released. (The mode changes each time the
switch is pressed.)
Off
The emergency flashers can
be used.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used.
The “POWER” switch indi-
cator turns amber.
ON mode
All electrical components can
be used.
The “POWER” switch indi-
cator turns amber.
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