2011 Lexus CT200h Hybrid system

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional imme-
diately.
Failure to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead
to the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The hybrid system;
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The hybrid transmission control system
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS system

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
Stop the vehicle immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-
information display. The following warning indicates the possibil-
ity of damage to the vehicle that may lead to an accident. Immedi-
ately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
Warning messageDetails
Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid system

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Indicates that the hybrid
system has overheatedStop and check.
(P. 627)
(Flashes)
Indicates that the trac-
tion battery is low
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.
(Flashes)
Indicates that the trac-
tion battery power has
dropped because a long
period of time has
elapsed after shifting
the shift position to N
Restart the hybrid sys-
tem when starting the
vehicle.
(Flashes)
Indicates that the
driver’s door was
opened with the shift
position in any position
other than P
Shift the shift position
to P.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
Have the malfunction repaired immediately.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning message and light go off.
Interior
buzzerExte-
rior
buzzer
Warning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once
(Flashes)
The electronic
key is not
detected when
an attempt is
made to start the
hybrid system.
Start the hybrid
system with the
electronic key
present.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
Interior
buzzerExte-
rior
buzzer
Warning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once
Con-
tinu-
ous
(Displayed alter-
nately)
(Flashes)
An attempt was
made to exit the
vehicle with the
electronic key
and lock the
doors without
first turning the
“POWER”
switch off.
Turn the
“POWER”
switch off and
lock the doors
again.
Once
(Flashes)
An attempt was
made to start the
hybrid system
without the elec-
tronic key being
present, or the
electronic key
was not func-
tioning nor-
mally.
An attempt was
made to drive
when the regular
key was not
inside the vehi-
cle.
Confirm that the
electronic key is
inside the vehi-
cle.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
Interior
buzzerExte-
rior
buzzer
Warning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once
(Flashes)
•When the
doors were
unlocked with
the mechanical
key and then
the “POWER”
switch was
pressed, the
electronic key
could not be
detected in the
vehicle.
• The electronic
key could not
be detected in
the vehicle
even after the
“POWER”
switch was
pressed two
consecutive
times.
Touch the elec-
tronic key to the
“POWER”
switch while
depressing the
brake pedal.
Once
(Flashes)
An attempt was
made to start the
hybrid system
with the shift
position in N.Shift the shift
position to P and
start the hybrid
system.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
Interior
buzzerExte-
rior
buzzer
Warning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure

Power was
turned off due to
the automatic
power off func-
tion.
Next time when
starting the
hybrid system,
increase the
engine speed
slightly and
maintain that
level for approx-
imately 5 min-
utes to recharge
the 12-volt bat-
tery.
Once
The electronic
key has a low
battery.Replace the
electronic key
battery. (P.
515)

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
Interior
buzzerExte-
rior
buzzer
Warning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once
(Flashes)
The driver’s
door was opened
and closed with
the “POWER”
switch turned
off and then the
“POWER”
switch was put
in ACCES-
SORY mode
twice without
the hybrid sys-
tem being
started.
Press the
“POWER”
switch while
depressing the
brake pedal.
During a hybrid
system starting
procedure in the
event that the
electronic key
was not func-
tioning properly
(P. 617), the
“POWER”
switch was
touched with the
electronic key.
Press the
“POWER”
switch within 10
seconds of the
buzzer sound-
ing.