2011 Lexus CT200h tow

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1-8. Safety information
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Before driving
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
CAUTION
SRS airbag precautions
Do not sit on the edge of the seat or
lean against the dashboard.
Do not allow a child to stand in front of
the SRS front passenger airbag unit or
sit on the knees of a front passenger.
Do not allow the front seat occupants to
hold items on their knees.
Do not lean against the door, the roof
side rail or the front, side and rear pil-
lars.
Do not allow anyone to kneel on the
passenger seats toward the door or put
their head or hands outside the vehicle.

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle........... 184
Power (ignition) switch .... 196
EV drive mode ................. 201
Hybrid transmission ......... 204
Turn signal lever .............. 213
Parking brake ................... 214
Horn ................................. 215
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ........... 216
Indicators and warning
lights .............................. 222
Multi-information display 226
2-3. Operating the lights and wind-
shield wipers
Headlight switch.............. 232
Fog light switch ............... 237
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 239
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................ 245
Headlight cleaner switch .. 2472-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control .................. 248
Dynamic radar cruise
control ............................ 252
Lexus parking
assist-sensor ................... 269
Rear view monitor system 275
Driving assist systems ..... 285
Hill-start assist control ..... 290
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system)........................... 292
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 301
Winter driving tips ........... 304
Trailer towing .................. 308

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
NOTICE
When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
Engine stalling
Short in electrical components
Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional check the following:
Brake function
Changes in quantity and quality of engine oil, transmission fluid for the
hybrid system etc.
Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
If the P position control system is damaged by flooding, it may not be possi-
ble to shift the shift position to P, or from P to other positions. When the
shift position cannot be changed from P to any other position, the front
wheels will lock, and you will be unable to tow the vehicle with the front
wheels on the ground, as the front wheels may be locked. In this care, trans-
port the vehicle with both front wheels or all four wheels lifted.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
Shift position indicator
The current shift position is illuminated.
When any shift position other than D or B is selected, the arrow
toward B disappears from the shift position indicator.
When selecting the shift position, make sure that the shift position has
been changed to the desired position by checking the shift position
indicator provided on the instrument cluster.
Shift position purpose
*: For good fuel economy and noise reduction, the D position should
usually be used.
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*
B
Applying engine braking or strong braking when
the accelerator pedal has been released on steep
downward slopes etc.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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When driving
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push
the lever away from you to
turn on the high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high
beams once.
You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off.
Manual headlight leveling dial (if equipped)
The level of the headlights can be adjusted according to the num-
ber of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle.
Raises the level of the head-
lights
Lowers the level of the head-
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2-4. Using other driving systems
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
Cruise control can be set when
The shift position is in D.
Vehicle speed is above approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
Acceleration after setting the vehicle speed
The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set
speed resumes.
Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased
by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pushing the
lever down to set the new speed.
Canceling and resuming the constant speed control
Pulling the lever toward
you cancels the constant
speed control.
The speed setting is also can-
celed when the brakes are
applied.
Pushing the lever up
resumes the constant speed
control.
Resuming is available when the
vehicle speed is more than

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
Automatic cruise control cancellation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the follow-
ing situations.
Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 16 km/h (10 mph)
below the preset vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 40km/h (25 mph).
VSC is activated.
CAUTION
To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
In heavy traffic
On roads with sharp bends
On winding roads
On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
When emergency towing

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2-4. Using other driving systems
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
Canceling and resuming the speed control
Pulling the lever toward
you cancels the cruise con-
trol.
The speed setting is also can-
celed when the brakes are
applied.
Pushing the lever up
resumes the cruise control
and returns vehicle speed
to the set speed.
Resuming is available when the
vehicle speed is more than
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