2011 Lexus CT200h Owner's Manual (in English)

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Selecting tire chains
Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains.
Chain size is regulated for each tire size.
Side chain:
3 mm (0.12 in.) in diameter
Cross chain:
4 mm (0.16 in) in diameter
Regulations on the use of tire chains
Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on
location and type of road. Always check local regulations before
installing chains.
When driving the vehicle
Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed suitable
to the road conditions.
When parking the vehicle
Park the vehicle and shift the shift position to P and block the
wheel under the vehicle without setting the parking brake.
The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from being
released. If necessary, block the wheels to prevent inadvertent
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Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:
Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
Install tire chains on the front tires only. Do not install tire chains on the
rear tires.
Install tire chains on front tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains
after driving 0.5 - 1.0 km (1/4 - 1/2 mile).
Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire
chains.
CAUTION
Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
Use tires of the size specified.
Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
Do not drive at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit spec-
ified for the snow tires being used.
Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,
and may cause death or serious injury.
Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being
used, or 50 km/h (30 mph), whichever is lower.
Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
Avoid sudden turns and braking, as use of chains may adversely affect
vehicle handling.
Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained.

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CAUTION
When parking the vehicle
When parking the vehicle without applying the parking brake, make sure to
chock the wheels. If you do not chock the wheels, the vehicle may move
unexpectedly, possibly resulting in an accident.

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Trailer towing
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Lexus
also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a
tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your vehicle is
not designed for trailer towing or for the use of tow hitch mounted car-
riers.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning sys-
tem and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system ............................ 312
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defogger
switch............................. 323
Windshield wiper de-icer . 324
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types.......... 325
Using the radio................. 329
Using the CD player ........ 335
Playing MP3 and WMA
discs ............................... 344
Operating an iPod ............ 353
Operating a USB
memory .......................... 364
Optimal use of the audio
system ............................ 373
Using the AUX port......... 376
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ............... 377

3Interior features
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio system . 381
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................. 387
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player .. 392
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player .. 396
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ............................... 401
3-4. Using the hands-free phone
system (for cellular phones)
Hands-free system for
cellular phone................. 402
Using the hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ........ 411
Making a phone call ......... 417
Setting a cellular phone.... 422
Security and system setup 426
Using the phone book ...... 4313-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ............. 438
• Personal/interior light
main switch.................... 439
• Front personal/interior
lights .............................. 439
• Rear interior light .......... 440
3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features .... 441
• Glove box ...................... 442
• Console box ................... 443
• Cup holders.................... 444
• Bottle holders................. 445
• Auxiliary boxes ............. 446
3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors ........................ 448
Vanity mirrors .................. 449
Clock................................ 450
Power outlet ..................... 451
Heated steering wheel...... 453
Seat heaters ...................... 455
Floor mat.......................... 457
Luggage compartment
features .......................... 459

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the
temperature setting.
Vehicles with a navigation system
Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without a navigation system
The illustration below is for left-hand drive vehicles.
The button positions and shapes may differ slightly for right-
hand drive vehicles.
Automatic mode but-
“OFF” but-
Fan speed control but-
Air outlet selector buttonOutside/recirculated air mode but-Cooling and dehumidifica-
tion Dual mode but- Driver’s side temperature control buttons
Fan speed dis- Driver’s side tempera-
ture
Windshield
defogger but-Passenger’s side temperature control but-
Air outlet dis-Passenger’s side tempera-
ture
Pollen removal
mode button