2011 Lexus CT200h Hybrid system

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1-1. Hybrid system
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
Air conditioning
Use the air conditioning only when necessary. Doing so can help
control excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: In high temperatures, use the recirculated air mode.
Doing so will help to reduce the burden on the air conditioner and
reduce fuel consumption as well.
In winter: Because the gasoline engine will not automatically cut
out until the gasoline engine and the interior of the vehicle are
warm, it will consume fuel. Also, fuel consumption can be
improved by avoiding overuse of the heater.
Checking tire inflation pressure
Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure frequently. Improper
tire inflation pressure can cause poor fuel consumption.
Also, as snow tires can cause large amounts of friction, their use on
dry roads can lead to poor fuel consumption. Use a tire that is
appropriate for the season.
Luggage
Carrying heavy luggage can lead to poor fuel consumption. Avoid
carrying unnecessary luggage. Installing a large roof rack can also
cause poor fuel consumption.
Warming up before driving
Since the gasoline engine starts up and cuts out automatically when
cold, warming up the engine is unnecessary. Moreover, frequently
driving short distances will cause the engine to repeatedly warm up,
which can lead to poor fuel consumption.

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CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart entry & start system

: If equipped
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the
electronic key (including the card key) on your person, for example in
your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Locks and unlocks the doors (P. 60)
Starts and stops the hybrid system (P. 196)

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is
detected)
When locking or unlock-
ing the doors
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 0.7 m (2.3 ft.)
of either of the outside
front and back door han-
dles. (Only the doors
detecting the key can be
operated.)
When starting the hybrid
system or changing
“POWER” switch modes
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
inside the vehicle.
Operation signals
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/
unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the upper part of the
door handle
If the door will not lock even when the
topside sensor area is touched, try touch-
ing both the topside and underside sensor
areas at the same time.

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Before driving
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
If the smart entry & start system has not been used for 14 days or longer,
the doors cannot be unlocked at any doors except the driver’s door. In
this case, take hold of the driver’s door handle, or use the wireless
remote control or the mechanical key, to unlock the doors.
Conditions affecting operation
P. 8 2
Note for the entry function
Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection
areas), the system may not operate properly in the following cases:
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle,
near the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or
unlocked.
• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, luggage room, floor, or
in the door pockets or glove box when the hybrid system is started or
“POWER” switch modes are changed.
Do not leave the electronic key on top of the instrument panel or near the
door pockets when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio wave
reception conditions, it may be detected by the antenna outside the cabin
and the door will become lockable from the outside, possibly trapping
the electronic key inside the vehicle.
As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may
be locked or unlocked by anyone.
Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to
start the hybrid system if the electronic key is near the window.
The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door
handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash when the electronic key is
within the effective range. (The door will automatically be locked after
approximately 30 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)
If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the elec-
tronic key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not
be unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to
unlock the doors.)

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
If the smart entry & start system does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (P. 617)
Starting the hybrid system: P. 6 1 8
Electronic key battery depletion
P. 8 3
When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 5 1 5
Customization
Settings (e.g. smart entry & start system) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 655)

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Before driving
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
Push-button start system

: If equipped
Starting and stopping the hybrid system can be performed simply by
carrying the electronic key on your person, for example in your
pocket.
(P. 196)
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)

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CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
Antenna location and effective range
Antenna location
Antenna inside the cabin
Antenna inside the luggage
compartment
Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is
detected)
When starting the hybrid sys-
tem or changing “POWER”
switch modes
The system can be operated when
the electronic key is inside the
vehicle.

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Before driving
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
Conditions affecting operation
P. 8 2
Electronic key battery depletion
P. 8 3
To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the
key may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly.
(The alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention may not
function.)
Note for the push-button start system
Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection
areas), the system may not operate properly.
For example, the electronic key is on the instrument panel, luggage
cover, floor or in the glove box when the hybrid system is started or
“POWER” switch modes are changed.
Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to
start the hybrid system if the electronic key is near the window.