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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior................. 466
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior ................. 471
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements . 474
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ....................... 477
Hood ................................... 481
Positioning a floor jack ...... 483
Engine compartment .......... 485
12-volt battery .................... 496
Tires ................................... 503
Tire inflation pressure ........ 507
Wheels................................ 509
Air conditioning filter ........ 511
Electronic key battery ........ 515
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................. 520
Light bulbs ......................... 5345-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 550
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................ 551
If you think something is
wrong ............................... 557
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds..... 558
If a warning message is
displayed .......................... 565
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
with a spare tire)............... 586
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
without a spare tire) ......... 600
If the hybrid system will not
start................................... 614
If you lose your keys .......... 616
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............... 617
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ........................ 620
If your vehicle overheats .... 627
If the vehicle becomes stuck .....
632
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency.. 634
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises
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1-2. Key information
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
Using the mechanical key
To take out the mechanical key:
Electronic keys: Slide the
release lever and take the key
out.
Card key: Press the lock release
button and take the key out.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the
key only has grooves on one
side. If the key cannot be
inserted in a lock cylinder, turn
it over and re-attempt to insert
it.
After using the mechanical key,
store it in the electronic key.
Carry the mechanical key
together with the electronic key.
If the electronic key battery is
depleted or the entry function
does not operate properly, you
will need the mechanical key.
(P. 617)
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Before driving
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
Card key
The mechanical key that is stored inside the card key should be used
only if a problem arises, such as when the card key does not operate
properly.
If it is difficult to take out the mechanical key, push down the lock
release button using a pen tip etc. If it is still difficult to pull it out, use a
coin etc.
The card key is not waterproof.
To store the mechanical key in the
card key, insert it while pressing the
lock release button.
If the battery cover is not installed
and the battery falls out or if the bat-
tery was removed because the key
got wet, reinstall the battery with
the positive terminal facing the
Lexus emblem.
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NOTICE
Precautions for handling the card key
Do not apply excess force when inserting the mechanical key into the card
key. Doing so may damage the card key.
If the battery or card key terminals get wet, the battery may corrode and
the card key may stop working.
If the key is dropped into water, or if drinking water etc. is spilled on the
key, immediately remove the battery cover and wipe the battery and ter-
minals. (To remove the battery cover, lightly grasp and pull it.) If the bat-
tery is corroded, have any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional replace the battery.
Do not crush the battery cover or use a screwdriver to remove the battery
cover. Forcibly removing the battery cover may bend or damage the key.
If the battery cover is frequently removed, the battery cover may become
loose.
When installing the battery, make sure to check the direction of the bat-
tery.
Installing the battery in the wrong direction may cause the battery to
deplete rapidly.
The surface of the card key may be damaged, or its coating may peel off
in the following situations:
• The card key is carried together with hard objects, such as coins and
keys.
• The card key is scraped with a sharp object, such as the tip of a
mechanical pencil.
• The surface of the card key is wiped with thinner or benzene.
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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
Alarms and warning messages
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning messages
shown on the multi-information display is used to prevent theft of the vehi-
cle and accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take appropriate mea-
sures in response to any warning message on the multi-information display.
(P. 565)
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures
when only alarms are sounded.
Security feature
P. 8 1
Battery-saving function
The battery-saving function will be activated in order to prevent the elec-
tronic key battery and the 12-volt battery from being discharged while the
vehicle is not in operation for a long time.
In the following situations, the smart entry & start system may take some
time to unlock the doors.
• The electronic key has been left in an area of approximately 2 m (6 ft.)
of the outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.
• The smart entry & start system has not been used for 5 days or longer.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm
sounds once for
10 secondsAn attempt was made to
lock the vehicle while a
door was open.Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
again.
Interior alarm
pings repeatedly
The “POWER” switch was
turned to ACCESSORY
mode while the driver’s
door was open (The
driver’s door was opened
when the “POWER”
switch was in ACCES-
SORY d )
Turn the “POWER”
switch off and close
the driver’s door.
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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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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.
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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
Alarms and warning messages
A combination of exterior and interior alarms are used to prevent theft of the
vehicle and unforeseeable accidents resulting from erroneous operation.
Take appropriate measures according to the warning message shown on the
multi-information display. (P. 565)
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures
when only alarms are sounded.
If the push-button start system does not operate properly
P. 6 1 8
When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 5 1 5
Customization
Settings (e.g. push-button start system) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 655)
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Interior alarm
pings repeatedly
The “POWER” switch was
turned to ACCESSORY
mode while the driver’s
door was open (The
driver’s door was opened
when the “POWER”
switch was in ACCES-
SORY mode)
Turn the “POWER”
switch off and close
the driver’s door.