2011 Lexus CT200h overheating

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1-1. Hybrid system
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
NOTICE
Hybrid battery air vent
Do not put foreign objects near the air vent. The hybrid battery (traction
battery) may overheat and be damaged.
Clean the air vent regularly to prevent the hybrid battery (traction battery)
from overheating.
Do not wet or allow foreign substances to enter the air vent as this may
cause a short circuit and damage the hybrid battery (traction battery).
Do not carry large amounts of water such as water cooler bottles in the
vehicle. If water spills onto the hybrid battery (traction battery), the bat-
tery may be damaged. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
CAUTION
When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the hybrid system off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the
shift lever or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or
fire due to hybrid system overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked
in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle,
leading to death or a serious health hazard.
When braking
When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause
one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the
parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle.
If the electronically controlled assist function does not operate, do not fol-
low other vehicles closely and avoid downhill or sharp turns that require
braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be
depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will
increase.
The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems; if one of the
systems fails, the others will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will
increase. If this happens, do not continue to drive the vehicle. If the brake
system warning light (red indicator) comes on together with the buzzer
sound while driving, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.

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2-1. Driving procedures
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
Parking brake
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds to indicate that parking brake is still engaged (with the
vehicle having reached a speed of 5 km/h [3 mph]). (P. 571)
Usage in winter time
See “Winter driving tips” for parking brake usage in winter time. (P. 3 0 4 )
NOTICE
Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.
To set the parking brake,
fully depress the parking
brake pedal with your left
foot while depressing the
brake pedal with your right
foot.
(Depressing the pedal again
releases the parking brake.)

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
Customization
Settings (e.g. on/off operation of the ECO lamp) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 655)
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the engine and its components
Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
The engine may be overheating if the high coolant temperature warning
light comes on or flashes. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (P. 6 2 7 )

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
When the VSC/TRC systems are operating
If the vehicle is in danger of
slipping or if any of the drive
wheels spins, the slip indicator
light flashes to indicate that the
VSC/TRC systems are operat-
ing.
Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, VSC and TRC
A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the hybrid
system is started, just after the vehicle begins to move, if the brake pedal
is depressed forcefully or repeatedly, or 1-2 minutes after the hybrid sys-
tem is stopped. This sound does not indicate that a malfunction has
occurred in any of these systems.
Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.
EPS operation sound
When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring sound) may
be heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.
Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from
overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of
time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur,
refrain from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the hybrid
system off. The EPS system should return to normal within 10 minutes.

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3-7. Other interior features
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
CAUTION
Burns
Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following catego-
ries comes in contact with the steering wheel when the heated steering
wheel is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
Do not use the heated steering wheel more than necessary. Doing so may
cause minor burns or overheating.
NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Turn the heater off when the hybrid system is off.

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3-7. Other interior features
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
CAUTION
Burns
Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
Do not use the seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause minor
burns or overheating.
NOTICE
To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do not
stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Turn the seat heaters off when the hybrid system is off.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
Follow the correction procedures.
A warning message is shown on the multi-information display.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning message goes off.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Indicates that the
washer fluid level is
low
Add washer fluid.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the
pre-crash safety system
is not currently func-
tional because the grille
or the sensor is dirty
This message also
appears when the pre-
crash safety system is
not functional due to
overheating.
• Check the grille and
the sensor and clean
them if they are dirty.
• In case of overheat-
ing, the system will
become functional
once the system cools
down.