2011 Lexus CT200h towing

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2-4. 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..................... 3083-1. 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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1-1. Hybrid system
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Before driving
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CAUTION
Road accident cautions
If your vehicle is involved in an accident, observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of death or serious injury:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place to prevent subsequent accidents.
While depressing the brake pedal, apply the parking brake and shift the
shift position to P to stop the hybrid system. Then slowly release the brake
pedal.
Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables and connectors.
If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle, an electric
shock may occur. Never touch exposed electric wires.
If a fluid leak occurs, do not touch the fluid as it may be strong alkaline
electrolyte from the hybrid battery (traction battery). If it comes into con-
tact with your skin or eyes, wash it off immediately with a large amount of
water or, if possible, boric acid solution. Seek immediate medical atten-
tion.
If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
Never use a fire extinguisher that is not meant for electric fires. Using
even a small amount of water may be dangerous.
If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with front wheels raised. If the
wheels connected to the electric motor (traction motor) are on the ground
when towing, the motor may continue to generate electricity. This may
cause an electricity leakage leading to a fire. (
P. 551)
Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has
leaked onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave
the vehicle as soon as possible.
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Your vehicle contains a sealed nickel-metal hydride battery. If disposed of
improperly, it is hazardous to the environment and there is a risk of severe
burns and electrical shock that may result in death or serious injury.

2When driving
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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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2-4. 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
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When driving
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
CAUTION
Situations unsuitable for dynamic radar cruise control
Do not use dynamic radar cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in inappropriate speed control and could cause an acci-
dent 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 and snow
On steep downhills, or where there are sudden changes between sharp up
and down gradients
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
At entrances to expressways
When weather conditions are bad enough that they may prevent the sen-
sors from functioning correctly (fog, snow, sandstorm, heavy rain, etc.)
When an approach warning buzzer is heard often
When emergency towing
When the sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle ahead
Apply the brakes as necessary when any of the following types of vehicles
are in front of you.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect these types of vehicles, the
approach warning (P. 259) will not be activated, and a fatal or serious
accident may result.
Vehicles that cut in suddenly
Vehicles traveling at low speeds
Vehicles that are not moving
Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers with no load on board etc.)
Motorcycles traveling in the same lane

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When driving
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Sensor detection information
Certain vehicle conditions and the surrounding environment may affect
the ability of a sensor to correctly detect an obstacle. Particular instances
where this may occur are listed below.
• There is dirt, snow or ice on a sensor.
• A sensor is frozen.
• A sensor is covered in any way.
• The vehicle is leaning considerably to one side.
• On an extremely bumpy road, on an incline, on gravel, or on grass
• The vicinity of the vehicle is noisy due to vehicle horns, motorcycle
engines, air brakes of large vehicles, or other loud noises producing
ultrasonic waves.
• There is another vehicle equipped with parking assist sensors in the
vicinity.
• A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain.
• The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or radio antenna.
• Towing eyelets are installed.
• A bumper or sensor receives a strong impact.
• The vehicle is approaching a tall or right-angled curb.
• In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather
• A non-genuine Lexus suspension (lowered suspension etc.) is
installed.
In addition to the examples above, there are instances in which, because of
their shape, signs and other objects may be judged by a sensor to be closer
than they are.
The shape of the obstacle may prevent a sensor from detecting it. Pay
particular attention to the following obstacles:
• Wires, fences, ropes, etc.
• Cotton, snow and other materials that absorb sound waves
• Sharply-angled objects
•Low obstacles
• Tall obstacles with upper sections projecting outwards in the direction
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2-5. Driving information
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
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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3-6. Using the storage features
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Interior features
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
Bottle holders
When using the bottle holder
When storing a bottle, close the cap.
The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.
NOTICE
Items that should not be stowed in the bottle holders
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may
spill and glasses may break.
Bottle holders