2012 Lexus CT200h warning

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If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
The malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank becomes com-
pletely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle immediately. The
malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional as soon as possible.
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features P. 667)
However, Lexus recommends that the seat belt reminder buzzer be opera-
tional to alert the driver and front passenger when seat belts are not fastened.
CAUTION
If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional. The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the
ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.

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If a warning message is displayed
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and
perform the following actions:
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order
to indicate that a message is
currently being displayed on
the multi-information dis-
play.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning light comes on again after the following
actions have been performed, contact any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-

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Stop the vehicle immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-
information display. The following warning indicates the possibil-
ity of damage to the vehicle that may lead to an accident. Immedi-
ately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
Warning messageDetails
Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid system

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Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-
information display. Failure to investigate the cause of the follow-
ing warnings may lead to the system operating abnormally and
possibly cause an accident. Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Warning messageDetails
Indicates a malfunction in the P position control
system
In this situation, there is a possibility that the
parking lock mechanism will not work.
When parking, park the vehicle on a flat surface
and apply the parking brake securely. Also, it
may not be possible to turn the “POWER”
switch off. If this happens, applying the parking
brake will enable the switch to be turned off.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LED headlight sys-
tem

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Warning messageDetails
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the pre-crash safety
system
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Lexus parking
assist-sensor
The malfunctioning assist-sensor is flashing.
Indicates a malfunction in the radar cruise control
system (if equipped) or the cruise control system
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate
the system, and then press the button again to
reactivate the system.

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Follow the correction procedures.
A buzzer sounds and 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 one or
more of the doors is not
fully closed
The system also indi-
cates which doors are
not fully closed.
If the vehicle reaches a
speed of 5 km/h
(3 mph), a buzzer
sounds to indicate that
the door(s) are not yet
fully closed.
Make sure that all the
doors are closed.

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Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Indicates that the hood
is not fully closedClose the hood.
Indicates that the back
door is not fully closed
If the vehicle reaches a
speed of 5 km/h
(3 mph), a buzzer
sounds to indicate that
the back door is not
yet fully closed.
Close the back door.
(Flashes)
Indicates that the moon
roof is not fully closed
(with the “POWER”
switch off, and the
driver’s door open)
Close the moon roof.
Warns the rear passen-
ger to fasten his/her seat
belt
If a rear passenger
once fastens their seat
belt and then unfastens
it, the warning mes-
sage will appear on the
display and a buzzer
*1
will sound.
Fasten the seat belt.

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Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashes)
Indicates, if the vehicle
reaches a speed of 5 km/
h (3 mph), that the park-
ing brake is still engaged
Release the parking
brake.
(Flashes)
Indicates that the
“POWER” switch is
turned off or turned to
ACCESSORY mode
and the driver’s door is
opened while the lights
are turned on.
Turn the lights off.
(If equipped)
Indicates that Lexus
parking assist-sensor is
dirty or covered with
ice
Clean the sensor.