2012 Lexus CT200h warning

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar
cruise control sensor is
dirty or covered with
ice
Clean the sensor.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar
cruise control system is
unable to judge vehicle-
to-vehicle distanceIf the windshield wipers
are on, turn them off or
set them to either inter-
mittent or slow mode.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Indicates that your vehi-
cle is nearing the vehi-
cle ahead (in vehicle to
vehicle distance control
mode)
Slow the vehicle by
applying the brakes.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Indicates that there is a
high possibility of a
frontal collision, or that
the pre-crash braking
function is operating
Slow the vehicle by
applying the brakes.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Indicates that the hybrid
system has overheated
This message may be
displayed when driv-
ing under severe oper-
ating conditions.
(For example, when
driving up a long steep
hill.)
Stop and check.
(P. 639)
(Flashes)
Indicates that the trac-
tion battery is low
When stopping the
vehicle for a long
period of time, shift the
shift position to P. The
battery cannot be
charged with the shift
position in N.
(Flashes)
Indicates that the trac-
tion battery power has
dropped because a long
period of time has
elapsed after shifting
the shift position to N
Restart the hybrid sys-
tem when starting the
vehicle.
(Flashes)
Indicates that the
driver’s door was
opened with the shift
position in any position
other than P
Shift the shift position
to P.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashes)
Indicates that the accel-
erator pedal is
depressed while the
shift position is in N.Release the accelerator
pedal and shift the shift
position to D or R.
Indicates that the EV
drive mode is not avail-
able
*2
The reason the EV
drive mode is not
available (the vehicle
is idling, battery
charge is low, speed is
higher than the EV
drive mode operating
speed range, accelera-
tor pedal is depressed
too much) may be dis-
played.
Use the EV drive mode
when it becomes avail-
able.

588
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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1: Rear passengers’ seat belt buzzer
The rear passengers’ seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver that the
rear seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds for 30 seconds after the
vehicle reaches a speed of 20 km/h (12 mph). Then, if the seat belt is still
unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 90 more seconds.
*2: For the EV drive mode operating conditions (P. 204).
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashes 3
times)
Indicates that the EV
drive mode has been
automatically can-
celled
*2
The reason the EV
drive mode is not
available (the battery
charge is low, speed is
higher than the EV
drive mode speed
range, accelerator
pedal is depressed too
much) may be dis-
played.
Drive the vehicle for a
while.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
CT200h_OM_OM76067E_(EE)
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.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Have the malfunction repaired immediately.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning message and light go off.
Interior
buzzerExte-
rior
buzzer
Warning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once
(Flashes)
The electronic
key is not
detected when
an attempt is
made to start the
hybrid system.
Start the hybrid
system with the
electronic key
present.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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Interior
buzzerExte-
rior
buzzer
Warning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once3
times
(Flashes)
The electronic
key was carried
outside the vehi-
cle and a door
other than the
driver’s door
was opened and
closed while the
“POWER”
switch was in a
mode other than
off.
Bring the elec-
tronic key back
into the vehicle.
The electronic
key was carried
outside the vehi-
cle and the
driver’s door
was opened and
closed while the
shift position P
was selected
without turning
off the
“POWER”
switch.
Turn the
“POWER”
switch off or
bring the elec-
tronic key back
into the vehicle.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Interior
buzzerExte-
rior
buzzer
Warning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once
Con-
tinu-
ous
(Displayed alter-
nately)
(Flashes)
An attempt was
made to exit the
vehicle with the
electronic key
and lock the
doors without
first turning the
“POWER”
switch off.
Turn the
“POWER”
switch off and
lock the doors
again.
Once
(Flashes)
An attempt was
made to start the
hybrid system
without the elec-
tronic key being
present, or the
electronic key
was not func-
tioning nor-
mally.
An attempt was
made to drive
when the regular
key was not
inside the vehi-
cle.
Confirm that the
electronic key is
inside the vehi-
cle.