2013 Lexus CT200h brake fluid

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Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 109, 112
Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 109, 112
Energy monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 116
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 575
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 210
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 210
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 284
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 568, 580
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 209
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 211
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/daytime running lights P. 211
Front fog lights
*1/rear fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 216
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 503
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 583
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 560
Fuel filler door opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 224
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 492
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 170
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 442, 452
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 442, 452
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 447, 454
Audio system*1, 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 290
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 290
Hands-free system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 321
P position switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
*1: If equipped
*2: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 109, 112
Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 109, 112
Energy monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 116
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 575
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 210
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 210
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 284
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 568, 580
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 209
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 211
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/daytime running lights P. 211
Front fog lights
*1/rear fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 216
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 503
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 583
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 560
Fuel filler door opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 224
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 492
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 170
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 442, 452
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 442, 452
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 447, 454
Audio system*1, 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 290
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 290
Hands-free system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 321
P position switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
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*2: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to
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851-2. Hybrid system
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For safety and security
WA R N I N G
Road accident cautions
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 elec-
trolyte from the hybrid battery (traction battery). If it comes into contact with
your skin or eyes, wash it off immediately with a large amount of water or, if
possible, boric acid solution. Seek immediate medical attention.
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. 562)
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.

1934-1. Before driving
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Driving
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NOTICE
When driving the vehicle
Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during driv-
ing, as this may restrain driving torque.
Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake pedals at
the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
When parking the vehicle
Always shift the shift position to P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to
move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is acciden-
tally depressed.
Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for an
extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire (P. 590, 604)
When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
Engine stalling
Short in electrical components
Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure
to have any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional check the following:
Brake function
Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, transmis-
sion, etc.
Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possible),
and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
If the P position control system is damaged by flooding, it may not be possible
to shift the shift position to P, or from P to other positions. When the shift posi-
tion cannot be changed from P to any other position, the front wheels will lock,
and you will be unable to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on the ground,
as the front wheels may be locked. In this case, transport the vehicle with both
front wheels or all four wheels lifted.

2844-6. Driving tips
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Winter driving tips
Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures.
•Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
•Washer fluid
Have a service technician inspect the condition of the 12-volt battery.
Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match the size
of the tires.
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away the
water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan, remove
any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in front of the
windshield.
Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accumu-
lated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the tires or
on the brakes.
Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before get-
ting in the vehicle.
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the
prevailing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
Before driving the vehicle

4887-2. Maintenance
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Where to go for maintenance service?
In order to maintain your vehicle in the best possible condition, Lexus recom-
mends that maintenance service operations as well as other inspections and
repairs be carried out by authorized Lexus dealers or repairers or other duly qual-
ified and equipped professionals. For repairs and services covered by your war-
ranty, please visit an authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, who will use genuine
Lexus parts in repairing any difficulties you may encounter. There can also be
advantages in utilizing authorized Lexus dealers or repairers for non-warranty
repairs and services, as members of the Lexus network will be able to expertly
assist you with any difficulties you may encounter.
Your Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional will perform all of the scheduled maintenance on your vehicle reliably and
economically due to their experience with Lexus vehicles.
Does your vehicle need repairs?
Be on the alert for changes in performance and sounds, and visual tip-offs that
indicate service is needed. Some important clues are:
Engine missing, stumbling or pinging
Appreciable loss of power
Strange engine noises
A fluid leak under the vehicle (However, water dripping from the air condition-
ing system after use is normal.)
Change in exhaust sound (This may indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide
leak. Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system checked imme-
diately.)
Flat-looking tires, excessive tire squeal when cornering, uneven tire wear
Vehicle pulls to one side when driven straight on a level road
Strange noises related to suspension movement
Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling brake pedal, pedal almost touches
the floor, vehicle pulls to one side when braking
Engine coolant temperature continually higher than normal (P. 570, 583)
If you notice any of these clues, take your vehicle to any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as soon as possi-
ble. Your vehicle may need adjustment or repair.

4917-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
WA R N I N G
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move
suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or seri-
ous injury, observe the following precautions.
When working on the engine compartment
Make sure that the indicator on the power switch and the “READY” indicator
are both off.
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan.
Be careful not to touch the engine, power control unit, radiator, exhaust mani-
fold, etc. right after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also
be hot.
Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes are
flammable.
Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces. If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected
area with clean water immediately. If you still experience discomfort, consult
a doctor.
When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the power switch is off.
With the power switch in ON mode, the electric cooling fans may automati-
cally start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is
high. (P. 502)
Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting in your eyes.
NOTICE
If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air.
If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads wear
or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious problem.

5678-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If you think something is wrong
Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
High coolant temperature warning light flashes or comes on
Changes in exhaust sound
Excessive tire squeal when cornering
Strange noises related to the suspension system
Pinging or other noises related to the hybrid system
Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
Appreciable loss of power
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches the
floor
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as soon as
possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms