2013 Lexus CT200h Owner's Manual (in English)

5818-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Indicates that the P position switch is pressed while
the vehicle is running.
The shift position automatically changed to N.
A buzzer also sounds.
To shift the shift position to P, stop the vehicle
completely and press the P position switch.
To continue driving, shift the shift position to D
or R.
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.
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar cruise control sensor is dirty
or covered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
Clean the sensor.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
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5828-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(If equipped)
Indicates that the dynamic radar cruise control sys-
tem is unable to judge vehicle-to-vehicle distance
A buzzer also sounds.
If the windshield wipers are on, turn them off or
set them to either intermittent or slow mode.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The cruise control system; or
• The dynamic radar cruise control system
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate
the system, and then press the button again to
reactivate the system.
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the pre-crash safety sys-
tem
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
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
A buzzer also sounds.
Turn the lights off.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
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5838-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
(If equipped)
Indicates that the moon roof is not fully closed
(with the power switch off, and the driver’s door
open)
A buzzer also sounds.
Close the moon roof.
Indicates that the hybrid system has overheated
This message may be displayed when driving
under severe operating conditions. (For example,
when driving up a long steep hill.)
A buzzer also sounds.
Stop and check. (P. 629)
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LED headlight sys-
tem
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
Indicates that the washer fluid level is low
Add washer fluid.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
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5848-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*: For the EV drive mode operating conditions: P. 201
(If equipped)
Indicates that the pre-crash safety system is not cur-
rently functional because the grille cover or the sen-
sor is dirty
This message also appears when the pre-crash
safety system is not functional due to overheat-
ing.
Check the grille cover and the sensor and clean
them if they are dirty.
In case of overheating, the system will become
functional once the system cools down.
Indicates that the EV drive mode is not available*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, accelerator pedal is depressed too much)
may be displayed.
A buzzer also sounds.
Use the EV drive mode when it becomes avail-
able.
Indicates that the EV drive mode has been automat-
ically canceled
*
The reason the EV drive mode is not available
(the 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.
A buzzer also sounds.
Drive the vehicle for a while.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
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5858-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Warning messages
The warning message illustrations used are intended as examples, and may differ
from the image that is actually displayed on the multi-information display.
Warning message in radar cruise mode (if equipped)
In the following situations, the warning message may not be displayed even if
vehicle-to-vehicle distance decreases:
When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or the
vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle
When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed
Immediately after cruise control speed is set
At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed
Warning buzzer
P. 573

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Power was turned off due to the
automatic power off function.
Next time when starting the
hybrid system, increase the
engine speed slightly and
maintain that level for approx-
imately 5 minutes to recharge
the 12-volt battery.
Con-
tinu-
ous
The driver’s door was opened
while any shift position other
than P was selected without turn-
ing off the power switch.
Shift the shift position to P.
Con-
tinu-
ousCon-
tinu-
ous
The electronic key was carried
outside the vehicle and the
driver’s door was opened and
closed while any shift position
other than P was selected without
turning off the power switch.
Shift the shift position to P.
Bring the electronic key back
into the vehicle.
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5878-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Once
An attempt was made to start the
hybrid system without the elec-
tronic key being present, or the
electronic key was not function-
ing normally.
Start the hybrid system with
the electronic key present.
An attempt was made to drive
when the regular key was not
inside the vehicle.
Confirm that the electronic
key is inside the vehicle.
Once3
times
The electronic key was carried
outside the vehicle 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 electronic key back
into the vehicle.
The electronic key was carried
outside the vehicle 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.
Bring the electronic key back
into the vehicle.
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5888-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Sound
s once
for 5
sec-
ondsAn 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
An attempt was made to turn the
power switch off when the shift
position was not in P.
To turn off the hybrid system,
first shift the shift position to
P and then turn the power
switch off.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
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