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Driving
CT200h_OM_OM76102E_(EE)
Firmly set the parking brake with the brake pedal depressed, and then
shift the shift position to D.
Release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control is available. (P. 271)
For fuel-efficient driving
Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles are similar to conventional vehicles, and it is
necessary to refrain from activities such as sudden acceleration, etc. Refer to
“Hybrid vehicle driving tips”. (281)
Driving in the rain
Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be especially
slippery.
Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because
there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing
the steering and brakes from operating properly.
Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
For the first 300 km (200 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
For the first 2000 km (1200 miles):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. (P. 639)
Starting off on a uphill
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670Alphabetical index
CT200h_OM_OM76102E_(EE)
Back door ..................................138
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............551
Wattage .................................647
Battery (12-volt battery)
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ..........................624
Preparing and checking
before winter ......................284
Warning light........................568
Battery (traction battery) .............81
Bluetooth
®.........................348, 428
Audio system ................342, 405
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone).....321, 407
Bottle holders ............................466
Brake
Fluid......................................644
Parking brake ........................210
Regenerative braking ..............78
Warning light........................568
Brake assist................................268
Break-in tips ..............................187
Brightness control
Instrument panel light
control ................................106Card key ................................... 126
Care
Aluminum wheels ................ 481
Exterior ................................ 480
Interior ................................. 484
Seat belts .............................. 485
Cargo hooks.............................. 470
CD player ......................... 301, 381
Chains ....................................... 285
Child restraint system ................. 59
Baby seats definition ............. 60
Baby seats installation ........... 68
Child seats definition ............. 60
Child seats installation ..... 68, 69
Installing CRS with ISOFIX
rigid anchors ........................ 71
Installing CRS with seat belts 68
Installing CRS with top strap. 72
Junior seats definition ............ 60
Junior seats installation.......... 70
Child safety................................. 58
12-volt battery
precautions ................ 508, 627
Airbag precautions................. 47
Back door precautions ......... 140
Child restraint system ............ 59
How your child should wear
the seat belt.......................... 42
Installing child restraints ....... 67
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