2014 Lexus CT200h release

1684-1. Before driving
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Driving the vehicle
→ P. 1 7 7
With the brake pedal depressed, sh ift the shift position to D. (→P. 1 8 3 )
Check that the shift position indicator shows D.
Release the parking brake. ( →P. 1 8 9 )
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal
to accelerate the vehicle.
With the shift position in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift position to
P. ( →P. 1 8 4 )
Stop the vehicle completely.
Set the parking brake. ( →P. 1 8 9 )
Shift the shift position to P. ( →P. 1 8 4 )
Check that the shift position indicator shows P.
Press the power switch to stop the hybrid system.
Slowly release the brake pedal.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on your person.
If parking on a hill, bl ock the wheels as needed.
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving:
Starting the hybrid system
Driving
Stopping
Parking the vehicle
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Driving
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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. 2 4 2 )
■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”. ( →P. 2 5 1 )
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, becaus e visibility will be reduced, the windows may
become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, beca use the road surface will be especially slip-
pery.
●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 recommended:
●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 cor-
rect fuel. ( →P. 5 8 0 )
Starting off on a uphill
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1784-2. Driving procedures
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Stop the vehicle completely.
Set the parking brake. (→P. 1 8 9 )
Shift the shift position to P.
( → P. 1 8 4 )
Check that the shift position indicator
shows P. ( →P. 1 8 3 )
Press the power switch.
The hybrid system will stop, an d the meter display will be extinguished (the shift posi-
tion indicator will be extinguished a few seconds after the meter display).
Slowly release the brake pedal and check that the indicator on the power
switch is off.
Modes can be changed by pressing the power switch with the brake pedal
released. (The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.) Off
The emergency flashers can be used.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such as the
audio system can be used.
The power switch indicator turns amber.
ON mode
All electrical components can be used.
The power switch indicator turns amber.
Stopping the hybrid system
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Changing power switch modes
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4-2. Driving procedures
Driving
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Hybrid transmission
Shift lever
Operate the shift lever gently and ensure correct shifting operation.
Release the shift lever after each shifting operation to allow it to return to the posi-
tion.
When shifting from P to N, D or R, from D to R, or from R to D, ensure that the brake
pedal is being depressed and the vehicle is stationary.
Shift position indicator
The current shift position is illuminated.
When any shift position other than D or B is selected, the arrow toward B and B posi-
tion indicator disappear from
the shift position indicator.
When selecting the shift position, make sure that the shift position has been
changed to the desired position by checki ng the shift position indicator provided
on the instrument cluster.
Shifting the shift lever
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When shifting to the D or R, move the shift lever along the shift gate.
To shift to the N, slide the shift lever to the left (left-hand drive vehicle) or
right (right-hand drive vehicle) and hold it. The shift position will change to
N.
To shift to the B, pull the shift lever down.
Shifting to B is only possible when shift position D is selected.
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1844-2. Driving procedures
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*: For good fuel economy and noise reduction, the D position should usually be used.
→P. 2 3 7
■When shifting the shift position to P
Fully stop the vehicle and set the
parking brake, and then press the P
position switch.
When the shift position is changed to
P, the switch indicator comes on.
Check that the P position is illumi-
nated on the shift position indicator.
■Shifting the shift position from P to other positions
●While depressing the brake pedal firmly, operate the shift lever. If the shift
lever is operated without depressing the brake pedal, the buzzer will sound
and the shifting operation will be disabled.
●When selecting the shift position, make sure that the shift position has been
changed to the desired position by ch ecking the shift position indicator
provided on the instrument cluster.
●The shift position cannot be changed from P to B directly.
Shift position purpose
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
RReversing
NNeutral
(Condition in which the power is not transmitted)
DNormal driving*
BApplying engine braking or strong braking when the accelera- tor pedal has been released on steep downward slopes etc.
Selecting a driving mode
P position switch
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1884-2. Driving procedures
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Turn signal lever
Right turn
Lane change to the right (move the
lever partway and release it)
The right hand signals will flash 3 times.
Lane change to the left (move the
lever partway and release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
Left turn
■Turn signals can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out.
■If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been performed
Operate the lever again.
■Customization
The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 5 8 9 )
Operating instructions
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4-2. Driving procedures
Driving
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Parking brake
To set the parking brake, fully depress
the parking brake pedal with your left
foot while depressing the brake pedal
with your right foot.
(Depressing the pedal again releases
the parking brake.)
■Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds to indicate that parking brake is still engaged (with the vehicle having
reached a speed of 5 km/h [3 mph]). (
→P. 5 2 6 )
■Usage in winter time
→P. 2 5 4
Operating instructions
NOTICE
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components overheat-
ing, which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear.
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1904-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Headlight switch
Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows: The daytime running lights
turn on.
The front position, tail,
license plate and instru-
ment panel lights turn on.
The headlights and all lights
listed above turn on.
The headlights, daytime
running lights and front
position lights turn on and
off automatically.
(When the power switch is
in ON mode.)
With the headlights on, push the
lever away from you to turn on the
high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the center
position to turn the high beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and release
it to flash the high beams once.
You can flash the high beams with the
headlights on or off.
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Operating instructions
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Turning on the high beam headlights
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