2014 Lexus CT200h Owner's Manual (in English)

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When trouble arises
If a warning message is displayed
Master warning light
The master warning light also comes on or flashes in order to indicate that a message
is currently being displayed on the multi-information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning lights come on again after the following actions have been
performed, contact any authorized Lexu s dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and perform
the following actions:
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Warning message and warning buzzer list
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(If equipped)
Indicates that:
• There is a high possibility of a frontal collision; or
• The pre-crash braking function is operatingA buzzer also sounds.
→ Slow the vehicle by applying the brakes.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Indicates that your vehicle is nearing the vehicle ahead
(in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode)
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Slow the vehicle by applying the brakes.
Indicates that the driver’s door was opened with the shift
position in any position other than P
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Shift the shift position to P.
(Flashes
rapidly)
(Flashes)
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5238-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Indicates that one or more of the doors is not fully closed The system also indicates which doors are not fully
closed.
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 5 km/h (3 mph), a
buzzer sounds to indicate that the door(s) are not yet
fully closed.
→ Make sure that all the doors are closed.
Indicates that the hood is not fully closed
→Close the hood.
Indicates that the back door is not fully closed
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 5 km/h (3 mph), a
buzzer sounds to indicate that the back door is not yet
fully closed.
→ Close the back door.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in th e Lexus parking assist-sen-
sor All the sensor lights flash.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
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(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Lexus parking assist-sen-
sor All the sensor lights come on.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
(If equipped)
Indicates that a Lexus parking assist-sensor is dirty or
covered with ice
All the sensor lights flash.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Clean the sensor.
(If equipped)
Indicates that a Lexus parking assist-sensor is dirty or
covered with ice
All the sensor lights come on.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Clean the sensor.
Indicates that the accelerator pedal is depressed while
the shift position is in N
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Release the accelerator pedal and shift the shift
position to D or R.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
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When trouble arises
Indicates that the accelerator pedal is depressed to stop
the vehicle on an upward slope etc. A buzzer also sounds.
If this continues, the hybrid system may overheat.
→ Release the accelerator pedal and depress the
brake pedal.
Indicates that the traction battery power has dropped
because a long period of time has elapsed after shifting
the shift position to N
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Restart the hybrid system when starting the vehicle.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Indicates that the traction battery is low
A buzzer also sounds.
→ 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.
Indicates that the vehicle is being driven at 5 km/h (3
mph) or more with the parking brake still engaged
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Release the parking brake.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
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When trouble arises
Indicates a malfunction in the shift control system A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected at any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately.
• The hybrid system may not be able to start.
• The parking lock mechanism may not operate. Also, shifting the shift position to P may not be possible.
When parking, choose a level place and apply the
parking brake securely.
• The automatically P position selection function ( →P. 1 8 6 )
may not operate. Before turning the power switch off,
securely press the P position switch, and be sure to check
that the shift position is in P by verifying the shift position
indicator or P position switch indicator.
• The power switch may not be able to be turned off. In this case, the power switch can be turned off by apply-
ing the parking brake.
• The 12-volt battery may not be charged sufficiently. In this case, charge or replace the 12-volt battery.
After charging the 12-volt battery, the message may
continue to be displayed until the shift position is
shifted from P.
Indicates a malfunction in the shift control systemA buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected at any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately.
If not inspected, vehicle systems may not operate
properly.
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An attempt was made to change the shift position when
the 12-volt battery voltage was low.A buzzer also sounds.
→ Recharge or replace the 12-volt battery.
Indicates that the shift lever and P position switch were
repeatedly operated in quick succession.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Wait approximately 20 seconds and change the
shift position.
An attempt was made to shift the shift position from P or
N to B.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Shift the shift position to D, and then shift the shift
position to B.
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