2014 Lexus CT200h Owner's Manual (in English)

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When trouble arises
An attempt was made to shift the shift position to R, D or
B with the power switch on (READY indicator turned
off). A buzzer also sounds.
→ After starting the hybrid system, shift the shift posi-
tion to R, D or B
*.
*: When shifting the shift position to B, first shift the
shift position to D, and then shift the shift position to
B.
An attempt was made to shift the shift position from P
with the brake pedal released. A buzzer also sounds.
→ When shifting the shift position from P, depress the
brake pedal.
An attempt was made to shift the shift position from R to
B.
A buzzer also sounds.
The shift position automatically changed to N.
→ Shift the shift position to D, and then shift the shift
position to B.
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5308-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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An attempt was made to shift the shift position to D while
the vehicle was moving in reverse.A buzzer also sounds.
The shift position automatically changed to N.
→ Stop the vehicle, and then change the shift position.
An attempt was made to shift the shift position to R while
the vehicle was moving forward.
A buzzer also sounds.
The shift position automatically changed to N.
→ Stop the vehicle, and then change the shift position.
Indicates that the P position switch is pressed while the
vehicle is running. A buzzer also sounds.
The shift position automatically changed to N.
→ To shift the shift position to P, stop the vehicle com-
pletely and press the P position switch.
→ To continue driving, shift the shift position to D or R.
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5318-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar cruise control sensor is dirty or
covered with ice A buzzer also sounds.
→ Clean the sensor.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the dynamic radar cruise control system 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 qualified and
equipped professional.
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5328-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the pre-crash safety systemA buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified 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.
(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 driv-
ing up a long steep hill.)
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Stop and check. ( →P. 5 7 1 )
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5338-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LED headlight system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Indicates that the washer fluid level is low
→Add washer fluid.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the pre-crash safety system is not currently
functional because the grille cover or the sensor is dirty
This message also appears when the pre-crash safety
system is not functional due to overheating.
→ Check the grille cover and the sensor and clean
them if they are dirty.
In case of overheating, the system will become func-
tional 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, accel-
erator pedal is depressed too much) may be dis-
played.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Use the EV drive mode when it becomes available.
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*: For the EV drive mode operating conditions: →P. 1 8 1
■Warning messages
The warning message illustrations used are intended as examples, and may differ from
the image that is actually displaye d on the multi-information display.
■Warning message in radar cruise mode (if equipped)
In the following situations, the warning messag e 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. 5 1 9
Indicates that the EV drive mode has been automatically
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, accelerator pedal
is depressed too much) may be displayed.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Drive the vehicle for a while.
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5358-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Interior buzzerExteriorbuzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
 Power was turned off due to the
automatic power off function.
→
Next time, start the hybrid sys-
tem and keep it on for approxi-
mately 5 minutes or more to
recharge the 12-volt battery.
Con-
tinuous
The driver’s door was opened while
any shift position other than P was
selected without turning off the
power switch.
→Shift the shift position to P.
Con-
tinuousCon-
tinuous
The electronic key was carried out-
side 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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5368-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Once
An attempt was made to start the
hybrid system without the electronic
key being present, or the electronic
key was not functioning 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 out-
side 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 out-
side the vehicle and the driver’s door
was opened and closed while the
shift position P was selected without
turning off the power switch.
→Tu r n t h e p o w e r s w i t c h o f f .
→ Bring the electronic key back
into the vehicle.
Once
Sounds
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.
Interior
buzzerExteriorbuzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
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