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CT200h_OM_OM76135E_(EE)The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive
chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left as
they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS
airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional before you scrap
your vehicle.
Scrapping of your Lexus
WA R N I N G
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and
certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination, which
could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or
pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts the
driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can result in a
collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or others.
■General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use
the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a
danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows, the moon
roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold tem-
peratures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.
Your vehicle contains batteries and/or accumulators. Do not discard them into the envi-
ronment but cooperate with separate collection (Directive 2006 /66/EC).
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992. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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●Hybrid System Indicator is displayed when the driving mode is in other than the sport
mode.
●By keeping the indicator needle within Ec o area, more Eco-friendly driving can be
achieved.
●Charge area indicates regeneration* status. Regenerated energy will be used to
charge the hybrid battery (traction battery).
*: When used in this manual, “regeneration” refers to the conversion of energy created
by the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.
■Tachometer (if equipped)
The tachometer is displayed when the driving mode is in the sport mode.
■ECO lamp and SPORT lamp (if equipped)
●When sport mode is selected, the SPORT lamp (red) will illuminate.
●When all of the following conditions are satisfied and the Eco-friendly driving, the ECO
lamp (blue) will illuminate:
• Driving with the shift position in D
• Either normal mode or Eco drive mode is selected, and EV drive mode is not in use
( → P. 1 8 1 , 2 3 7 )
• The vehicle speed is approximately 130 km/h (80 mph) or below.
■Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precis ely controlled in order to help improve fuel
efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc.
There are times when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even when vehicle
operation and driving co nditions are the same.
■Outside temperature display
●In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or the
display may take longer than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 20 km/h [12 mph])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a
garage, tunnel, etc.)
●When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to any authorized Lexus de aler or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. on/off operation of the ECO lamp) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 5 8 9 )
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Vehicles with tachometer: Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the
red zone, which indicates the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the high coolant temperature warning light comes
on or flashes. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the
engine after it has cooled completely. ( →P. 5 7 1 )
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1704-1. Before driving
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WA R N I N G
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the “READY” indicator is
illuminated. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accelerator ped-
als to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a difficulty in oper-
ating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelerator pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal using
your left foot may delay response in an emergency, resulting in an accident.
●The driver should pay extra attention to pedestrians when the vehicle is powered only
by the electric motor (traction motor). As there is no engine noise, the pedestrians
may misjudge the vehicle’s movement.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot parts may
cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
●During normal driving, do not turn off the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid system off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, however, power assist
to the steering will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer smoothly, so you
should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. In the event of an
emergency, such as if it becomes impossib le to stop the vehicle in the normal way:
→ P. 5 0 9
●Use engine braking (shift position B instea d of shift position D) to maintain a safe
speed when driving down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effective-
ness. ( →P. 1 8 4 )
●Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside rear
view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body are not
outside the vehicle.
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1874-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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NOTICE
■Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge
If the shift position is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be charged. To
help prevent the battery from discharging, avoid leaving the N position selected for an
extended period of time.
■Situations where shift control system malfunctions are possible
If any of the following situations occurs, sh ift control system malfunctions are possible.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place on level ground, apply the parking brake,
and then contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
●When the warning message in dicating the shift control system appears on the multi-
information display. ( →P. 5 7 9 )
●When the shift position indicator remains off.
■Notes regarding shift lever and P position switch operation
Avoid repeatedly operating the shift lever and P position switch in quick succession.
The system protection function may activate and it will not be temporarily possible to
shift the shift position other than P. If this happens, please wait for a while before
attempting to change the shift position again.
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2384-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving assist systems
◆ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if the
brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface
◆Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is
depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation
◆VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning on
slippery road surfaces
◆TRC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and pr event the drive wheels from spinning
when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads
◆EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to turn the
steering wheel
◆VSC + (Vehicle Stability Control +)
Provides cooperative control of the ABS, TRC, VSC and EPS.
Helps to maintain directional stability when swerving on slippery road sur-
faces by controlling steering performance.
◆Hill-start assist control
→ P. 2 4 2
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following systems oper-
ate automatically in response to various driving situations. Be aware, however,
that these systems are supplementary and should not be relied upon too
heavily when operating the vehicle.
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608Alphabetical index
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Back door ................................................. 124
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs........................499
Wattage................................................. 586
Battery (12-volt battery)
If the 12-volt battery is discharged......................................... 567
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 254
Warning light ........................................ 515
Battery (traction battery)...................... 74
Bluetooth
®....................................315, 393
Audio system ............................ 309, 371
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)............289, 373
Bottle holders .........................................430
Brake Fluid ......................................................... 584
Parking brake ....................................... 189
Regenerative braking ........................... 71
Warning light ........................................ 515
Brake assist..............................................238
Break-in tips ............................................. 169
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control.....................................................98 Card key ..................................................... 114
Care
Aluminum wheels.............................. 443
Exterior ....................................................442
Interior..................................................... 446
Seat belts ............................................... 446
Cargo hooks .......................................... 433
CD player ..................................... 270, 347
Chains ....................................................... 255
Child restraint system............................ 54 Baby seats definition........................... 55
Baby seats installation .........................62
Child seats definition .......................... 55
Child seats installation ............... 62, 62
Installing child restraint system
with ISOFIX rigid anchors............64
Installing child restraint system
with seat belts ......................................62
Installing child restraint system
with top strap ...................................... 65
Junior seats definition ......................... 55
Junior seats installation ...................... 63
Child safety ................................................ 53
12-volt battery precautions ...........................466, 570
Airbag precautions ..............................44
Back door precautions .................... 126
Child restraint system ........................ 54
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................................... 39
Installing child restraints ...................... 61
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613Alphabetical index
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Hybrid battery (traction battery)Location......................................................74
Specification ........................................ 580
Hybrid battery air vent .......................... 75
Hybrid system ........................................... 70 Emergency shut off system.............. 75
Energy monitor/consumption screen.................................................... 106
EV drive mode ...................................... 181
High voltage components ................74
Hybrid System Indicator ...................98
Hybrid system precautions...............74
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..............251
If the hybrid system will not start................................................563
Overheating ...........................................571
Power switch ......................................... 177
Regenerative braking ........................... 71
Starting the hybrid system............... 177
Hybrid System Indicator .......................98
Hybrid transmission.............................. 183 Identification
Engine ..................................................... 579
Vehicle.................................................... 578
Ignition switch (Power switch) .......... 177 Auto power off function ................... 179
Changing the power switch modes.................................................... 178
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.............................509
Starting the hybrid system ...............177
Illuminated entry system.....................427
Immobilizer system..................................79
Indicators .................................................... 92
Initialization Item to initialize ................................... 599
Tire pressure warning system..... 469
Inside rear view mirror ........................ 155
Instrument panel light control ............ 98
Interior lights........................................... 426
Switch ...................................................... 426
Wattage .................................................586
Intrusion sensor ........................................ 87
ISOFIX rigid anchors .............................. 61
Jack Positioning a floor jack ................... 454
Vehicle-equipped jack ...................540
Jack handle ............................................. 540
Jam protection function Moon roof...............................................165
Power windows ................................... 162I
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Tires ............................................................468Chains .....................................................255
Checking .............................................. 468
If you have a flat tire ...............539, 551
Inflation pressure................................ 477
Replacing ....................................539, 551
Rotating tires ....................................... 468
Size........................................................... 585
Snow tires .............................................. 254
Spare tire........................ 539, 551, 585
Tire pressure warning system ..................................................469
Warning light ........................................ 518
Tools ...........................................................540
Top strap ..................................................... 65
Towing
Emergency towing............................. 510
Towing eyelet ........................................512
Trailer towing ......................................... 176
Traction control .....................................238
Trailer towing ...........................................176
Transmission
Hybrid transmission .......................... 183
P position switch ................................. 184
Selecting a driving mode............... 237
TRC (Traction Control)
Function ..................................................238
TRC OFF switch ................................ 239
Trip meters ................................................. 97
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ...... 497, 497, 499, 504
Turn signal lever .................................. 188
Wattage................................................. 586 USB memory ..............................283, 357
USB port .......................................263, 328
Vanity lights
Vanity lights.......................................... 436
Wattage .................................................586
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 436 Vanity lights.......................................... 436
Vehicle identification number......... 578
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ..................................................... 238
VSC
(Vehicle Stability Control) ............ 238U
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