2015 Lexus CT200h battery

5368-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking assist
All the sensor lights flash.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates that an intuitive park ing assist sensor is dirty or
covered with ice
All the sensor lights flash.
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.
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.
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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 your Lexus dealer.
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 3 mph (5 km/h)
or more with the parking brake still engaged.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Release the parking brake.
Indicates a malfunction in the shift control system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer
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 6 5 )
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.
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5388-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates a malfunction in the shift control systemA buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer
immediately.
If not inspected, vehicle systems may not operate
properly.
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.
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
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*: 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.
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5418-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
*1: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
*2: For the EV drive mode operating conditions (→P. 1 6 0 ) .
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance according to the driven
distance on the maintenance schedule
*1 should be per-
formed soon. Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km)
after the message has been reset.
→ If necessary, perform maintenance.
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance is required to correspond
to the driven distance on the maintenance schedule
*1.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km)
after the message has been reset.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the mes-
sage has been reset.)
→ Perform the necessary maintenance. Please reset
the message after the maintenance is performed
(→ P. 4 6 6 )
(If equipped)
Indicates that the pre-collision system is not currently
functional because the grille cover or the sensor is dirty
This message also appears when the pre-collision sys-
tem 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*2
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.
Indicates that the EV drive mode has been automatically
canceled*2
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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When trouble arises
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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.
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Shift the shift position to P.
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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.
Once  An attempt was made to start the
hybrid system without the electronic
key being present, or the electronic
key was not functioning normally.
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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.
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→P. 5 4 2
■Warning buzzer
→P. 5 3 1
Once
An attempt was made to start the
hybrid system with the shift position
in N.
→ Shift the shift position to P and
start the hybrid system.
OnceThe electronic key has a low battery.
→Replace the electronic key bat-
tery. ( →P. 5 0 2 )
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When trouble arises
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the hybrid system will not start
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The electronic key may not be functioning properly.* (→ P. 559)
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( →P. 7 0 )
●There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system.* (→ P. 7 3 )
●There may be a malfunction in the shift control system.* (→ P. 1 5 8 , 5 3 7 )
●The hybrid system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical problem such
as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse. However, depending on
the type of malfunction, an interim measure is available to start the hybrid sys-
tem. ( →P. 5 5 8 )
*: It may not be possible to shift the shift position other than P.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( →P. 5 6 1 )
●The 12-volt battery terminal connec tions may be loose or corroded.
( → P. 484)
Reasons for the hybrid system not starting vary depending on the situation.
Check the following and perform the appropriate procedure:
The hybrid system will not start ev en though the correct starting proce-
dure is being followed. ( →P. 156)
The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or
sounds at a low volume.

5588-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The 12-volt battery may be discharged. (→P. 5 6 1 )
●One or both of the 12-volt battery terminals may be disconnected. ( →P. 484)
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair proce-
dures are unknown.
When the hybrid system does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the hybrid system if the power switch is functioning nor-
mally. Do not use this starting procedure except in cases of emergency.
Set the parking brake.
Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the power switch for about 15 seconds while depressing the
brake pedal firmly.
Even if the hybrid system can be started using the above steps, the system may
be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
The interior lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not
sound.
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