2015 Lexus CT200h Owner's Manual (in English)

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Warning lights and indicators
The units used on the meter and some in
dicators may differ depending on the
target region.
The warning lights and indicators on th e instrument cluster and center panel
inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays all warning
lights and indicators illuminated.

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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
(→ P. 5 2 7 )*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(→ P. 5 2 8 )
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning light
(→ P. 5 2 7 )*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(→ P. 5 2 8 )
*1Brake system warning light
(→ P. 5 2 7 )*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(→ P. 5 2 8 )
*1Charging system warning
light ( →P. 5 2 7 )*1, 2
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning light
(→ P. 5 2 8 )
*1Low engine oil pressure
warning light ( →P. 5 2 7 )*1Slip indicator light
(→ P. 5 2 8 )
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp
(→ P. 5 2 7 )*1
(if equipped)
Automatic headlight
leveling system warning
light ( →P. 5 2 8 )
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp
(→ P. 5 2 7 )*1High coolant temperature
warning light ( →P. 5 2 8 )
Low fuel level warning light
( → P. 5 2 9 ) Open door warning light
(
→ P. 5 2 8 )
Seat belt reminder light
( → P. 5 2 9 )
*1Master warning light
(→ P. 5 2 9 )
*1SRS warning light
(→ P. 5 2 8 )*1Tire pressure warning light
(→ P. 5 2 9 )

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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate that a
system check is being performe d. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or
after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not turn on,
or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( → P. 1 6 7 ) “ECO MODE” indicator
(
→ P. 2 3 1 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→ P. 1 6 9 ) “SPORT MODE” indicator
(
→ P. 2 3 1 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→ P. 1 6 9 ) Cruise control indicator
(
→ P. 1 8 6 , 1 8 9 )
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 1 7 0 )
(if equipped)
Radar cruise control
indicator ( →P. 1 8 9 )
Fog light indicator
( → P. 1 7 2 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( →P. 1 9 9 )
“READY” indicator
( → P. 1 5 6 )
*1, 2Slip indicator light
(→ P. 233, 236)
EV indicator ( →P. 6 6 )
*1“TRAC OFF” indicator
(→ P. 233)
EV drive mode indicator
( → P. 1 6 0 )
*1, 3
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning light
(→ P. 2 3 8 )
Shift position indicators
( → P. 1 6 2 )
*1, 4“A I R B A G O N /
OFF” indicator
(→ P. 4 6 )

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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to the ON mode to indicate that
a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or
after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not turn on,
or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashes faster than usual to indicate that the system is operating.
*4: This light illuminates on the center panel.
WA R N I N G
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not come on when
you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these systems are not available to help
protect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious injury. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.

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Gauges and meters
The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.
Hybrid System Indicator
Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level
Changes to the tachometer depending on the drive mode or setting on the display.
(→ P. 8 6 , 5 9 1 )
Ta c h o m e t e r
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Changes to Hybrid System Indicator depending on the drive mode or setting on the
display. (→ P. 8 6 , 5 9 1 )
Shift position indicators
→P. 1 6 2
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
ECO lamp and SPORT lamp
Changes colors according to driving mode ( →P. 8 6 )
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data ( →P. 88)
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction ( →P. 5 3 4 )
Outside temperature
The temperature range that can be displayed is from -40 °F (-40 °C) to 122 °F
(50 °C)
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Odometer and trip meter display
Odometer:
Displays the total distance that the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last
reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different dis-
tances independently.
Odometer/trip meter display change button
→P. 8 5
Switches between odometer and trip
meter displays. When the trip meter is
displayed, pressing and holding the
button will reset the trip meter.
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted by turning the dial. Brighter
Darker
When the headlight switch is turned to
ON, the brightness will be reduced
slightly unless the control dial is turned
fully up.
When the dial is turned fully down, the
cup holder light and the footwell lights
will turn off. ( →P. 4 2 5 )
Changing the display
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Instrument panel light control
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■The meters and display illuminate when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■Hybrid System Indicator
●Hybrid System Indicator is displayed when the driving mode is in other than the sport
mode.
●By keeping the indicator need
le within Eco 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” re fers to the conversion of energy created
by the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.
■Tachometer
The tachometer is displayed when the driving mode is in the sport mode.
■ECO lamp and SPORT lamp
●When sport mode is selected, the SPORT lamp (red) will illuminate.
●When all of the following conditions are sati sfied 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 6 0 , 2 3 1 )
• The vehicle speed is approximately 80 mph (130 km/h) or below. Po w e r a r e a
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is
being exceeded (during full power driving
etc.)
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an
Eco-friendly manner.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is not
being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically stop
and restart under various conditions.
Charge area
Shows that energy is being recovered via the
regenerative brake.
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■Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precisely 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 conditions 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 12 mph [20 km/h])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of agarage, tunnel, etc.)
●When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. on/off operation of the ECO lamp) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 5 9 1 )
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●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. 565)