2015 Lexus CT200h towing

5248-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Take out the towing eyelet. (→P. 5 4 8 )
Remove the eyelet cover using a flat-
head screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag
between the screwdriver and the vehi-
cle body as shown in the illustration.
Insert the towing eyelet into the hole
and tighten partially by hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut wrench
or hard metal bar.
Securely attach a cable or chain to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system does not start, turn the power switch to ON mode.
Shift the shift position to N and release the parking brake.
Emergency towing procedure
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5258-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■While towing
If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not function,
making steering and braking more difficult.
■Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in luggage compartment. ( →P. 5 4 8 )
WA R N I N G
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
■While towing
●When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place excessive
stress on the eyelet, cables or chains. The towing eyelet, cables or chains may
become damaged, broken debris may hit people and cause serious damage.
●Do not turn the power switch off.
This may lead to an accident as the front wheels will be locked by the parking lock.
■Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelet may come loose during towing.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the oppo-
site end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle could be dam-
aged while being towed.
■To prevent body damage when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
Be sure to transport the vehicle with the front
wheels raised or with all four wheels raised off
the ground. If the vehicle is towed with the front
wheels contacting the ground, the drivetrain
and related parts may be damaged or electric-
ity generated by the operation of the motor
may cause a fire to occur depending on the
nature of the damage or malfunction.

5488-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Towing eyelet
Jack
Spare tireJack handle
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5548-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Before stowing the flat tire, remove
the center wheel ornament by push-
ing from the reverse side.
Place the flat tire on the deck board,
and pass the belt through the lower-
right cargo hook and then through
the hole in the center of the tire.
Pass the belt through the lower-left
cargo hook.
Pass the belt through the buckle and
secure the tire firmly. Check that the
belt is securely held by the buckle.
The belt cannot be fastened securely if
the buckle is facing the wrong direction.
Stowing the flat tire
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5568-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WA R N I N G
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire is
installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure to observe
this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their storage
location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden brak-
ing.
■When stowing the flat tire
●Make sure the rear seatbacks are in their original position.
●Secure it using a tire tie-down belt. Otherwis e, the flat tire may fly out in case of sud-
den braking or an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire installed on the vehi-
cle
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire compared to
when driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving over uneven road surfaces.
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving performance.

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When trouble arises
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Set the parking brake and shift the shift position to P. Stop the hybrid system.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires to help provide
traction.
Restart the hybrid system.
Shift the shift position to D or R, release the parking brake and carefully apply
the accelerator to free the vehicle.
■When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Press to turn off TRAC. ( →P. 2 3 3 )
WA R N I N G
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surrounding
area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people. The vehicle may also
lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme caution.
■When changing the shift position
Be careful not to change the shift position with the accelerator pedal depressed.
Changing the shift position to any positions other than P or N may cause the vehicle to
accelerate abruptly, causing an accident and resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damage to the hybrid transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more than neces-
sary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed, the vehicle
may require towing to be freed.
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619Alphabetical index
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Child safety ..................................................5112-volt battery
precautions...........................486, 564
Airbag precautions .............................. 39
Back door precautions ...................... 112
Child restraint system ......................... 52
How your child should wear the seat belt .............................. 33
Installing child restraints.....................55
Moon roof precautions...................... 141
Power window lock switch ............ 136
Power window precautions .......... 138
Rear door child-protectors ...........108
Removed key battery precautions....................................... 503
Seat belt extender
precautions...........................................35
Seat belt precautions ..........................35
Seat heater precautions.................. 423
Child-protectors.................................... 108
Cleaning....................................... 460, 463 Aluminum wheels ............................... 461
Exterior................................................... 460
Interior .....................................................463
Seat belts ................................................463
Clock ......................................................... 438
Compass .................................................. 447
Condenser .............................................. 482
Console box ........................................... 428
Coolant
Capacity .................................................575
Checking............................................... 480
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................245 Cooling system ..................................... 480
Hybrid system overheating ..........565
Consumption screen ............................... 91
Cruise control Cruise control ...................................... 186
Dynamic radar cruise control................................................... 189
Cup holders............................................ 428
Curtain shield airbags ............................ 37
Customizable features ........................591
Daytime running light system............ 170
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ........................................ 412, 418
Rear window ............................... 412, 418
Windshield................................... 412, 418
Dimension ................................................572
Dinghy towing ......................................... 155
Display Drive information ..................................88
Dynamic radar cruise control................................................... 189
Energy monitor........................................ 91
Multi-information display..................88
Warning messages .......................... 534
Do-it-yourself maintenance............... 471
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Seat heater switches......................... 423
“SOS” button........................................453
Talk switch ..................... 291, 380, 400
Telephone switches ...............291, 380
Tire pressure warning reset switch................................................... 489
TRAC OFF switch ............................233
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button .................................................... 189
Window lock switch .......................... 136
Windshield wipers and washer switch.....................................174
Tachometer ............................................... 84
Tail lights Light switch ............................................ 169
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 517
Talk switch .........................291, 380, 400
Telephone switch........................291, 380
Theft deterrent system Alarm........................................................... 75
Immobilizer system .............................. 73
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data .............................. 577
Warning light .......................................529
Tire pressure warning system Function ................................................. 489
Initializing ............................................... 489
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters ............... 489
Registering ID codes ...................... 490
Tire pressure warning reset switch................................................... 489
Warning light .......................................529 Tire information .................................... 582
Tires ........................................................... 488
Chains ..................................................... 246
Checking .............................................. 488
Glossary................................................ 586
If you have a flat tire .......................... 547
Inflation pressure................................ 495
Replacing ............................................... 547
Rotating tires ....................................... 488
Size ........................................................... 577
Snow tires .............................................. 245
Spare tire.................................... 547, 577
Tire identification number .............583
Tire pressure warning system .....489
Uniform Tire Quality Grading... 585
Warning light ....................................... 529
Tools .......................................................... 548
Top tether strap ....................................... 60
Total load capacity................................572
Towing Dinghy towing ...................................... 155
Emergency towing ........................... 522
Towing eyelet ...................................... 523
Trailer towing.........................................154
TRAC (Traction Control) Function .................................................. 232
TRAC OFF switch ............................ 233
Traction control .....................................232
Trailer towing ........................................... 154
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