2015 Lexus CT200h tow

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.

5638-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Starting the hybrid system when the 12-volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started by push-starting.
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio sy stem while the hybrid system is off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running at a low
speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
■When the 12-volt battery is removed or discharged
●The hybrid system may not start. (→P. 4 8 6 )
●If the 12-volt battery discharges while the shift position is in P, it may not be possible to
shift the shift position to other positions. In this case, the vehicle cannot be towed with-
out lifting both front wheels because the front wheels will be locked. ( →P. 5 2 2 )
●When the 12-volt battery is reconnected, start the hybrid system and confirm that the
shift position can be changed to each position using the shift position indicator.
●Make sure that the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing the 12-
volt battery. The key may be locked in the vehicle if the alarm is activated. ( →P. 7 5 )
■Charging the 12-volt battery
The electricity stored in the 12-volt battery will discharge gradually even when the vehicle
is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of certain electrical appli-
ances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the 12-volt battery may discharge, and the
hybrid system may be unable to start. (The 12-volt battery recharges automatically while
the hybrid system is operating.)
WA R N I N G
■Avoiding 12-volt battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flammable gas
that may be emitted from the 12-volt battery:
●Make sure each jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is not
unintentionally in contact with any other than the intended terminal.
●Do not allow the other end of the jumper cable connected to the “+” terminal to come
into contact with any other parts or metal surfaces in the area, such as brackets or
unpainted metal.
●Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jumper cables to come into contact with each
other.
●Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near the 12-volt
battery.

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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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If you have a flat tire ..........................547
If you lose your keys ................102, 104
If you think something is wrong ...................................................526
If your vehicle becomes stuck ..................................................... 569
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................................... 521
If your vehicle needs to be
towed.................................................... 522
If your vehicle overheats ............... 565
Energy monitor ..........................................91
Engine Accessory mode................................. 157
Compartment ...................................... 476
Engine switch ........................................ 156
Hood ........................................................ 473
How to start the hybrid system ................................................... 156
Identification number .......................573
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ........... 521
Ignition switch
(power switch).................................. 156
Overheating ........................................ 565
Power switch......................................... 156 Engine compartment cover.............. 477
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................................. 575
Checking .............................................. 480
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 245
Engine oil Capacity ................................................. 574
Checking ................................................477
Oil pressure warning light ............ 527
Engine oil maintenance data ............466
Engine switch........................................... 156 Auto power off function .................. 158
Changing the power switch modes .................................................... 157
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency............................... 521
Starting the hybrid system...............156
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) Function .................................................. 232
Warning light .......................................528
EV indicator ...............................................66
EV drive mode ........................................160
Event data recorder (EDR)................... 12
First-aid kit storage belt......................432
Flat tire .......................................................547
Floor mats................................................... 28
Fluid
Brake........................................................ 577
Transmission ........................................ 576
Washer ...................................................483
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .............. 512, 517
Switch ........................................................ 172
Wattage ................................................. 579
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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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