CT200h_OM_OM76197U_(U)
1494-1. Before driving
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Driving
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during driving, as
this may restrain driving torque.
●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the
same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■When parking the vehicle
Always shift the shift position to P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the
vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is ac cidentally depressed.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for an
extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damaging
the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the follo wing situations. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P. 5 4 9 )
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause the
following serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to have
your Lexus dealer check the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, transmission, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the bearings and susp ension joints (where possible), and the
function of all joints, bearings, etc.
If the shift control system is damaged by floodin g, it may not be possible to shift the shift
position to P, or from P to other position s. When the shift position cannot be changed
from P to any other position, the front wheels will lock, and you will be unable to tow the
vehicle with the front wheels on the ground, as the front wheels may be locked. In this
case, transport the vehicle with both fr ont wheels or all four wheels lifted.
630Alphabetical index
CT200h_OM_OM76197U_(U)
Warning buzzersApproach warning ............................. 193
Intuitive parking assist ..................... 205
Open door ........................................... 530
Seat belt reminder .............................. 531
Warning lights ABS.......................................................... 530
Automatic headlight leveling system ................................................. 530
Brake system........................................529
Charging system................................529
Electric power steering.................. 530
High coolant temperature............ 530
Low engine oil pressure .................529
Low fuel level ........................................ 531
Malfunction indica tor lamp ...........529
Master warning light.......................... 531
Open door ........................................... 530
“PCS” ...................................................... 530
Seat belt reminder light.................... 531
Slip indicator ........................................ 530
SRS ........................................................... 530
Tire pressure ......................................... 531
Warning messages .............................. 536
Washer Checking............................................... 485
Low washer fluid warning message ..............................................542
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................246
Switch.........................................................174 Washing and waxing ...........................462
Weights
Cargo capacity.....................................153
Load limits ............................................. 572
Wheels ..................................................... 500 Replacing wheels .............................. 549
Size ........................................................... 577
Window glasses...................................... 137
Window lock switch.............................. 137
Windows Power windows.................................... 137
Rear window defogger ........414, 420
Washer ..................................................... 174
Windshield wiper de-icer ......... 415, 421
Windshield wipers Intermittent windshield wipers ...... 174
Rain-sensing windshield wipers..................................................... 176
Winter driving tips ................................246
Wireless communication ........ 316, 390
Wireless remote control key............ 100 Locking/Unlocking ........................... 100
Panic mode ............................................. 101
Replacing the battery ......................504
WMA disc.................................... 265, 347
XM
® Satellite Radio .................261, 342
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