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Maintenance and care
Check the radiator and condenser and clear away any foreign objects.
If either of the above parts is extremely dirty or you are not sure of their condi-
tion, have your vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Checking fluid level
The brake fluid level should be
between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines
on the tank.
■Adding fluid
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary item.
■Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air
Excess moisture in the brake fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking efficiency. Use
only newly opened brake fluid.
Radiator and condenser
WA R N I N G
■When the hybrid system is hot
Do not touch the radiator or condenser as they may be hot and cause serious injuries,
such as burns.
■When the electric cooling fans are operating
Do not touch the engine compartment.
The electric cooling fans may keep rotating for about 3 minutes even after the power
switch is off.
With the power switch in ON mode, the electric cooling fans may automatically start to
run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. Be sure the
power switch is off when working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille.
Brake fluid
Fluid typeFMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
ItemsClean funnel

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CT200h_OM_OM76215U_(U)8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
●The high coolant temperature warning light (
P. 536) comes on or flashes,
or a loss of hybrid system power is experienced. (For example, the vehicle
speed does not increase.)
●The warning message indicating overheat s is shown on the multi-information
display. ( P. 5 4 8 )
●Steam comes out from under the hood.
■If the high coolant temperature warning light comes on or flashes
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and tu rn off the air conditioning system, and
then stop the hybrid system.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the hybrid system has cooled down sufficiently, inspect the hoses and
radiator core (radiator) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Lexus
dealer.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
Correction procedures
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When trouble arises
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW” lines
on the reservoir. Reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emergency
if coolant is unavailable.
Start the hybrid system and turn the air conditioning system on to check
that the radiator cooling fans operate and to check for coolant leaks from
the radiator or hoses.
The fans operate when the air conditioning system is turned on immediately after a
cold start. Confirm that the fans are op erating by checking the fan sound and air
flow. If it is difficult to check these, tu rn the air conditioning system on and off
repeatedly. (The fans may not operate in freezing temperatures.)
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the hybrid system immediately and contact your Lexus dealer.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Lexus dealer.
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■If the warning message indicating overheats is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display
Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Stop the hybrid system and carefully lift the hood.
After the hybrid system has cooled down, inspect the hoses and radiator
core (radiator) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Lexus
dealer.
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW” lines
on the reservoir.Reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emergency
if coolant is unavailable.
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5758-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Start the hybrid system and check for the multi-information display.
If the message does not disappear:
Stop the hybrid system and contact your Lexus dealer.
If the message is not displayed:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Lexus dealer.
WA R N I N G
■When inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.
●If steam is seen coming from under the h ood, do not open the hood until the steam
has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.
●After the hybrid system has been turned of f, check that the indicator on the power
switch and the “READY” indicator are off.
When the hybrid system is operating, the gasoline engine may automatically start, or
the cooling fan may suddenly operate even if the gasoline engine stops. Do not touch
or approach rotating parts such as the fa n, which may lead to fingers or clothing
(especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) ge tting caught, resulting in serious injury.
●Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the hybrid system and radiator are hot.
High temperature steam or coolant could spray out.
NOTICE
■When adding engine/power control unit coolant
Add coolant slowly after the hybrid system has cooled down sufficiently. Adding cool
coolant to a hot hybrid system too quickly can cause damage to the hybrid system.
■To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust etc.).
●Do not use any coolant additive.
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631Alphabetical index
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P position switch .....................................166
Panic mode .............................................. 103
Parking brakeOperation ................................................. 171
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer/message......... 535
Parking lights Light switch ............................................. 172
Replacing light bulbs ........................524
Parking lock ..............................................166
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............ 242 Function .................................................. 242
Pre-collision braking off switch.................................................... 242
Warning light ...................................... 536
Warning message .................... 543, 548, 549
Personal lights..........................................431 Switch....................................................... 432
Wattage ................................................. 585
Power control unit coolant Capacity .................................................. 581
Checking................................................487
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 249
Radiator ................................................. 489
Power outlets ......................................... 444
Power steering (Electric Power
Steering system) ................................ 238 Warning light ...................................... 536 Power switch............................................ 159
Auto power off function .................... 161
Changing the power switch modes ................................................... 160
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.......... 529
Starting the hybrid system...............159
Power windows Catch protection function ...............140
Jam protection function....................140
Operation................................................139
Window lock switch ..........................139
Pre-Collision System (PCS).............242 Function .................................................. 242
Pre-collision braking off switch ................................................... 242
Warning light .......................................536
Warning message.... 543, 548, 549
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control).......................... 192
Radiator.................................................... 489
Radio ..........................................................263
Radio data system .................................264
RDS .............................................................264
Rear seat Folding down the rear seatbacks ............................................. 124
Rear side marker lights Light switch............................................. 172
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 524
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.