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CT200h_OM_OM76215U_(U)4-1. Before driving
NOTICE
■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 brak e 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. 555)
■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.
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CT200h_OM_OM76215U_(U)9-1. Specifications
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.
Ignition system (spark plug)
MakeDENSO SC20HR11, SC16HR11
Gap0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
Electrical system
12-volt battery
Open voltage at 68F (20 C):12.0 V or higher
If the voltage is lower than the standard value,
charge the battery.
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the hybrid
system and all lights are turned off.)
Charging rates4.2 A max.
Hybrid transmission
Fluid capacity*3.6 qt. (3.4 L, 3.0 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeTo y o t a G e n u i n e AT F W S
NOTICE
■Hybrid transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterioration
in shift quality, locking up of your transm ission accompanied by vibration, and ulti-
mately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
