LEXUS CT200H (2017 year). Instruction - part 11

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4-2. Driving procedures

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Parking brake

To set the parking brake, fully depress
the parking brake pedal with your left
foot while depressing the brake pedal
with your right foot. 
(Depressing the pedal again releases
the parking brake.)

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Parking the vehicle
P. 146

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Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds to indicate that parking brake is still engaged (with the vehicle having

reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]). (

P. 545)

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Usage in winter time
P. 249

Operating instructions

U.S.A.

Canada

NOTICE

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Before driving
Fully release the parking brake. 

Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components overheat-

ing, which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear.

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

Headlight switch

Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:

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Type A

The headlights, side marker,
parking lights, daytime run-
ning lights (

P. 173) and so

on turn on and off automati-
cally (when the power
switch is in ON mode).
The side marker, parking,
tail, license plate, daytime
running lights (

P. 173)

and instrument panel lights
turn on. 
The headlights and all the
lights listed above (except
daytime running lights) turn
on.
The daytime running lights
turn off

The headlights can be operated manually or automatically. 

Operating instructions

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Type B

The daytime running lights
turn on. (

P. 173)

The side marker, parking,
tail, license plate, daytime
running lights (

P. 173)

and instrument panel lights
turn on. 
The headlights and all the
lights listed above (except
daytime running lights) turn
on. 
The headlights, side marker,
parking lights, daytime run-
ning lights (

P. 173) and so

on turn on and off automati-
cally (when the power
switch is in ON mode).

With the headlights on, push the
lever away from you to turn on the
high beams. 

Pull the lever toward you to the center

position to turn the high beams off.

Pull the lever toward you and release
it to flash the high beams once.

You can flash the high beams with the

headlights on or off.

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Daytime running light system 
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving, the daytime

running lights turn on automatically whenever the hybrid system is started and the park-

ing brake is released with the headlight switch off or in the “AUTO” position. (Illuminate

brighter than the parking lights.) Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.

For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the switch.

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Turning on the high beam headlights

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Headlight control sensor

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Automatic light off system

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When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after a

door is opened and closed if the power switch  is  turned  to  ACCESSORY  mode  or
turned off. (The lights turn off immediately if 

 on the key is pressed after all the doors

are locked.)

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When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the power

switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off and the driver’s door is opened.

To turn the lights on again, turn the power switch to ON mode, or turn the light switch off
once and then back to 

 or 

. 

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Automatic headlight leveling system (if equipped)
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of passen-

gers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not inter-

fere with other road users.

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12-volt battery-saving function
In order to prevent the vehicle 12-volt battery from discharging, if the headlights and/or

tail lights are on when the power switch is turned off the 12-volt battery saving function

will operate and automatically turn off all the lights after approximately 20 minutes.

When the power switch is turned to ON mode, the 12-volt battery-saving function will be

disabled.
When any of the following are performed, the 12-volt battery-saving function is canceled

once and then reactivated. All the lights will turn off automatically 20 minutes after the

12-volt battery-saving function has been reactivated:

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When the headlight switch is operated

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When a door is opened or closed

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Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed. 

(Customizable features: 

P. 598)

The sensor may not function properly if an

object is placed on the sensor, or anything that

blocks the sensor is affixed to the windshield. 

Doing so interferes with the sensor detecting

the level of ambient light and may cause the

automatic headlight system to malfunction. 

NOTICE

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To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is off.

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Fog light switch



Type A

Turns the fog lights off
Turns the fog lights on

The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving conditions, such as
in rain and fog.

Operating instructions

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

Type B

Turns the fog lights off
Turns the fog lights on

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Fog lights can be used when
The headlights are on in low beam.

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NOTICE

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To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is off.

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Windshield wipers and washer

The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows.

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Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster (if equipped)

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Type A
Intermittent operation
Low speed operation
High speed operation
Temporary operation

Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is selected.

Increases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency 
Decreases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency

Operating the wiper lever

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Washer/wiper dual operation

The wipers will automatically operate

a couple of times after the washer

squirts. 

Vehicles with headlight cleaners: If

the headlights are on, the headlight

cleaners will operate once.

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Type B
Intermittent operation
Low speed operation
High speed operation
Temporary operation

Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is selected.

Increases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency 
Decreases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency

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Washer/wiper dual operation

The wipers will automatically operate

a couple of times after the washer

squirts.

Vehicles with headlight cleaners: If

the headlights are on, the headlight

cleaners will operate once.

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Rain-sensing windshield wipers (if equipped)

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Type A
Rain-sensing operation
Low speed operation
High speed operation
Temporary operation 

When “AUTO” is selected, the wip-

ers will operate automatically when

the sensor detects falling rain. The

system automatically adjusts wiper

timing in accordance with rain vol-

ume and vehicle speed. 

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The sensor sensitivity can be adjusted when “AUTO” is selected.

Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity

Washer/wiper dual operation

The wipers will automatically operate

a couple of times after the washer

squirts. 

Vehicles with headlight cleaners: If

the headlights are on, the headlight

cleaners will operate once.

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Type B
Rain-sensing operation
Low speed operation
High speed operation
Temporary operation 

When “AUTO” is selected, the wip-

ers will operate automatically when

the sensor detects falling rain. The

system automatically adjusts wiper

timing in accordance with rain vol-

ume and vehicle speed.

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The sensor sensitivity can be adjusted when “AUTO” is selected.

Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity

Washer/wiper dual operation

The wipers will automatically operate

a couple of times after the washer

squirts.

Vehicles with headlight cleaners: If

the headlights are on, the headlight

cleaners will operate once.

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The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.

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Raindrop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)

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If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position while the power switch is in ON

mode, the wipers will operate once to show that AUTO mode is activated.

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If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 194

F (90C) or higher, or 5F (-15C) or

lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate the wipers in any mode

other than “AUTO”.

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If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the washer fluid

tank.

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The raindrop sensor judges the amount of

raindrops. 
An optical sensor is adopted. It may not oper-

ate properly when sunlight from the rising or

setting of the sun intermittently strikes the

windshield, or if bugs etc. are present on the

windshield.

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WARNING

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Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in “AUTO” mode (vehicles with rain-

sensing windshield wipers)
The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or the wind-

shield is subject to vibration in “AUTO” mode. Take care that your fingers etc. do not

become caught in the windshield wipers.

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Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes warm. The

fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This may lead to an accident,

resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

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When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.

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When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat.

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When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact your Lexus dealer.

Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the wipers on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is off.

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Rear window wiper and washer

Turning the end of the lever turns on the rear window wiper and washer.



Type A

Intermittent operation
Normal operation
Washer/wiper dual operation
Washer/wiper dual operation

Operating the wiper lever

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Type B

Intermittent operation
Normal operation
Washer/wiper dual operation
Washer/wiper dual operation

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The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.

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NOTICE

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When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wiper, as it may damage the rear window.

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When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat.

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Headlight cleaner switch



Press the switch to clean the headlights.

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The headlight cleaners can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode and the headlight switch is turned on.

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Windshield washer linked operation
Only for the first time when the windshield washer is operated with the power switch in

ON mode and the headlights on, the headlight cleaners will operate once. (

P. 177)

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: If equipped

Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.

NOTICE

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When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not press the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat.

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4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap

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Close all the doors and windows, and turn the power switch off.

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Confirm the type of fuel.

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Fuel types
P. 586

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Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that only accom-

modates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.

Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.

Before refueling the vehicle

WARNING

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When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so may

result in death or serious injury.

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After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an unpainted metal

surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to discharge static electricity

before refueling because sparks resulting from static electricity can cause fuel vapors

to ignite while refueling.

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Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it. 

A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened. Wait until the

sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot weather, pressurized fuel

may spray out of the filler neck and cause injury.

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Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their body to come

close to an open fuel tank.

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Do not inhale vaporized fuel.

Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.

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Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.

Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.

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Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically charged.

This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition hazard.