Lexus CT (2021 year). Manual in english - page 27

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6-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Heated steering wheel



/seat heaters



Turns the heated steering wheel on/off

The indicator light comes on when the

heated steering wheel is operating.

●

The heated steering wheel can be used when the power switch is in ON mode.

●

The heated steering wheel will automatically turn off after about 30 minutes.



: If equipped

Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the steering
wheel and seats, respectively.

WARNING

●

Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories comes in

contact with the steering wheel and seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically challenged

• Persons with sensitive skin

• Persons who are fatigued

• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold

remedies, etc.)

●

Observe the following precautions to prevent minor burns or overheating: 
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat heater.

• Do not use seat heater more than necessary. 

NOTICE

●

Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do not stick

sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.

●

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not use the functions when the hybrid system

is off.

Heated steering wheel

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Pops the knob out
Turns the seat heater on

The indicator light comes on.

Adjusts the seat temperature

The further you turn the knob clockwise,

the warmer the seat becomes.

●

The seat heaters can be used when the power switch is in ON mode.

●

When not in use, turn the knob fully counterclockwise. The indicator light goes off.

Press the knob into the recessed position.

Seat heaters

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6-3. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list

Outer foot lights
Cup holder light (when the power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode)
Front personal/interior lights (



P. 567)

Rear interior light (



P. 567)

Footwell lights

When the instrument panel light control dial is turned fully down, the cup holder light

and the footwell lights will turn off. (



P. 102)

Turns the lights off
Turns the door position on
Turns the lights on

Personal/interior light main switch

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3
4
5

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3

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Turns the lights on/off

Turns the light on
Turns the door position on

*

*

: When the personal/interior light main

switch is in the off position, the rear inte-
rior light will not turn on even if the door
is opened with the rear interior light
switch in door position.

●

Illuminated entry system: The lights automatically turn on/off according to power switch

mode, the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and

whether the doors are opened/closed.

●

If the interior lights remain on when the power switch is turned off, the lights will go off

automatically after 20 minutes.

●

Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before the lights turn off) can be changed.

(Customizable features: 



P. 742)

Front personal/interior lights

Rear interior light

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NOTICE

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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6-4. Using the storage features

List of storage features

Glove box (



P. 569)

Auxiliary boxes (



P. 571)

Bottle holders/door pockets 
(



P. 570)

Console box (



P. 569)

Cup holders (



P. 570)

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4
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WARNING

●

Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this may cause

the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
• Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact with other

stored items.

• Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other stored

items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas, causing a fire

hazard.

●

When driving or when the storage compartments are not in use, keep the lids closed.

In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur due to an

occupant being struck by an open lid or the items stored inside.

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Open (press the button)
Lock with the mechanical key
Unlock with the mechanical key

Lift the lid while pushing the knob to
release the lock.

Glove box

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Console box

The tray slides forward/backward and can be

removed.

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■

Cup holders

■

Bottle holders/door pockets

●

When storing a bottle, close the cap.

●

The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.

Cup holders/bottle holders/door pockets

●

The partition in the cup holder can also be

used to store a small cup or can.

WARNING

Do not place anything other than cups or aluminum cans in the cup holders. 

Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or sudden

braking, causing injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent burns.

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NOTICE

Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles or glass and paper

cups containing liquid in the bottle holders.
The contents may spill and glasses may break.

Auxiliary boxes



Type A



Type B 

Press in the lid.

This box is useful for temporarily storing

sunglasses and similar small items.



Type C (if equipped)

WARNING

Do not store items heavier than 200 g (0.44 lb.).

Doing so may cause the auxiliary box to open and the items inside may fall out, result-

ing in an accident. (type A)

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Luggage compartment features

Raise the hook to use.

The cargo hooks are provided for

securing loose items.

Secure the first-aid kit.

To loosen
To tighten

Cargo hooks

First-aid kit storage belt

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2

Auxiliary boxes



Center 



Right side

Lift the center deck board.

Lift the right side deck board.

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Using the luggage cover

Pull out the luggage cover and
secure it to the hook brackets.

■

Removing the luggage cover

Retract the cover and release both
ends, then lift it out.



Left side (if equipped)

Lift the left side deck board.

Luggage cover (if equipped)

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Stowing the luggage cover

Remove the side deck boards and
open the center auxiliary box.

Adjust the cover so that the infor-
mation label is facing up.

Fold the rear edge of the cover
over, replace the side deck
boards and close the center auxil-
iary box.

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2

3

WARNING

●

To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their stowed positions when not in

use.

●

If the deck boards are removed, return them to their original positions before driving.

In the event of sudden braking, an accident may occur due to an occupant being

struck by the deck boards or the items stored in the auxiliary box.

●

Do not allow children to climb on the luggage cover. Climbing on the luggage cover

could result in damage to the luggage cover, possibly causing death or serious injury

to the child.

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Other interior features

To set the visor in the forward posi-
tion, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side position,
flip down, unhook, and swing it to the
side.

Slide the cover to open.

The light turns on when the cover is

opened.

If the vanity lights remain on when the power switch is turned off, the light will go off auto-

matically after 20 minutes.

Sun visors

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Vanity mirrors

NOTICE

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not leave the vanity lights on for extended peri-

ods while the hybrid system is off.

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

Vehicles with a navigation system

Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.



Vehicles without navigation system

The clock can be adjusted by pressing the buttons.

Adjusts the hours
Adjusts the minutes
Rounds to the nearest hour

*

*

: e.g. 1:00 to 1:29



1:00

1:30 to 1:59



2:00

The clock is displayed when the power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.

Please use a power supply for electronic goods that use less than 12 VDC /10 A
(power consumption of 120 W). 
When using electronic goods, make sure that the power consumption of all the
connected power outlets is less than 120 W.

Press down and release the lid.

Clock

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Power outlet

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Open the cover.

■

The power outlet can be used when

The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.

■

When stopping the hybrid system

Disconnect electrical devices with charging functions, such as mobile battery packs.
If such devices are left connected, the hybrid system may not stop normally.

An assist grip installed on the ceiling
can be used to support your body while
sitting on the seat.

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NOTICE

●

To avoid damaging the power outlet, close the power outlet lid when the power outlet

is not in use. 

Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short circuit.

●

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not use the power outlet longer than neces-

sary when the hybrid system is off.

Assist grips

WARNING

Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or rising from your seat.

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NOTICE

To prevent damage to the assist grip, do not hang any heavy object or put a heavy load

on the assist grip.

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Maintenance and care

7-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the 

vehicle exterior....................... 580

Cleaning and protecting the 

vehicle interior .........................585

7-2. Maintenance

Maintenance 

requirements ............................. 591

7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service 

precautions................................593

Hood ...............................................595
Positioning a floor jack ............597
Engine compartment ...............598
12-volt battery .............................606
Tires....................................................611
Tire inflation pressure ..............630
Wheels ...........................................632
Air conditioning filter ...............634
Electronic key battery..............636
Checking and replacing 

fuses..............................................640

Light bulbs.....................................643