2012 Lexus CT 200h Owners Manual - Page 164

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2-1. Driving procedures

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CT200h_U (OM76040U)

CAUTION

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If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indicators)

Have your Lexus dealer check and replace the brake pads as soon as possible.

Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed.

It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads and/or

those of the brake discs are exceeded.

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When the vehicle is stopped

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Do not depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily.

If the vehicle is in any shift position other than P or N, the vehicle may accelerate

suddenly and unexpectedly, causing an accident.

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Do not leave the vehicle with the hybrid system on for a long time.

If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and

check that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.

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In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep

depressing the brake pedal while the “READY” indicator is on. Apply the parking

brake as necessary.

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If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused by the

vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal and securely

apply the parking brake as needed.

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Avoid revving or racing the engine.

Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause the

exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible material is

nearby.