2012 Lexus CT 200h Owners Manual - Page 165

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2-1. Driving procedures

CT200h_U (OM76040U)

CAUTION

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When the vehicle is parked

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Make sure to firmly apply the parking brake and shift the shift position to P.

Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move, or the vehicle to accelerate sud-

denly if the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed. Also, when leaving the

vehicle, make sure to turn off the hybrid system and lock the vehicle.

Sound or shuddering may not be noticed even when the hybrid vehicle is ready to

drive (when the “READY” indicator is illuminated).

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Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in the vehi-

cle when it is in the sun.

Doing so may result in the following:

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Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a fire.

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The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plastic

material of glasses to deform or crack.

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Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior of

the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle’s electrical com-

ponents.

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Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a place such

as the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit accidentally when luggage is loaded

or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire.

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Do not attach adhesive discs to the windshield or windows. Do not place contain-

ers such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or dashboard. Adhesive discs

or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehicle.

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Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated with a metal-

lized film such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunlight may cause the glass to

act as a lens, causing a fire.