2012 Lexus CT 200h Owners Manual - Page 194

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2-2. Instrument cluster

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CT200h_U (OM76040U)

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ECO lamp and SPORT lamp

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When sport mode is selected, the SPORT lamp (red) will illuminate.

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When all of the following conditions are satisfied and the Eco-friendly driving,

the ECO lamp (blue) will illuminate:

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When driving with the shift position in D

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When either normal mode or Eco mode are selected, and EV drive mode is

not in use

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The vehicle speed is 80 mph (130 km/h) or below.

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Tachometer

Hybrid System Indicator automatically switches to the tachometer when the driving

mode is set to the sport mode. However, while the cruise control or dynamic radar

cruise control is active, Hybrid System Indicator will not automatically switch to the

tachometer. When the cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control is activated

while the tachometer is displayed, the tachometer will automatically switch to

Hybrid System Indicator.

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Engine speed

On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precisely controlled in order to help improve

fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc.

There are times when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even when vehi-

cle operation and driving conditions are the same.

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Outside temperature display

In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or

the display may take longer than normal to change.

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When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])

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When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a

garage, tunnel, etc.)