Lexus CT (2021 year). Manual in english — page 5

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Hybrid System Indicator is displayed when the driving mode is in other than the sport

mode.

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By keeping the indicator needle within Eco area, more Eco-friendly driving can be

achieved.

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Charge area indicates regeneration

*

status. Regenerated energy will be used to

charge the hybrid battery (traction battery).

*

: When used in this manual, “regeneration” refers to the conversion of energy created

by the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.

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Tachometer (if equipped)

The tachometer is displayed when the driving mode is in the sport mode.

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ECO lamp and SPORT lamp (if equipped)

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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:
• Driving with the shift position in D

• Either normal mode or Eco drive mode is selected, and EV drive mode is not in use

(

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P. 269, 368)

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

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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 vehicle

operation and driving conditions are the same.

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Outside temperature display

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

display may take longer than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 20 km/h [12 mph])

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

garage, tunnel, etc.)

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When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning.

Take your vehicle to any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any

reliable repairer.

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Customization

Settings (e.g. on/off operation of the ECO lamp) can be changed.

(Customizable features:



P. 742)

NOTICE

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To prevent damage to the engine and its components

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Vehicles with tachometer: Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the

red zone, which indicates the maximum engine speed.

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The engine may be overheating if the high coolant temperature warning light comes

on or flashes. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the

engine after it has cooled completely. (

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P. 722)

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Multi-information display

The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data.

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Menu icons
Displays the following information
when an icon is selected. (



P. 105)

Some of the information may be dis-
played automatically depending on
the situation.

Drive information

Select to display various drive data. (



P. 105)

Navigation system-linked display (if equipped)

Select to display the following navigation system-linked information.

• Route guidance

• Compass display (north-up display/heading-up display)

Audio system-linked display (if equipped)

Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the display using the

meter control switches.

Driving assist system information

Select to display the following system information when the system is used.

• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) (if equipped) (



P. 320)

• Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped) (



P. 334)

• Cruise control (if equipped) (



P. 346)

Warning message display

Select to display warning messages and measures to be taken if a malfunction is

detected. (



P. 671)

Display contents

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Settings display

Select to change the meter display settings. (



P. 742)

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Energy monitor
Displays the status of the hybrid system. (



P. 108)

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Lexus parking assist-sensor (if equipped)
Automatically displayed when the system is used. (



P. 349)

The multi-information display is oper-
ated using the meter control switches.

Select an item/change pages
Enter/Set
Return to the previous screen
Press:
Displays the screen registered to

When no screen has been registered, the drive information screen will be displayed.

Press and hold:
Registers the currently displayed screen to (



P. 742)

The registration confirmation screen is displayed. If the selected screen cannot be

registered, a registration failure message will be shown.

Items displayed can be switched by pressing or of the meter control
switches to select

and pressing or .

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Current fuel consumption

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1

Displays the current rate of fuel consumption

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Average fuel consumption (after reset

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2

/after start/after refuel)

*

1

Displays the average fuel consumption since the function was reset, the hybrid
system was started, and the vehicle was refueled, respectively

Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.

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Average vehicle speed (after reset

*

2

/after start)

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1

Displays the average vehicle speed since the function was reset and the
hybrid system was started, respectively

Operating the meter control switches

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Drive information

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Elapsed time (after reset

*

2

/after start)

*

1

Displays the elapsed time since the function was reset and the hybrid system
was started, respectively

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Distance (driving range/after start)

*

1

Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quantity
of fuel remaining and the distance driven after the hybrid system was started
respectively.

• This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a result,

the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.

• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may not be

updated.

When refueling, turn the power switch off. If the vehicle is refueled without turning

the power switch off, the display may not be updated.

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Energy monitor



P. 108

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Vehicle sway warning

Detects the sway of the vehicle within a lane, which is often associated with a
decrease in the driver’s attention level, and displays the decrease in attention
using a bar display.
The shorter the bar length, the more the driver may need to rest.

This display is a part of the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) sys-

tem. The display is enabled when the operating conditions of the vehicle sway

warning are met. (



P. 325)

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Display off

A blank screen is displayed

*

1

: Displayed when the item is set in “Drive Info 1”, “Drive Info 2” or “Drive Info 3”.

(



P. 742)

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2

: The function can be reset by pressing the of the meter control switches for longer

than 1 second when the item to reset is displayed.
If there is more than one item that can be reset, the item selection screen will appear.

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System check display

After turning the power switch to ON mode, opening image is displayed while system

operation is checked. When the system check is complete, the normal screen will return.

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Pop-up display

In some situations, a pop-up display will be temporarily displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display.

The following pop-up displays can be set on/off. (



P. 742)

• Route guidance display of the navigation system-linked system (if equipped)

• Incoming call display of the hands-free phone system (if equipped)

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When disconnecting and reconnecting 12-volt battery terminals

The drive information will be reset.

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Liquid crystal display

Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is characteristic

of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to use the display.

NOTICE

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The multi-information display at low temperatures

Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal information

display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display monitor may respond

slowly, and display changes may be delayed.

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Energy monitor/fuel consumption screen

Multi-information display
Meter control switches
Navigation system screen (if equipped)/Lexus Display Audio screen (if
equipped)



Vehicles with a navigation system
“MENU” button
Remote Touch knob



Vehicles with a Lexus Display Audio system
“MENU” button
Lexus Display Audio controller (



P. 448)

You can view the status of your hybrid system on the multi-information display
and the navigation system (if equipped)/Lexus Display Audio system (if
equipped).
Vehicles with a navigation system: The energy monitor or fuel consumption
screen can be displayed on the side display.

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Navigation system screen

Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, and then select

on the

“Menu” screen.

If the “Trip information” or “Past record” screen is displayed, select “Energy”.



Lexus Display Audio screen

Press the “MENU” button on the Lexus Display Audio controller, and then select
“Car” on the “MENU” screen.

If the “Energy monitor” screen does not appear, move the controller to the right and

select “Energy”.



Multi-information display

Press or of the meter control switches and select

, and then press or

to select the energy monitor display.

Energy monitor

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Navigation system screen/Lexus Display Audio screen (if equipped)

Screen display

When the vehicle is powered by the electric motor

(traction motor)

When the vehicle is powered by both the gasoline

engine and the electric motor (traction motor)

When the vehicle is powered by the gasoline engine

When the vehicle is charging the hybrid battery (trac-

tion battery)

When there is no energy flow

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These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.

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Multi-information display screen

Hybrid battery (traction battery) status

Low

Full

Screen display

Display

When the vehicle is powered by the electric motor

(traction motor)

When the vehicle is powered by both the gasoline

engine and the electric motor (traction motor)

When the vehicle is powered by the gasoline engine

When the vehicle is charging the hybrid battery (trac-

tion battery)

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These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.

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Trip information



Navigation system screen

Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, and then select

on the

“Menu” screen.

If the “Energy monitor” or “Past record” screen is displayed, select “Trip informa-

tion”.

Resetting the consumption data
Fuel consumption in the past 15
minutes
Current fuel consumption
Regenerated energy in the past
15 minutes
One symbol indicates 30 Wh.
Up to 5 symbols are shown.
Average vehicle speed since the hybrid system was started.
Elapsed time since the hybrid system was started.
Cruising range (



P. 114)

When there is no energy flow

Hybrid battery (traction battery) status

Low

Full

Fuel consumption (vehicles with a navigation system or Lexus Display
Audio system)

Display

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Lexus Display Audio screen

Press the “MENU” button on the Lexus Display Audio controller, and then
select “Car” on the “MENU” screen.

If the “Trip information” screen does not appear, move the controller to the right

and select “Trip information”.

Fuel consumption in the past 15
minutes
Current fuel consumption
Regenerated energy in the past
15 minutes
One symbol indicates 30 Wh.
Up to 5 symbols are shown.
Average vehicle speed since the
hybrid system was started.
Elapsed time since the hybrid system was started.
Cruising range (



P. 114)

Average fuel consumption for the past 15 minutes is divided by color into past
averages and averages attained since the power switch was last turned to ON
mode. Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.
The image is an example only.

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Past record



Navigation system screen

Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, and then select

on the

“Menu” screen.

If the “Energy monitor” or “Trip information” screen is displayed, select “Past

record”.

Resetting the past record data
Best recorded fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption
Previous fuel consumption record
Updating the average fuel con-
sumption data

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

Lexus Display Audio screen

Press the “MENU” button on the Lexus Display Audio controller, and then
select “Car” on the “MENU” screen.

If the “Past record” screen does not appear, move the controller to the right and

select “Past record”.

Previous fuel consumption record
Current fuel consumption
Best recorded fuel consumption

The average fuel consumption history is divided by color into past averages
and the average fuel consumption since the last updated. Use the displayed
average fuel consumption as a reference.
The image is an example only.

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Updating the past record data



Vehicles with a navigation system

Update the average fuel consumption by selecting “Update” to measure the current fuel

consumption again.



Vehicles with a Lexus Display Audio system

Update the average fuel consumption by moving the controller to the left and select

“Update” to measure the current fuel consumption again.

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Resetting the data



Vehicles with a navigation system

The fuel consumption data can be deleted by selecting “Clear”.



Vehicles with a Lexus Display Audio system

The fuel consumption data can be deleted by moving the controller to the left and select

“Clear”.

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Cruising range

Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quantity of fuel

remaining.
This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption.

As a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.

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Vehicle information can be displayed on the side display (



P. 546), then select

or

to select the desired screen.



Fuel consumption

Displays the average fuel consumption
and regenerated energy for the past 10
minutes in 1 minute intervals, as well as
the cruising range.



Past record

Displays the average fuel consumption
and highest fuel consumption.



Trip information

Displays the cruising range, average
fuel consumption and the amount of
time elapsed since the hybrid system
was started.

Using the side display (vehicles with a navigation system)

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

Energy monitor

Displays the hybrid system operation
and energy recovery states.

The image is an example only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.

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3

Operation of

each component

3-1. Key information

Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

3-2. Opening, closing and

locking the doors

Side doors. . . . . . . . . ...123
Back door. . . . . . . . . ... 128
Smart entry & start system. .. 133

3-3. Adjusting the seats

Front seats. . . . . . . . . .229
Rear seats. . . . . . . . . . 231
Driving position memory. . 233
Head restraints . . . . . . ... 237

3-4. Adjusting the steering

wheel and mirrors

Steering wheel . . . . . . . 239
Inside rear view mirror . . . ..241
Outside rear view mirrors. .. 244

3-5. Opening, closing the windows

and moon roof

Power windows . . . . . . ..248
Moon roof. . . . . . . . . .. 251

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Keys

The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Electronic keys

• Operating the smart entry & start

system (if equipped) (



P. 133)

• Operating the wireless remote con-

trol function

Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Card key (electronic key) (if
equipped)

Operating the smart entry & start sys-

tem (



P. 133)

Locks all the doors (



P. 123)

Closes the windows

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(



P. 123)

Unlocks all the doors (



P. 123)

Opens the windows

*

(



P. 123)

*

: These settings must be customized at

any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.

The keys

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Wireless remote control

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