Lexus CT (2021 year). Manual in english — page 36

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WARNING

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12-volt battery precautions

The 12-volt battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while related

parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following precautions when han-

dling the 12-volt battery:

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When working with the 12-volt battery, always wear safety glasses and take care not

to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing or the vehicle

body.

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Do not lean over the 12-volt battery.

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In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes, immediately

wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.

Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention can be

received.

●

Always wash your hands after handling the 12-volt battery support, terminals, and

other battery-related parts.

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Do not allow children near the 12-volt battery.

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After recharging the 12-volt battery

Have the 12-volt battery inspected at any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-

rized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possible.

If the 12-volt battery is deteriorating, continued use may cause the 12-volt battery to

emit a malodorous gas, which may be detrimental to the health of passengers.

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When replacing the 12-volt battery



P. 609

NOTICE

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When handling jumper cables

When connecting the jumper cables, ensure that they do not become entangled in the

cooling fans or belt.

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To prevent damaging the vehicle

The exclusive jump starting terminal is to be used when charging the 12-volt battery

from another vehicle in an emergency. It cannot be used to jump start another vehicle.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If your vehicle overheats

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The high coolant temperature warning light (



P. 667) comes on or flashes,

or a loss of hybrid system power is experienced. (For example, the vehicle
speed does not increase.)

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The warning message indicating overheats is shown on the multi-information
display. (



P. 682)

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Steam comes out from under the hood.

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If the high coolant temperature warning light comes on or flashes

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning system, and
then stop the hybrid system.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the hybrid system has cooled down sufficiently, inspect the hoses and
radiator core (radiator) for any leaks.

Radiator
Cooling fans

If a large amount of coolant leaks,

immediately contact any autho-

rized Lexus retailer or Lexus

authorized repairer, or any reli-

able repairer.

The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.

Correction procedures

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The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW” lines
on the reservoir.

Reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW” line

Add coolant if necessary.

Water can be used in an emergency

if coolant is unavailable.

Start the hybrid system and turn the air conditioning system on to check
that the radiator cooling fans operate and to check for coolant leaks from
the radiator or hoses.

The fans operate when the air conditioning system is turned on immediately after a

cold start. Confirm that the fans are operating by checking the fan sound and air

flow. If it is difficult to check these, turn the air conditioning system on and off

repeatedly. (The fans may not operate in freezing temperatures.)

If the fans are not operating:
Stop the hybrid system immediately and contact any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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If the warning message indicating overheats is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display

Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Stop the hybrid system and carefully lift the hood.
After the hybrid system has cooled down, inspect the hoses and radiator
core (radiator) for any leaks.

Radiator
Cooling fans

If a large amount of coolant leaks,

immediately contact any autho-

rized Lexus retailer or Lexus

authorized repairer, or any reli-

able repairer.

The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW” lines
on the reservoir.

Reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW” line

Add coolant if necessary.

Water can be used in an emergency

if coolant is unavailable.

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Start the hybrid system and check for the multi-information display.
If the message does not disappear:
Stop the hybrid system and contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
If the message is not displayed:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

WARNING

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When inspecting under the hood of your vehicle

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.

●

If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the steam

has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.

●

After the hybrid system has been turned off, check that the indicator on the power

switch and the “READY” indicator are off.

When the hybrid system is operating, the gasoline engine may automatically start, or

the cooling fan may suddenly operate even if the gasoline engine stops. Do not touch

or approach rotating parts such as the fan, which may lead to fingers or clothing

(especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) getting caught, resulting in serious injury.

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Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the hybrid system and radiator are hot.

High temperature steam or coolant could spray out.

NOTICE

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When adding engine/power control unit coolant

Add coolant slowly after the hybrid system has cooled down sufficiently. Adding cool

coolant to a hot hybrid system too quickly can cause damage to the hybrid system.

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To prevent damage to the cooling system

Observe the following precautions:

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Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust etc.).

●

Do not use any coolant additive.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If the vehicle becomes stuck

Set the parking brake and shift the shift position to P. Stop the hybrid system.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires to help provide
traction.
Restart the hybrid system.
Shift the shift position to D or R, release the parking brake and carefully apply
the accelerator to free the vehicle.

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When it is difficult to free the vehicle

Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt or snow:

Press

to turn off TRC. (



P. 370)

WARNING

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When attempting to free a stuck vehicle

If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surrounding

area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people. The vehicle may also

lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme caution.

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When changing the shift position

Be careful not to change the shift position with the accelerator pedal depressed.

Changing the shift position to any positions other than P or N may cause the vehicle to

accelerate abruptly, causing an accident and resulting in death or serious injury.

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NOTICE

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To avoid damage to the hybrid transmission and other components

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Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more than neces-

sary.

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If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed, the vehicle

may require towing to be freed.

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Vehicle specifications

9-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.) . . . . ..730

Fuel information. . . . . . ..740

9-2. Customization

Customizable features . . . 742

9-3. Initialization

Item to initialize. . . . . . ...753

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9-1. Specifications

Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)

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: Vehicles with 16-inch and 17-inch tires

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: Vehicles with 15-inch tires

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Vehicle identification number

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your vehicle.
This is the primary identification number for your Lexus. It is used in register-
ing the ownership of your vehicle.
This number is stamped on the top
left of the instrument panel.

Dimensions

Overall length

4355 mm (171.5 in.)

Overall width

1765 mm (69.5 in.)

Overall height

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1455 mm (57.3 in.)

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1445 mm (56.9 in)

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Wheelbase

2600 mm (102.4 in.)

Tread

Front

1525 mm (60.0 in.)

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1535 mm (60.4 in.)

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Rear

1520 mm (59.8 in.)

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1530 mm (60.2 in.)

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Gross vehicle mass

1845 kg (4068 lb.)

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1790 kg (3946 lb.)

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Maximum permissible axle

capacity

Front

1020 kg (2249 lb.)

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1060 kg (2337 lb.)

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Rear

980 kg (2161 lb.)

Vehicle identification

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This number is also on the manufac-
turer’s label.

This number is also stamped under
the right-hand front seat.

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Engine number

The engine number is stamped on
the engine block as shown.

Engine

Model

2ZR-FXE

Type

4-cylinder in line, 4-cycle, gasoline

Bore and stroke

80.5



88.3 mm (3.17



3.48 in.)

Displacement

1798 cm

3

(109.7 cu.in.)

Valve clearance (engine cold)

Automatic adjustment

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Fuel

Fuel type

When you find these types of fuel label at the gas

station, use only the fuel with one of the following

labels.



EU area

Unleaded gasoline conforming to European stan-

dard EN228 only



Except EU area

Unleaded gasoline only

Research Octane Number

95 or higher

Fuel tank capacity (Reference)

45 L (11.9 gal., 9.9 lmp.gal.)

Electric motor (traction motor)

Type

Permanent magnet motor

Maximum output

60 kW

Maximum torque

207 N•m (21.1 kgf•m, 153 ft•lbf)

Hybrid battery (traction battery)

Type

Nickel-Metal hydride battery

Voltage

7.2 V/module

Capacity

6.5 Ah (3HR)

Quantity

28 modules

Nominal voltage

201.6 V

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: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine

oil. Warm up the engine and turn off the hybrid system, wait more than 5 minutes, and
check the oil level on the dipstick.

Lubrication system

Oil capacity

(Drain and refill



reference

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With filter

Without filter

4.2 L (4.4 qt., 3.7 Imp.qt.)

3.9 L (4.1 qt., 3.4 Imp.qt.)

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Engine oil selection

“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Lexus vehicle. Lexus recom-
mends the use of approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”. Another motor oil of
matching quality can also be used.
Oil grade:
0W-20 and 5W-30:
API grade SL “Energy-Conserving”, SM “Energy-Conserving”, SN
“Resource-Conserving” or SN PLUS “Resource- Conserving”; or ILSAC
multigrade engine oil

Recommended viscosity (SAE):
SAE 0W-20 is filled into your Lexus
vehicle at manufacturing, and the
best choice for good fuel economy
and good starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 oil is not available,
SAE 5W-30 oil may be used. How-
ever, it should be replaced with SAE
0W-20 at the next oil change.

Temperature range anticipated
before next oil change

Preferred

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How to read oil container labels:
Either or both API registered marks are added to some oil containers to help
you select the oil you should use.

API Service Symbol

Top portion: “API SERVICE SN”

means the oil quality designation by

American Petroleum Institute (API).
Center portion: “SAE 0W-20”

means the SAE viscosity grade.
Lower portion: “Resource-Conserv-

ing” means that the oil has fuel-saving

and environmental protection capa-

bilities.

ILSAC Certification Mark

The International Lubricant Specification Advisory Committee (ILSAC) Certifica-

tion Mark is displayed on the front of the container.

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Cooling system

Capacity

Gasoline

engine



Without exhaust heat recirculator system

6.5 L (6.9 qt., 5.7 Imp.qt.)



With an exhaust heat recirculator system

6.9 L (7.3 qt., 6.1 Imp.qt.)

Power

control unit

2.1 L (2.2 qt., 1.8 Imp.qt.)

Coolant type

Use either of the following:

• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”

• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based

non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-

borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic

acid technology

Do not use plain water alone.

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: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.

If replacement is necessary, contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

Ignition system (spark plug)

Make

DENSO SC20HR11, SC16HR11

Gap

1.1 mm (0.043 in.)

NOTICE

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Iridium-tipped spark plugs

Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

Electrical system

12-volt battery

Open voltage at 20



C (68



F):

12.0 V or higher

If the voltage is lower than the standard value,

charge the battery.

(After charging the battery, turn on the high beam

headlights for 30 seconds with the power switch

off, and turn the headlights off.)

Charging rates



With a S46B24R battery

4.2 A max.



With a S34B20R battery

3.5 A max.

Hybrid transmission

Fluid capacity

*

3.4 L (3.6 qt., 3.0 Imp.qt.)

Fluid type

Toyota Genuine ATF WS

NOTICE

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Hybrid transmission fluid type

Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal noise or vibra-

tion, or damage the hybrid transmission of your vehicle.

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: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 196 N (20.0 kgf, 44.1 lbf)

while the hybrid system is operating.

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: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 300 N (30.6 kgf, 67.5 lbf).

Brakes

Pedal

clearance

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

Without an aluminum pedal

77 mm (3.03 in.) Min.



With an aluminum pedal

79 mm (3.11 in.) Min.

Pedal free play

1.0 — 6.0 mm (0.04 — 0.24 in.)

Parking brake pedal travel

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8 —



11 clicks

Fluid type

SAEJ1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

SAEJ1704 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 4

Steering

Free play

Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)