Owner's Manual
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2008 TL Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...5 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard and steering column) ...55 ® Features (climate control,audio,steering wheel,security,cruise control,HomeLink ,and other convenience items) ...125 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...235 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...251 ...
2008 TL Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ...3 Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ...5 Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, multi-information display, dashboard and steering column) ...55 ® Features (climate control,audio,steering wheel,security,cruise control,HomeLink ,and other convenience items) ...125 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...235 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...251 ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use and care of your warranty manual for detailed information. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2008 TL Refer to your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on the dashboard and steering column. Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and...
.... Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use and care of your warranty manual for detailed information. Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2008 TL Refer to your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on the dashboard and steering column. Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and...
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/ FOG LIGHTS (P. 86, 89) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ WASHERS (P. 85) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 60) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 90) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON (P. 90) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 186) INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P. 89) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) OFF SWITCH (P. 271) HORN MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 107) STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P. 91) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 183) SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P. 111) BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK BUTTONS (P. 192) : To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. 4 2008 TL
Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/ FOG LIGHTS (P. 86, 89) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ WASHERS (P. 85) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 60) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 90) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON (P. 90) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 186) INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P. 89) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) OFF SWITCH (P. 271) HORN MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 107) STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (P. 91) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 183) SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P. 111) BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK BUTTONS (P. 192) : To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. 4 2008 TL
Owner's Manual
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...do not require any action on your passengers during a crash. Driver and Passenger Safety (5) (8) (11) (7) (6) (2) (2) (1) Safety Cage (2) Crush Zones (3) Seats and Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Side Airbags (9) Side Curtain Airbags (10) Door Locks (11) Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners CONTINUED 7 2008 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features (8) (10) (3) (9) (4) (1) (9) (7) Your vehicle is equipped with many features that tighten the front seat belts in a crash. These include a strong steel...
...do not require any action on your passengers during a crash. Driver and Passenger Safety (5) (8) (11) (7) (6) (2) (2) (1) Safety Cage (2) Crush Zones (3) Seats and Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Front Airbags (8) Side Airbags (9) Side Curtain Airbags (10) Door Locks (11) Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners CONTINUED 7 2008 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features (8) (10) (3) (9) (4) (1) (9) (7) Your vehicle is equipped with many features that tighten the front seat belts in a crash. These include a strong steel...
Owner's Manual
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... turned off . CONTINUED 27 2008 TL Also, make sure the floor mat behind it is no passenger in the seat-back pocket. To ensure that the passenger's advanced front airbag system will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to the floor mat anchor (see page 30 ). When the airbag is hooked to instantly inflate either the driver's or the passenger's side airbag and activate the seat belt...
... turned off . CONTINUED 27 2008 TL Also, make sure the floor mat behind it is no passenger in the seat-back pocket. To ensure that the passenger's advanced front airbag system will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to the floor mat anchor (see page 30 ). When the airbag is hooked to instantly inflate either the driver's or the passenger's side airbag and activate the seat belt...
Owner's Manual
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... Fuel Gauge ...65 Multi-Information Display ...66 Controls Near Steering Wheel ...84 Windshield Wipers and Washers .. 85 Turn Signal and Headlights...86 Automatic Lighting Off Feature ...88 Daytime Running Lights...88 Fog Lights...89 Instrument Panel Brightness ...89 Hazard Warning Button ...90 Rear Window Defogger ...90 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...91 Keys and Locks ...92 Immobilizer System...94 Ignition Switch ...95 Door Locks ...96 Trunk...97 Emergency Trunk Opener ...98 Childproof Door Locks ...98 Remote Transmitter ...99 Seats ...103 Trunk Pass-through Cover ...105 Mirrors ...106 Driving...
... Fuel Gauge ...65 Multi-Information Display ...66 Controls Near Steering Wheel ...84 Windshield Wipers and Washers .. 85 Turn Signal and Headlights...86 Automatic Lighting Off Feature ...88 Daytime Running Lights...88 Fog Lights...89 Instrument Panel Brightness ...89 Hazard Warning Button ...90 Rear Window Defogger ...90 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...91 Keys and Locks ...92 Immobilizer System...94 Ignition Switch ...95 Door Locks ...96 Trunk...97 Emergency Trunk Opener ...98 Childproof Door Locks ...98 Remote Transmitter ...99 Seats ...103 Trunk Pass-through Cover ...105 Mirrors ...106 Driving...
Owner's Manual
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... a reminder. LIGHT SENSOR Instruments and Controls The automatic lighting feature is controlled by a sensor located on it senses low ambient light. They will come on the headlights and all other exterior lights when it . Do not leave the light switch in a dense fog, or when you remove the key and open the driver's door. The lights will turn the light switch to the position. Main Menu Table Of Contents Turn Signals and Headlights AUTO The automatic lighting feature turns on automatically when...
... a reminder. LIGHT SENSOR Instruments and Controls The automatic lighting feature is controlled by a sensor located on it senses low ambient light. They will come on the headlights and all other exterior lights when it . Do not leave the light switch in a dense fog, or when you remove the key and open the driver's door. The lights will turn the light switch to the position. Main Menu Table Of Contents Turn Signals and Headlights AUTO The automatic lighting feature turns on automatically when...
Owner's Manual
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... headlights turn the light switch to the headlight switch. With the light switch in the AUTO position, you finish adjusting. It goes out 5 seconds after you can adjust the brightness with the navigation system, the navigation system screen will go to full brightness. You can be helpful when using the headlights during daylight hours. 89 2008 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Fog Lights, Instrument Panel Brightness Fog Lights Turn the fog lights...
... headlights turn the light switch to the headlight switch. With the light switch in the AUTO position, you finish adjusting. It goes out 5 seconds after you can adjust the brightness with the navigation system, the navigation system screen will go to full brightness. You can be helpful when using the headlights during daylight hours. 89 2008 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Fog Lights, Instrument Panel Brightness Fog Lights Turn the fog lights...
Owner's Manual
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... to the position you want the window to the second detent, then release it. Release the switch when the window gets to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. The driver's door armrest has a master power window control panel. The window automatically goes down , pull back on someone's hands or fingers can cause serious injury. Make sure your passengers are away from going all the...
... to the position you want the window to the second detent, then release it. Release the switch when the window gets to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. The driver's door armrest has a master power window control panel. The window automatically goes down , pull back on someone's hands or fingers can cause serious injury. Make sure your passengers are away from going all the...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead, or a front window fuse is removed, the AUTO function is almost closed. To stop . If your dealer. You should always check that all the way up , push down and hold the front window switch to close either front window runs into any obstacle while it is fully open. 2. Instruments and Controls 113 2008 TL Start the engine. The window automatically...
... vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead, or a front window fuse is removed, the AUTO function is almost closed. To stop . If your dealer. You should always check that all the way up , push down and hold the front window switch to close either front window runs into any obstacle while it is fully open. 2. Instruments and Controls 113 2008 TL Start the engine. The window automatically...
Owner's Manual
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... warm air to maximum level. Using Automatic Climate Control 1. When the AUTO button on the passenger's side is pressed, temperature can close the dashboard corner vents by rotating the wheel below each vent. Features CONTINUED 131 2008 TL Once the windshield is independently regulated for the driver and passenger. Set the desired temperature with navigation system In AUTO mode, the vehicle's interior temperature is clear, select fresh air mode...
... warm air to maximum level. Using Automatic Climate Control 1. When the AUTO button on the passenger's side is pressed, temperature can close the dashboard corner vents by rotating the wheel below each vent. Features CONTINUED 131 2008 TL Once the windshield is independently regulated for the driver and passenger. Set the desired temperature with navigation system In AUTO mode, the vehicle's interior temperature is clear, select fresh air mode...
Owner's Manual
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... parking brake, and turn the ignition key to reverse, your dealer. 258 2008 TL Have the vehicle checked by your vehicle may be developing a problem. With the clutch pedal pressed, move the shift lever to the first/ second gear side of the neutral gate, then shift to reverse. 4. Press the clutch pedal, and shift to reverse. If you need to use this procedure to shift to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK...
... parking brake, and turn the ignition key to reverse, your dealer. 258 2008 TL Have the vehicle checked by your vehicle may be developing a problem. With the clutch pedal pressed, move the shift lever to the first/ second gear side of the neutral gate, then shift to reverse. 4. Press the clutch pedal, and shift to reverse. If you need to use this procedure to shift to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK...
Owner's Manual
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... the engine idling. Press on the brake pedal when you can remove the key from the ignition switch. The transmission will shift down one, two or three gears, depending on your normal driving. Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission To shift from: P to R R to N N to D D to L L to D D to N N to R R to Shift Lock Release on page 264 ). If there is necessary to the floor. Shift to the Park position...
... the engine idling. Press on the brake pedal when you can remove the key from the ignition switch. The transmission will shift down one, two or three gears, depending on your normal driving. Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission To shift from: P to R R to N N to D D to L L to D D to N N to R R to Shift Lock Release on page 264 ). If there is necessary to the floor. Shift to the Park position...
Owner's Manual
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...). Inspect drive belt Replace transmission fluid Driving in mountainous areas at 60,000 miles (100,000 km), then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km). Replace spark plugs Replace timing belt and inspect water pump If you drive primarily in urban areas that have the transmission fluid changed at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperatures. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder Symbol A B Maintenance Main Items Replace engine oil 1 Replace engine oil 1 and oil filter Inspect front and rear brakes Check parking brake adjustment...
...). Inspect drive belt Replace transmission fluid Driving in mountainous areas at 60,000 miles (100,000 km), then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km). Replace spark plugs Replace timing belt and inspect water pump If you drive primarily in urban areas that have the transmission fluid changed at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperatures. Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder Symbol A B Maintenance Main Items Replace engine oil 1 Replace engine oil 1 and oil filter Inspect front and rear brakes Check parking brake adjustment...
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Fluid Locations ENGINE OIL FILL CAP BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) CLUTCH FLUID (Manual Transmission only) RADIATOR CAP POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop) Maintenance ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR 285 2008 TL
Main Menu Table Of Contents Fluid Locations ENGINE OIL FILL CAP BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) CLUTCH FLUID (Manual Transmission only) RADIATOR CAP POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop) Maintenance ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR 285 2008 TL
Owner's Manual
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Manual transmission: Release the parking brake. Leave the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I ) position so the steering wheel does not lock. If your vehicle is not damaged. Turn off the ground. Leave the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I ) position so the steering wheel does not lock. Taking Care of the Unexpected If, due to damage, your vehicle must be towed, call a professional towing service or organization. If you cannot shif t the transmission or start the engine (automatic transmission), your vehicle must...
Manual transmission: Release the parking brake. Leave the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I ) position so the steering wheel does not lock. If your vehicle is not damaged. Turn off the ground. Leave the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I ) position so the steering wheel does not lock. Taking Care of the Unexpected If, due to damage, your vehicle must be towed, call a professional towing service or organization. If you cannot shif t the transmission or start the engine (automatic transmission), your vehicle must...
Owner's Manual
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... ...180 Fog Lights...89 Four-way Flashers ...90 Front Airbags ...9, 24 Front Seats ...103 Adjusting...103 Heaters...111 Airbags ...9, 24 Fuel ...236 Fill Door and Cap...237 Gauge ...65 Octane Requirement ...236 Reserve Indicator...63 Tank, Filling the...237 Fuses, Checking the ...333 F Fan, Interior...128 Features, Comfort and Convenience ...125 Filling the Fuel Tank ...237 Filter, Oil ...288 Flashers, Hazard Warning...90 Flat Tire, Changing a ...319 Floor Mats ...304 Fluids Automatic Transmission...292 Brake ...295 Clutch ...296 Manual Transmission ...294 G Gas Mileage...
... ...180 Fog Lights...89 Four-way Flashers ...90 Front Airbags ...9, 24 Front Seats ...103 Adjusting...103 Heaters...111 Airbags ...9, 24 Fuel ...236 Fill Door and Cap...237 Gauge ...65 Octane Requirement ...236 Reserve Indicator...63 Tank, Filling the...237 Fuses, Checking the ...333 F Fan, Interior...128 Features, Comfort and Convenience ...125 Filling the Fuel Tank ...237 Filter, Oil ...288 Flashers, Hazard Warning...90 Flat Tire, Changing a ...319 Floor Mats ...304 Fluids Automatic Transmission...292 Brake ...295 Clutch ...296 Manual Transmission ...294 G Gas Mileage...
Owner's Manual
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... Low Fuel ...63 Low Oil Pressure ...59, 330 Side Airbag Off ...30, 60 SRS ...29, 60 Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ...62 VSA Activation ...61 VSA System ...61 Infant Restraint ...38 Infant Seats ...38 Tether Anchorage Points ...46 Inflation, Proper Tire ...306 Inside Mirror ...106 Inspection, Tire ...309 Instrument Panel ...57 Instrument Panel Indicators ...58 Instrument Panel Brightness ...89 Interior Lights ...118 Introduction ...i I Identification Number, Vehicle...342 Ignition Keys...92 Switch ...95 Timing Control System...
... Low Fuel ...63 Low Oil Pressure ...59, 330 Side Airbag Off ...30, 60 SRS ...29, 60 Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ...62 VSA Activation ...61 VSA System ...61 Infant Restraint ...38 Infant Seats ...38 Tether Anchorage Points ...46 Inflation, Proper Tire ...306 Inside Mirror ...106 Inspection, Tire ...309 Instrument Panel ...57 Instrument Panel Indicators ...58 Instrument Panel Brightness ...89 Interior Lights ...118 Introduction ...i I Identification Number, Vehicle...342 Ignition Keys...92 Switch ...95 Timing Control System...
Owner's Manual
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... Manual Transmission...256 Manual Transmission Fluid ...294 Memory, Driving Position ...108 Meters, Gauges ...65 Mirrors, Adjusting ...106 Modifying Your Vehicle...246 Moonroof ...115 Multi-Information Display ...66 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ...73 Engine Oil Life ...72 N Neutral Gear Position...260 New Vehicle Break-in ...236 NOTICE, Explanation of ...i Numbers, Identification ...342 L Label, Certification ...342 Lane Change, Signaling ...86 Lap/Shoulder Belts ...19 Lights Bulb Replacement ...297 Indicator ...62 Parking ...86 Turn Signal ...86 Load Limit ...248 LOCK (Ignition Key...
... Manual Transmission...256 Manual Transmission Fluid ...294 Memory, Driving Position ...108 Meters, Gauges ...65 Mirrors, Adjusting ...106 Modifying Your Vehicle...246 Moonroof ...115 Multi-Information Display ...66 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink ...73 Engine Oil Life ...72 N Neutral Gear Position...260 New Vehicle Break-in ...236 NOTICE, Explanation of ...i Numbers, Identification ...342 L Label, Certification ...342 Lane Change, Signaling ...86 Lap/Shoulder Belts ...19 Lights Bulb Replacement ...297 Indicator ...62 Parking ...86 Turn Signal ...86 Load Limit ...248 LOCK (Ignition Key...
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......344 Speed Control ...186 SRS, Additional Information...37 Additional Safety Precautions ...32 Airbag Components...22 Airbag Service ...31 How the SRS Indicator Works ...29 How Your Front Airbags Work...24 How Your Side Airbags Work...27 How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work...29 SRS Indicator...29, 60 START (Ignition Key Position) ...95 Starting the Engine ...253, 254 With a Dead Battery ...326 State Emissions Testing ...355 Steam Coming from Engine ...328 Steering Wheel...
......344 Speed Control ...186 SRS, Additional Information...37 Additional Safety Precautions ...32 Airbag Components...22 Airbag Service ...31 How the SRS Indicator Works ...29 How Your Front Airbags Work...24 How Your Side Airbags Work...27 How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work...29 SRS Indicator...29, 60 START (Ignition Key Position) ...95 Starting the Engine ...253, 254 With a Dead Battery ...326 State Emissions Testing ...355 Steam Coming from Engine ...328 Steering Wheel...
