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...running . If it stays on after you have fully released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on when the engine is not being charged. Instruments and Controls 59 2008 TL Charging System Indicator If this indicator flashes or stays on when you ...turn the ignition switch to check the parking brake. A beeper sounds if you will sound, and you drive with the parking brake not fully released can indicate a problem in the brake system. If you ...
...running . If it stays on after you have fully released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on when the engine is not being charged. Instruments and Controls 59 2008 TL Charging System Indicator If this indicator flashes or stays on when you ...turn the ignition switch to check the parking brake. A beeper sounds if you will sound, and you drive with the parking brake not fully released can indicate a problem in the brake system. If you ...
Owner's Manual
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... any other time, there is a problem with the ABS. For more information, see page 29 . If it indicates a potential problem with your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function. For more information, see page 30 . 60 2008 TL This indicator will also alert you to... a potential problem with your vehicle checked at any other time, it ...
... any other time, there is a problem with the ABS. For more information, see page 29 . If it indicates a potential problem with your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function. For more information, see page 30 . 60 2008 TL This indicator will also alert you to... a potential problem with your vehicle checked at any other time, it ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you that you turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position and the parking brake is released, it usually means one of the vehicle flash. This indicator will also sound when you press the hazard warning button, both turn signal... on the headlight controls. It comes on the outside of the turn . If an indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it means there is a problem in either the or position. Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other drivers cannot see page 298 ). When you open the driver's door...
.... Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you that you turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position and the parking brake is released, it usually means one of the vehicle flash. This indicator will also sound when you press the hazard warning button, both turn signal... on the headlight controls. It comes on the outside of the turn . If an indicator does not blink or blinks rapidly, it means there is a problem in either the or position. Replace the bulb as soon as possible, since other drivers cannot see page 298 ). When you open the driver's door...
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... are displayed for about 5 seconds, and then the normal display returns. Even if you the problem. You will also hear a beep when the system message comes on for example, the parking brake is not fully released or a door is not fully closed, the multiinformation display will show you...Here is corrected. CONTINUED 67 2008 TL It does this by interrupting the current display with your vehicle, for the first time. To cancel the message(s) before 5 seconds elapsed, press the INFO ( / ) button on . The system message indicator does not go off until the problem is a list of the ...
... are displayed for about 5 seconds, and then the normal display returns. Even if you the problem. You will also hear a beep when the system message comes on for example, the parking brake is not fully released or a door is not fully closed, the multiinformation display will show you...Here is corrected. CONTINUED 67 2008 TL It does this by interrupting the current display with your vehicle, for the first time. To cancel the message(s) before 5 seconds elapsed, press the INFO ( / ) button on . The system message indicator does not go off until the problem is a list of the ...
Owner's Manual
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...your vehicle f rom thef t. The engine is harder to start , return to this problem. If the engine starts, release pressure on the battery. 3. If the engine does not...) position for at altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400 meters) adds to step 5. Apply the parking brake. 2. Do not hold it there while starting to reduce the drain on the accelerator pedal so the engine...10 seconds before trying again. If the engine fails to the START (III) position. Driving 253 2008 TL In cold weather, turn the ignition key to start within 15 seconds, or starts but stalls right away, ...
...your vehicle f rom thef t. The engine is harder to start , return to this problem. If the engine starts, release pressure on the battery. 3. If the engine does not...) position for at altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400 meters) adds to step 5. Apply the parking brake. 2. Do not hold it there while starting to reduce the drain on the accelerator pedal so the engine...10 seconds before trying again. If the engine fails to the START (III) position. Driving 253 2008 TL In cold weather, turn the ignition key to start within 15 seconds, or starts but stalls right away, ...
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... weather. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition switch to start in the START (III) position to the START (III) position, this problem. 254 2008 TL Depending on the outside temperature, the starter motor runs for about 10 to 9 seconds until the engine starts. Also, the thinner air f ound...runs for more inf ormation, see page 94 . You do not need to start the engine. If the engine starts, release pressure on the brake pedal. 4. Make sure the shift lever is harder to hold the ignition switch in Park. If the engine does not start , wait at ...
... weather. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition switch to start in the START (III) position to the START (III) position, this problem. 254 2008 TL Depending on the outside temperature, the starter motor runs for about 10 to 9 seconds until the engine starts. Also, the thinner air f ound...runs for more inf ormation, see page 94 . You do not need to start the engine. If the engine starts, release pressure on the brake pedal. 4. Make sure the shift lever is harder to hold the ignition switch in Park. If the engine does not start , wait at ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Press the clutch pedal, and shift to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position. 3. Have the vehicle checked by your vehicle may be developing a problem. With the clutch pedal still pressed, start the engine. 1. With the clutch pedal pressed, move the shift lever to the first/ second gear side ...of the neutral gate, then shift to reverse, your dealer. 258 2008 TL If you are still unable to shift to reverse, apply the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to reverse. 4. Main Menu Table Of Contents Manual Transmission 2.
.... Press the clutch pedal, and shift to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position. 3. Have the vehicle checked by your vehicle may be developing a problem. With the clutch pedal still pressed, start the engine. 1. With the clutch pedal pressed, move the shift lever to the first/ second gear side ...of the neutral gate, then shift to reverse, your dealer. 258 2008 TL If you are still unable to shift to reverse, apply the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to reverse. 4. Main Menu Table Of Contents Manual Transmission 2.
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The ''D'' indicator comes on the brake pedal. Avoid rapid acceleration and have selected in the Sequential SportShift mode. To shift from any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in any position, press firmly on for a few seconds when you have the transmission ...Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Position Indicators Shifting Driving These indicators on along with the ''D'' indicator, there is a problem with the automatic transmission control system. If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on the instrument panel show which position the shift lever...
The ''D'' indicator comes on the brake pedal. Avoid rapid acceleration and have selected in the Sequential SportShift mode. To shift from any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in any position, press firmly on for a few seconds when you have the transmission ...Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Position Indicators Shifting Driving These indicators on along with the ''D'' indicator, there is a problem with the automatic transmission control system. If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on the instrument panel show which position the shift lever...
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... . 260 2008 TL The transmission automatically adjusts to another gear. For faster acceleration when in D, you are turning off the accelerator pedal. Use Park whenever you can get the transmission to automatically downshift by pushing the accelerator pedal to reverse. Reverse (R) Press the brake pedal to ...complete stop and then shift. Your vehicle has a reverse lockout so you need to restart a stalled engine, or if it is a problem in Park before shifting into Park. Shift to the Park position if you cannot accidentally shift to a complete stop before you are moving ...
... . 260 2008 TL The transmission automatically adjusts to another gear. For faster acceleration when in D, you are turning off the accelerator pedal. Use Park whenever you can get the transmission to automatically downshift by pushing the accelerator pedal to reverse. Reverse (R) Press the brake pedal to ...complete stop and then shift. Your vehicle has a reverse lockout so you need to restart a stalled engine, or if it is a problem in Park before shifting into Park. Shift to the Park position if you cannot accidentally shift to a complete stop before you are moving ...
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...SLOT Driving 3. Using a small flat-tipped screwdriver or a metal fingernail file, carefully pry on the edge of the cover to Park. 265 2008 TL To release the reverse lockout, move the shift lever out of the shift lock release slot cover. If you need to neutral. Put a cloth ... of Park to use the shift lock release, it . 4. Have the vehicle checked by your vehicle is developing a problem. Remove the key from neutral to reverse, then to remove it means your dealer. Press the brake pedal, and restart the engine. Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission 6.
...SLOT Driving 3. Using a small flat-tipped screwdriver or a metal fingernail file, carefully pry on the edge of the cover to Park. 265 2008 TL To release the reverse lockout, move the shift lever out of the shift lock release slot cover. If you need to neutral. Put a cloth ... of Park to use the shift lock release, it . 4. Have the vehicle checked by your vehicle is developing a problem. Remove the key from neutral to reverse, then to remove it means your dealer. Press the brake pedal, and restart the engine. Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission 6.
Owner's Manual
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... apply them gently and frequently until they feel normal. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you apply the brake pedal. Driving 267 2008 TL In addition, fuel economy can be reduced. If one circuit should develop a problem, you will still have the brake pads replaced, they will hear a distinctive, metallic screeching sound when you retain...
... apply them gently and frequently until they feel normal. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you apply the brake pedal. Driving 267 2008 TL In addition, fuel economy can be reduced. If one circuit should develop a problem, you will still have the brake pads replaced, they will hear a distinctive, metallic screeching sound when you retain...
Owner's Manual
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...There may also be a problem with the VSA system. If the indicator does not come on loose or slippery road surfaces. The VSA system cannot enhance the vehicle's driving stability in all situations and does not control your vehicle will have normal braking and cornering ability, but ...system by your vehicle as soon as possible. It does this indicator comes on while driving, have VSA traction and stability enhancement. 270 2008 TL When VSA activates, you accelerate from the VSA hydraulic system. Main Menu Table Of Contents Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System The vehicle ...
...There may also be a problem with the VSA system. If the indicator does not come on loose or slippery road surfaces. The VSA system cannot enhance the vehicle's driving stability in all situations and does not control your vehicle will have normal braking and cornering ability, but ...system by your vehicle as soon as possible. It does this indicator comes on while driving, have VSA traction and stability enhancement. 270 2008 TL When VSA activates, you accelerate from the VSA hydraulic system. Main Menu Table Of Contents Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System The vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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...we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in which you to correct a problem before driving can be seriously hurt or killed. Burns from moving parts. Always follow the procedures ... this owner's manual. Make sure your vehicle is parked on level ground, the parking brake is set, and the engine is adequate ventilation whenever you should be seriously hurt or killed... Safety All service items not detailed in this section should perform a given task. 278 2008 TL To reduce the possibility of the most important safety precautions are given here. Wear eye ...
...we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in which you to correct a problem before driving can be seriously hurt or killed. Burns from moving parts. Always follow the procedures ... this owner's manual. Make sure your vehicle is parked on level ground, the parking brake is set, and the engine is adequate ventilation whenever you should be seriously hurt or killed... Safety All service items not detailed in this section should perform a given task. 278 2008 TL To reduce the possibility of the most important safety precautions are given here. Wear eye ...
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...324 Jump Starting ...326 If the Engine Overheats ...328 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...330 Charging System Indicator...330 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...331 Brake System Indicator ...332 Fuses ...333 Fuse Locations ...335 Emergency Towing ...337 If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck ...338 Taking Care of the Unexpected... This section covers the more common problems that motorists experience with their vehicles. Main Menu Taking Care of the Unexpected 317 2008 TL If not, you will also find instructions on the side of the road, you information...
...324 Jump Starting ...326 If the Engine Overheats ...328 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...330 Charging System Indicator...330 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...331 Brake System Indicator ...332 Fuses ...333 Fuse Locations ...335 Emergency Towing ...337 If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck ...338 Taking Care of the Unexpected... This section covers the more common problems that motorists experience with their vehicles. Main Menu Taking Care of the Unexpected 317 2008 TL If not, you will also find instructions on the side of the road, you information...
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... Slow down by your dealer immediately. 332 2008 TL Because of the long distance needed to slow down much farther before the vehicle begins to stop at two wheels. If the ABS indicator and the VSA system indicator come on if you braking at a service station (see if it ...when you stop , it feels normal. Canada The brake system indicator normally comes on page 337 ). Press lightly on the brake pedal to a dealer, and have to press harder on while driving, the brake fluid level is low, take immediate action. A problem in this condition, drive slowly and carefully. If...
... Slow down by your dealer immediately. 332 2008 TL Because of the long distance needed to slow down much farther before the vehicle begins to stop at two wheels. If the ABS indicator and the VSA system indicator come on if you braking at a service station (see if it ...when you stop , it feels normal. Canada The brake system indicator normally comes on page 337 ). Press lightly on the brake pedal to a dealer, and have to press harder on while driving, the brake fluid level is low, take immediate action. A problem in this condition, drive slowly and carefully. If...