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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
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... ...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 ...Compartment ...121 Coin Holder ...122 Front Door Pockets ...123 Vanity Mirror ...123 Sun Visor ...123 Instruments and Controls 55 2008 TL Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your...
... ...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 ...Compartment ...121 Coin Holder ...122 Front Door Pockets ...123 Vanity Mirror ...123 Sun Visor ...123 Instruments and Controls 55 2008 TL Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your...
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... RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 60) Instruments and Controls PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 59) VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P. 61) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P. 63) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 59) MESSAGE INDICATOR (P. 64) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 63) LOW TIRE PRESSURE/ TPMS INDICATOR (P.... 64) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 60) LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P. 62) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT INDICATOR (P. 62) MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (P. 66) The U.S. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 57 2008 TL instrument panel is shown.
... RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 60) Instruments and Controls PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 59) VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P. 61) FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P. 63) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 59) MESSAGE INDICATOR (P. 64) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 63) LOW TIRE PRESSURE/ TPMS INDICATOR (P.... 64) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 60) LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P. 62) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT INDICATOR (P. 62) MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (P. 66) The U.S. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 57 2008 TL instrument panel is shown.
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Low Fuel Indicator Fog Light Indicator This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position. See page 86 for information on , there is .... Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Immobilizer System Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when you turn on the fog lights. It will be disabled (see page 68 ). 63 2008 TL If it is about 2.3 U.S. This indicator also blinks several times when you must refuel soon. It comes on as a reminder that...
Low Fuel Indicator Fog Light Indicator This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position. See page 86 for information on , there is .... Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Immobilizer System Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when you turn on the fog lights. It will be disabled (see page 68 ). 63 2008 TL If it is about 2.3 U.S. This indicator also blinks several times when you must refuel soon. It comes on as a reminder that...
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/ FOG LIGHTS (P. 86, 89) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 85) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 90) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON (P. 90) INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P. 89) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) OFF SWITCH (P. 271) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 186) 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. 84 2008 TL
Main Menu Table Of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/ FOG LIGHTS (P. 86, 89) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 85) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 90) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON (P. 90) INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P. 89) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) OFF SWITCH (P. 271) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 186) 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. 84 2008 TL
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... and turn the ignition switch to the position turns on the headlights. The high beams stay on as long as a reminder. Fog lights off 7. Headlights On Turning the switch to high beams, push the left turn and up to signal a right turn. High Beams To switch from...you will hear a reminder chime when you release it . Parking and instrument panel 4. Fog lights on 6. When the light switch is in either of these positions, the lights on indicator comes on as you hear a click. Flash high beams 86 2008 TL The lever will come on (see page 62 ). AUTO 5. Pull it back to ...
... and turn the ignition switch to the position turns on the headlights. The high beams stay on as long as a reminder. Fog lights off 7. Headlights On Turning the switch to high beams, push the left turn and up to signal a right turn. High Beams To switch from...you will hear a reminder chime when you release it . Parking and instrument panel 4. Fog lights on 6. When the light switch is in either of these positions, the lights on indicator comes on as you hear a click. Flash high beams 86 2008 TL The lever will come on (see page 62 ). AUTO 5. Pull it back to ...
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... AUTO at dusk, for example). You should also turn off the lights if you plan to the position. CONTINUED 87 2008 TL The lights and indicator will turn off for an extended period (a week or more). Do not leave the light switch in a dense fog, or when you turn off automatically when the system senses high...
... AUTO at dusk, for example). You should also turn off the lights if you plan to the position. CONTINUED 87 2008 TL The lights and indicator will turn off for an extended period (a week or more). Do not leave the light switch in a dense fog, or when you turn off automatically when the system senses high...
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You can be helpful when using the headlights during daylight hours. 89 2008 TL Instrument Panel Brightness MAX BUTTON Instruments and Controls ADJUSTMENT BUTTON Adjust the brightness of the instrument panel by turning the switch next to or . ...headlights turn on automatically. Pressing the MAX button will also go off when the headlights turn the light switch to the headlight switch. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fog Lights, Instrument Panel Brightness Fog Lights Turn the fog lights on and off by pressing the or side of brightness is equipped with the headlight switch on ...
You can be helpful when using the headlights during daylight hours. 89 2008 TL Instrument Panel Brightness MAX BUTTON Instruments and Controls ADJUSTMENT BUTTON Adjust the brightness of the instrument panel by turning the switch next to or . ...headlights turn on automatically. Pressing the MAX button will also go off when the headlights turn the light switch to the headlight switch. Main Menu Table Of Contents Fog Lights, Instrument Panel Brightness Fog Lights Turn the fog lights on and off by pressing the or side of brightness is equipped with the headlight switch on ...
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... instrument panel to turn on the hazard warning lights (four-way flashers). Push the button between the center vents to flash. Use the hazard warning lights if you need to turn it on and ... have good visibility before starting to turn it on again when you restart the vehicle. 90 2008 TL The defogger and antenna wires on . When cleaning the glass, always wipe side to show the ...defogger is disabled. The rear window defogger clears fog, frost, and thin ice from the window. The indicator in a dangerous area near heavy traffic, ...
... instrument panel to turn on the hazard warning lights (four-way flashers). Push the button between the center vents to flash. Use the hazard warning lights if you need to turn it on and ... have good visibility before starting to turn it on again when you restart the vehicle. 90 2008 TL The defogger and antenna wires on . When cleaning the glass, always wipe side to show the ...defogger is disabled. The rear window defogger clears fog, frost, and thin ice from the window. The indicator in a dangerous area near heavy traffic, ...
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... the way to lock it in place. 6. If you are replacing a passenger's side bulb, turn counterclockwise. 8. Main Menu Table Of Contents Lights 4. Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly by turning it unlocks. 5. Remove the socket from the socket by pushing on their center. 1....off the engine. Start the engine. CONTINUED 299 2008 TL Push the inner fender cover in the socket. Turn it clockwise to the right. Turn it clockwise to make sure the new bulb is working. Maintenance Replacing a Front Fog Light Bulb 2. Test the lights to lock it in place. 7.
... the way to lock it in place. 6. If you are replacing a passenger's side bulb, turn counterclockwise. 8. Main Menu Table Of Contents Lights 4. Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly by turning it unlocks. 5. Remove the socket from the socket by pushing on their center. 1....off the engine. Start the engine. CONTINUED 299 2008 TL Push the inner fender cover in the socket. Turn it clockwise to the right. Turn it clockwise to make sure the new bulb is working. Maintenance Replacing a Front Fog Light Bulb 2. Test the lights to lock it in place. 7.
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Lights 3. Remove the bulb by pushing on all the way. Make sure it one -quarter turn counterclockwise. 300 2008 TL Replacing the Rear Turn Signal Bulb (in place. Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by turning it in place. 6. Using a small screwdriver, pop up ... remove the holding clips, and lock them in the center of the inner fender cover, and pull the inner fender cover back. 7. Turn on the fog lights to overheat and shatter. 2.
Main Menu Table Of Contents Lights 3. Remove the bulb by pushing on all the way. Make sure it one -quarter turn counterclockwise. 300 2008 TL Replacing the Rear Turn Signal Bulb (in place. Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by turning it in place. 6. Using a small screwdriver, pop up ... remove the holding clips, and lock them in the center of the inner fender cover, and pull the inner fender cover back. 7. Turn on the fog lights to overheat and shatter. 2.
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... A 10 A 30 A 7.5 A 20 A 40 A 40 A 15 A 30 A 40 A 40 A 40 A 40 A 120 A 50 A Circuits Protected Right Headlight Low Beam Back Up FI ECU Condenser Fan Fog Light Radiator Fan Motor MG Clutch Relay Horn, Stop Rear Defroster Back UP, ACC Hazard Warning VSA Pump Motor Relay VSA Fail Safe Relay FI ECU... Fuse Locations UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX No. Amps. 1 2 3 4 5 15 A 30 A 7.5 A 10 A 7.5 A Circuits Protected Left Headlight Low Beam Rear Defroster Coil Left Headlight High Beam Small Light Right Headlight High Beam 335 2008 TL
... A 10 A 30 A 7.5 A 20 A 40 A 40 A 15 A 30 A 40 A 40 A 40 A 40 A 120 A 50 A Circuits Protected Right Headlight Low Beam Back Up FI ECU Condenser Fan Fog Light Radiator Fan Motor MG Clutch Relay Horn, Stop Rear Defroster Back UP, ACC Hazard Warning VSA Pump Motor Relay VSA Fail Safe Relay FI ECU... Fuse Locations UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX No. Amps. 1 2 3 4 5 15 A 30 A 7.5 A 10 A 7.5 A Circuits Protected Left Headlight Low Beam Rear Defroster Coil Left Headlight High Beam Small Light Right Headlight High Beam 335 2008 TL
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.../cm 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm 3 : Type S ) ) ) ) 3 345 2008 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Specifications Lights Headlight (High beam/Low beam) DRL Front turn signal/parking lights Front Fog lights Rear turn signal Back-up lights License plate light Ceiling light Trunk light Door courtesy lights Vanity mirror lights Map lights Battery Capacity Fuses Interior Engine Type 12 V 12 V 12 V 12...
.../cm 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm 3 : Type S ) ) ) ) 3 345 2008 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Specifications Lights Headlight (High beam/Low beam) DRL Front turn signal/parking lights Front Fog lights Rear turn signal Back-up lights License plate light Ceiling light Trunk light Door courtesy lights Vanity mirror lights Map lights Battery Capacity Fuses Interior Engine Type 12 V 12 V 12 V 12...
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... Emissions Controls .. 352 Exhaust Fumes ...52 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by ...16 Power Steering...296 Windshield Washers ...291 FM Stereo Radio Reception ...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... Flat Tire, Changing a ...319 Floor Mats ...304 Fluids Automatic Transmission...292 Brake ...295 Clutch ...296 Manual Transmission ...294 G Gas Mileage, Improving...243 INDEX CONTINUED III 2008 TL
... Emissions Controls .. 352 Exhaust Fumes ...52 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by ...16 Power Steering...296 Windshield Washers ...291 FM Stereo Radio Reception ...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... Flat Tire, Changing a ...319 Floor Mats ...304 Fluids Automatic Transmission...292 Brake ...295 Clutch ...296 Manual Transmission ...294 G Gas Mileage, Improving...243 INDEX CONTINUED III 2008 TL
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... ...86 Turning on ...86 Head Restraints ...104 High-Low Beam Switch ...86 HomeLink Universal Transceiver...189 Hood, Opening the ...239 DRL (Daytime Running Lights)...62 Fog Light ...63 High Beam...62 Key (Immobilizer System) ...63 Low Fuel ...63 Low Oil Pressure ...59, 330 Side Airbag Off ...30, 60 SRS ... ...58 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake)...60, 268 Brake (Parking and Brake System) ...59, 332 Charging System ...59, 330 Cruise Control ...61 H Halogen Fog Bulbs ...297 HandsFreeLink (HFL)...192 Hazard Warning Flashers...90 Headlights...86 Aiming ...297 Automatic Lighting Off Feature ...88 IV 2008 TL
... ...86 Turning on ...86 Head Restraints ...104 High-Low Beam Switch ...86 HomeLink Universal Transceiver...189 Hood, Opening the ...239 DRL (Daytime Running Lights)...62 Fog Light ...63 High Beam...62 Key (Immobilizer System) ...63 Low Fuel ...63 Low Oil Pressure ...59, 330 Side Airbag Off ...30, 60 SRS ... ...58 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake)...60, 268 Brake (Parking and Brake System) ...59, 332 Charging System ...59, 330 Cruise Control ...61 H Halogen Fog Bulbs ...297 HandsFreeLink (HFL)...192 Hazard Warning Flashers...90 Headlights...86 Aiming ...297 Automatic Lighting Off Feature ...88 IV 2008 TL