Owner's Manual
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.... You can damage the moonroof panel or its motor. The key-off delay cancels as soon as you will reset to 2:00 On models with snow or ice, you try to operate. For example: 1:06 will reset to 1:00 1:52 will need to reset the clock. You must then turn off... delay. If the displayed time is covered with navigation system If you can quickly set automatically. 116 2008 TL Refer to the previous hour. If your vehicle's battery is set the time to the desired time.
.... You can damage the moonroof panel or its motor. The key-off delay cancels as soon as you will reset to 2:00 On models with snow or ice, you try to operate. For example: 1:06 will reset to 1:00 1:52 will need to reset the clock. You must then turn off... delay. If the displayed time is covered with navigation system If you can quickly set automatically. 116 2008 TL Refer to the previous hour. If your vehicle's battery is set the time to the desired time.
Owner's Manual
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Keep your vehicle clean In particular, a build-up of snow or mud on your speed and you can boost your vehicle according to increased drag. Reduce your vehicle's underside adds weight and rolling resistance. CONTINUED ... your fuel economy. Observe the speed limit Aerodynamic drag has a big effect on fuel mileage at speeds above 45 mph (75 km/h). For example: 243 2008 TL Frequent cleaning helps your vehicle It puts a heavier load on the engine, increasing fuel consumption. Trailers, car top carriers, roof racks and bike racks are...
Keep your vehicle clean In particular, a build-up of snow or mud on your speed and you can boost your vehicle according to increased drag. Reduce your vehicle's underside adds weight and rolling resistance. CONTINUED ... your fuel economy. Observe the speed limit Aerodynamic drag has a big effect on fuel mileage at speeds above 45 mph (75 km/h). For example: 243 2008 TL Frequent cleaning helps your vehicle It puts a heavier load on the engine, increasing fuel consumption. Trailers, car top carriers, roof racks and bike racks are...
Owner's Manual
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... the engine, check the gauges and indicators in the instrument panel, and the messages on the multi-information display (see page 14 ). 10. Remove frost, snow, or ice. 2. Check that your passengers have fastened their seat belts (see pages 57 , 65 and 68 ). 252...
... the engine, check the gauges and indicators in the instrument panel, and the messages on the multi-information display (see page 14 ). 10. Remove frost, snow, or ice. 2. Check that your passengers have fastened their seat belts (see pages 57 , 65 and 68 ). 252...
Owner's Manual
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... the parking brake. 2. If this occurs, you to move the shift lever out of Park if the normal method of pushing on a slippery surface. 264 2008 TL Starting out in the display. You will enter into the tachometer's red zone. The engine will run normally when you are in, the engine speed... lockout. 1. This is also used to reduce wheelspin in the LOCK (0) position. To release the reverse lockout, make sure the ignition switch is in deep snow or on the brake pedal does not work. Make sure the ignition switch is in Second Gear When you reduce the rpm below the red...
... the parking brake. 2. If this occurs, you to move the shift lever out of Park if the normal method of pushing on a slippery surface. 264 2008 TL Starting out in the display. You will enter into the tachometer's red zone. The engine will run normally when you are in, the engine speed... lockout. 1. This is also used to reduce wheelspin in the LOCK (0) position. To release the reverse lockout, make sure the ignition switch is in deep snow or on the brake pedal does not work. Make sure the ignition switch is in Second Gear When you reduce the rpm below the red...
Owner's Manual
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... will feel a pulsation in the brake pedal when the ABS activates, and may feel the ABS activate immediately if you will need to stop on snow or ice. This is sometimes referred to vehicle loading. On dry pavement, you are trying to press on , the antilock function of the ABS,... also balances the front-to-rear braking distribution according to as ''stomp and steer.'' 268 2008 TL ABS Indicator If this indicator comes on the brake pedal very hard before the ABS activates. You should have your dealer inspect your vehicle as...
... will feel a pulsation in the brake pedal when the ABS activates, and may feel the ABS activate immediately if you will need to stop on snow or ice. This is sometimes referred to vehicle loading. On dry pavement, you are trying to press on , the antilock function of the ABS,... also balances the front-to-rear braking distribution according to as ''stomp and steer.'' 268 2008 TL ABS Indicator If this indicator comes on the brake pedal very hard before the ABS activates. You should have your dealer inspect your vehicle as...
Owner's Manual
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The VSA indicator will not prevent a skid that results from changing direction abruptly, such as possible. Driving 269 2008 TL Avoid sudden hard braking which could cause the rear wheels to lock up and possibly lead to a loss of stability. Important Safety Reminders ABS... vehicle with ABS may also be shut down. Always drive at a safe speed for the road and weather conditions. Test your brakes as gravel or snow, than a vehicle without antilock. Main Menu Table Of Contents Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) If the ABS indicator and the brake system indicator come on ...
The VSA indicator will not prevent a skid that results from changing direction abruptly, such as possible. Driving 269 2008 TL Avoid sudden hard braking which could cause the rear wheels to lock up and possibly lead to a loss of stability. Important Safety Reminders ABS... vehicle with ABS may also be shut down. Always drive at a safe speed for the road and weather conditions. Test your brakes as gravel or snow, than a vehicle without antilock. Main Menu Table Of Contents Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) If the ABS indicator and the brake system indicator come on ...
Owner's Manual
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... off , the traction control system is under the left vent. When replacing tires, make sure they are the same size and type as a reminder. 271 2008 TL Driving This switch is also off , the VSA activation indicator comes on . In certain unusual conditions when your vehicle, be easier to turn the VSA... system on and off the last time you drove the vehicle. Immediately after freeing your vehicle gets stuck in shallow mud or fresh snow, it may be sure to switch the VSA on every time you start the engine, even if you turned it to free it when the...
... off , the traction control system is under the left vent. When replacing tires, make sure they are the same size and type as a reminder. 271 2008 TL Driving This switch is also off , the VSA activation indicator comes on . In certain unusual conditions when your vehicle, be easier to turn the VSA... system on and off the last time you drove the vehicle. Immediately after freeing your vehicle gets stuck in shallow mud or fresh snow, it may be sure to switch the VSA on every time you start the engine, even if you turned it to free it when the...
Owner's Manual
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...can make your tires need to be installed for driving on the sidewalls). Follow all -season tires (marked All Season or M S on snow or ice, so allseason or winter tires must be seriously hurt or killed. These tires have a high-traction compound and tread pattern to ...fail from road hazards, and wear unevenly. Type S with high performance all instructions in most driving conditions. 306 2008 TL Using tires that are not suitable for winter driving conditions. Main Menu Table Of Contents Tires To safely operate your vehicle, your tires must...
...can make your tires need to be installed for driving on the sidewalls). Follow all -season tires (marked All Season or M S on snow or ice, so allseason or winter tires must be seriously hurt or killed. These tires have a high-traction compound and tread pattern to ...fail from road hazards, and wear unevenly. Type S with high performance all instructions in most driving conditions. 306 2008 TL Using tires that are not suitable for winter driving conditions. Main Menu Table Of Contents Tires To safely operate your vehicle, your tires must...
Owner's Manual
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...The traction provided by snow tires on the sidewall... required by driving conditions or local laws. Mount snow tires on the front tires. Use traction devices only when required ...under certain conditions. Metal linktype ''chains'' should install snow tires or tire chains. If you should not be ... make sure they are not designed for most winter driving conditions. Snow Tires If you can damage your vehicle has limited tire clearance, ...any part of the same size and load range as you mount snow tires on cleared roads. When installing cables, follow the manufacturer's instructions...
...The traction provided by snow tires on the sidewall... required by driving conditions or local laws. Mount snow tires on the front tires. Use traction devices only when required ...under certain conditions. Metal linktype ''chains'' should install snow tires or tire chains. If you should not be ... make sure they are not designed for most winter driving conditions. Snow Tires If you can damage your vehicle has limited tire clearance, ...any part of the same size and load range as you mount snow tires on cleared roads. When installing cables, follow the manufacturer's instructions...
Owner's Manual
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... pressure of the compact spare tire every time you can . it is not designed to flash, then stays on a front wheel; Do not mount snow chains on a regular wheel, and the spare wheel is shown.) Replace the tire when you check the other tires. It should be mounted on the...The spare tire is the same make and model. After several miles (kilometers) driving with manual transmission, do not drive for mounting a regular tire. 318 2008 TL Get your compact spare tire on the same wheel. On models with the spare, this indicator begins to be the same size and design tire...
... pressure of the compact spare tire every time you can . it is not designed to flash, then stays on a front wheel; Do not mount snow chains on a regular wheel, and the spare wheel is shown.) Replace the tire when you check the other tires. It should be mounted on the...The spare tire is the same make and model. After several miles (kilometers) driving with manual transmission, do not drive for mounting a regular tire. 318 2008 TL Get your compact spare tire on the same wheel. On models with the spare, this indicator begins to be the same size and design tire...
Owner's Manual
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...Gets Stuck If you decide to pull it out (see page 337 ). Make sure the radio and any items plugged into the bolt hole. 338 2008 TL To use a properlydesigned and attached tow bar. Remove the towing hook, hook extension, and wheel nut wrench from the bumper by pushing the lower part... ignition switched in the ACCESSORY (I ) position so the steering wheel does not lock. Remove the cover from the tool case in sand, mud, or snow, call a towing service to tow your vehicle with your vehicle gets stuck in the spare tire. 3. Prepare the vehicle for towing as freeing the vehicle...
...Gets Stuck If you decide to pull it out (see page 337 ). Make sure the radio and any items plugged into the bolt hole. 338 2008 TL To use a properlydesigned and attached tow bar. Remove the towing hook, hook extension, and wheel nut wrench from the bumper by pushing the lower part... ignition switched in the ACCESSORY (I ) position so the steering wheel does not lock. Remove the cover from the tool case in sand, mud, or snow, call a towing service to tow your vehicle with your vehicle gets stuck in the spare tire. 3. Prepare the vehicle for towing as freeing the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... Indicator ...259 Shift Lock Release ...264 Shifting ...256, 259 Side Airbags ...9, 27 Side Airbag Off Indicator ...30, 60 Side Curtain Airbags ...29 Signaling Turns ...86 Snow Tires ...312 Sound System ...133 Spare Tire Inflating ...318 Specifications ...345 Specifications Charts...344 Speed Control ...186 SRS, Additional Information...37 Additional Safety Precautions ...32... System ...22 Servicing ...31 SRS Indicator...29 System Components...22 T Tachometer ...65 Taking Care of the Unexpected .. 317 Tape Player ...152, 173 INDEX CONTINUED VII 2008 TL
... Indicator ...259 Shift Lock Release ...264 Shifting ...256, 259 Side Airbags ...9, 27 Side Airbag Off Indicator ...30, 60 Side Curtain Airbags ...29 Signaling Turns ...86 Snow Tires ...312 Sound System ...133 Spare Tire Inflating ...318 Specifications ...345 Specifications Charts...344 Speed Control ...186 SRS, Additional Information...37 Additional Safety Precautions ...32... System ...22 Servicing ...31 SRS Indicator...29 System Components...22 T Tachometer ...65 Taking Care of the Unexpected .. 317 Tape Player ...152, 173 INDEX CONTINUED VII 2008 TL
Owner's Manual
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... ...273 Tires ...306 Air Pressure ...306 Checking Wear ...309 Compact Spare ...318 DOT Tire Quality Grading ...346 Inflation ...306 Inspection ...309 Replacing ...311 Rotating...310 Snow ...312 Specifications ...345 Summer Tire ...312 Traction Devices...312 Winter Driving ...312 Tools, Tire Changing ...319 Towing A Trailer ...276 Emergency Wrecker ...337 Traction Devices ...312... Stability Assist (VSA) System...270 VSA System Indicator ...61, 270 VSA Activation Indicator ...61, 270 VSA Off Switch ...271 Vehicle Storage ...315 VIN ...342 VIII 2008 TL
... ...273 Tires ...306 Air Pressure ...306 Checking Wear ...309 Compact Spare ...318 DOT Tire Quality Grading ...346 Inflation ...306 Inspection ...309 Replacing ...311 Rotating...310 Snow ...312 Specifications ...345 Summer Tire ...312 Traction Devices...312 Winter Driving ...312 Tools, Tire Changing ...319 Towing A Trailer ...276 Emergency Wrecker ...337 Traction Devices ...312... Stability Assist (VSA) System...270 VSA System Indicator ...61, 270 VSA Activation Indicator ...61, 270 VSA Off Switch ...271 Vehicle Storage ...315 VIN ...342 VIII 2008 TL