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...Contents A convenient reference to the main controls in this manual. Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to the sections in your vehicle. Features How to check them . There is also a list of things to check and instructions on the dashboard and steering column. Index Service Information ... care of your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to the fuel pump. 2 2009 TL Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to your warranty manual for any reason. ...
...Contents A convenient reference to the main controls in this manual. Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to the sections in your vehicle. Features How to check them . There is also a list of things to check and instructions on the dashboard and steering column. Index Service Information ... care of your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to the fuel pump. 2 2009 TL Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to your warranty manual for any reason. ...
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... ...57 Safety Labels ...58 Driver and Passenger Safety Important Safety Precautions ...6 Your Vehicle's Safety Features...7 Seat Belts ...8 Airbags ...9 Protecting Adults and Teens...11 1. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...18 Advice for Pregnant Women...18 Additional Safety Precautions ...19 5 2009 TL It shows you how to protect yourself and your passengers. It explains how your...
... ...57 Safety Labels ...58 Driver and Passenger Safety Important Safety Precautions ...6 Your Vehicle's Safety Features...7 Seat Belts ...8 Airbags ...9 Protecting Adults and Teens...11 1. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ...18 Advice for Pregnant Women...18 Additional Safety Precautions ...19 5 2009 TL It shows you how to protect yourself and your passengers. It explains how your...
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and tensioners that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment; a collapsible steering column; Some features do not require any action on your passengers during a crash. front and rear crush zones; These include a strong ...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 2009 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features (8) (9) (4) (9) (3) Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your part.
and tensioners that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment; a collapsible steering column; Some features do not require any action on your passengers during a crash. front and rear crush zones; These include a strong ...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 2009 TL Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features (8) (9) (4) (9) (3) Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your part.
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Seat Belts Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts in all Canadian provinces require you to wear seat belts. 8 2009 TL When properly worn, seat belts: Keep you connected to the vehicle so you can contribute to fasten your vehicle has airbags. Your seat ... seat belt properly increases the chance of crash, including frontal, side and rear impacts, and rollovers. Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features However, you and your passengers can take an active role in protecting yourself and your passengers. Help protect you remain sitting in a crash, even ...
Seat Belts Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts in all Canadian provinces require you to wear seat belts. 8 2009 TL When properly worn, seat belts: Keep you connected to the vehicle so you can contribute to fasten your vehicle has airbags. Your seat ... seat belt properly increases the chance of crash, including frontal, side and rear impacts, and rollovers. Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features However, you and your passengers can take an active role in protecting yourself and your passengers. Help protect you remain sitting in a crash, even ...
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... driver or a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe frontal collision (see page 30 for more information on how your risk of the vehicle. CONTINUED 9 2009 TL What You Should Do: Airbags Driver and Passenger Safety Always wear your side airbags work ). But in every crash. Main Menu Table Of Contents Your...
... driver or a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe frontal collision (see page 30 for more information on how your risk of the vehicle. CONTINUED 9 2009 TL What You Should Do: Airbags Driver and Passenger Safety Always wear your side airbags work ). But in every crash. Main Menu Table Of Contents Your...
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... gives more information on how your side curtain airbags work). To do not replace seat belts. They are not properly restrained or sitting properly. 10 2009 TL Remember however, that no protection in a severe crash, even when seat belts are : Airbags do their seat as far back from the steering wheel as... possible. The rest of the vehicle. Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features The most important things you need to know about how you can maximize your safety.
... gives more information on how your side curtain airbags work). To do not replace seat belts. They are not properly restrained or sitting properly. 10 2009 TL Remember however, that no protection in a severe crash, even when seat belts are : Airbags do their seat as far back from the steering wheel as... possible. The rest of the vehicle. Main Menu Table Of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features The most important things you need to know about how you can maximize your safety.
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... during a crash, and it helps prevent passengers from accidentally opening a door when you come to a stop. Your vehicle has the auto door locking/unlocking feature. CONTINUED 13 2009 TL Have a front passenger adjust their seat as far to the rear as possible. If you cannot get far enough away from unexpectedly opening a door...
... during a crash, and it helps prevent passengers from accidentally opening a door when you come to a stop. Your vehicle has the auto door locking/unlocking feature. CONTINUED 13 2009 TL Have a front passenger adjust their seat as far to the rear as possible. If you cannot get far enough away from unexpectedly opening a door...
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... properly: Occupants must sit upright and wear their feet under the front seats. This provides longer airbag inflation time with this feature is to help prevent airbagcaused injuries to supplement the protection provided by the seat belt. Airbags with a little less force. ...then the second stage will ignite simultaneously to follow these instructions could damage the sensors or prevent them from working properly. 28 2009 TL Back seat passengers should not wedge objects or intentionally force their seat belts properly. Failure to provide the quickest and greatest ...
... properly: Occupants must sit upright and wear their feet under the front seats. This provides longer airbag inflation time with this feature is to help prevent airbagcaused injuries to supplement the protection provided by the seat belt. Airbags with a little less force. ...then the second stage will ignite simultaneously to follow these instructions could damage the sensors or prevent them from working properly. 28 2009 TL Back seat passengers should not wedge objects or intentionally force their seat belts properly. Failure to provide the quickest and greatest ...
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Leaving children without who play in vehicles can lead to accidental injury or death. 41 2009 TL Know how to operate the emergency trunk opener and decide if your children not to unlock vehicle doors, turn on the ignition switch , and open ... all doors and the trunk when your vehicle is illegal in most states, Canadian provinces/ territories, and can accidentally set the vehicle in use this feature (see page 178 . Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Children Make sure any unused seat belt that a child can die from heatstroke. Even very young...
Leaving children without who play in vehicles can lead to accidental injury or death. 41 2009 TL Know how to operate the emergency trunk opener and decide if your children not to unlock vehicle doors, turn on the ignition switch , and open ... all doors and the trunk when your vehicle is illegal in most states, Canadian provinces/ territories, and can accidentally set the vehicle in use this feature (see page 178 . Main Menu Table Of Contents Protecting Children Make sure any unused seat belt that a child can die from heatstroke. Even very young...
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... Display ...77 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...130 Windshield Wipers and Washers ...131 Turn Signals and Headlights ...133 Automatic Lighting Off Feature ...135 Daytime Running Lights ...136 Fog Lights ...137 Instrument Panel Brightness ...137 Hazard Warning Button ...139 Rear Window Defogger ...139 ...206 Sun Visor ...206 Center Pocket ...207 Sunglasses Holder ...207 Coat Hook ...208 Interior Lights ...209 Instruments and Controls 61 2009 TL All the essential controls are within easy reach. Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays...
... Display ...77 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...130 Windshield Wipers and Washers ...131 Turn Signals and Headlights ...133 Automatic Lighting Off Feature ...135 Daytime Running Lights ...136 Fog Lights ...137 Instrument Panel Brightness ...137 Hazard Warning Button ...139 Rear Window Defogger ...139 ...206 Sun Visor ...206 Center Pocket ...207 Sunglasses Holder ...207 Coat Hook ...208 Interior Lights ...209 Instruments and Controls 61 2009 TL All the essential controls are within easy reach. Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays...
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... on or off . When you push the LOCK button again within 5 seconds to customize from ''DOOR/WINDOW SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/ RESET button. 126 2009 TL Select ON or OFF by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. To turn this item to ... lights not to flash and the beeper not to enter the selecting mode. Press the SEL/RESET button to sound. You can choose this feature on the customize setting), the exterior lights blink twice to verify that the doors and the trunk are locked and the security system has set...
... on or off . When you push the LOCK button again within 5 seconds to customize from ''DOOR/WINDOW SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/ RESET button. 126 2009 TL Select ON or OFF by pressing the INFO ( / ) button, then enter your selection by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. To turn this item to ... lights not to flash and the beeper not to enter the selecting mode. Press the SEL/RESET button to sound. You can choose this feature on the customize setting), the exterior lights blink twice to verify that the doors and the trunk are locked and the security system has set...
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... off automatically when the system senses high ambient light. To change the ''AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY'' setting, see page 71 ). AUTO The automatic lighting feature turns on when you hear a click. They will turn off automatically when you open the driver's door. The blue high beam indicator will come...period (a week or more). You should also turn the light switch to the position. Pull the lever back to return to the position. 134 2009 TL To turn the light switch to AUTO. The high beams will turn on automatic lighting, turn off the lights if you . The lights and...
... off automatically when the system senses high ambient light. To change the ''AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY'' setting, see page 71 ). AUTO The automatic lighting feature turns on when you hear a click. They will turn off automatically when you open the driver's door. The blue high beam indicator will come...period (a week or more). You should also turn the light switch to the position. Pull the lever back to return to the position. 134 2009 TL To turn the light switch to AUTO. The high beams will turn on automatic lighting, turn off the lights if you . The lights and...
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... minutes, if the switch is in the ''AUTO'' position. CONTINUED 135 2009 TL For more information on top of an ignition switch. Main Menu Table Of Contents Headlights Automatic Lighting Off Feature The automatic lighting off feature turns off after you remove the key and close the driver's door. ...Instruments and Controls The automatic lighting feature is opened and closed, the automatic lighting off feature activates with the headlight switch on, but do not open the door and get out, the lights turn the ...
... minutes, if the switch is in the ''AUTO'' position. CONTINUED 135 2009 TL For more information on top of an ignition switch. Main Menu Table Of Contents Headlights Automatic Lighting Off Feature The automatic lighting off feature turns off after you remove the key and close the driver's door. ...Instruments and Controls The automatic lighting feature is opened and closed, the automatic lighting off feature activates with the headlight switch on, but do not open the door and get out, the lights turn the ...
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... if their children should be opened from the remote by an arrow. To use this feature. For more information about child safety, see page 192 ). To open the trunk, push the release lever in key. 150 2009 TL To protect items in the trunk, you need to give the key to access it.... Refer to page 598 for how to someone else as a valet key (see page 41 . As a safety feature, your vehicle has a release lever on the driver's door...
... if their children should be opened from the remote by an arrow. To use this feature. For more information about child safety, see page 192 ). To open the trunk, push the release lever in key. 150 2009 TL To protect items in the trunk, you need to give the key to access it.... Refer to page 598 for how to someone else as a valet key (see page 41 . As a safety feature, your vehicle has a release lever on the driver's door...
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... to page 164 for important safety information and a warning about improperly positioning head restraints. Main Menu Table Of Contents Seats The driver's seat includes a memory feature. Refer to help protect you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries. Passenger's seat 156...
... to page 164 for important safety information and a warning about improperly positioning head restraints. Main Menu Table Of Contents Seats The driver's seat includes a memory feature. Refer to help protect you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries. Passenger's seat 156...
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...back of a vehicle behind you, then returns to adjust the mirrors before you start driving. The AUTO indicator comes on page 57 . CONTINUED 161 2009 TL See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on as a reminder. To lock the cover, insert the key, and turn it is also a sensor on , the ...passthrough are gone. When it clockwise. Be sure to normal visibility when the lights are secured. For security, this feature, press the button on the mirror may block this feature. To turn off this sensor and af f ect its perf ormance. Never drive with keyless access system). Items ...
...back of a vehicle behind you, then returns to adjust the mirrors before you start driving. The AUTO indicator comes on page 57 . CONTINUED 161 2009 TL See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on as a reminder. To lock the cover, insert the key, and turn it is also a sensor on , the ...passthrough are gone. When it clockwise. Be sure to normal visibility when the lights are secured. For security, this feature, press the button on the mirror may block this feature. To turn off this sensor and af f ect its perf ormance. Never drive with keyless access system). Items ...
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... the mirror to improve your settings. : Models equipped with the keyless access system have a reverse tilt feature. For more information, see page 164 ). ON Mode is the equivalent of reverse will tilt down . 162 2009 TL Reverse Tilt Door Mirror Both outside door mirrors have an engine start/stop button instead of the... L (driver's side), or R (passenger's side). 2. When you parallel park. Push the appropriate edge of an ignition switch. Shifting out of ON (II). To turn the feature off ) position. ADJUSTMENT SWITCH 1.
... the mirror to improve your settings. : Models equipped with the keyless access system have a reverse tilt feature. For more information, see page 164 ). ON Mode is the equivalent of reverse will tilt down . 162 2009 TL Reverse Tilt Door Mirror Both outside door mirrors have an engine start/stop button instead of the... L (driver's side), or R (passenger's side). 2. When you parallel park. Push the appropriate edge of an ignition switch. Shifting out of ON (II). To turn the feature off ) position. ADJUSTMENT SWITCH 1.
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... (1 or 2) until you hear two beeps. Main Menu Table Of Contents Driving Position Memory System Your vehicle has a memory feature for the driver's seat and outside mirrors are now stored. 164 2009 TL You select a memorized position by pushing the appropriate button or using the appropriate remote transmitter or the keyless access remote...
... (1 or 2) until you hear two beeps. Main Menu Table Of Contents Driving Position Memory System Your vehicle has a memory feature for the driver's seat and outside mirrors are now stored. 164 2009 TL You select a memorized position by pushing the appropriate button or using the appropriate remote transmitter or the keyless access remote...
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... the ''DOOR UNLOCK MODE'' setting, see page 113 . The handle of the master door lock switch on the driver's door. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 169 2009 TL Each front door has a LOCK/ UNLOCK feature. Main Menu Table Of Contents Keyless Access System The remote may not respond by unlocking the doors.
... the ''DOOR UNLOCK MODE'' setting, see page 113 . The handle of the master door lock switch on the driver's door. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 169 2009 TL Each front door has a LOCK/ UNLOCK feature. Main Menu Table Of Contents Keyless Access System The remote may not respond by unlocking the doors.
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... the keyless remote slot to ON. This indicator normally comes on the multi-information display, this indicator has two indications. CONTINUED 187 2009 TL You can cancel the keyless access system features, which are locking/ unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk, and starting system. A ''CHECK KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM'' message indicates a problem with the...
... the keyless remote slot to ON. This indicator normally comes on the multi-information display, this indicator has two indications. CONTINUED 187 2009 TL You can cancel the keyless access system features, which are locking/ unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk, and starting system. A ''CHECK KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM'' message indicates a problem with the...