Owner's Manual
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Your Vehicle at a Glance PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 9, 26) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 139) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 216) : If equipped 3 2010 TL AUDIO (P. 225) CLOCK (P. 373) COMPASS (P. 378) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 207) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 207) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 468) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 465)... LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 146) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 198) TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON (P. 148) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P. 445) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 447) AUXILIARY INPUT USB ADAPTER CABLE JACK (P. 371) (P. 254, 263, 340, 350) A/T model with navigation system is shown.
Your Vehicle at a Glance PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG (P. 9, 26) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 139) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P. 216) : If equipped 3 2010 TL AUDIO (P. 225) CLOCK (P. 373) COMPASS (P. 378) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 207) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 207) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 468) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 465)... LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 146) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 198) TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON (P. 148) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P. 445) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 447) AUXILIARY INPUT USB ADAPTER CABLE JACK (P. 371) (P. 254, 263, 340, 350) A/T model with navigation system is shown.
Owner's Manual
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...TRANSMISSION (P. 468) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 465) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 207) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 207) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P. 371) : If equipped 62 2010 TL Control Locations INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 63) GAUGES (P. 75) MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (P. 77) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 162) DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM BUTTONS (P. 164... 146) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 198) TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON (P. 148) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P. 445) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 447) SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P. 196) USB ADAPTER CABLE (P. 254, 263, 340, 350) A/T model with navigation system is shown.
...TRANSMISSION (P. 468) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 465) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 207) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 207) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P. 371) : If equipped 62 2010 TL Control Locations INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P. 63) GAUGES (P. 75) MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (P. 77) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 162) DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM BUTTONS (P. 164... 146) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 198) TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON (P. 148) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P. 445) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 447) SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P. 196) USB ADAPTER CABLE (P. 254, 263, 340, 350) A/T model with navigation system is shown.
Owner's Manual
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... lock the doors or locking the doors with you when you carry the remote with remote, pull the handle to see if the trunk or hood is not set to the vehicle. The door unlock sensors will unlock. The remote is dead. The remote battery is in the keyless access slot... also activate if you lock the doors, some exterior lights blink and the system beeps once. The power mode is open . Instruments and Controls 171 2010 TL
... lock the doors or locking the doors with you when you carry the remote with remote, pull the handle to see if the trunk or hood is not set to the vehicle. The door unlock sensors will unlock. The remote is dead. The remote battery is in the keyless access slot... also activate if you lock the doors, some exterior lights blink and the system beeps once. The power mode is open . Instruments and Controls 171 2010 TL
Owner's Manual
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... doors if any position except VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). Some exterior lights will hear a beep to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. CONTINUED 173 2010 TL When you push the LOCK button twice within 5 seconds, you will flash. Keep the trunk lid closed , if the remote is in the keyless access... remote slot, or if the power mode is set the security system because the trunk or hood is in it, the system beeps, and the trunk reopens. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on page 57 . When you close the trunk when the remote...
... doors if any position except VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). Some exterior lights will hear a beep to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. CONTINUED 173 2010 TL When you push the LOCK button twice within 5 seconds, you will flash. Keep the trunk lid closed , if the remote is in the keyless access... remote slot, or if the power mode is set the security system because the trunk or hood is in it, the system beeps, and the trunk reopens. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on page 57 . When you close the trunk when the remote...
Owner's Manual
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On models with keyless access system SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR A/T model is setting itself. 376 2010 TL To reset an activated system before the 2 minutes have elapsed, unlock the driver's door with keyless access system). To enter the clock setting, turn off ... security system indicator on models with the key or use the remote transmitter/keyless access remote. For the system to activate, you lock the doors, hood, and trunk. The horn sounds and a combination of headlights, parking lights, side marker lights and taillights flash if someone attempts to the menu item display...
On models with keyless access system SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR A/T model is setting itself. 376 2010 TL To reset an activated system before the 2 minutes have elapsed, unlock the driver's door with keyless access system). To enter the clock setting, turn off ... security system indicator on models with the key or use the remote transmitter/keyless access remote. For the system to activate, you lock the doors, hood, and trunk. The horn sounds and a combination of headlights, parking lights, side marker lights and taillights flash if someone attempts to the menu item display...
Owner's Manual
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..., and all doors are closed . The security system will not set if the hood, trunk, or any door or the trunk indicated on either front door handle while carrying the keyless access remote. 377 2010 TL ON Mode is the equivalent of an ignition switch. On models with the remote ...transmitter/keyless access remote without using the key or the remote transmitter/ keyless access remote), the hood, or the trunk will not set, turn the ...
..., and all doors are closed . The security system will not set if the hood, trunk, or any door or the trunk indicated on either front door handle while carrying the keyless access remote. 377 2010 TL ON Mode is the equivalent of an ignition switch. On models with the remote ...transmitter/keyless access remote without using the key or the remote transmitter/ keyless access remote), the hood, or the trunk will not set, turn the ...
Owner's Manual
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... or packages. The information in Period ...444 Fuel Recommendation ...444 Service Station Procedures ...445 Refueling...445 Tighten Fuel Cap Message ...446 Opening and Closing the Hood ...447 Oil Check ...448 Engine Coolant Check ...449 Fuel Economy ...450 Accessories and Modifications ...453 Carrying Cargo ...455 Before Driving 443...
... or packages. The information in Period ...444 Fuel Recommendation ...444 Service Station Procedures ...445 Refueling...445 Tighten Fuel Cap Message ...446 Opening and Closing the Hood ...447 Oil Check ...448 Engine Coolant Check ...449 Fuel Economy ...450 Accessories and Modifications ...453 Carrying Cargo ...455 Before Driving 443...
Owner's Manual
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...pop up slightly. The MIL should go off . Park the vehicle, and set the parking brake. Opening and Closing the Hood HOOD RELEASE HANDLE Before Driving 1. CONTINUED 447 2010 TL If the fuel fill cap was not already tightened, turn the engine off , and confirm the fuel fill cap is ,... your vehicle's evaporative emissions system, the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on. To scroll to another message, press the INFO button. The hood will appear each time you tighten or replace the fuel fill cap. If the system still detects a leak in your vehicle inspected by a dealer...
...pop up slightly. The MIL should go off . Park the vehicle, and set the parking brake. Opening and Closing the Hood HOOD RELEASE HANDLE Before Driving 1. CONTINUED 447 2010 TL If the fuel fill cap was not already tightened, turn the engine off , and confirm the fuel fill cap is ,... your vehicle's evaporative emissions system, the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on. To scroll to another message, press the INFO button. The hood will appear each time you tighten or replace the fuel fill cap. If the system still detects a leak in your vehicle inspected by a dealer...
Owner's Manual
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Push this handle up until it to locate the hood latch handle. Lift the hood up . To close the hood, lower it releases the hood. Remove the dipstick (orange loop). 2. Insert the dipstick all the way back into its hole. 448 2010 TL Put your hands. If the hood latch handle moves stiffly, or if you check... Station Procedures Oil Check LATCH DIPSTICK 2. The hydraulic supports will lift it up the rest of the way and hold it up most of the hood and the front grille to about a foot (30 cm) above the fender, then press down firmly with a clean cloth or paper towel. 3. Wipe off...
Push this handle up until it to locate the hood latch handle. Lift the hood up . To close the hood, lower it releases the hood. Remove the dipstick (orange loop). 2. Insert the dipstick all the way back into its hole. 448 2010 TL Put your hands. If the hood latch handle moves stiffly, or if you check... Station Procedures Oil Check LATCH DIPSTICK 2. The hydraulic supports will lift it up the rest of the way and hold it up most of the hood and the front grille to about a foot (30 cm) above the fender, then press down firmly with a clean cloth or paper towel. 3. Wipe off...
Owner's Manual
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... gauges and indicators in the instrument panel, and the messages on the multi-information display (see pages 63 , 75 and 77 ). 460 2010 TL Make sure the doors are securely closed and locked. 10.Fasten your passengers have fastened their seat belts (see page 140 ). 11.When you... may be carrying are clean and unobstructed. Check that your seat belt. Check the steering wheel adjustment (see page 16 ). 6. Check that the hood is fully closed . 3. Preparing to check its pressure. 5. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside lights are stored properly or fastened down ...
... gauges and indicators in the instrument panel, and the messages on the multi-information display (see pages 63 , 75 and 77 ). 460 2010 TL Make sure the doors are securely closed and locked. 10.Fasten your passengers have fastened their seat belts (see page 140 ). 11.When you... may be carrying are clean and unobstructed. Check that your seat belt. Check the steering wheel adjustment (see page 16 ). 6. Check that the hood is fully closed . 3. Preparing to check its pressure. 5. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside lights are stored properly or fastened down ...
Owner's Manual
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... COVER BULKHEAD COVER When reinstalling the covers, make sure the washer fluid cap is firmly in place. Remove the right and left so that the hood latch handle does not get in the way. Engine Compartment Covers The component parts in the engine compartment are in their proper positions. 508...
... COVER BULKHEAD COVER When reinstalling the covers, make sure the washer fluid cap is firmly in place. Remove the right and left so that the hood latch handle does not get in the way. Engine Compartment Covers The component parts in the engine compartment are in their proper positions. 508...
Owner's Manual
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... off any dirt and dust on the drain bolt, then reinstall the drain bolt. Changing the Engine Oil and Filter DRAIN BOLT WASHER 4. Open the hood, and remove the engine oil fill cap. Drain the oil into an appropriate container. 3. Tighten the drain bolt to clean off . 2. Put a new washer on... the engine. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature, then shut it . Engine oil change capacity (including filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) Maintenance CONTINUED 511 2010 TL Make sure to : 29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m) OIL FILTER 1.
... off any dirt and dust on the drain bolt, then reinstall the drain bolt. Changing the Engine Oil and Filter DRAIN BOLT WASHER 4. Open the hood, and remove the engine oil fill cap. Drain the oil into an appropriate container. 3. Tighten the drain bolt to clean off . 2. Put a new washer on... the engine. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature, then shut it . Engine oil change capacity (including filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) Maintenance CONTINUED 511 2010 TL Make sure to : 29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m) OIL FILTER 1.
Owner's Manual
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... by your dealer to have it straight up. Lights Headlight Aiming The headlights were properly aimed when your skin or hard objects. Open the hood. 2. Maintenance CONTINUED 521 2010 TL If you touch the glass, clean it by pulling it replaced. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the glass can remain in the circuit...
... by your dealer to have it straight up. Lights Headlight Aiming The headlights were properly aimed when your skin or hard objects. Open the hood. 2. Maintenance CONTINUED 521 2010 TL If you touch the glass, clean it by pulling it replaced. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the glass can remain in the circuit...
Owner's Manual
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Exterior Care Wiper Blades Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every 6 months. Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised, or you find signs of cracking in the rubber, areas that are getting hard, or if they leave streaks ... than usual. Chemical solvents and strong cleaners can damage the paint, metal, and plastic on the multiinformation display. Replace them if you will damage the hood and wiper arms. 532 2010 TL
Exterior Care Wiper Blades Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every 6 months. Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised, or you find signs of cracking in the rubber, areas that are getting hard, or if they leave streaks ... than usual. Chemical solvents and strong cleaners can damage the paint, metal, and plastic on the multiinformation display. Replace them if you will damage the hood and wiper arms. 532 2010 TL
Owner's Manual
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If it seems slushy or like a simple procedure, you do not try jump starting until it to rupture. 2. Open the hood, and check the physical condition of the Unexpected CONTINUED 555 2010 TL If a battery sits in neutral (manual) or Park (automatic), and set the parking brake. Attempting to jump start with an automatic...
If it seems slushy or like a simple procedure, you do not try jump starting until it to rupture. 2. Open the hood, and check the physical condition of the Unexpected CONTINUED 555 2010 TL If a battery sits in neutral (manual) or Park (automatic), and set the parking brake. Attempting to jump start with an automatic...
Owner's Manual
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...caution. If the high heat is due to the midpoint, then continue driving. 4. Steam and spray from under the hood, turn off the engine. 5. Put the transmission in the midrange. If you should start to cool down to ...the hazard warning lights. 2. Or you may be repaired before you see steam and/or spray coming from under the hood. 3. Safely pull to the red mark, you . Taking Care of the Unexpected Driving with the temperature gauge pointer at... spray, leave the engine running and watch the temperature gauge. CONTINUED 557 2010 TL Do not open the hood.
...caution. If the high heat is due to the midpoint, then continue driving. 4. Steam and spray from under the hood, turn off the engine. 5. Put the transmission in the midrange. If you should start to cool down to ...the hazard warning lights. 2. Or you may be repaired before you see steam and/or spray coming from under the hood. 3. Safely pull to the red mark, you . Taking Care of the Unexpected Driving with the temperature gauge pointer at... spray, leave the engine running and watch the temperature gauge. CONTINUED 557 2010 TL Do not open the hood.
Owner's Manual
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...garage where you should never come on the multi-information display. Serious engine damage is running. You will also see page 448 ). Open the hood, and check the oil level (see a ''CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL'' message on the multi-information display when this indicator comes on page 570... the dipstick (see a ''CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM'' message on when the engine is possible, and you can get the vehicle stopped. 559 2010 TL Turn of the Unexpected Running the engine with low oil pressure can lose pressure during cornering and other electrically operated controls such as you can...
...garage where you should never come on the multi-information display. Serious engine damage is running. You will also see page 448 ). Open the hood, and check the oil level (see a ''CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL'' message on the multi-information display when this indicator comes on page 570... the dipstick (see a ''CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM'' message on when the engine is possible, and you can get the vehicle stopped. 559 2010 TL Turn of the Unexpected Running the engine with low oil pressure can lose pressure during cornering and other electrically operated controls such as you can...
Owner's Manual
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... slightly, then pull it toward you and take it from the dashboard. To access the under the steering column. The fuse label is attached under -hood fuse box, remove the left-side engine compartment cover (see page 508 ). To access the fuse box, turn and pull the front of the Unexpected... 563 2010 TL Fuses DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER'S SIDE UNDER-HOOD TAB FUSE LABEL NOTCH AIR CLEANER HOUSING The vehicle's fuses are contained in the notch on the under -hood fuse box is on the driver's side next to remove it out of...
... slightly, then pull it toward you and take it from the dashboard. To access the under the steering column. The fuse label is attached under -hood fuse box, remove the left-side engine compartment cover (see page 508 ). To access the fuse box, turn and pull the front of the Unexpected... 563 2010 TL Fuses DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER'S SIDE UNDER-HOOD TAB FUSE LABEL NOTCH AIR CLEANER HOUSING The vehicle's fuses are contained in the notch on the under -hood fuse box is on the driver's side next to remove it out of...
Owner's Manual
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Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in the under-hood fuse box by looking at the wire inside. Check those fuses first, but check all other accessories are off. : Models equipped with the keyless access ... of LOCK (0). Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. Make sure the headlights and all the fuses before deciding that component. FUSE BLOWN 564 2010 TL Determine from the fuse box. 3. Replace any blown fuses and check if the device works. 1. Removing these fuses requires a Phillips-head screwdriver. Remove the cover...
Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in the under-hood fuse box by looking at the wire inside. Check those fuses first, but check all other accessories are off. : Models equipped with the keyless access ... of LOCK (0). Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. Make sure the headlights and all the fuses before deciding that component. FUSE BLOWN 564 2010 TL Determine from the fuse box. 3. Replace any blown fuses and check if the device works. 1. Removing these fuses requires a Phillips-head screwdriver. Remove the cover...
Owner's Manual
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Taking Care of the same rating or lower. If it is blown, replace it with the fuse puller provided on the back of the under -hood fuse box. 4. Look for a blown wire inside the fuse. Fuses BLOWN FUSE PULLER BLOWN Also check the combined fuse box in the interior fuse boxes by pulling out each one with one of the spare fuses of the Unexpected CONTINUED 565 2010 TL Check the smaller fuses in the under-hood fuse box and all the fuses in the under -hood fuse box cover. 5.
Taking Care of the same rating or lower. If it is blown, replace it with the fuse puller provided on the back of the under -hood fuse box. 4. Look for a blown wire inside the fuse. Fuses BLOWN FUSE PULLER BLOWN Also check the combined fuse box in the interior fuse boxes by pulling out each one with one of the spare fuses of the Unexpected CONTINUED 565 2010 TL Check the smaller fuses in the under-hood fuse box and all the fuses in the under -hood fuse box cover. 5.