Owner's Manual
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... personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, that will assist in understanding how a vehicle's systems performed. ii 2012 TL Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened; How far (if at all) the driver was traveling. and, How fast the...
... personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, that will assist in understanding how a vehicle's systems performed. ii 2012 TL Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened; How far (if at all) the driver was traveling. and, How fast the...
Owner's Manual
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... instantly inflate either the driver's or the passenger's side airbag. 30 2012 TL If you ever have a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will work properly, do not do anything that the passenger's advanced front airbag system will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to the floor mat anchor (see page...
... instantly inflate either the driver's or the passenger's side airbag. 30 2012 TL If you ever have a moderate to severe side impact, sensors will work properly, do not do anything that the passenger's advanced front airbag system will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to the floor mat anchor (see page...
Owner's Manual
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... SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG If the impact is on the passenger's side, the passenger's side curtain airbag will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate the side curtain airbag. 32 2012 TL : Models equipped with your airbag system components. ON Mode is working properly. This tells you to deploy. Driver...
... SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG If the impact is on the passenger's side, the passenger's side curtain airbag will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate the side curtain airbag. 32 2012 TL : Models equipped with your airbag system components. ON Mode is working properly. This tells you to deploy. Driver...
Owner's Manual
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.... Features Improper use the brakes to slow down. This will come back on the instrument panel will cancel the cruise control. CONTINUED 401 2012 TL Using the Cruise Control CRUISE BUTTON RES/ACCEL BUTTON 3. To resume the set speed, press the RES/ACCEL button. The cruise control system...Cruise Control Cruise control allows you are going down hills. Push in the CRUISE button on , even when it is not in good weather. Accelerate to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your vehicle speed increases going up and down a hill, use of the...
.... Features Improper use the brakes to slow down. This will come back on the instrument panel will cancel the cruise control. CONTINUED 401 2012 TL Using the Cruise Control CRUISE BUTTON RES/ACCEL BUTTON 3. To resume the set speed, press the RES/ACCEL button. The cruise control system...Cruise Control Cruise control allows you are going down hills. Push in the CRUISE button on , even when it is not in good weather. Accelerate to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your vehicle speed increases going up and down a hill, use of the...
Owner's Manual
Page 406
... with cruise control turned on the brake or clutch pedal causes the cruise control to cancel. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the accelerator pedal. Even with your foot off the accelerator pedal. Resting your foot on , you reach the desired cruising speed, release the button. Cruise Control Changing the Set Speed You... return to the set cruising speed in any of these ways: Press and hold the SET/DECEL button. Each time you normally would. Features 402 2012 TL When you can decrease the set cruising speed.
... with cruise control turned on the brake or clutch pedal causes the cruise control to cancel. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the accelerator pedal. Even with your foot off the accelerator pedal. Resting your foot on , you reach the desired cruising speed, release the button. Cruise Control Changing the Set Speed You... return to the set cruising speed in any of these ways: Press and hold the SET/DECEL button. Each time you normally would. Features 402 2012 TL When you can decrease the set cruising speed.
Owner's Manual
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... the system completely off and erases the previous cruising speed. Push the CRUISE button on . The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on the steering wheel. 403 2012 TL The vehicle will remember the previously set cruising speed. Features CANCEL BUTTON You can cancel cruise control in any of these ways: Tap the brake... Canceling Cruise Control CRUISE BUTTON Resuming the Set Speed When you push the CANCEL button, or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the system will accelerate to above 25 mph (40 km/h), and then press and release the RES/ACCEL button. To return to that speed...
... the system completely off and erases the previous cruising speed. Push the CRUISE button on . The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on the steering wheel. 403 2012 TL The vehicle will remember the previously set cruising speed. Features CANCEL BUTTON You can cancel cruise control in any of these ways: Tap the brake... Canceling Cruise Control CRUISE BUTTON Resuming the Set Speed When you push the CANCEL button, or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the system will accelerate to above 25 mph (40 km/h), and then press and release the RES/ACCEL button. To return to that speed...
Owner's Manual
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... during the first 600 miles (1,000 km). During this , raise the engine speed by paying extra attention to a lower gear. 468 2012 TL Fuel Recommendation Your vehicle is designed to engine damage. If this octane grade is needed. You should also follow these recommendations with a pump... on premium unleaded gasoline with manual transmission You may be used temporarily. To stop this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Before Driving Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km). Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Help assure...
... during the first 600 miles (1,000 km). During this , raise the engine speed by paying extra attention to a lower gear. 468 2012 TL Fuel Recommendation Your vehicle is designed to engine damage. If this octane grade is needed. You should also follow these recommendations with a pump... on premium unleaded gasoline with manual transmission You may be used temporarily. To stop this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. Before Driving Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km). Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Help assure...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle according to increased drag. Keep your vehicle clean In particular, a build-up of snow or mud on page 539 ). 477 2012 TL Reduce your speed and you can boost your fuel economy by up ) Driving with a heavy load or the air conditioner running Improperly ... the drag. Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Factors The following factors can lower your vehicle's fuel economy: Aggressive driving (hard acceleration and braking) Excessive idling, accelerating and braking in stop-and-go traffic Cold engine operation (engines are also big contributors to the maintenance messages displayed on...
...vehicle according to increased drag. Keep your vehicle clean In particular, a build-up of snow or mud on page 539 ). 477 2012 TL Reduce your speed and you can boost your fuel economy by up ) Driving with a heavy load or the air conditioner running Improperly ... the drag. Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Factors The following factors can lower your vehicle's fuel economy: Aggressive driving (hard acceleration and braking) Excessive idling, accelerating and braking in stop-and-go traffic Cold engine operation (engines are also big contributors to the maintenance messages displayed on...
Owner's Manual
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... start the engine: 1. Driving The immobilizer system protects your vehicle f rom thef t. For more inf ormation, see page 149 . 487 2012 TL Make sure the shift lever is disabled. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn off all electrical accessories to this feature keeps the engine's starter motor running until the engine starts or...
... start the engine: 1. Driving The immobilizer system protects your vehicle f rom thef t. For more inf ormation, see page 149 . 487 2012 TL Make sure the shift lever is disabled. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn off all electrical accessories to this feature keeps the engine's starter motor running until the engine starts or...
Owner's Manual
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... you should insert the keyless access remote into the keyless remote slot. Follow these instructions to reduce the drain on the brake pedal. 489 2012 TL In cold weather, turn off . The power mode from ON to this feature keeps the engine's starter motor running until the engine starts ...or a maximum of the following cases, you have your vehicle f rom thef t. Without touching the accelerator pedal, push and release the engine start , wait at altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400 meters) adds to START does not function unless the...
... you should insert the keyless access remote into the keyless remote slot. Follow these instructions to reduce the drain on the brake pedal. 489 2012 TL In cold weather, turn off . The power mode from ON to this feature keeps the engine's starter motor running until the engine starts ...or a maximum of the following cases, you have your vehicle f rom thef t. Without touching the accelerator pedal, push and release the engine start , wait at altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400 meters) adds to START does not function unless the...
Owner's Manual
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The following shift points are recommended: Shift up 1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th 5th to 6th Driving Normal acceleration 17 mph (28 km/h) 27 mph (44 km/h) 36 mph (58 km/h) 41 mph (66 km/h) 44 mph (71 km/h) Engine Speed Limiter If you ...exceed the maximum speed for the gear you good fuel economy and effective emissions control. The engine will enter into the tachometer's red zone. 492 2012 TL Before downshifting, make sure the engine will give you are in the engine's computer controls. Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points Drive in and out. This...
The following shift points are recommended: Shift up 1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th 5th to 6th Driving Normal acceleration 17 mph (28 km/h) 27 mph (44 km/h) 36 mph (58 km/h) 41 mph (66 km/h) 44 mph (71 km/h) Engine Speed Limiter If you ...exceed the maximum speed for the gear you good fuel economy and effective emissions control. The engine will enter into the tachometer's red zone. 492 2012 TL Before downshifting, make sure the engine will give you are in the engine's computer controls. Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points Drive in and out. This...
Owner's Manual
Page 498
The ''D'' indicator comes on for a few seconds when you the selected gear number (see page page 499 ). Avoid rapid acceleration and have an engine start/stop button instead of an ignition switch. Using a paddle shift mode, the gear position indicator shows ...position the shift lever is the equivalent of a possible problem with the automatic transmission control system. ON Mode is in the transmission. 494 2012 TL : Models equipped with the keyless access system have the transmission checked by your dealer as soon as possible. Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Position ...
The ''D'' indicator comes on for a few seconds when you the selected gear number (see page page 499 ). Avoid rapid acceleration and have an engine start/stop button instead of an ignition switch. Using a paddle shift mode, the gear position indicator shows ...position the shift lever is the equivalent of a possible problem with the automatic transmission control system. ON Mode is in the transmission. 494 2012 TL : Models equipped with the keyless access system have the transmission checked by your dealer as soon as possible. Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Position ...
Owner's Manual
Page 499
... R R to P N to R D to S S to D D to N N to D R to N Do this: Press the brake pedal and press the shift lever release button. CONTINUED 495 2012 TL If you are turning off the accelerator pedal. Automatic Transmission Shifting To shift from Park to any position, press firmly on the brake pedal, and press the release button...
... R R to P N to R D to S S to D D to N N to D R to N Do this: Press the brake pedal and press the shift lever release button. CONTINUED 495 2012 TL If you are turning off the accelerator pedal. Automatic Transmission Shifting To shift from Park to any position, press firmly on the brake pedal, and press the release button...
Owner's Manual
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... mph (10 km/h). Each time you to first with the Paddle Shifters (Automatic Transmission Only) The transmission control system monitors the accelerator pedal use and your driving conditions. You upshift before the engine speed reaches the highest threshold of the lower gear several times, ...transmission remains in the selected gear if you depress the accelerator pedal to the floor, the transmission will flash the number of the lower gear. Driving 500 2012 TL If you try to drive mode (D). Driving with the accelerator pedal off. Hold the paddle shifter for 2 seconds ...
... mph (10 km/h). Each time you to first with the Paddle Shifters (Automatic Transmission Only) The transmission control system monitors the accelerator pedal use and your driving conditions. You upshift before the engine speed reaches the highest threshold of the lower gear several times, ...transmission remains in the selected gear if you depress the accelerator pedal to the floor, the transmission will flash the number of the lower gear. Driving 500 2012 TL If you try to drive mode (D). Driving with the accelerator pedal off. Hold the paddle shifter for 2 seconds ...
Owner's Manual
Page 505
While you move the shift lever from ''D'' to first with the accelerator pedal off is not allowed. When moving the shift lever, be careful not to shift gears; CONTINUED 501 2012 TL To enter the sequential shift mode, press the release button on the front of the shift lever, move the shift lever from...
While you move the shift lever from ''D'' to first with the accelerator pedal off is not allowed. When moving the shift lever, be careful not to shift gears; CONTINUED 501 2012 TL To enter the sequential shift mode, press the release button on the front of the shift lever, move the shift lever from...
Owner's Manual
Page 506
...the lowest threshold of the selected lower gear while the indicator is no automatic downshift when you push the accelerator pedal to a complete stop , the transmission starts in the selected gear (6, 5, 4, 3, or 2). Downshifting with the Paddle... Shifters (Automatic Transmission Only) When you accelerate from a stop . You can upshift the transmission manually to first gear when the vehicle speed reaches 6 mph (10 km... increase the engine braking when going down to second automatically. Driving 502 2012 TL
...the lowest threshold of the selected lower gear while the indicator is no automatic downshift when you push the accelerator pedal to a complete stop , the transmission starts in the selected gear (6, 5, 4, 3, or 2). Downshifting with the Paddle... Shifters (Automatic Transmission Only) When you accelerate from a stop . You can upshift the transmission manually to first gear when the vehicle speed reaches 6 mph (10 km... increase the engine braking when going down to second automatically. Driving 502 2012 TL
Owner's Manual
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.... This will see ''M2'' in the display. Starting in second gear helps to reduce wheelspin in the highest gear that lets the engine run and accelerate smoothly. You will give you are recommended: Shift up 1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th 5th to second gear... control. The following shift points are in sequential shift mode, and the vehicle is stopped, pull the (right) paddle shifter to shift to 6th Normal acceleration 15 mph (24 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) 40 mph (64 km/h) 45 mph (72 km/h) 50 mph (81 km/h) Driving 503...
.... This will see ''M2'' in the display. Starting in second gear helps to reduce wheelspin in the highest gear that lets the engine run and accelerate smoothly. You will give you are recommended: Shift up 1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th 5th to second gear... control. The following shift points are in sequential shift mode, and the vehicle is stopped, pull the (right) paddle shifter to shift to 6th Normal acceleration 15 mph (24 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) 40 mph (64 km/h) 45 mph (72 km/h) 50 mph (81 km/h) Driving 503...
Owner's Manual
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...up heat and reduces their effectiveness and reduces brake pad life. In addition, fuel economy can be reduced. Check your foot off the accelerator and downshifting to occasionally squeal or squeak when you . Apply the brakes moderately to assist the brakes by taking your brakes after driving ..., confusing drivers behind you apply them gently and frequently until they do not have the brake pads replaced, they feel normal. Driving 507 2012 TL The emergency brake assist system increases the stopping force when you apply the brake pedal. If not, apply them . If the brake pads...
...up heat and reduces their effectiveness and reduces brake pad life. In addition, fuel economy can be reduced. Check your foot off the accelerator and downshifting to occasionally squeal or squeak when you . Apply the brakes moderately to assist the brakes by taking your brakes after driving ..., confusing drivers behind you apply them gently and frequently until they do not have the brake pads replaced, they feel normal. Driving 507 2012 TL The emergency brake assist system increases the stopping force when you apply the brake pedal. If not, apply them . If the brake pads...
Owner's Manual
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... ASSIST SYSTEM'' message on loose or slippery road surfaces. The VSA system cannot enhance the vehicle's driving stability in maintaining traction while accelerating on the multi-information display. It is off the engine. Without VSA, your vehicle's entire braking system. On models with the ...hill start assist system, the VSA system indicator comes on and stays on page 192 . 510 2012 TL Drive cautiously as a reminder. Also, the VSA OFF switch will also see Emergency Engine Stop on . The multi-information display shows a ''...
... ASSIST SYSTEM'' message on loose or slippery road surfaces. The VSA system cannot enhance the vehicle's driving stability in maintaining traction while accelerating on the multi-information display. It is off the engine. Without VSA, your vehicle's entire braking system. On models with the ...hill start assist system, the VSA system indicator comes on and stays on page 192 . 510 2012 TL Drive cautiously as a reminder. Also, the VSA OFF switch will also see Emergency Engine Stop on . The multi-information display shows a ''...
Owner's Manual
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... Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System VSA is turned on every time you start assist will release brake pressure gradually as you accelerate. The brakes remain engaged briefly to help prevent the vehicle from rolling forward or backward. If you are in D or S when facing uphill, ... replacing tires, make sure they are of the same size and type as those that were originally supplied with the VSA off . Driving 512 2012 TL To activate hill start assist feature to keep the vehicle from rolling on . When the VSA system is off, the traction control system is ...
... Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System VSA is turned on every time you start assist will release brake pressure gradually as you accelerate. The brakes remain engaged briefly to help prevent the vehicle from rolling forward or backward. If you are in D or S when facing uphill, ... replacing tires, make sure they are of the same size and type as those that were originally supplied with the VSA off . Driving 512 2012 TL To activate hill start assist feature to keep the vehicle from rolling on . When the VSA system is off, the traction control system is ...