Owner's Manual
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... POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM BUTTONS (P. 170) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 152) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 206) TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON (P. 154) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P. 470) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 472) DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG(P. 9, 26) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P. 389) A/T model with navigation system is shown. : If equipped HOMELINK BUTTONS (P. 404) MOONROOF SWITCH (P. 210...) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 494) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 491) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 215) Your Vehicle at a Glance ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 215) USB ADAPTER CABLE (P. 266, 275, 356, 367) 3 2012 TL
... POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM BUTTONS (P. 170) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 152) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 206) TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON (P. 154) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P. 470) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 472) DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG(P. 9, 26) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P. 389) A/T model with navigation system is shown. : If equipped HOMELINK BUTTONS (P. 404) MOONROOF SWITCH (P. 210...) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P. 494) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P. 491) ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 215) Your Vehicle at a Glance ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 215) USB ADAPTER CABLE (P. 266, 275, 356, 367) 3 2012 TL
Owner's Manual
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... POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM BUTTONS (P. 170) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 152) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 206) TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON (P. 154) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P. 470) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 472) SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P. 202) SEAT HEATER/VENTILATION BUTTONS (P. 204) USB ADAPTER CABLE (P. 266, 275, 356, 367) A/T model with navigation system is shown...
... POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM BUTTONS (P. 170) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P. 152) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 206) TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON (P. 154) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE BUTTON (P. 470) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 472) SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P. 202) SEAT HEATER/VENTILATION BUTTONS (P. 204) USB ADAPTER CABLE (P. 266, 275, 356, 367) A/T model with navigation system is shown...
Owner's Manual
Page 181
...exterior lights blink and/or no beeper sounds, check to the vehicle. To change the ''KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT FLASH'' setting, see if the trunk or hood is inside the vehicle. The power mode is dead. The vehicle battery is in the keyless access slot. Door Lock Prevention If you open . ...The remote is dead. Instruments and Controls 177 2012 TL The door lock button does not work if: The remote is open the driver's door, pull its lock tab rearward when the remote is too...
...exterior lights blink and/or no beeper sounds, check to the vehicle. To change the ''KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT FLASH'' setting, see if the trunk or hood is inside the vehicle. The power mode is dead. The vehicle battery is in the keyless access slot. Door Lock Prevention If you open . ...The remote is dead. Instruments and Controls 177 2012 TL The door lock button does not work if: The remote is open the driver's door, pull its lock tab rearward when the remote is too...
Owner's Manual
Page 183
... LOCK button twice within 5 seconds, you close the trunk when the remote is open, no exterior light blinks and/or no beeper sounds. CONTINUED 179 2012 TL See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on page 57 . If you will flash. Instruments and Controls TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON PANIC BUTTON LOCK Press this button once to... verify that the doors are locked and the security system is set the security system because the trunk or hood is in it, the system beeps, and the trunk reopens. UNLOCK BUTTON Keyless Access Remote LED LOCK BUTTON You cannot lock the doors if ...
... LOCK button twice within 5 seconds, you close the trunk when the remote is open, no exterior light blinks and/or no beeper sounds. CONTINUED 179 2012 TL See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on page 57 . If you will flash. Instruments and Controls TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON PANIC BUTTON LOCK Press this button once to... verify that the doors are locked and the security system is set the security system because the trunk or hood is in it, the system beeps, and the trunk reopens. UNLOCK BUTTON Keyless Access Remote LED LOCK BUTTON You cannot lock the doors if ...
Owner's Manual
Page 399
... SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR A/T model is removed from theft. ON Mode is cut. For more information, see pages 184 and 187. 395 2012 TL The horn sounds and a combination of headlights, parking lights, side marker lights and taillights flashes if someone attempts to break into your ...You can also deactivate the system by pressing the lock button on the instrument panel starts blinking immediately to show you lock the doors, hood, and trunk. CONTINUED : Models equipped with keyless access system). This alarm continues for two minutes, then the system resets. Security ...
... SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR A/T model is removed from theft. ON Mode is cut. For more information, see pages 184 and 187. 395 2012 TL The horn sounds and a combination of headlights, parking lights, side marker lights and taillights flashes if someone attempts to break into your ...You can also deactivate the system by pressing the lock button on the instrument panel starts blinking immediately to show you lock the doors, hood, and trunk. CONTINUED : Models equipped with keyless access system). This alarm continues for two minutes, then the system resets. Security ...
Owner's Manual
Page 400
... securely closed . If the system is set if any door, the trunk, or hood is opened with the remote transmitter/keyless access remote without triggering the alarm. Features 396 2012 TL The security system does not set , the horn will sound if the trunk is not fully closed . Do not attempt to alter...
... securely closed . If the system is set if any door, the trunk, or hood is opened with the remote transmitter/keyless access remote without triggering the alarm. Features 396 2012 TL The security system does not set , the horn will sound if the trunk is not fully closed . Do not attempt to alter...
Owner's Manual
Page 471
... Station Procedures ...470 Refueling...470 Tighten Fuel Cap Message ...471 Opening and Closing the Hood ...472 Oil Check ...474 Engine Coolant Check ...475 Fuel Economy ...476 Accessories and Modifications ...479 Carrying Cargo ...481 Before Driving 467 2012 TL Break-in this section will help you should know how to check the levels of...
... Station Procedures ...470 Refueling...470 Tighten Fuel Cap Message ...471 Opening and Closing the Hood ...472 Oil Check ...474 Engine Coolant Check ...475 Fuel Economy ...476 Accessories and Modifications ...479 Carrying Cargo ...481 Before Driving 467 2012 TL Break-in this section will help you should know how to check the levels of...
Owner's Manual
Page 476
...driving once the cap is tightened or replaced. The message should go off . To scroll to another message, press the INFO button. The hood will appear each time you tighten or replace the fuel fill cap. Before Driving If the system still detects a leak in your vehicle ...and check or retighten the fuel fill cap until it clicks at least once. Opening and Closing the Hood HOOD RELEASE HANDLE 1. The ''TIGHTEN FUEL CAP'' message will pop up slightly. 472 2012 TL Service Station Procedures Turn the engine off after several days of the dashboard. Park the vehicle, and set...
...driving once the cap is tightened or replaced. The message should go off . To scroll to another message, press the INFO button. The hood will appear each time you tighten or replace the fuel fill cap. Before Driving If the system still detects a leak in your vehicle ...and check or retighten the fuel fill cap until it clicks at least once. Opening and Closing the Hood HOOD RELEASE HANDLE 1. The ''TIGHTEN FUEL CAP'' message will pop up slightly. 472 2012 TL Service Station Procedures Turn the engine off after several days of the dashboard. Park the vehicle, and set...
Owner's Manual
Page 477
... up most of the hood and the front grille to about a foot (30 cm) above the fender, then press down firmly with your fingers between the front edge of the way. Before Driving 2. Lift the hood up . 473 2012 TL Put your hands. If the hood latch handle moves stiffly,... or if you can open the hood without lifting the handle, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated. 3. Service Station Procedures...
... up most of the hood and the front grille to about a foot (30 cm) above the fender, then press down firmly with your fingers between the front edge of the way. Before Driving 2. Lift the hood up . 473 2012 TL Put your hands. If the hood latch handle moves stiffly,... or if you can open the hood without lifting the handle, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated. 3. Service Station Procedures...
Owner's Manual
Page 490
... gauges and indicators in the instrument panel, and the messages on the multi-information display (see pages 63 , 76 and and 78 ). 486 2012 TL Driving 6. Check that the hood is fully closed and locked. 10.Fasten your vehicle: 1. Check the seat adjustment (see page 146 ). 11.When you drive your seat belt...
... gauges and indicators in the instrument panel, and the messages on the multi-information display (see pages 63 , 76 and and 78 ). 486 2012 TL Driving 6. Check that the hood is fully closed and locked. 10.Fasten your vehicle: 1. Check the seat adjustment (see page 146 ). 11.When you drive your seat belt...
Owner's Manual
Page 546
... sure the washer fluid cap is firmly in place. Engine Compartment Covers The component parts in the engine compartment are in their proper positions. 542 2012 TL Remove the right and left so that the hood latch handle does not get in the way. You may need to remove.
... sure the washer fluid cap is firmly in place. Engine Compartment Covers The component parts in the engine compartment are in their proper positions. 542 2012 TL Remove the right and left so that the hood latch handle does not get in the way. You may need to remove.
Owner's Manual
Page 549
...DRAIN BOLT WASHER 4. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature, then shut it before installing a new oil filter. 6. Open the hood, and remove the engine oil fill cap. Make sure to the contacting surface of a new oil filter. 5. Put a new washer on the.... If it is required. Drain the oil into an appropriate container. 3. Engine oil change capacity (including filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) Maintenance CONTINUED 545 2012 TL Install a new oil filter according to : 29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m) OIL FILTER 1. Remove the oil drain bolt and...
...DRAIN BOLT WASHER 4. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature, then shut it before installing a new oil filter. 6. Open the hood, and remove the engine oil fill cap. Make sure to the contacting surface of a new oil filter. 5. Put a new washer on the.... If it is required. Drain the oil into an appropriate container. 3. Engine oil change capacity (including filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) Maintenance CONTINUED 545 2012 TL Install a new oil filter according to : 29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m) OIL FILTER 1. Remove the oil drain bolt and...
Owner's Manual
Page 559
Maintenance CONTINUED 555 2012 TL Low Beam Headlight Bulb Replacement The low beam headlight bulbs are also used for the daytime running light. If you are replacing the bulb on the driver's side, remove the holding clips with your dealer or another qualified technician. Open the hood. 2. If you should be required. Oil, perspiration...
Maintenance CONTINUED 555 2012 TL Low Beam Headlight Bulb Replacement The low beam headlight bulbs are also used for the daytime running light. If you are replacing the bulb on the driver's side, remove the holding clips with your dealer or another qualified technician. Open the hood. 2. If you should be required. Oil, perspiration...
Owner's Manual
Page 570
... soot in the air, or if the flow from the outside through the climate control system. To replace a wiper blade: 1. Maintenance Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised, or you drive primarily in urban areas that are getting hard, or if they leave streaks and unwiped areas... the wiper blades at least every 6 months. It should be replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) if you will damage the hood and wiper arms. 566 2012 TL Raise each wiper arm off the windshield, lifting the driver's side first, then the passenger's side. Chemical solvents and strong cleaners can damage...
... soot in the air, or if the flow from the outside through the climate control system. To replace a wiper blade: 1. Maintenance Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised, or you drive primarily in urban areas that are getting hard, or if they leave streaks and unwiped areas... the wiper blades at least every 6 months. It should be replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) if you will damage the hood and wiper arms. 566 2012 TL Raise each wiper arm off the windshield, lifting the driver's side first, then the passenger's side. Chemical solvents and strong cleaners can damage...
Owner's Manual
Page 595
... the left side engine compartment cover. A battery can cause it to remove. Keep all the electrical accessories: climate control, audio system, lights, etc. Open the hood, and check the physical condition of the electrolyte. Taking Care of the Unexpected CONTINUED 591...
... the left side engine compartment cover. A battery can cause it to remove. Keep all the electrical accessories: climate control, audio system, lights, etc. Open the hood, and check the physical condition of the electrolyte. Taking Care of the Unexpected CONTINUED 591...
Owner's Manual
Page 597
... temperature gauge stays at the red mark can seriously scald you should start to cool down to the red mark, you . Do not open the hood. Turn off all accessories, and turn off the engine. 5. The only indication may see steam and/or spray coming from under the... damage to overloading, the engine should determine the reason (hot day, driving up a steep hill, etc.). Steam and spray from under the hood, turn on page 607 ). CONTINUED 593 2012 TL Wait until the temperature gauge comes down almost immediately. Safely pull to or above the red mark. If it must be the...
... temperature gauge stays at the red mark can seriously scald you should start to cool down to the red mark, you . Do not open the hood. Turn off all accessories, and turn off the engine. 5. The only indication may see steam and/or spray coming from under the... damage to overloading, the engine should determine the reason (hot day, driving up a steep hill, etc.). Steam and spray from under the hood, turn on page 607 ). CONTINUED 593 2012 TL Wait until the temperature gauge comes down almost immediately. Safely pull to or above the red mark. If it must be the...
Owner's Manual
Page 599
...possible, and you can cause serious mechanical damage almost immediately. Taking Care of low oil pressure and does not measure the oil level. Open the hood, and check the oil level (see Emergency Towing on . The indicator notifies you can lose pressure during cornering and other driving maneuvers. 3. ... on the multi-information display when this indicator comes on page 607 ). Turn of f the engine as soon as you of the Unexpected 595 2012 TL An engine very low on the hazard warning lights. 2. Turn on oil can saf ely get the vehicle stopped. 1. If it does not go...
...possible, and you can cause serious mechanical damage almost immediately. Taking Care of low oil pressure and does not measure the oil level. Open the hood, and check the oil level (see Emergency Towing on . The indicator notifies you can lose pressure during cornering and other driving maneuvers. 3. ... on the multi-information display when this indicator comes on page 607 ). Turn of f the engine as soon as you of the Unexpected 595 2012 TL An engine very low on the hazard warning lights. 2. Turn on oil can saf ely get the vehicle stopped. 1. If it does not go...
Owner's Manual
Page 604
... box is located under cover one-quarter turn the knob on the under the dashboard on the driver's side. 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 lid, and pull it upward slightly, then pull... it out of the Unexpected The interior fuse box is on the lower passenger's side panel. The passenger's side interior fuse box is attached under -hood fuse box, remove the left-side engine compartment cover (see page 542 ). 600...
... box is located under cover one-quarter turn the knob on the under the dashboard on the driver's side. 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 lid, and pull it upward slightly, then pull... it out of the Unexpected The interior fuse box is on the lower passenger's side panel. The passenger's side interior fuse box is attached under -hood fuse box, remove the left-side engine compartment cover (see page 542 ). 600...
Owner's Manual
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...BLOWN 2. Replace any blown fuses and check if the device works. 1. Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in the under-hood fuse box by looking at the wire inside. Removing these fuses requires a Phillips-head screwdriver. : Models equipped with the keyless access system... have an engine start/stop button instead of the Unexpected 3. CONTINUED 601 2012 TL For more information, see pages 184 and 187. Determine from the fuse box. Check each of the large fuses in your vehicle stops ...
...BLOWN 2. Replace any blown fuses and check if the device works. 1. Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in the under-hood fuse box by looking at the wire inside. Removing these fuses requires a Phillips-head screwdriver. : Models equipped with the keyless access system... have an engine start/stop button instead of the Unexpected 3. CONTINUED 601 2012 TL For more information, see pages 184 and 187. Determine from the fuse box. Check each of the large fuses in your vehicle stops ...
Owner's Manual
Page 606
Taking Care of the Unexpected 4. If it is blown, replace it with the fuse puller provided on the back of the under -hood fuse box. 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 same rating or lower. 602 2012 TL Look for a blown wire inside the fuse. 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 Unexpected 4. If it is blown, replace it with the fuse puller provided on the back of the under -hood fuse box. 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 same rating or lower. 602 2012 TL Look for a blown wire inside the fuse. Check the smaller fuses in the under-hood fuse box and all the fuses in the under -hood fuse box cover. 5.