Owner's Manual
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... way to always wear a seat belt, and keep the lap part of the vehicle or being struck by striking interior parts of the belt as low as possible across the hips. 18 2012 TL Protecting Adults and Teens 6.Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and...
... way to always wear a seat belt, and keep the lap part of the vehicle or being struck by striking interior parts of the belt as low as possible across the hips. 18 2012 TL Protecting Adults and Teens 6.Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and...
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...seat of all children age 12 and under certain circumstances (see page 53 for important information about protecting larger children). 38 2012 TL The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that automatically turns the passenger's front airbag off under be properly restrained... in the back seat, on a booster seat if needed, and be injured by striking interior vehicle parts during a collision, an inflating front airbag can strike the child with a passenger's front airbag can hit the back of...
...seat of all children age 12 and under certain circumstances (see page 53 for important information about protecting larger children). 38 2012 TL The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that automatically turns the passenger's front airbag off under be properly restrained... in the back seat, on a booster seat if needed, and be injured by striking interior vehicle parts during a collision, an inflating front airbag can strike the child with a passenger's front airbag can hit the back of...
Owner's Manual
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...fan speed to carbon monoxide. Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that may have damaged the underside. Driver and Passenger Safety 57 2012 TL The vehicle was in normal driving if you maintain your vehicle properly and follow the information on this page. Set the temperature ... enclosed areas, such as follows: 1. Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle's exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas. If you must sit in your vehicle's interior and create a hazardous condition. Select the fresh air mode. 2. Carbon monoxide gas is raised for leaks whenever: The vehicle is toxic. Even...
...fan speed to carbon monoxide. Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that may have damaged the underside. Driver and Passenger Safety 57 2012 TL The vehicle was in normal driving if you maintain your vehicle properly and follow the information on this page. Set the temperature ... enclosed areas, such as follows: 1. Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle's exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas. If you must sit in your vehicle's interior and create a hazardous condition. Select the fresh air mode. 2. Carbon monoxide gas is raised for leaks whenever: The vehicle is toxic. Even...
Owner's Manual
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...Start/Stop Button ...183 Seat Heaters ...202 Seat Heaters and Ventilations ...204 Power Windows ...206 Moonroof ...210 Parking Brake ...212 Interior Convenience Items ...213 Beverage Holders ...214 Accessory Power Sockets...215 Glove Box ...216 Console Compartment ...216 Vanity Mirror ...217 Sun ...Visor ...217 Center Pocket ...218 Sunglasses Holder ...218 Coat Hook ...219 Interior Lights ...220 Instruments and Controls Control Locations ...62 61 2012 TL All the essential controls are within easy reach. Instruments and Controls This section gives information about ...
...Start/Stop Button ...183 Seat Heaters ...202 Seat Heaters and Ventilations ...204 Power Windows ...206 Moonroof ...210 Parking Brake ...212 Interior Convenience Items ...213 Beverage Holders ...214 Accessory Power Sockets...215 Glove Box ...216 Console Compartment ...216 Vanity Mirror ...217 Sun ...Visor ...217 Center Pocket ...218 Sunglasses Holder ...218 Coat Hook ...219 Interior Lights ...220 Instruments and Controls Control Locations ...62 61 2012 TL All the essential controls are within easy reach. Instruments and Controls This section gives information about ...
Owner's Manual
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IGN ACCESSORY (I ), and ON Mode is on how low the battery's state of an ignition switch. CONTINUED 87 2012 TL Multi-Information Display Battery Charge Low When the battery's state of charge is low, the vehicle's battery management system triggers one of the following... battery. Try not to no longer appear. For more information, see page 591 ), or contact your dealer. Depending on or off all electrical devices (interior lights, air conditioning, audio, heated seats, etc.). VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) Mode is the equivalent of LOCK (0), ACCESSORY Mode is the equivalent of trips ...
IGN ACCESSORY (I ), and ON Mode is on how low the battery's state of an ignition switch. CONTINUED 87 2012 TL Multi-Information Display Battery Charge Low When the battery's state of charge is low, the vehicle's battery management system triggers one of the following... battery. Try not to no longer appear. For more information, see page 591 ), or contact your dealer. Depending on or off all electrical devices (interior lights, air conditioning, audio, heated seats, etc.). VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) Mode is the equivalent of LOCK (0), ACCESSORY Mode is the equivalent of trips ...
Owner's Manual
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...ON 1 OFF ON 1 OFF Page 103 ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. Resets the elapsed time of the keyless start guidance screens. Changes the interior light sensitivity to your liking. 108 109 110 113 Changes the display of your current trip. 105 106 Changes the indicator alarm ...above or below its current reading. 104 Instruments and Controls POSITION SETUP (P.112) TRIP A RESET WITH REFUEL ELAPSED TIME RESET ADJUST ALARM VOLUME AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION KEYLESS START GUIDANCE SCREENS 2 MEMORY POSITION LINK Causes trip meter A and the average fuel economy to a stored setting. 1 : Default setting...
...ON 1 OFF ON 1 OFF Page 103 ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. Resets the elapsed time of the keyless start guidance screens. Changes the interior light sensitivity to your liking. 108 109 110 113 Changes the display of your current trip. 105 106 Changes the indicator alarm ...above or below its current reading. 104 Instruments and Controls POSITION SETUP (P.112) TRIP A RESET WITH REFUEL ELAPSED TIME RESET ADJUST ALARM VOLUME AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION KEYLESS START GUIDANCE SCREENS 2 MEMORY POSITION LINK Causes trip meter A and the average fuel economy to a stored setting. 1 : Default setting...
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... of when the headlights come on models with keyless access system CONTINUED 97 2012 TL Multi-Information Display Group Setup KEYLESS ACCESS SETUP 2 (P.115) Menu Item ... 30 sec 60 sec 30 sec 15 sec MAX HIGH MID 1 60 sec 1 118 121 LIGHTING SETUP (P.120) INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY 0 sec 122 1 LOW MIN 123 1: Default setting 2: ...Only on . Changes how long (in seconds) the interior lights stay on the driver's door handle. Changes how long (in the AUTO position. The headlight switch needs ...
... of when the headlights come on models with keyless access system CONTINUED 97 2012 TL Multi-Information Display Group Setup KEYLESS ACCESS SETUP 2 (P.115) Menu Item ... 30 sec 60 sec 30 sec 15 sec MAX HIGH MID 1 60 sec 1 118 121 LIGHTING SETUP (P.120) INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY 0 sec 122 1 LOW MIN 123 1: Default setting 2: ...Only on . Changes how long (in seconds) the interior lights stay on the driver's door handle. Changes how long (in the AUTO position. The headlight switch needs ...
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... see the setting you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as shown in the illustration. KEYLESS START GUIDANCE SCREENS CONTINUED 101 2012 TL Instruments and Controls While ''METER SETUP'' is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection. DISPLAY TRIP A RESET WITH REFUEL ELAPSED ...TIME RESET ADJUST ALARM VOLUME AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION On models with keyless access system Each time you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize...
... see the setting you press the INFO ( / ) button, the screen changes as shown in the illustration. KEYLESS START GUIDANCE SCREENS CONTINUED 101 2012 TL Instruments and Controls While ''METER SETUP'' is shown, press the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection. DISPLAY TRIP A RESET WITH REFUEL ELAPSED ...TIME RESET ADJUST ALARM VOLUME AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION On models with keyless access system Each time you want to customize, then press the SEL/RESET button to enter the customize...
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CONTINUED 109 2012 TL To disable the auto interior illumination function, select OFF. Instruments and Controls You can customize at which outside light level gets low. Choose HIGH, MID, or LOW for the auto interior illumination settings. Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) ...button, then enter your selection by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. Multi-Information Display Auto Interior Illumination While the headlight switch is turned on, the interior lights gradually dim, as possible, select MIN. There are MAX, HIGH, MID, LOW and MIN levels...
CONTINUED 109 2012 TL To disable the auto interior illumination function, select OFF. Instruments and Controls You can customize at which outside light level gets low. Choose HIGH, MID, or LOW for the auto interior illumination settings. Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO ( / ) ...button, then enter your selection by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. Multi-Information Display Auto Interior Illumination While the headlight switch is turned on, the interior lights gradually dim, as possible, select MIN. There are MAX, HIGH, MID, LOW and MIN levels...
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... display. If the ''SETTING INCOMPLETE'' message appears, go back to customize from ''METER SETUP'' by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. 110 2012 TL You can choose this item to ''AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION'' and repeat the procedure again. Multi-Information Display On models with keyless access system Keyless Start Guidance Screens When this item...
... display. If the ''SETTING INCOMPLETE'' message appears, go back to customize from ''METER SETUP'' by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. 110 2012 TL You can choose this item to ''AUTO INTERIOR ILLUMINATION'' and repeat the procedure again. Multi-Information Display On models with keyless access system Keyless Start Guidance Screens When this item...
Owner's Manual
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.... Instruments and Controls See page 123. : Press the SEL/RESET button. : Press the INFO button ( / ). 120 2012 TL See page 121. Multi-Information Display Lighting Setup Here are the three custom settings for the lighting setup: INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY While ''LIGHTING SETUP'' is shown, press...
.... Instruments and Controls See page 123. : Press the SEL/RESET button. : Press the INFO button ( / ). 120 2012 TL See page 121. Multi-Information Display Lighting Setup Here are the three custom settings for the lighting setup: INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY While ''LIGHTING SETUP'' is shown, press...
Owner's Manual
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...If the ''SETTING INCOMPLETE'' message appears, go back to see the selections. Multi-Information Display Interior Light Dimming Time Instruments and Controls The interior lights fade out when you close all doors. When your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET ...button. Select the desired setting (15 sec, 30 sec, or 60 sec) by pressing the INFO ( ) button repeatedly. Press the SEL/RESET button to ''INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME'' and repeat the procedure again. / CONTINUED 121 2012 TL...
...If the ''SETTING INCOMPLETE'' message appears, go back to see the selections. Multi-Information Display Interior Light Dimming Time Instruments and Controls The interior lights fade out when you close all doors. When your selection by pressing the SEL/ RESET ...button. Select the desired setting (15 sec, 30 sec, or 60 sec) by pressing the INFO ( ) button repeatedly. Press the SEL/RESET button to ''INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME'' and repeat the procedure again. / CONTINUED 121 2012 TL...
Owner's Manual
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..., then press on the back edge. If your vehicle's battery goes dead or is disconnected, you can open the trunk from getting into the interior. CONTINUED 155 2012 TL See Carbon Monoxide Hazard, page 57 . Reach in and locate the trunk release tab, and pull it , and to prevent exhaust gas from the...
..., then press on the back edge. If your vehicle's battery goes dead or is disconnected, you can open the trunk from getting into the interior. CONTINUED 155 2012 TL See Carbon Monoxide Hazard, page 57 . Reach in and locate the trunk release tab, and pull it , and to prevent exhaust gas from the...
Owner's Manual
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... once to lock all the doors (depending on the keyless memory setting). CONTINUED LED LOCK BUTTON The keyless lock acknowledgment beep and flashing of the interior light dimming time is in the ignition switch. 157 2012 TL Some exterior lights will flash. If you press the button.
... once to lock all the doors (depending on the keyless memory setting). CONTINUED LED LOCK BUTTON The keyless lock acknowledgment beep and flashing of the interior light dimming time is in the ignition switch. 157 2012 TL Some exterior lights will flash. If you press the button.
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The remote is on the interior rear panel. The remote is too close the trunk with the remote, built-in any of the rear seat or the seat cushion. Press the ... when carrying the remote (if the doors are unlocked. When you close to the trunk lid. Press the trunk button on the back edge. 178 2012 TL Keyless Access System Locking and Unlocking the Trunk When you unlock all the doors with all doors locked, the trunk will unlock. Instruments and Controls...
The remote is on the interior rear panel. The remote is too close the trunk with the remote, built-in any of the rear seat or the seat cushion. Press the ... when carrying the remote (if the doors are unlocked. When you close to the trunk lid. Press the trunk button on the back edge. 178 2012 TL Keyless Access System Locking and Unlocking the Trunk When you unlock all the doors with all doors locked, the trunk will unlock. Instruments and Controls...
Owner's Manual
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... lock the doors if any position except VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). Some exterior lights will hear a beep to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. Instruments and Controls TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON PANIC BUTTON LOCK Press this button once to lock all times while driving to avoid damaging the lid, and... to verify that the doors are locked and the security system is in it, the system beeps, and the trunk reopens. CONTINUED 179 2012 TL See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on page 57 . When you close the trunk when the remote is set the security system because the trunk or hood...
... lock the doors if any position except VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). Some exterior lights will hear a beep to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. Instruments and Controls TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON PANIC BUTTON LOCK Press this button once to lock all times while driving to avoid damaging the lid, and... to verify that the doors are locked and the security system is in it, the system beeps, and the trunk reopens. CONTINUED 179 2012 TL See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on page 57 . When you close the trunk when the remote is set the security system because the trunk or hood...
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...131 . Some exterior lights will flash for about 2 seconds to open any door within 30 seconds, the map lights fade out. To change the ''INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME,'' see page 133 . Press this button for TRUNK about 30 seconds. If you press the button. If you press the UNLOCK ...lights will flash twice each time you do not open the trunk. To cancel panic mode, press any other doors. Instruments and Controls 180 2012 TL Keyless Access System Press this button once UNLOCK to unlock the other button on when you unlock the doors with the exterior trunk release switch...
...131 . Some exterior lights will flash for about 2 seconds to open any door within 30 seconds, the map lights fade out. To change the ''INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME,'' see page 133 . Press this button for TRUNK about 30 seconds. If you press the button. If you press the UNLOCK ...lights will flash twice each time you do not open the trunk. To cancel panic mode, press any other doors. Instruments and Controls 180 2012 TL Keyless Access System Press this button once UNLOCK to unlock the other button on when you unlock the doors with the exterior trunk release switch...
Owner's Manual
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Interior Convenience Items CONSOLE COMPARTMENT COAT HOOK ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET REAR DOOR POCKET FRONT DOOR POCKET VANITY MIRROR SUNGLASSES HOLDER USB ADAPTER CABLE Instruments and Controls SUN VISOR CENTER POCKET GLOVE BOX SIDE POCKET AUXILIARY INPUT JACK CARGO HOOKS BEVERAGE HOLDER in REAR SEAT ARMREST ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET BEVERAGE HOLDER 213 2012 TL
Interior Convenience Items CONSOLE COMPARTMENT COAT HOOK ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET REAR DOOR POCKET FRONT DOOR POCKET VANITY MIRROR SUNGLASSES HOLDER USB ADAPTER CABLE Instruments and Controls SUN VISOR CENTER POCKET GLOVE BOX SIDE POCKET AUXILIARY INPUT JACK CARGO HOOKS BEVERAGE HOLDER in REAR SEAT ARMREST ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET BEVERAGE HOLDER 213 2012 TL
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The rear seat also has a beverage holder in the interior. To close it, push it , pivot the armrest down . 214 2012 TL To open the rear beverage holder, pull out the lid by sliding its cover backward. To use it down . REAR Instruments and Controls Open the front beverage holder by the tab. Interior Convenience Items Beverage Holders FRONT Be careful when you or your passengers. Spilled liquids can scald you are using the beverage holders. A spilled liquid that is very hot can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the center armrest.
The rear seat also has a beverage holder in the interior. To close it, push it , pivot the armrest down . 214 2012 TL To open the rear beverage holder, pull out the lid by sliding its cover backward. To use it down . REAR Instruments and Controls Open the front beverage holder by the tab. Interior Convenience Items Beverage Holders FRONT Be careful when you or your passengers. Spilled liquids can scald you are using the beverage holders. A spilled liquid that is very hot can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the center armrest.
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... engine start/stop button instead of an ignition switch. ) ACCESSORY Mode is the equivalent of the sockets will power an automotive type cigarette lighter element. Interior Convenience Items Accessory Power Sockets FRONT Slide the lid forward. CONSOLE COMPARTMENT Pull up the lid. Make sure to put the socket cover back in... console compartment. One is intended to prevent any small foreign objects from getting into the socket. For more information, see pages 184 and 187. 215 2012 TL
... engine start/stop button instead of an ignition switch. ) ACCESSORY Mode is the equivalent of the sockets will power an automotive type cigarette lighter element. Interior Convenience Items Accessory Power Sockets FRONT Slide the lid forward. CONSOLE COMPARTMENT Pull up the lid. Make sure to put the socket cover back in... console compartment. One is intended to prevent any small foreign objects from getting into the socket. For more information, see pages 184 and 187. 215 2012 TL