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... (how to order) ...633 Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures) 2013 TL 1 Navigation Key Your Vehicle at a Glance Chapter Table of Contents Index Book Table of Contents 2013 TL Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Your Vehicle at a Glance (...cruise control, HomeLink , and other convenience items)...225 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...467 Driving (engine and transmission operation)...485 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...529 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire...
... (how to order) ...633 Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures) 2013 TL 1 Navigation Key Your Vehicle at a Glance Chapter Table of Contents Index Book Table of Contents 2013 TL Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Your Vehicle at a Glance (...cruise control, HomeLink , and other convenience items)...225 Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ...467 Driving (engine and transmission operation)...485 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...529 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire...
Owner's Manual
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... experience, and details how to handle them . Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. Maintenance The Maintenance MinderTM shows you when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2013 TL Refer to the dealer for maintenance service. Authorized Manuals (U.S. There is also a list of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, the multi-information display, and... children with child restraints. Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use , how to breakin your new vehicle, and how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park.
... experience, and details how to handle them . Warranty and Client Relations (U.S. Maintenance The Maintenance MinderTM shows you when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2013 TL Refer to the dealer for maintenance service. Authorized Manuals (U.S. There is also a list of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, the multi-information display, and... children with child restraints. Driver and Passenger Safety Important information about the proper use , how to breakin your new vehicle, and how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park.
Owner's Manual
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... BUTTON 2 (P. 525) HEADLIGHT WASHER BUTTON 2 (P. 138) 4 WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 137) PADDLE SHIFTERS (P. 499) 2 HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 145) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ HEATED MIRROR BUTTON (P. 145/P.169) ENGINE START/ STOP BUTTON (P. 184) KEYLESS ACCESS REMOTE SLOT (P. 197) VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS for NAVIGATION SYSTEM 3/ BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM (P. 425) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 34) PHONE... use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. 2 : If equipped 3 : Refer to the navigation system owner's manual. 4 : Switch location varies on models. 4 2013 TL
... BUTTON 2 (P. 525) HEADLIGHT WASHER BUTTON 2 (P. 138) 4 WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 137) PADDLE SHIFTERS (P. 499) 2 HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 145) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ HEATED MIRROR BUTTON (P. 145/P.169) ENGINE START/ STOP BUTTON (P. 184) KEYLESS ACCESS REMOTE SLOT (P. 197) VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS for NAVIGATION SYSTEM 3/ BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM (P. 425) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 34) PHONE... use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. 2 : If equipped 3 : Refer to the navigation system owner's manual. 4 : Switch location varies on models. 4 2013 TL
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..., and page 71 for how to indicate when a specific door or the trunk is the equivalent of an ignition switch. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 2013 TL 11 You will see pages 184 and 187 . Your vehicle also has a door and trunk open any door or the trunk lid is not tightly... doors are large enough and mature enough to drive or ride in the ON (II) position. : Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start/ stop button instead of ON (II). See pages 37 56 for each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and...
..., and page 71 for how to indicate when a specific door or the trunk is the equivalent of an ignition switch. Driver and Passenger Safety CONTINUED 2013 TL 11 You will see pages 184 and 187 . Your vehicle also has a door and trunk open any door or the trunk lid is not tightly... doors are large enough and mature enough to drive or ride in the ON (II) position. : Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start/ stop button instead of ON (II). See pages 37 56 for each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and...
Owner's Manual
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... increased. If you are pregnant, the best way to protect yourself and your feet on the floor, until the vehicle is safely parked and the engine is very important that they continue to always wear a seat belt, and keep the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the... hips. 18 2013 TL Advice for Pregnant Women Driver and Passenger Safety Sitting improperly or out of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag. Protecting Adults...
... increased. If you are pregnant, the best way to protect yourself and your feet on the floor, until the vehicle is safely parked and the engine is very important that they continue to always wear a seat belt, and keep the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the... hips. 18 2013 TL Advice for Pregnant Women Driver and Passenger Safety Sitting improperly or out of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag. Protecting Adults...
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The front seat belts are also equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start/ stop flashing but remain on. If your seat belt is turned to the ON (II) position. If a front passenger does not fasten their seat ... will flash. ON Mode is fastened, the beeper will sound and the indicator will stop button instead of ON (II). Driver and Passenger Safety 20 2013 TL If either the driver or a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator will also see pages 184 and 187 . You will come...
The front seat belts are also equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start/ stop flashing but remain on. If your seat belt is turned to the ON (II) position. If a front passenger does not fasten their seat ... will flash. ON Mode is fastened, the beeper will sound and the indicator will stop button instead of ON (II). Driver and Passenger Safety 20 2013 TL If either the driver or a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator will also see pages 184 and 187 . You will come...
Owner's Manual
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...the passenger's side airbag has been turned off (see page 33 ). An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you ever have an engine start/ stop button instead of deceleration is disconnected in case your airbag system components (see pages 184 and 187 . An indicator on the...is in the ON (II) position. : Models equipped with the keyless access system have a moderate to a possible problem with the force needed. 26 2013 TL If the rate of an ignition switch. Emergency backup power in a crash. For more information, see page 32 ). How Your Front Airbags Work Driver...
...the passenger's side airbag has been turned off (see page 33 ). An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you ever have an engine start/ stop button instead of deceleration is disconnected in case your airbag system components (see pages 184 and 187 . An indicator on the...is in the ON (II) position. : Models equipped with the keyless access system have a moderate to a possible problem with the force needed. 26 2013 TL If the rate of an ignition switch. Emergency backup power in a crash. For more information, see page 32 ). How Your Front Airbags Work Driver...
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... rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to deploy. When you turn the ignition switch to a potential problem with the keyless access system have an engine start/ stop button instead of an ignition switch. One or both side curtain airbags may inflate in their seats. ON Mode is working properly. : Models... and sit upright and well back in a moderate to severe frontal collision which causes the front airbags to instantly inflate the side curtain airbag. 32 2013 TL How the SRS Indicator Works The SRS indicator alerts you the system is the equivalent of the vehicle.
... rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to deploy. When you turn the ignition switch to a potential problem with the keyless access system have an engine start/ stop button instead of an ignition switch. One or both side curtain airbags may inflate in their seats. ON Mode is working properly. : Models... and sit upright and well back in a moderate to severe frontal collision which causes the front airbags to instantly inflate the side curtain airbag. 32 2013 TL How the SRS Indicator Works The SRS indicator alerts you the system is the equivalent of the vehicle.
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.... You will also see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on models with your side airbags. ON Mode is a problem with keyless access system, press the engine start / stop button to set ON mode (see any other time, or does not come on and off . For more information, see page 67 ).... alerts you that the passenger's side airbag has been automatically shut off while you drive. When you turn the ignition switch to a possible problem. 2013 TL 33 If it doesn't come on, stays on, or comes on briefly and then go out (see pages 184 and 187 . Additional Information About...
.... You will also see a ''CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM'' message on models with your side airbags. ON Mode is a problem with keyless access system, press the engine start / stop button to set ON mode (see any other time, or does not come on and off . For more information, see page 67 ).... alerts you that the passenger's side airbag has been automatically shut off while you drive. When you turn the ignition switch to a possible problem. 2013 TL 33 If it doesn't come on, stays on, or comes on briefly and then go out (see pages 184 and 187 . Additional Information About...
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.... For example, infants and small children left alone with the key in the ignition switch or with keyless access system Your vehicle has the engine start/ stop button instead of children. A child left in motion, possibly injuring themselves or others. For more information on the ignition switch... and Passenger Safety adult supervision is fully retracted and locked. Leaving children without who play in use this feature (see page 184 . 2013 TL 41 children learn how to unlock vehicle doors, turn on how to select the power mode, see page 156 ). Protecting Children Make...
.... For example, infants and small children left alone with the key in the ignition switch or with keyless access system Your vehicle has the engine start/ stop button instead of children. A child left in motion, possibly injuring themselves or others. For more information on the ignition switch... and Passenger Safety adult supervision is fully retracted and locked. Leaving children without who play in use this feature (see page 184 . 2013 TL 41 children learn how to unlock vehicle doors, turn on how to select the power mode, see page 156 ). Protecting Children Make...
Owner's Manual
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... shown below. Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever: The vehicle is toxic. If you . With the trunk lid open , run the engine with the door open , airflow can collect rapidly in an unconfined area, adjust the climate control system as a garage. You notice a change .... Carbon monoxide should not enter the vehicle in the sound of the exhaust. Even with the garage door closed. Driver and Passenger Safety 2013 TL 57 High levels of the garage. Carbon monoxide gas is raised for an oil change in normal driving if you maintain your vehicle's interior...
... shown below. Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever: The vehicle is toxic. If you . With the trunk lid open , run the engine with the door open , airflow can collect rapidly in an unconfined area, adjust the climate control system as a garage. You notice a change .... Carbon monoxide should not enter the vehicle in the sound of the exhaust. Even with the garage door closed. Driver and Passenger Safety 2013 TL 57 High levels of the garage. Carbon monoxide gas is raised for an oil change in normal driving if you maintain your vehicle's interior...
Owner's Manual
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...Seats ...161 Trunk Pass-through Cover ...166 Mirrors ...167 Driving Position Memory System...170 Keyless Access System...173 Keyless Access Remote ...179 Engine Start/Stop Button ...183 Seat Heaters ...202 Seat Heaters and Ventilations ...204 Power Windows ...206 Moonroof ...210 Parking Brake ...212 ... Center Pocket ...218 Sunglasses Holder ...218 Coat Hook ...219 Interior Lights ...220 Instruments and Controls Control Locations ...62 2013 TL 61 Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your vehicle.
...Seats ...161 Trunk Pass-through Cover ...166 Mirrors ...167 Driving Position Memory System...170 Keyless Access System...173 Keyless Access Remote ...179 Engine Start/Stop Button ...183 Seat Heaters ...202 Seat Heaters and Ventilations ...204 Power Windows ...206 Moonroof ...210 Parking Brake ...212 ... Center Pocket ...218 Sunglasses Holder ...218 Coat Hook ...219 Interior Lights ...220 Instruments and Controls Control Locations ...62 2013 TL 61 Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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... The instrument panel has many indicators to give you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts. A beeper also sounds if you have an engine start/ stop button instead of an ignition switch. You will see a ''CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. Instruments and... the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. For more information, see page 597 . For more information, see page 595 . 64 2013 TL If you do not fasten your front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator comes on the multiinformation display. If you turn the...
... The instrument panel has many indicators to give you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts. A beeper also sounds if you have an engine start/ stop button instead of an ignition switch. You will see a ''CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. Instruments and... the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. For more information, see page 597 . For more information, see page 595 . 64 2013 TL If you do not fasten your front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator comes on the multiinformation display. If you turn the...
Owner's Manual
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... page 596 . ON Mode is the equivalent of ON (II). Instrument Panel Indicators Charging System Indicator If this indicator comes on when the engine is running, the battery is not being charged, and you will also see a ''CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM'' message on briefly when you turn the... not fully released can damage the brakes and tires. Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator This indicator has two functions: U.S. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 2013 TL 65 Canada 1. It will be disabled (see pages 184 and 187 . It comes on when you have inserted a properly coded ignition key,...
... page 596 . ON Mode is the equivalent of ON (II). Instrument Panel Indicators Charging System Indicator If this indicator comes on when the engine is running, the battery is not being charged, and you will also see a ''CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM'' message on briefly when you turn the... not fully released can damage the brakes and tires. Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator This indicator has two functions: U.S. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 2013 TL 65 Canada 1. It will be disabled (see pages 184 and 187 . It comes on when you have inserted a properly coded ignition key,...
Owner's Manual
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... (II) position. You will also see a ''LOW BRAKE FLUID'' or ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display. Instruments and Controls 66 2013 TL If this happens, take the vehicle to your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function. With this indicator comes on while...on the multi-information display. For more information, see pages 184 and 187 . If this indicator on for a few seconds when you have an engine start/ stop button instead of ON (II). ON Mode is a problem in the brake system. If it stays on after you turn the ignition...
... (II) position. You will also see a ''LOW BRAKE FLUID'' or ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display. Instruments and Controls 66 2013 TL If this happens, take the vehicle to your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function. With this indicator comes on while...on the multi-information display. For more information, see pages 184 and 187 . If this indicator on for a few seconds when you have an engine start/ stop button instead of ON (II). ON Mode is a problem in the brake system. If it stays on after you turn the ignition...
Owner's Manual
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...see page 32 . : Models equipped with your airbag system components. For more information, see pages 184 and 187 . Instruments and Controls 2013 TL 67 If it comes on the multiinformation display. U.S. ON Mode is the equivalent of ON (II). ON Mode is the equivalent of ON... Models equipped with your front airbags. You will also alert you to a potential problem with the keyless access system have an engine start / stop button instead of an ignition switch. Instrument Panel Indicators Supplemental Restraint System Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when you...
...see page 32 . : Models equipped with your airbag system components. For more information, see pages 184 and 187 . Instruments and Controls 2013 TL 67 If it comes on the multiinformation display. U.S. ON Mode is the equivalent of ON (II). ON Mode is the equivalent of ON... Models equipped with your front airbags. You will also alert you to a potential problem with the keyless access system have an engine start / stop button instead of an ignition switch. Instrument Panel Indicators Supplemental Restraint System Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when you...
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... pages 184 and 187 . ON Mode is the equivalent of an ignition switch. Without hill start assist, the vehicle will not have an engine start/ stop button instead of ON (II). You will not be working. ON Mode is the equivalent of an ignition switch. This indicator... normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls 68 2013 TL Instrument Panel Indicators Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch ...
... pages 184 and 187 . ON Mode is the equivalent of an ignition switch. Without hill start assist, the vehicle will not have an engine start/ stop button instead of ON (II). You will not be working. ON Mode is the equivalent of an ignition switch. This indicator... normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls 68 2013 TL Instrument Panel Indicators Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch ...
Owner's Manual
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... the system as soon as possible. For more information, see a ''CHECK TIRE PRESSURE'' message on pressure. : Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start/ stop button instead of an ignition switch. The indicator continues to flash, there is a problem with the compact spare (see page 514 . You will... Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a while (approximately 1 minute), then stays on. If this happens, pull to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls 2013 TL 69
... the system as soon as possible. For more information, see a ''CHECK TIRE PRESSURE'' message on pressure. : Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine start/ stop button instead of an ignition switch. The indicator continues to flash, there is a problem with the compact spare (see page 514 . You will... Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a while (approximately 1 minute), then stays on. If this happens, pull to the ON (II) position. Instruments and Controls 2013 TL 69
Owner's Manual
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...''CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. Instruments and Controls 70 2013 TL Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on when you turn the ignition switch to have an engine start/ stop the vehicle in order to prevent damage to steer. If you turn ...off , making the vehicle harder to the steering system caused by restarting the engine. If this happens, stop button instead of the turn signal bulbs is a problem in the electric power steering system. : Models equipped ...
...''CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display. Instruments and Controls 70 2013 TL Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on when you turn the ignition switch to have an engine start/ stop the vehicle in order to prevent damage to steer. If you turn ...off , making the vehicle harder to the steering system caused by restarting the engine. If this happens, stop button instead of the turn signal bulbs is a problem in the electric power steering system. : Models equipped ...
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...Instruments and Controls You will remain on. Reminder beeps will also come on when the light switch is not closed tightly (see page 12 ). 2013 TL 71 For more information, see page 143 . Door/Trunk Open Indicator This indicator comes on red if any door or the trunk lid is in...) Mode is the equivalent of LOCK (0) and ACCESSORY Mode is not closed tightly. This indicator also comes on with the keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of ACCESSORY (I ) or the LOCK (0) position, without turning off the light switch, this indicator will also see a corresponding ...
...Instruments and Controls You will remain on. Reminder beeps will also come on when the light switch is not closed tightly (see page 12 ). 2013 TL 71 For more information, see page 143 . Door/Trunk Open Indicator This indicator comes on red if any door or the trunk lid is in...) Mode is the equivalent of LOCK (0) and ACCESSORY Mode is not closed tightly. This indicator also comes on with the keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of ACCESSORY (I ) or the LOCK (0) position, without turning off the light switch, this indicator will also see a corresponding ...