Owner's Manual
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...wheel. 2 : If equipped 3 : Refer to the navigation system owner's manual. 4 : Switch location varies on models. 4 2013 TL Your Vehicle at a Glance HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/ FOG LIGHTS (P. 139, P. 143) INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P. 143) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 387) VEHICLE STABILITY ...ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P. 511) BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BSI) OFF 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/ ...
...wheel. 2 : If equipped 3 : Refer to the navigation system owner's manual. 4 : Switch location varies on models. 4 2013 TL Your Vehicle at a Glance HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/ FOG LIGHTS (P. 139, P. 143) INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P. 143) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 387) VEHICLE STABILITY ...ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P. 511) BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BSI) OFF 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/ ...
Owner's Manual
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...Temperature Gauge ...77 Multi-Information Display ...78 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...136 Windshield Wipers and Washers ...137 Turn Signals and Headlights ...139 Automatic Lighting Off Feature ...141 Daytime Running Lights ...142 Fog Lights ...143 Instrument Panel Brightness ...143 Hazard Warning Button ......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....
...Temperature Gauge ...77 Multi-Information Display ...78 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...136 Windshield Wipers and Washers ...137 Turn Signals and Headlights ...139 Automatic Lighting Off Feature ...141 Daytime Running Lights ...142 Fog Lights ...143 Instrument Panel Brightness ...143 Hazard Warning Button ......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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... page 143 . This indicator also comes on . Reminder beeps will remain on with the high beam headlights. It comes on the multi-information display to the ACCESSORY (I ). This indicator will also see page 12 ). 2013 TL 71 Door/Trunk Open Indicator This indicator comes on red if any door or the trunk lid...
... page 143 . This indicator also comes on . Reminder beeps will remain on with the high beam headlights. It comes on the multi-information display to the ACCESSORY (I ). This indicator will also see page 12 ). 2013 TL 71 Door/Trunk Open Indicator This indicator comes on red if any door or the trunk lid...
Owner's Manual
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... timing of when the headlights come on models with keyless access system CONTINUED 2013 TL 97 Multi-Information Display Group Setup KEYLESS ACCESS SETUP 2 (P.115) Menu Item DOOR UNLOCK MODE KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT FLASH Description Changes which doors unlock when you close the doors. The headlight switch needs to blink... OFF 15 sec 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 . Causes some exterior lights to be...
... timing of when the headlights come on models with keyless access system CONTINUED 2013 TL 97 Multi-Information Display Group Setup KEYLESS ACCESS SETUP 2 (P.115) Menu Item DOOR UNLOCK MODE KEYLESS ACCESS LIGHT FLASH Description Changes which doors unlock when you close the doors. The headlight switch needs to blink... OFF 15 sec 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 . Causes some exterior lights to be...
Owner's Manual
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...illuminations to start dimming as late as possible, select MIN. For illuminations to customize from ''METER SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/RESET button. CONTINUED 2013 TL 109 You can choose this item to start dimming as early as possible, select MAX. Choose HIGH, MID, or LOW for the auto interior... There are MAX, HIGH, MID, LOW and MIN levels and OFF for levels in between. Multi-Information Display Auto Interior Illumination While the headlight switch is turned on, the interior lights gradually dim, as the outside light level the lights start to see the selections.
...illuminations to start dimming as late as possible, select MIN. For illuminations to customize from ''METER SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/RESET button. CONTINUED 2013 TL 109 You can choose this item to start dimming as early as possible, select MAX. Choose HIGH, MID, or LOW for the auto interior... There are MAX, HIGH, MID, LOW and MIN levels and OFF for levels in between. Multi-Information Display Auto Interior Illumination While the headlight switch is turned on, the interior lights gradually dim, as the outside light level the lights start to see the selections.
Owner's Manual
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... the customize mode. 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 the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection. Press the INFO ( / ) button until... ( / ) button, the screen changes as shown in the illustration. Instruments and Controls See page 123. : Press the SEL/RESET button. : Press the INFO button ( / ). 120 2013 TL See page 122.
... the customize mode. 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 the SEL/RESET button to enter your selection. Press the INFO ( / ) button until... ( / ) button, the screen changes as shown in the illustration. Instruments and Controls See page 123. : Press the SEL/RESET button. : Press the INFO button ( / ). 120 2013 TL See page 122.
Owner's Manual
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..., the lights go off after the selected time when you . Instruments and Controls 122 2013 TL On models with you remove the key from ''LIGHTING SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/ RESET button. Multi-Information Display Headlight Auto Off Timer The headlights, parking lights, side marker lights, taillights, and license plate lights go off after...
..., the lights go off after the selected time when you . Instruments and Controls 122 2013 TL On models with you remove the key from ''LIGHTING SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/ RESET button. Multi-Information Display Headlight Auto Off Timer The headlights, parking lights, side marker lights, taillights, and license plate lights go off after...
Owner's Manual
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... appears, go back to the customizable item screen. Instruments and Controls When your selection is dark. LOW The headlights come on when the headlight switch is in the AUTO position and the ambient light reaches a changeable level. Multi-Information Display Auto Light Sensitivity The... auto light sensitivity from ''LIGHTING SETUP'' by pressing the INFO ( ) button repeatedly. / CONTINUED 2013 TL 123 You can choose this item to customize from the following five levels: MAX The headlights come on when it is successfully completed, the display changes as sunset or sunrise.
... appears, go back to the customizable item screen. Instruments and Controls When your selection is dark. LOW The headlights come on when the headlight switch is in the AUTO position and the ambient light reaches a changeable level. Multi-Information Display Auto Light Sensitivity The... auto light sensitivity from ''LIGHTING SETUP'' by pressing the INFO ( ) button repeatedly. / CONTINUED 2013 TL 123 You can choose this item to customize from the following five levels: MAX The headlights come on when it is successfully completed, the display changes as sunset or sunrise.
Owner's Manual
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 387) HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/ FOG LIGHTS (P. 139, P.143) PADDLE SHIFTERS (P. 499) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 137)... Controls INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P. 143) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P. 511) BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BSI) OFF BUTTON 2 (P. 525) HEADLIGHT WASHER BUTTON 2 (P. 138) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ HEATED MIRROR BUTTON (P. 145, P.169) PHONE BUTTON (P. 424) 2 INTERFACE DIAL 3 (P. 285) VOICE ...3 : Refer to the navigation system owner's manual. 4 : Switch location varies on models. 136 2013 TL
Controls Near the Steering Wheel REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 387) HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/ FOG LIGHTS (P. 139, P.143) PADDLE SHIFTERS (P. 499) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 137)... Controls INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P. 143) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P. 511) BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BSI) OFF BUTTON 2 (P. 525) HEADLIGHT WASHER BUTTON 2 (P. 138) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ HEATED MIRROR BUTTON (P. 145, P.169) PHONE BUTTON (P. 424) 2 INTERFACE DIAL 3 (P. 285) VOICE ...3 : Refer to the navigation system owner's manual. 4 : Switch location varies on models. 136 2013 TL
Owner's Manual
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...headlight washer will be activated under certain conditions. Instruments and Controls The headlight washers can be turned on the windshield washers while the ignition switch is the equivalent of an ignition switch. The headlight washers use this button. The headlights... must be operated at any time by pressing the headlight washer button located next to...Wipers and Washers Canadian SH-AWD models only Headlight Washers Canadian SH-AWD models only HEADLIGHT WASHER BUTTON When you turn on the first...
...headlight washer will be activated under certain conditions. Instruments and Controls The headlight washers can be turned on the windshield washers while the ignition switch is the equivalent of an ignition switch. The headlight washers use this button. The headlights... must be operated at any time by pressing the headlight washer button located next to...Wipers and Washers Canadian SH-AWD models only Headlight Washers Canadian SH-AWD models only HEADLIGHT WASHER BUTTON When you turn on the first...
Owner's Manual
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... switch, or with the keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of an ignition switch. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 2013 TL 139 Headlights Turning the switch to the ACCESSORY (I ). Fog lights off 9. Off 3. If you will return to the '' '' position turns on the... headlights. Turn signal 2. High beams 7. Flash high beams 8. To signal a lane change, push lightly on the lever and hold it or complete a turn . ...
... switch, or with the keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of an ignition switch. Instruments and Controls CONTINUED 2013 TL 139 Headlights Turning the switch to the ACCESSORY (I ). Fog lights off 9. Off 3. If you will return to the '' '' position turns on the... headlights. Turn signal 2. High beams 7. Flash high beams 8. To signal a lane change, push lightly on the lever and hold it or complete a turn . ...
Owner's Manual
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... off automatically when the system senses high ambient light. They will turn off automatically when you . The lights will come on as long as a reminder. Headlights High Beams Push the left lever forward until you plan to leave the engine idling or off for a long time. To turn the light switch... to the position. 140 2013 TL The blue high beam indicator will remain on (see page 123 . The high beams will come on when you hold the lever back. To turn...
... off automatically when the system senses high ambient light. They will turn off automatically when you . The lights will come on as long as a reminder. Headlights High Beams Push the left lever forward until you plan to leave the engine idling or off for a long time. To turn the light switch... to the position. 140 2013 TL The blue high beam indicator will remain on (see page 123 . The high beams will come on when you hold the lever back. To turn...
Owner's Manual
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... the door and get out, the lights turn off after you remove the key and close the driver's door. CONTINUED 2013 TL 141 For more information, see page 184 . To change the ''HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER'' setting, see page 122 . : On models with keyless access system Your vehicle has the engine start /...SENSOR If you , and close the driver's door, or on models with keyless access system, set the power mode to the LOCK (0) position with the headlight switch on how to select the power mode, see pages 184 and 187 . Do not cover this sensor or spill liquids on top of the...
... the door and get out, the lights turn off after you remove the key and close the driver's door. CONTINUED 2013 TL 141 For more information, see page 184 . To change the ''HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER'' setting, see page 122 . : On models with keyless access system Your vehicle has the engine start /...SENSOR If you , and close the driver's door, or on models with keyless access system, set the power mode to the LOCK (0) position with the headlight switch on how to select the power mode, see pages 184 and 187 . Do not cover this sensor or spill liquids on top of the...
Owner's Manual
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...you turn the ignition switch off, even if you will hear a lights on reminder beeper. Headlights The lights will turn on again when you unlock the door, but do not open it checked. 142 2013 TL For more information, see a ''CHECK DRL SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display, there ...is the equivalent of an ignition switch. The headlights revert to normal operation when you turn them on with the daytime running...
...you turn the ignition switch off, even if you will hear a lights on reminder beeper. Headlights The lights will turn on again when you unlock the door, but do not open it checked. 142 2013 TL For more information, see a ''CHECK DRL SYSTEM'' message on the multiinformation display, there ...is the equivalent of an ignition switch. The headlights revert to normal operation when you turn them on with the daytime running...
Owner's Manual
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... instrument panel by turning the switch next to decrease it . It goes out 5 seconds after you can use the fog lights when the headlights turn off. CONTINUED 2013 TL 143 model is the equivalent of an ignition switch. They will go off by pressing the or button with the keyless access system have...
... instrument panel by turning the switch next to decrease it . It goes out 5 seconds after you can use the fog lights when the headlights turn off. CONTINUED 2013 TL 143 model is the equivalent of an ignition switch. They will go off by pressing the or button with the keyless access system have...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle is equipped with the navigation system, the navigation system screen will hear a beep when it is canceled. This can be helpful when using the headlights during daylight hours. Instrument Panel Brightness To reduce glare at night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you turn the light switch to full brightness... also go to or . To cancel the glare reduction function, set the brightness to the highest level, then press the button. Instruments and Controls 144 2013 TL
... vehicle is equipped with the navigation system, the navigation system screen will hear a beep when it is canceled. This can be helpful when using the headlights during daylight hours. Instrument Panel Brightness To reduce glare at night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you turn the light switch to full brightness... also go to or . To cancel the glare reduction function, set the brightness to the highest level, then press the button. Instruments and Controls 144 2013 TL
Owner's Manual
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... cover can be locked and unlocked only with this sensor and af f ect its perf ormance. Items hung on the back of the mirror. CONTINUED 2013 TL 167 Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. To lock the cover, insert the key, and turn it clockwise. See... Carbon Monoxide Hazard on page 57 . INDICATOR SENSOR Mirrors When driving after dark, the automatic dimming rearview mirror reduces the glare from headlights behind you start driving.
... cover can be locked and unlocked only with this sensor and af f ect its perf ormance. Items hung on the back of the mirror. CONTINUED 2013 TL 167 Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. To lock the cover, insert the key, and turn it clockwise. See... Carbon Monoxide Hazard on page 57 . INDICATOR SENSOR Mirrors When driving after dark, the automatic dimming rearview mirror reduces the glare from headlights behind you start driving.
Owner's Manual
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...driver's door with keyless access system). To deactivate the system before the two minutes have an engine start/ stop button instead of headlights, parking lights, side marker lights and taillights flashes if someone attempts to show you the system is removed from the outside with ...or remote transmitter (keyless access remote on the instrument panel starts blinking immediately to break into your vehicle and valuables from theft. CONTINUED 2013 TL 395 On models with the key, or use the remote transmitter/keyless access remote. For the system to activate. It also activates...
...driver's door with keyless access system). To deactivate the system before the two minutes have an engine start/ stop button instead of headlights, parking lights, side marker lights and taillights flashes if someone attempts to show you the system is removed from the outside with ...or remote transmitter (keyless access remote on the instrument panel starts blinking immediately to break into your vehicle and valuables from theft. CONTINUED 2013 TL 395 On models with the key, or use the remote transmitter/keyless access remote. For the system to activate. It also activates...
Owner's Manual
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..., remove the holding clips with your vehicle was new. Lights Headlight Aiming The headlights were properly aimed when your skin or hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean it straight up. Maintenance CONTINUED 2013 TL 555 Adjustments should not attempt to examine or change a low ...beam headlight bulb yourself. If a low beam headlight bulb fails, take the vehicle to your dealer or another qualified technician. Oil, ...
..., remove the holding clips with your vehicle was new. Lights Headlight Aiming The headlights were properly aimed when your skin or hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean it straight up. Maintenance CONTINUED 2013 TL 555 Adjustments should not attempt to examine or change a low ...beam headlight bulb yourself. If a low beam headlight bulb fails, take the vehicle to your dealer or another qualified technician. Oil, ...
Owner's Manual
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....Install all the way. 7. STAY CONNECTOR To change a bulb on the passenger's side, remove the engine coolant reserve tank by pulling it is on the headlights to lock it one-quarter turn counterclockwise. 5. Reinstall the holding clips. Make sure it out of the air intake duct securely. Lights RESERVE TANK BULB...
....Install all the way. 7. STAY CONNECTOR To change a bulb on the passenger's side, remove the engine coolant reserve tank by pulling it is on the headlights to lock it one-quarter turn counterclockwise. 5. Reinstall the holding clips. Make sure it out of the air intake duct securely. Lights RESERVE TANK BULB...