Owner's Manual
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... the steering wheel. 2 : If equipped 3 : Refer to the navigation system owner's manual. 4 2011 TL Your Vehicle at a Glance WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 131) NAVIGATION DISPLAY 3 HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/ PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 34) FOG LIGHTS (P. 133, 137) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P....CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 191) (P. 370) VOICE CONTROL VEHICLE STABILITY BUTTONS for ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM NAVIGATION SYSTEM 3/ OFF SWITCH BLUETOOTH (P. 485) HANDSFREELINK HEADLIGHT WASHERS 2 SYSTEM (P. 406) 3 (P. 273) INTERFACE DIAL (P. 132) HORN 1 SELECTOR KNOB 2 (P. 226) BLUETOOTH CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. ...
... the steering wheel. 2 : If equipped 3 : Refer to the navigation system owner's manual. 4 2011 TL Your Vehicle at a Glance WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 131) NAVIGATION DISPLAY 3 HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/ PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 34) FOG LIGHTS (P. 133, 137) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P....CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 191) (P. 370) VOICE CONTROL VEHICLE STABILITY BUTTONS for ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM NAVIGATION SYSTEM 3/ OFF SWITCH BLUETOOTH (P. 485) HANDSFREELINK HEADLIGHT WASHERS 2 SYSTEM (P. 406) 3 (P. 273) INTERFACE DIAL (P. 132) HORN 1 SELECTOR KNOB 2 (P. 226) BLUETOOTH CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P. ...
Owner's Manual
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...Temperature Gauge ...76 Multi-Information Display ...77 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...130 Windshield Wipers and Washers ...131 Turn Signals and Headlights ...133 Automatic Lighting Off Feature ...135 Daytime Running Lights ...136 Fog Lights ...137 Instrument Panel Brightness ...137 Hazard Warning Button ... Sun Visor ...209 Center Pocket ...210 Sunglasses Holder ...210 Coat Hook ...211 Interior Lights ...211 Instruments and Controls 61 2011 TL Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your vehicle....
...Temperature Gauge ...76 Multi-Information Display ...77 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...130 Windshield Wipers and Washers ...131 Turn Signals and Headlights ...133 Automatic Lighting Off Feature ...135 Daytime Running Lights ...136 Fog Lights ...137 Instrument Panel Brightness ...137 Hazard Warning Button ... Sun Visor ...209 Center Pocket ...210 Sunglasses Holder ...210 Coat Hook ...211 Interior Lights ...211 Instruments and Controls 61 2011 TL 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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Instrument Panel Indicators Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you that the exterior lights are on with the high beam headlights. This indicator will also see a corresponding indicator(s) on red if any door or the trunk lid is not closed tightly. Door/Trunk Open Indicator This ... indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to indicate which door and/ or the trunk is not closed tightly (see page 12 ). 71 2011 TL For more information, see pages 178 and 181 . For more information, see page 134 . Reminder beeps will remain on. This indicator also comes on with...
Instrument Panel Indicators Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you that the exterior lights are on with the high beam headlights. This indicator will also see a corresponding indicator(s) on red if any door or the trunk lid is not closed tightly. Door/Trunk Open Indicator This ... indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to indicate which door and/ or the trunk is not closed tightly (see page 12 ). 71 2011 TL For more information, see pages 178 and 181 . For more information, see page 134 . Reminder beeps will remain on. This indicator also comes on with...
Owner's Manual
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... sec 118 1 LOW MIN 119 1 : Default setting 2 : Only on after you use the remote or grab the driver's door handle. The headlight switch needs to blink when you unlock/lock the doors by grabbing or touching the sensor/ pushing the button on after you unlock/lock the...position. Causes some exterior lights to be in seconds) the interior lights stay on models with keyless access system CONTINUED 95 2011 TL Changes the timing of when the headlights come on the driver's door handle. Multi-Information Display Group Setup KEYLESS ACCESS SETUP 2 (P.111) Menu Item DOOR ...
... sec 118 1 LOW MIN 119 1 : Default setting 2 : Only on after you use the remote or grab the driver's door handle. The headlight switch needs to blink when you unlock/lock the doors by grabbing or touching the sensor/ pushing the button on after you unlock/lock the...position. Causes some exterior lights to be in seconds) the interior lights stay on models with keyless access system CONTINUED 95 2011 TL Changes the timing of when the headlights come on the driver's door handle. Multi-Information Display Group Setup KEYLESS ACCESS SETUP 2 (P.111) Menu Item DOOR ...
Owner's Manual
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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 dim. Instruments and Controls You can customize at which outside light level gets low. CONTINUED 105 2011 TL If you want the illuminations to customize from ''METER...
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 dim. Instruments and Controls You can customize at which outside light level gets low. CONTINUED 105 2011 TL If you want the illuminations to customize from ''METER...
Owner's Manual
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... page 118. See page 119. : Press the INFO button ( / ). : Press the SEL/RESET button. 116 2011 TL 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...
... page 118. See page 119. : Press the INFO button ( / ). : Press the SEL/RESET button. 116 2011 TL 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...
Owner's Manual
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... they go off after the selected time when you remove the key from ''LIGHTING SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/RESET button. 118 2011 TL Press the SEL/RESET button to customize from the ignition switch and close the driver's door and take the remote with keyless access ... button, then enter enter your selection by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. On models with you close the driver's door. Multi-Information Display Headlight Auto Off Timer The headlights, parking lights, side marker lights, taillights, and license plate lights go off after the selected time when you .
... they go off after the selected time when you remove the key from ''LIGHTING SETUP'' by pressing the SEL/RESET button. 118 2011 TL Press the SEL/RESET button to customize from the ignition switch and close the driver's door and take the remote with keyless access ... button, then enter enter your selection by pressing the INFO ( / ) button repeatedly. On models with you close the driver's door. Multi-Information Display Headlight Auto Off Timer The headlights, parking lights, side marker lights, taillights, and license plate lights go off after the selected time when you .
Owner's Manual
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...'' message appears, go back to customize from the following five levels: MAX The headlights come on when it is bright. HIGH The headlights come on when it is somewhat bright. LOW The headlights come on when it is somewhat dark. You can select the auto light sensitivity ...from ''LIGHTING SETUP'' by pressing the INFO . ( / ) button repeatedly CONTINUED 119 2011 TL MIN The headlights come on when it is in the AUTO position and the ambient light reaches a changeable level. Instruments and Controls When your selection ...
...'' message appears, go back to customize from the following five levels: MAX The headlights come on when it is bright. HIGH The headlights come on when it is somewhat bright. LOW The headlights come on when it is somewhat dark. You can select the auto light sensitivity ...from ''LIGHTING SETUP'' by pressing the INFO . ( / ) button repeatedly CONTINUED 119 2011 TL MIN The headlights come on when it is in the AUTO position and the ambient light reaches a changeable level. Instruments and Controls When your selection ...
Owner's Manual
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If equipped Refer to the navigation system owner's manual. 130 2011 TL Controls Near the Steering Wheel REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 370) HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/ FOG LIGHTS (P. 133, 137) INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P. 137) PADDLE SHIFTERS (P. 473) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/...139) CENTER DISPLAY (P. 217, 274) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATED MIRROR BUTTON (P. 139, 163) 3 VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P. 485) HEADLIGHT WASHERS (P. 132) 2 HORN 1 VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS for INTERFACE DIAL 3 (P. 273) 3 NAVIGATION SYSTEM / SELECTOR KNOB 2 BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK (P. 226) SYSTEM ...
If equipped Refer to the navigation system owner's manual. 130 2011 TL Controls Near the Steering Wheel REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS (P. 370) HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/ FOG LIGHTS (P. 133, 137) INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P. 137) PADDLE SHIFTERS (P. 473) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/...139) CENTER DISPLAY (P. 217, 274) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATED MIRROR BUTTON (P. 139, 163) 3 VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH (P. 485) HEADLIGHT WASHERS (P. 132) 2 HORN 1 VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS for INTERFACE DIAL 3 (P. 273) 3 NAVIGATION SYSTEM / SELECTOR KNOB 2 BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK (P. 226) SYSTEM ...
Owner's Manual
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... more information, see Headlight Washers section in the ON (II) position. 132 2011 TL The headlight washers use this button. The headlight washers can be activated under certain conditions. In addition, the headlight washer will be operated at any time by pressing the headlight washer button located next... column. Windshield Wipers and Washers Canadian SH-AWD models only Headlight Washers Canadian SH-AWD models only HEADLIGHT WASHER SWITCH When you activate the windshield washer with the headlights turned on, the headlight washer will automatically turn on the first time you turn on...
... more information, see Headlight Washers section in the ON (II) position. 132 2011 TL The headlight washers use this button. The headlight washers can be activated under certain conditions. In addition, the headlight washer will be operated at any time by pressing the headlight washer button located next... column. Windshield Wipers and Washers Canadian SH-AWD models only Headlight Washers Canadian SH-AWD models only HEADLIGHT WASHER SWITCH When you activate the windshield washer with the headlights turned on, the headlight washer will automatically turn on the first time you turn on...
Owner's Manual
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... Signal Push down on the parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. 1. Headlights on the headlights. Off 3. High beams 7. Instruments and Controls Turning the switch to the ACCESSORY (I ). To signal a lane change, push lightly on and ...LOCK (0) position. : Models equipped with the power mode in either of these positions, the lights on indicator comes on as a reminder. 133 2011 TL The lever will hear reminder beeps when you leave the light switch on the lever and hold it or complete a turn the ignition switch to...
... Signal Push down on the parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. 1. Headlights on the headlights. Off 3. High beams 7. Instruments and Controls Turning the switch to the ACCESSORY (I ). To signal a lane change, push lightly on and ...LOCK (0) position. : Models equipped with the power mode in either of these positions, the lights on indicator comes on as a reminder. 133 2011 TL The lever will hear reminder beeps when you leave the light switch on the lever and hold it or complete a turn the ignition switch to...
Owner's Manual
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... They will remain on when you open the driver's door. To turn them on the headlights and all models The lights will turn off automatically when you turn the light switch to the position. 134 2011 TL AUTO The automatic lighting feature turns on again, either set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF... or off the lights if you enter dark areas such as long tunnels or parking facilities. They will come on as long as a reminder. Headlights High Beams Push the left lever forward until you set the power mode to ON or turn off the ignition switch. The lights will stay...
... They will remain on when you open the driver's door. To turn them on the headlights and all models The lights will turn off automatically when you turn the light switch to the position. 134 2011 TL AUTO The automatic lighting feature turns on again, either set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF... or off the lights if you enter dark areas such as long tunnels or parking facilities. They will come on as long as a reminder. Headlights High Beams Push the left lever forward until you set the power mode to ON or turn off the ignition switch. The lights will stay...
Owner's Manual
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...power mode, see page 118 . : On models without keyless access system Your vehicle has the engine start/stop button instead of the dashboard. CONTINUED 135 2011 TL If you , and close the driver's door, or on by a sensor located on top of an ignition switch. For more information on how to... the lights turned on models with keyless access system, set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), take the remote with you turn off the headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights within 15 seconds after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is in the ''AUTO'' ...
...power mode, see page 118 . : On models without keyless access system Your vehicle has the engine start/stop button instead of the dashboard. CONTINUED 135 2011 TL If you , and close the driver's door, or on by a sensor located on top of an ignition switch. For more information on how to... the lights turned on models with keyless access system, set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), take the remote with you turn off the headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights within 15 seconds after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is in the ''AUTO'' ...
Owner's Manual
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... ON Mode is the equivalent of LOCK (0). Daytime Running Lights With the headlight switch off . The headlights revert to have it within 15 seconds, the lights will go off or in the position, the ...high beam headlights and the high beam indicator come on the multiinformation display, there is a problem with ... the door, but do not open the driver's door. If you unlock or open it checked. 136 2011 TL Headlights The lights will turn on with the switch. : Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine...
... ON Mode is the equivalent of LOCK (0). Daytime Running Lights With the headlight switch off . The headlights revert to have it within 15 seconds, the lights will go off or in the position, the ...high beam headlights and the high beam indicator come on the multiinformation display, there is a problem with ... the door, but do not open the driver's door. If you unlock or open it checked. 136 2011 TL Headlights The lights will turn on with the switch. : Models equipped with the keyless access system have an engine...
Owner's Manual
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...automatically. ON Mode is the equivalent of an ignition switch. You can also use the fog lights only when the headlights are on low beam. CONTINUED 137 2011 TL Fog Lights, Instrument Panel Brightness Fog Lights Instrument Panel Brightness : Models equipped with the ignition switch in the AUTO ...position, you can use the fog lights when the headlights turn off by pressing the or button with the keyless access...
...automatically. ON Mode is the equivalent of an ignition switch. You can also use the fog lights only when the headlights are on low beam. CONTINUED 137 2011 TL Fog Lights, Instrument Panel Brightness Fog Lights Instrument Panel Brightness : Models equipped with the ignition switch in the AUTO ...position, you can use the fog lights when the headlights turn off by pressing the or button with the keyless access...
Owner's Manual
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This can be helpful when using the headlights during daylight hours. It goes out 5 seconds after you turn the light switch to or . To cancel the glare reduction function, set the brightness to ... system screen will hear a beep when it . Instrument Panel Brightness To reduce glare at night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you finish adjusting. 138 2011 TL The level of brightness is shown on the display. You will also go to the highest level, then press the button. When the brightness reaches...
This can be helpful when using the headlights during daylight hours. It goes out 5 seconds after you turn the light switch to or . To cancel the glare reduction function, set the brightness to ... system screen will hear a beep when it . Instrument Panel Brightness To reduce glare at night, the instrument panel illumination dims when you finish adjusting. 138 2011 TL The level of brightness is shown on the display. You will also go to the highest level, then press the button. When the brightness reaches...
Owner's Manual
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Seats, Mirrors Make sure all items in key on , the mirror darkens when it senses the headlights of a vehicle behind you start driving. Never drive with this sensor and af f ect its perf ormance. To turn on this feature, press the button ... security, this feature. When it clockwise. Instruments and Controls Keep the inside mirror can be locked and unlocked only with keyless access system). CONTINUED 161 2011 TL Items hung on the back of the mirror. Press the button again to reduce glare.
Seats, Mirrors Make sure all items in key on , the mirror darkens when it senses the headlights of a vehicle behind you start driving. Never drive with this sensor and af f ect its perf ormance. To turn on this feature, press the button ... security, this feature. When it clockwise. Instruments and Controls Keep the inside mirror can be locked and unlocked only with keyless access system). CONTINUED 161 2011 TL Items hung on the back of the mirror. Press the button again to reduce glare.
Owner's Manual
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The horn sounds and a combination of headlights, parking lights, side marker lights and taillights flash if someone attempts to break into your vehicle and valuables from the outside with keyless access system ... button to go back to the normal display. The security system automatically sets 15 seconds after you must lock the doors from theft. CONTINUED 377 2011 TL The security system indicator on models with the key or use the remote transmitter/keyless access remote. For the system to unlock the door. Press...
The horn sounds and a combination of headlights, parking lights, side marker lights and taillights flash if someone attempts to break into your vehicle and valuables from the outside with keyless access system ... button to go back to the normal display. The security system automatically sets 15 seconds after you must lock the doors from theft. CONTINUED 377 2011 TL The security system indicator on models with the key or use the remote transmitter/keyless access remote. For the system to unlock the door. Press...
Owner's Manual
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... of how to perform any check, turn to the appropriate page listed. If you are unsure of the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, and license plate lights monthly. Maintenance CONTINUED 505 2011 TL Brakes Check the fluid level monthly. See page 519 . Engine oil level Check every time you fill...
... of how to perform any check, turn to the appropriate page listed. If you are unsure of the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, and license plate lights monthly. Maintenance CONTINUED 505 2011 TL Brakes Check the fluid level monthly. See page 519 . Engine oil level Check every time you fill...
Owner's Manual
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...Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the driver's side, remove the three holding clips with keyless access system). Low Beam Headlight Bulb Replacement The low beam headlight bulbs are also used for the daytime running light. Remove all engine compartment covers (see page 508 ). Replacing a High Beam... have it replaced. Handle it by pulling it with your vehicle was new. Open the hood. 2. Maintenance CONTINUED 521 2011 TL Lights Headlight Aiming The headlights were properly aimed when your skin or hard objects. Because of the air intake duct by its base and protect the...
...Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the driver's side, remove the three holding clips with keyless access system). Low Beam Headlight Bulb Replacement The low beam headlight bulbs are also used for the daytime running light. Remove all engine compartment covers (see page 508 ). Replacing a High Beam... have it replaced. Handle it by pulling it with your vehicle was new. Open the hood. 2. Maintenance CONTINUED 521 2011 TL Lights Headlight Aiming The headlights were properly aimed when your skin or hard objects. Because of the air intake duct by its base and protect the...