air filter Lexus ES300h 2013 User Guide

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CAUTION
■When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch is off.
With the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch in IGNITION ON
mode, the electric cooling fans may automatically start to run if the air conditioning
is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. (→P. 6 8 3 )
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-
ting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear due to
dirt in the air.

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Air conditioning filter
Turn the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch off.
Open the glove box. Lift and
remove the partition.
Remove the glove box cover.
Remove the filter cover.
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air
conditioning efficiency.
Removal method
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Maintenance and care
Slide and pull out the filter.
Replace it with a new one.
The “↑UP” marks shown on the filter
should be pointing up.
■Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance sched-
ule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement may be
required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the “Owner’s
Manual Supplement” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.)
■If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
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NOTICE
■When using the air conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the system.

888Alphabetical index
ES350 300h_OM_OM33A01U_(U)
Alphabetical index
A/CAir conditioning filter ....................... 708
Automatic air conditioning system
*.................................. 347, 359
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Function ................................................. 298
Warning light ....................................... 752
Air conditioning filter .......................... 708
Air conditioning system
*
Air conditioning filter ....................... 708
Automatic air conditioning system
*.................................. 347, 359 Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .......... 46
Airbag precautions for your child ......................................... 41
Airbag warning light ........................ 752
Correct driving posture .................... 30
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ....................... 46
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 43
Front passenger occupant classification system......................... 49
General airbag precautions ............. 41
Locations of airbags............................ 38
Modification and disposal of airbags............................................... 45
Side airbag operating conditions ............................................. 46
Side airbag precautions ...................... 41
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ....................... 46
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions ........................... 41
SRS airbags ............................................. 38
Alarm ........................................................... 84 Warning buzzer .........................751, 761
Anchor brackets...................................... 59
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start) ..................... 125
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Function .................................................. 298
Warning light ....................................... 752
Approach warning (dynamic radar cruise control).........................254
Armrest .....................................................622
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