air filter TOYOTA AVALON 2019 Owners Manual (in English)

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5-4. Other interior featuresOther interior features ....... 330
• Sun visors ..................... 330
• Vanity mirrors................ 330
• Power outlet .................. 331
• USB charging ports....... 332
• Wireless charger ........... 334
• Armrest ......................... 343
• Assist grips ................... 343
• Coat hooks.................... 344
Garage door opener .......... 345
Safety Connect.................. 352 6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 360
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 363
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 366
General maintenance ........ 368
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 372
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 373
Hood .................................. 375
Positioning a floor jack....... 376
Engine compartment ......... 377
Tires................................... 387
Tire inflation pressure ........ 401
Wheels............................... 404
Air conditioning filter .......... 406
Electronic key battery ........ 408
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 410
Light bulbs ......................... 4136Maintenance and care

3155-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
●In the Eco drive mode, “ECO” is displayed on the air conditioni ng screen
and the air conditioning system is controlled as follows to pri oritize fuel effi-
ciency:
• Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict h eating/
cooling capacity
• Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected
● To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations:
• Adjust the fan speed
• Turn off Eco drive mode
■ Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the out side air mode.
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle m ay enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then ca use odor to
be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to o utside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short peri od of time
immediately after the air conditioning system is started in aut omatic
mode.
■ Air conditioning filter
P. 406
■ Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P. 497)

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6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 360
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 363
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 366
General maintenance........ 368
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 372
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 373
Hood ................................. 375
Positioning a floor jack ...... 376
Engine compartment ......... 377
Tires .................................. 387
Tire inflation pressure ....... 401
Wheels .............................. 404
Air conditioning filter.......... 406
Electronic key battery........ 408
Checking and replacing fuses ................ 410
Light bulbs......................... 413

3746-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
● Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and eng ine
drive belt.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and r ags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or t he bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
● Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
■ When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off. With the engine switch in IGN ITION ON
mode, the electric cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air condi-
tioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. ( P. 382)
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
from getting 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.

4066-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the glove box and
remove the glove box cover
inside the glove box.
Remove the filter cover.Unlock the filter cover.
Move the filter cover in the
direction of the arrow, and
then pull it out of the claws.
Remove the filter case.
There may be foreign objects on
top of the air conditioning filter.
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must b e changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency.
Removal method
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Remove the air conditioning fil-
ter from the filter case and
replace it with a new one.
The “UP” marks shown on the fil-
ter and the filter case should be
pointing up.
■ Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to th e maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, earl y replacement
may be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the
“Schedule maintenance guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
■ If air flow from the ven ts decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if nece ssary.
■ Air conditioning filter with deodorizing function
When fragrances are placed in your vehicle, the deodorizing eff ect may
become significantly weakened in a short period.
When an air conditioning odor comes out continuously, replace t he air condi-
tioning filter.
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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 da mage to the
system.
■ To prevent damage to the filter cover
When moving the filter cover in the direc-
tion of arrow to release the fitting, pay
attention not to apply excessive force to
the claws. Otherwise, the claws may be
damaged.

519Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 310Air conditioning filter ............. 406
Automatic air conditioning system ............ 310
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...... 299
Warning light ......................... 424
Adaptive Variable Suspension System .............. 300
Air conditioning filter .............. 406
Air conditioning
system .................................... 310 Air conditioning filter ............. 406
Automatic air
conditioning system ............ 310 Airbags ....................................... 34
Airbag operating conditions .... 43
Airbag preca utions for
your child .............................. 37
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 44
Curtain shield airbag precautions........................... 40
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em ............ 48
General airbag precautions .... 37
Locations of airbags ............... 34
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................. 42
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 44
Side airbag precautions .......... 37
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions ............................. 44
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions .............. 37
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners ............... 505
SRS airbags ........................... 34
SRS warning light ................. 424
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Alarm .......................................... 72
Ambient lights.......................... 322
Anchor brackets ........................ 58
Antennas (smart key system)................ 125
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 299
Warning light ......................... 424
Approach warning ................... 246
Armrest ..................................... 343
Assist grips .............................. 343
Audio/visual system
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Automatic air conditioning system ............. 310 Air conditioning filter ............. 406
Automatic High Beam ............. 196
Automatic light control
system .................................... 192
Automatic transmission.......... 179
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 183
Paddle shift switches ............ 181
S mode ................................. 180
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 327 Back-up lights
Replacing light bulb .............. 413
Battery ...................................... 384 Battery checking ................... 384
If the battery is discharged ... 455
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 305
Replacing.............................. 457
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 251 Blind Spot Monitor
function............................... 255
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function............................... 257
Bottle holders .......................... 325
Brake Brake Hold ............................ 190
Fluid ...................................... 472
Parking brake ....................... 186
Warning light......................... 423
Brake assist ............................. 299
Brake Hold ............................... 190 Warning light......................... 425
Brake override system ............ 161
Break-in tips ............................ 161
Brightness control Ambient lights ....................... 322
Instrument panel light control .................................. 83
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 251 Blind Spot Monitor function............................... 255
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function............................... 257
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