air filter TOYOTA AVALON 2022 Owners Manual

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6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 386
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 389
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 392
General maintenance ........ 394
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 398
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 399
Hood.................................. 401
Positioning a floor jack ...... 402
Engine compartment ......... 403
Tires .................................. 414
Tire inflation pressure........ 428
Wheels .............................. 431
Air conditioning filter .......... 433
Electronic key battery ........ 435
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 438
Light bulbs ......................... 441 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 444
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency.................. 445
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is
rising ................................ 446
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................... 448
If you think something is wrong ........................... 453
Fuel pump shut off system ............................. 454
If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds ................. 455
If a warning message is displayed...................... 465
If you have a flat tire .......... 470
If the engine will not start ................................. 482
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 484
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................... 487
If your vehicle overheats......................... 492
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 495
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises

3475-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■Air conditioning filter
P. 433
■ Air conditioning system refrigerant
●The meaning of each symbol on the label are as follows:
■ Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P. 531)
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A label regarding the refrigerant of the
air conditioning system is attached to the
hood at the location shown in the follow-
ing illustration.
Caution
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricant type
Requires registered technician to service air conditioning
system
Flammable refrigerant

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6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 386
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 389
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 392
General maintenance........ 394
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 398
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 399
Hood ................................. 401
Positioning a floor jack ...... 402
Engine compartment ......... 403
Tires .................................. 414
Tire inflation pressure ....... 428
Wheels .............................. 431
Air conditioning filter.......... 433
Electronic key battery........ 435
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 438
Light bulbs......................... 441

4006-3. 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 engine
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 IGNITION 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. 409)
■ 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.

4336-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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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4346-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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 the maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early 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 vents 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 effect may
become significantly weakened in a short period.
When an air conditioning odor comes out continuously, replace the 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.

555Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 342Air conditioning filter ............. 433
Automatic air conditioning system ............ 342
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...... 328
Warning light ......................... 456
Adaptive Variable Suspension System .............. 329
Air conditioning filter .............. 433
Air conditioning
system .................................... 342 Air conditioning filter ............. 433
Automatic air
conditioning system ............ 342
Airbags ....................................... 36
Airbag operating conditions .... 45
Airbag preca utions for
your child .............................. 39
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 46
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 42
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em............. 50
General airbag precautions .... 39
Locations of airbags................ 36
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 44
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 46
Side airbag precautions .......... 39 Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions ............................. 46
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 39
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners ............... 540
SRS airbags ........................... 36
SRS warning light ................. 456
Alarm .......................................... 80
Ambient lights ......................... 354
Anchor brackets ........................ 60
Antennas
(smart key system) ............... 137
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 328
Warning light......................... 456
Approach warning ................... 272
Armrest..................................... 375
Assist grips .............................. 375
Audio Plus
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Audio/visual system*
Automatic air conditioning system ............. 342 Air conditioning filter ............. 433
Automatic High Beam ............. 208
Automatic light control system.................................... 204
Automatic transmission ......... 191 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 195
Paddle shift switches ............ 193
S mode ................................. 192
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 359
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.