air filter TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2013 XX40 / 4.G Owners Manual

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AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 330
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 333
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 336
General maintenance ........ 338
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 342
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 343
Hood.................................. 346
Positioning a floor jack ...... 347
Engine compartment ......... 349
12-volt battery ................... 358
Tires .................................. 362
Tire inflation pressure........ 369
Wheels .............................. 372
Air conditioning filter .......... 375
Electronic key battery ........ 377
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 379
Light bulbs ......................... 390 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 406
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency....................... 407
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................... 408
If you think something is wrong............................... 411
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 412
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 422
If you have a flat tire .......... 423
If the hybrid system will not start ........................... 435
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 437
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 438
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ....................... 440
If your vehicle overheats......................... 444
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 448
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises

2775-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
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Air conditioning filter
P. 375
■ Handling of the air conditioning panel
The operating section of the air conditioning panel uses capacitive touch sen-
sors. In the following cases, incorrect operation or non-response may oc\
cur.
●If the operating section is dirty or has liquid attached to it, incorrect operation
or non-response may occur.
● If the operating section receives electromagnetic waves, incorrect operation
or non-response may occur.
● If wearing gloves during operation, non-response may occur.
● If fingernails are used to operate the system, non-response may occur.
● If a touch pen is used to operate the system, non-response may occur.
● If the palm of your hand touches the operating section during operation,
incorrect operation may occur.
● If the palm of your hand touches the operating section, incorrect operation
may occur.
● If operations are performed quickly, non-response may occur.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. air conditioning setting) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 477)
CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the wind-
shield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your
vision.

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AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 330
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 333
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 336
General maintenance ........ 338
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 342 6-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 343
Hood ................................. 346
Positioning a floor jack ...... 347
Engine compartment ......... 349
12-volt battery ................... 358
Tires .................................. 362
Tire inflation pressure ....... 369
Wheels .............................. 372
Air conditioning filter.......... 375
Electronic key battery........ 377
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 379
Light bulbs......................... 390

3456-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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CAUTION
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
●Make sure that the “READY” indicator is off.
● Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, power control unit, 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 rags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes
are flammable.
■ When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the power switch is off.
With the power switch in ON mode, t he electric cooling fans may automati-
cally start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature
is high. ( P. 355)
■ 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.

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Turn the power switch off.
Open the glove box. (P. 288)
Lift up the side with the stay,
disconnect the stay tabs and
remove the partition by pulling
horizontally.
Remove the glove box cover.
Press the tabs and remove the
filter cover.
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency.
Removal method
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3766-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Remove the air conditioning fil-
ter and replace it with a new
one.
The “UP” marks shown on the fil-
ter 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 necessary.
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NOTICE
■When using the ai r conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the
system.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 268Air conditioning filter ............. 375
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 268
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................................. 238Function ................................ 238
Warning light ......................... 413
Air conditioning filter .............. 375
Air conditioning system.......... 268 Air conditioning filter ............. 375
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 268
Airbags ....................................... 36 Airbag operating conditions .... 44
Airbag precautions for your child ......................... 39
Airbag warning light .............. 413
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 44
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................... 42
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 47
General airbag precautions .... 39
Locations of airbags................ 36
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 43
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 44
Side airbag precautions .......... 39
Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions ............................. 44
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 39
SRS airbags............................ 36 Alarm .......................................... 81
Alarm ...................................... 81
Warning buzzer .................... 412
Anchor brackets ........................ 58
Antennas (smart key system) ............... 119
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........................ 238
Function ................................ 238
Warning light......................... 413
Approach warning (dynamic
radar cruise control) ............. 227
Armrest..................................... 307
Assist grips .............................. 311
Audio input .............................. 283
Audio system ........................... 280 Audio input............................ 283
AUX port/USB port ............... 283
USB memory ........................ 283
Automatic headlight leveling
system.................................... 199
Automatic high beam .............. 201
Automatic light control system.................................... 197
AUX port ................................... 283
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 291
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