air filter TOYOTA AVENSIS 2011 Owners Manual

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3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 481
• Glove box ......................... 482
• Console box...................... 483
• Overhead console ............ 484
• Cup holders ...................... 485
• Bottle holders.................... 486
• Coin box ........................... 488
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors ........................... 489
Vanity mirror ....................... 490
Ashtray................................ 491
Cigarette lighter .................. 492
Power outlet ........................ 493
Seat heaters ....................... 494
Armrest ............................... 496
Trunk/luggage
compartment storage
extension .......................... 497
Panoramic roof shade
(wagon)............................. 498
Rear sunshade (sedan) ...... 501
Rear side sunshades
(sedan) ............................. 502
Floor mats ........................... 503
Trunk features (sedan) ....... 505
Luggage compartment
features (wagon)............... 5074-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........... 516
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............ 521
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements .................... 524
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ...................... 527
Hood................................... 531
Positioning a floor jack ....... 533
Engine compartment .......... 535
Tires ................................... 552
Tire inflation pressure......... 556
Wheels ............................... 558
Air conditioning filter ........... 560
Key battery ......................... 564
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................ 569
Light bulbs .......................... 585
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ......... 516
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior .......... 521
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements................... 524
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ..................... 527
Hood ................................. 531
Positioning a floor jack ...... 533
Engine compartment......... 535
Tires .................................. 552
Tire inflation pressure ....... 556
Wheels .............................. 558
Air conditioning filter ......... 560
Key battery........................ 564
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 569
Light bulbs ........................ 585

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CAUTION
When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Be sure the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is OFF.
With the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in IGNITION ON mode, the
electric cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is
on and/or the coolant temperature is high. (P. 545)
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Be sure the engine switch is in the “LOCK” position.
With the engine switch in the “ON” position, the electric cooling fan may
automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant
temperature is high. (P. 545)
Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting in the 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. Also a backfire could cause a fire in the engine compart-
ment.
If the brake fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious problem.

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CAUTION
Used engine oil
Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation or skin cancer, so care should
be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used engine
oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground. Call any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional, service station or auto parts store for
information concerning recycling or disposal.
Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on regular basis.
When replacing the engine oil
Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
Avoid overfilling, as the engine could be damaged.
Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.

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Fuel filter (diesel engine)
You may drain the fuel filter yourself. However, as the operation is dif-
ficult, we recommend having it drained by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional. Event if you decide to drain it yourself, contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
The water in the fuel filter needs to be drained if the “DRAIN WATER
FROM FUEL FILTER” warning message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display and a buzzer sounds. (P. 629)
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to off (vehicles with
smart entry & start system) or the engine switch to the “LOCK”
position (vehicles without smart entry & start system).
Place a small tray under the drain plug to catch the water and
any fuel that comes out.
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Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be cleaned or changed regularly to
maintain air conditioning efficiency.
Removal method
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch OFF.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Turn the
engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
Open the glove box. Slide off
the damper.
Push in each side of the glove
box to disconnect the claws.
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Remove the filter cover.
Left-hand drive vehicles
Right-hand drive vehicles
Replacement method
Remove the air conditioning
filter and replace it with a new
one.
The “UP” marks shown on
the filter should be pointing up.
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Cleaning method
If the filter is dirty, clean by
blowing compressed air
through the filter from the
underside.
Hold the air gun 5 cm (2 in.)
from the filter and blow for
approximately 2 minutes at
500 kPa (5.0 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 72
psi).
If an air gun is not available,
have the filter cleaned by any
authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped profes-
sional.

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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 “Toyota Service Booklet” or “Toyota Warranty Booklet”.)
If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the system
When using the air conditioning system, make sure that a filter is always
installed.
When cleaning the filter, do not clean with water.

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When trouble arises
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(Diesel engine)Vehicles with DPF cat-
alytic converter:
Indicates that the
engine oil is sched-
uled to be changed
Comes on approxi-
mately 25000 km
(15000 miles) after
the engine oil is
changed.
Vehicles without DPF
catalytic converter:
You have forgotten to
reset the oil change
system
Change the engine
oil in accordance
with the mainte-
nance schedule.Check the engine oil
and change if neces-
sary. After changing the
engine oil, the oil
change system should
be reset. (P. 541)
(The indicator will not
work properly unless
the oil maintenance
data has been reset.)
(Diesel engine)Indicates that the
engine oil and oil filter
should be changedHave the engine oil and
oil filter checked and/or
changed by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped
professional. After
changing the engine oil,
the oil change system
should be reset.
(P. 541)
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure