air filter TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 2021 (in English) User Guide

4806-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Scheduled maintenance of the air intake vent is necessary when
In some situations such as when the vehicle is used frequently or in heavy
traffic or dusty areas, the air intake vent may need to be cleaned more regu-
larly. For details, refer to “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Man-
ual Supplement”.
■ Cleaning the air intake vent
●Dust in the air intake vent may interfere with the cooling of t he hybrid battery
(traction battery). If charging/discharging of the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) becomes limited, the distance that the vehicle can be driven using the
electric motor (traction motor) may be reduced and the fuel economy may
be reduced.
Inspect and clean the air intake vent periodically.
● Improper handling of the air intake vent cover and filter may result in dam-
age to them. If you have any concerns about cleaning the filter, contact your
Toyota dealer.
■ If “Maintenance Required for Traction Battery Cooling Parts See Owner’s
Manual” is displayed on the multi-information display
●If this warning message is displayed on the multi-information display,
remove the air intake vent cover and clean the filter. ( P. 477)
● After cleaning the air intake vent, start the hybrid system and check that the
warning message is no longer displayed.
After the hybrid system is started, it may be necessary to drive the vehicle
up to approximately 20 minutes before the warning message disap pears. If
the warning message does not disappear after driving for appropriately 20
minutes, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
WARNING
■
When cleaning the air intake vent
● Do not use water or other liquids to clean the air intake vent. If water is
applied to the hybrid battery (traction battery) or other compo nents, a mal-
function or fire may occur.
● Before cleaning the air intake vent, make sure to turn the power switch off
to stop the hybrid system.
■
When removing the air intake vent cover
Do not touch the service plug located near the air intake vent. ( P. 86)

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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■When cleaning the air intake vent
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle
● Do not allow water or foreign matter to enter the air intake ve nt when the
cover is removed.
● Carefully handle the removed filter so that it will not be dama ged.
If the filter is damaged, have it replaced with a new filter by your Toyota
dealer.
● Make sure to reinstall the filter and cover to their original positions after
cleaning.
● Do not install anything to the air intake vent other than the exclusive filter
for this vehicle or use the vehicle without the filter installe d.
■ If “Maintenance Required for Traction Battery Cooling Parts See
Owner’s Manual” is displayed on the multi-information display
If the vehicle is continuously driven with the warning message (indicating
that charging/discharging of the hybrid battery (traction batte ry) may
become limited) displayed, the hybrid battery (traction battery ) may mal-
function. If a warning message is displayed, clean the air intake vent imme-
diately.
When cleaning the air intake vent, make
sure to only use a vacuum to suck out
dust and clogs. If a compressed air blow
gun, etc. is used to blow out dust and
clogs, the dust or clogs may be pushed
into the air intake vent, which may affect
the performance of the hybrid battery
(traction battery) and cause a malfunc-
tion.

5227-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■If “Hybrid System Overheated Output Power Reduced” is shown
This message may be displayed when driving under severe operati ng condi-
tions. (For example, when driving up a long steep hill.)
Handling method: P. 549
■ If “Maintenance Required for Traction Battery Cooling Parts See Owner’s
Manual” is shown
The filter may be clogged, the air intake vent may be blocked or there may be
a gap in the duct.
● If the air intake vent or filter is dirty, refer to P. 477 for cleaning the air intake
vent and filter.
● If the message is being displayed and the air intake vent and f ilter are not
dirty, have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer.
■ If “Traction Battery Needs to Be Protected. Refrain from the Us e of N
Position.” is shown
This message may be displayed when the shift lever is in N.
As the hybrid battery (traction battery) cannot be charged when the shift lever
is in N, shift the shift lever to P when the vehicle is stopped .
■ If “Traction Battery Needs to Be Protected. Shift into P to Res tart.” is
shown
This message is displayed when the hybrid battery (traction battery) charge
has become extremely low because the shift lever has been left in N for a cer-
tain amount of time.
When operating the vehicle, shift to P and restart the hybrid s ystem.
■ If “Shift to P Before Exiting Vehicle” is shown
Message is displayed when the driver’s door is opened without t urning the
power switch off with the shift lever in any position other tha n P.
Shift the shift lever to P.
■ If “Shift Is in N Release Accelerat or Before Shifting” is shown
Message is displayed when the accelerator pedal has been depressed and
the shift lever is in N. Release the accelerator pedal and shif t the shift lever to
D or R.
■ If “Press Brake When Vehicle Is Stopped Hybrid System May Overh eat”
is shown
Message is displayed when the accelerator pedal is depressed to maintain
the vehicle position when stopped on a upward slope, etc.
If this continues, the hybrid system may overheat.
Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.

609Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 378Air conditioning filter ............. 475
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 378
Front seat concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW)...... 380
AAC disc
*
ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System)...... 311
Warning light ......................... 510
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ..................................... 80
Adaptive Front-lighting
System (AFS) ......................... 237
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) .................................. 237
Air conditioning filter .............. 475
Air conditioning system .................................... 378
Air conditioning filter ............. 475
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 378
Front seat concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW)...... 380 Airbags ....................................... 34
Airbag operating conditions .... 43
Airbag preca utions for
your child .............................. 37
Airbag warning light .............. 509
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 43
Curtain shield airbag precautions........................... 40
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 47
General airbag precautions .... 37
Locations of airbags ............... 34
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................. 42
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 43
Side airbag precautions .......... 37
Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions ............................. 43
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 37
SRS airbag instructions for
Canadian owners ............... 594
SRS airbags ........................... 34
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Alarm .......................................... 92
Anchor brackets ........................ 56
Antennas (smart key system)................ 168
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 311 Warning light ......................... 510
Approach warning ................... 304
Armrest ..................................... 413
Assist grips .............................. 413
Audio
*
Audio Plus*
Audio system*
Automatic air conditioning system .................................... 378 Air conditioning filter ............. 475
Automatic headli ght leveling
system .................................... 239
Automatic High Beam ............. 240
Automatic light control
system .................................... 236
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 397 Back-up lights
Replacing light bulb ...... 493, 498
Wattage ................................ 564
Battery (12-volt battery) .......... 451
Battery checking ................... 451
If the battery is discharged ... 542
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 373
Replacing.............................. 546
Battery (traction battery) .......... 83
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
air intake vent ..................... 477
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 318 Blind Spot Monitor function............................... 323
Bluetooth
®*
Bottle holders .......................... 395
Brake Brake Hold ............................ 233
Fluid ...................................... 561
Parking brake ....................... 229
Warning light......................... 509
Brake assist ............................. 311
Brake Hold ............................... 233 Warning light......................... 510
Brake override system ............ 199
Break-in tips ............................ 200
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ................................ 103
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 318 Blind Spot Monitor function............................... 323
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