air filter TOYOTA PRIUS 2017 4.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS6
PRIUS_OM_OM47B54U_(U)6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ....... 540 • Sun visors ..................... 540
• Vanity mirrors................ 540
• Power outlets ................ 541
• Wireless charger ........... 542
• Armrest ......................... 550
• Coat hooks.................... 550
• Assist grips ................... 551
Garage door opener .......... 552
Safety Connect.................. 559 7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 566
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 572
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 577
General maintenance ........ 580
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 583
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 584
Hood .................................. 587
Positioning a floor jack....... 589
Engine compartment ......... 590
Tires................................... 604
Tire inflation pressure ........ 614
Wheels............................... 617
Air conditioning filter .......... 620
Wiper rubber replacement..................... 623
Electronic key battery ........ 627
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 630
Headlight aim..................... 633
Light bulbs ......................... 635
7Maintenance and care

881-3. Hybrid system
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NOTICE
■Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vent
● Make sure not to block the air intake vent with anything, such as a seat
cover, plastic cover, or luggage. The hybrid battery (traction battery) may
overheat and be damaged.
● When dust etc. has accumulated in the air intake vent, clean it with a vac-
uum cleaner to prevent the vent from clogging.
● Do not get water or foreign materials in the air intake vent as this may
cause a short circuit and damage the hybrid battery (traction battery).
● Do not carry large amounts of water such as water cooler bottles in the
vehicle. If water spills onto the hybrid battery (traction battery), the battery
may be damaged. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
● There is a filter installed to the air intake vent. When the filter remains
noticeably dirty even after cleaning the air intake vent, filter cleaning or
replacement is recommended. For information regarding filter cleaning or
replacement, contact your Toyota dealer.
● If “Maintenance required for Traction battery cooling parts See owner’s
manual” is shown on the multi-information display, the air intake vent and
filter may be clogged. Refer to P. 573 for information on how to clean the
air intake vent.

5186-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Outside/recirculated air mode
●When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set
to the recirculated air mode. This is effective in preventing outside air from
entering the vehicle interior. During cooling operation, setting the recircu-
lated air mode will also cool the vehicle interior effectively.
● Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the
temperature setting or the inside temperature.
■ Operation of the air conditio ning system in Eco drive mode
● In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning system is controlled as follows to pri-
oritize fuel efficiency:
• Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/
cooling capacity
• Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected
● To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations:
• Adjust the fan speed
• Adjust the temperature setting
• Turn off Eco drive mode
● Even when the drive mode is set to Eco drive mode, the air conditioning eco
mode can be turned off by pressing .
■ When the outside temperat ure falls to nearly 32°F (0°C)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when is pressed.
■ Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let the fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to
be emitted from the vents.
● In order to suppress odors that occur when the air conditioning system
starts, fresh air is automatically taken in when parked.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring:
The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time
immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic mode.
■ Air conditioning filter
→P. 620
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. A/C Auto switch operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 748)

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7Maintenance and care
7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 566
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 572
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 577
General maintenance........ 580
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 583
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 584
Hood ................................. 587
Positioning a floor jack ...... 589
Engine compartment ......... 590
Tires .................................. 604
Tire inflation pressure ....... 614
Wheels .............................. 617
Air conditioning filter.......... 620
Wiper rubber replacement .................... 623
Electronic key battery........ 627
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 630
Headlight aim .................... 633
Light bulbs......................... 635

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7
Maintenance and care
Clean the air intake vent by per-
forming the following procedure to
keep dust, etc., from building up
and clogging it.
There is a filter installed to the air
intake vent.
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove
dust from the air intake vent and
filter.
Cleaning the hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vent
Cleaning procedure

574
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7-1. Maintenance and care
■Caring for leather areas
Toyota recommends cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least twice a year to
maintain the quality of the vehicle’s interior.
■ Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. Use a sponge
or brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping circles. Do not use water.
Wipe dirty surfaces and let them dry. Excellent results are obtained by keep-
ing the carpet as dry as possible.
■ Seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge. Also
check the belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.
■ Cleaning the air intake vent
●If the vehicle is driven further after dust has built up and clogged the air
intake vent and filter, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will overheat,
reducing the driving range of the electric motor and worsening fuel econ-
omy. Periodically clean the air intake vent to keep dust from building up in
the air intake vent and filter.
● Improper handling may result in damage to the air intake vent cover. If you
have any concerns about cleaning the part yourself, contact your Toyota
dealer.
● The necessary cleaning interval of the air intake vent will differ according to
the vehicle usage environment.
■ If “Maintenance required for Traction battery cooling parts See owner’s
manual” is shown on the multi-information display
● If “Maintenance required for Traction battery cooling parts See owner’s
manual” is shown on the multi-information display, the air intake vent and fil-
ter may be clogged due to dust build-up. Refer to the cleaning procedure
and clean the air intake vent.
● If the vehicle is driven further while “Maintenance required for Traction bat-
tery cooling parts See owner’s manual” is shown on the multi-information
display, the hybrid battery (traction battery) may overheat, reducing the driv-
ing range, worsening fuel economy and causing damage. Periodically clean
the air intake vent to keep dust from building up in the air intake vent and fil-
ter.
● If the warning message continues to be shown on the multi-information dis-
play even after cleaning the air intake vent, have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.

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7-1. Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
● Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco- hol
● Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
● Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
● Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
● Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ When cleaning the inside of the windshield (vehicles with Toyota
Safety Sense P)
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
(→P. 269).
■ Cleaning the inside of the rear window
● Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause
damage to the rear window defogger heater wires. Use a cloth dampened
with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in
strokes running parallel to the heater wires.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.
■ When cleaning the air intake vent and filter
Do not clean the air intake vent and filter with water or other liquids.

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Air conditioning filter
Turn the power switch off.
Open the glove box and slide
off the damper.
Push in each side of the glove
box to disconnect the claws,
and then slowly and fully open
the glove box while supporting
it.
With the glove box fully open,
slightly lift up the glove box and
pull toward the seat to detach
the bottom of the glove box.
Do not use excessive force if the
glove box does not detach when
lightly pulled. Instead, pull toward
the seat while slightly adjusting the
height of the glove box.
The air conditioning filt er must be changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency.
Replacing the air conditioning filter
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Maintenance and care
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.
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 should be pointing up.
When installing, reve rse the steps listed.
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