air filter TOYOTA TACOMA 2009 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-5. Using the storage features ........................... 296
List of storage features....... 296
• Glove box ......................... 296
• Console boxes ................. 297
• Cup holders ...................... 298
• Bottle holders ................... 300
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 302
• Overhead console ............ 304
3-6. Other interior features ..... 305 Sun visors .......................... 305
Vanity mirrors ..................... 306
Clock .................................. 307
Outside temperature display (vehicles with accessory
meter) ............................... 308
Cigarette lighter .................. 309
Power outlet (12V DC) ....... 310
Power outlet (if 115V AC equipped) ......................... 311
Seatback table ................... 317
Floor mat ............................ 318
Luggage compartment features ............................ 319
Garage door opener box .... 328
Compass (vehicles with accessory meter).............. 332
4-1. Maintenance and care...... 338 Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 338
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 340 4-2. Maintenance ...................... 343
Maintenance requirements .................... 343
General maintenance ......... 345
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 348
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance ................... 349
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 349
Hood ................................... 353
Engine compartment .......... 355
Tires.................................... 373
Tire inflation pressure ......... 381
Wheels................................ 386
Air conditioning filter ........... 388
Wireless remote control battery .............................. 391
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 393
Light bulbs .......................... 403
5-1. Essential information ....... 414 If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 414
If you think something is wrong ................................ 420
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 421
Event data recorder ............ 422
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises

Maintenance and care4
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4-1. Maintenance and care ... 338Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ......... 338
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .......... 340
4-2. Maintenance ................... 343 Maintenance requirements .................. 343
General maintenance....... 345
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 348
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance ................. 349
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 349
Hood ................................ 353
Engine compartment ........ 355
Tires ................................. 373
Tire inflation pressure ...... 381
Wheels ............................. 386
Air conditioning filter......... 388
Wireless remote control battery ........................... 391
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 393
Light bulbs........................ 403

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air
conditioning efficiency.
■ Removal method
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the glove box.
Slide off the damper.
Push in each side of the glove
box to disconnect the claws.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Open the filter door.
Remove the filter.
■ Replacement method
Remove the air conditioning
filter and replace it with a new
one.
When installing the filter, follow
the instructions indicated on
the label.

390 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas wit h heavy traffic flow, early replacement
may be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to
the “Scheduled 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.
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 damage to the
system.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................. 220
ABS ........................................... 184
Access doors .............................39
Accessory meter ...................... 156
Active traction control system .................................... 174
Air conditioning filter............... 388
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter .............. 388
Manual air conditioning system ................................ 220
Airbags Airbag operating conditions.....84
Airbag precautions for your
child ......................................89
Airbag warning light............... 426
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions..............................85
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ...........................91
Front passenger occupant classification system .............97
General airbag precautions .....88
Locations of airbags ................81
Modification and disposal of airbags ..................................92
Passenger airbag off switch ....................................93
Proper driving posture .......79, 88
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag off switch .................... 95
Side airbag operating conditions..............................85
Side airbag precautions ..........90
SRS airbags ............................81
Antenna..................................... 233
Anti-lock brake system ABS warning light .................. 426
Anti-lock brake system .......... 184
Audio input ............................... 257
Audio remote controls............. 259
Audio system Antenna ................................. 233 Audio input ............................ 257
AUX adapter ......................... 257
CD player .............................. 237
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 244
Optimal use ........................... 253
Portable music player ........... 257
Radio..................................... 231
Steering wheel audio
switch.................................. 259
Sub woofer ............................ 256
Type ...................................... 228
AUTO LSD system ................... 176
Automatic light off system...... 158
Automatic limited slip differential .............................. 176
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission ......... 141
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 450
AUX adapter ............................. 257
Auxiliary box .... 296, 302, 319, 320
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 409
Wattage................................. 478
Back window .............................. 71
Battery Charging system warning light ..................................... 425
Checking ............................... 369
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 452
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 201
Bluetooth
®................................ 266
Bottle holders................... 296, 300
Brake assist.............................. 184
Brakes Brake system warning buzzer ......... 175, 177, 182, 187
Brake system warning light ... 424
Fluid ...................................... 364
Parking brake ........................ 148
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