air filter TOYOTA TACOMA 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-5. Other interior featuresSun visors .......................... 269
Vanity mirrors ..................... 270
Clock .................................. 271
Outside temperature display (vehicles with
auto anti-glare inside
rear view mirror) ............... 272
Power outlets (12V DC) ..... 277
Power outlet (120V AC) ..... 278
Seat heaters ....................... 284
Seatback table ................... 286
Floor mat ............................ 287
Luggage compartment features ............................ 289
Garage door opener ........... 298
Compass (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear
view mirror) ...................... 307
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 316
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 319
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 322
General maintenance ......... 324
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 327 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 328
Hood ................................... 332
Engine compartment .......... 334
Tires.................................... 350
Tire inflation pressure ......... 359
Wheels................................ 364
Air conditioning filter ........... 367
Wireless remote control battery .............................. 370
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 372
Light bulbs .......................... 382
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ............ 394
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 395
If you think something is wrong ................................ 401
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 402
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
3
Interior and exterior features
Right and left side outlets
Open the vent.
Close the vent.
■For quick clearing of the wi ndshield and side windows
Press to turn the air conditioning on.
■ Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for
an extended period.
■ When outside air temperature approaches 32°F (0°C)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when
is pressed.
■ Air conditioning filter
P. 367
■ When
is selected for the air outlets used
For your driving comfort, air flowing to the feet may be warmer than air flow-
ing to the upper body depending on the position of the temperature adjust-
ment dial.
■ Air conditioning odors
●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.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring:
It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.

Maintenance and care4
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior......... 316
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.......... 319
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 322
General maintenance....... 324
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 327 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 328
Hood ................................ 332
Engine compartment ........ 334
Tires ................................. 350
Tire inflation pressure ...... 359
Wheels ............................. 364
Air conditioning filter......... 367
Wireless remote control battery ............................ 370
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 372
Light bulbs........................ 382

367
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air
conditioning efficiency.
■ Removal method
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.

368 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
■
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 “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 ............................................. 244
ABS ........................................... 198
Access doors .............................41
Active traction control system .................................... 188
Air conditioning filter............... 367
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter .............. 367
Manual air conditioning system ................................ 244
Airbags Airbag operating conditions.....90
Airbag precautions for your child ......................................95
Airbag warning light............... 404
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions..............91
Curtain shield airbag precautions ...........................95
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 101
General airbag precautions .....95
Locations of airbags ................87
Modification and disposal of airbags ..............................99
Proper driving posture .......85, 95
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag off switch .................. 100
Side airbag operating conditions..............................91
Side airbag precautions ..........95
SRS airbags ............................87
Antenna..................... 256, 316, 318
Anti-lock brake system ABS warning light .................. 404
Anti-lock brake system .......... 198
Audio input ............................... 255 Audio system
Antenna................. 256, 316, 318
Audio input ............................ 255
AUX port ............................... 255
Portable music player .................................. 255
Sub woofer ............................ 254
Type ...................................... 251
USB memory......................... 255
AUTO LSD system ................... 190
Automatic light off system...... 164
Automatic limited slip differential .............................. 190
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ......... 144
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 431
AUX port ................................... 255
Auxiliary box .... 261, 266, 289, 290
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 388
Wattage................................. 466
Back window .............................. 78
Battery
Charging system warning light ..................................... 404
Checking ............................... 346
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 433
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 217
Bottle holders................... 261, 265
Brake assist.............................. 198
Brakes Brake system warning buzzer............ 189, 191, 196, 203, 403
Brake system warning light ..................................... 403
Fluid ...................................... 342
Parking brake ........................ 152
Break-in tips ............................. 132A
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