air filter TOYOTA VENZA 2011 Owners Manual (in English)

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 470
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 473
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 476
General maintenance.......... 478
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 481
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 482
Hood ................................... 486
Positioning a floor jack ........ 488
Engine compartment ........... 490
Tires .................................... 506
Tire inflation pressure ......... 513
Wheels ................................ 517
Air conditioning filter............ 519
Key battery .......................... 522
Checking and replacing fuses.................. 526
Light bulbs........................... 536 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 548
If your vehicle needs to be towed....................... 549
If you think something is wrong ............................ 553
If noise can be heard from under vehicle............ 554
Fuel pump shut off system ................. 555
Event data recorder ............ 556
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 558
If a warning message is displayed ...................... 573
If you have a flat tire ........... 574
If the engine will not start ...................... 585
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P”............ 588
If you lose your keys........... 589
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with smart key
system)............................. 590
If the battery is discharged........................ 593
If your vehicle overheats .... 598
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................. 601
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency............... 603
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VENZA_U (OM73008U)
4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ......... 470
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .......... 473
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 476
General maintenance....... 478
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ........................ 481
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 482
Hood ................................ 486
Positioning a floor jack ..... 488
Engine compartment ........ 490
Tires ................................. 506
Tire inflation pressure ...... 513
Wheels ............................. 517
Air conditioning filter......... 519
Key battery ....................... 522
Checking and replacing fuses ............... 526
Light bulbs........................ 536

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CAUTION
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When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Vehicles with smart key 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 if the coolant
temperature is high. ( P. 499)
Vehicles without smart key system
Be sure the engine switch is in the “LOCK” position. With the engine
switch in the “ON” position, the electric cooling fan may automati\
cally
start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or if the coolant temperature is
high. ( P. 499)
■ When working on or under the vehicle
Do not get under the vehicle with just the jack supporting it.
Always use automotive jack stands or other solid supports.
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting in your 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-
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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 key system:
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
Vehicles without smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
Open the glove box. Slide off
the damper.
Push each side of the glove
box to release the pins. Then
disconnect the claws at the
bottom and remove the glove
box.
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Remove the filter cover.
■ Cleaning method
If the filter is dirty, clean by
blowing compressed air
through the filter from the
downward side.
Hold the air gun 2 in. (5 cm)
from the filter and blow for
approximately 2 minutes at 72
psi (500 kpa, 5.0 kgf/cm
2 or
bar).
If it is not available, have the
filter cleaned by your Toyota
dealer.
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Checking interval
Inspect, clean and replace the air conditioning filter according to the mainte-
nance schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, more fre-
quent cleaning or early replacement may be required. (For scheduled
maintenance information, refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide”,
“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
■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 the filter with water.
■ 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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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/CAir conditioning filter ..............519
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................262
Manual air conditioning
system ................................272
ABS ...........................................223
Active head restraint ................. 65
Active Torque Control 4WD system .................................... 223
Air conditioning filter............... 519
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ..............519
Automatic air conditioning system ................................262
Airbags Airbag operating conditions...111
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 115
Airbag warning light............... 560
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions............111
Curtain shield airbag precautions .........................115
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........122
General airbag precautions ...115
Locations of airbags ..............107
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................120
Proper driving posture ...105, 115
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 111
Side airbag precautions ........ 115
SRS airbags .......................... 107
Alarm ......................................... 100
Antenna.....................................290
Anti-lock brake system............223
Armrest .....................................452
Audio input ............................... 333 Audio system
A/V input port ........................ 380
Antenna................................. 290
Audio input ............................ 333
AUX port ............................... 333
CD player/changer ................ 293
iPod ....................................... 313
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 303
Optimal use ........................... 328
Portable music player ........... 333
Radio..................................... 284
Rear seat entertainment
system ................................ 356
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 334
USB memory......................... 320
Video CD............................... 374
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................... 262
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................... 198
Automatic High Beam ............. 202
Automatic light control system .................................... 198
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ......... 166
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P” ................... 588
S mode.................................. 168
AUX port ................................... 333
Auxiliary box ............................ 442
A/V input port ........................... 380
Back door Back door ................................ 54
Wireless remote control key.... 43
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 536
Wattage................................. 619
Battery Checking ............................... 502A
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