2008 TOYOTA SEQUOIA air filter

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4-1. Maintenance and care ...... 422Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 422
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 424
4-2. Maintenance ...................... 427 Maintenance requirements . 427
General maintenance.......... 429
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 432
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 433
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 433
Hood ................................... 437
Engine compartment ........... 438
Tires .................................... 454
Tire inflation pressure ......... 461
Wheels ................................ 465
Air conditioning filter............ 467
Wireless remote control battery ............................... 470
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 472
Light bulbs........................... 483 5-1. Essential information ....... 496
If your vehicle needs to be towed........................... 496
If you think something is wrong ............................... 501
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 502
Event data recorder ............ 503
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency ...................... 505
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 505
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles with
multi-information
display) ............................. 514
If you have a flat tire ........... 519
If the engine will not start.... 529
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 530
If you lose your keys........... 531
If the vehicle battery is discharged........................ 532
If your vehicle overheats .... 536
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 539
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4-1. Maintenance and care ... 422Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior......... 422
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.......... 424
4-2. Maintenance ................... 427 Maintenance requirements .................. 427
General maintenance....... 429
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 432 4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance ................. 433
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 433
Hood ................................ 437
Engine compartment ........ 438
Tires ................................. 454
Tire inflation pressure ...... 461
Wheels ............................. 465
Air conditioning filter......... 467
Wireless remote control battery ............................ 470
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 472
Light bulbs........................ 483

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Maintenance and care
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be cleaned or 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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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
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or bar).
If it is not available, have
the filter cleaned by your
Toyota dealer.
■ 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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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, 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
■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.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ..................................... 250, 258
ABS ........................................... 214
Adaptive variable suspension system .................................... 207
Air conditioning filter............... 467
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter .............. 467
Front air conditioning
system ................................ 250
Rear air conditioning
system ................................ 258
Airbags Airbag operating
conditions............................ 106
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 110
Airbag warning light............... 506
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions............................ 106
Curtain shield airbag precautions ......................... 110
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 116
General airbag precautions ......................... 110
Locations of airbags .............. 103
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................ 114
Proper driving posture ........................ 101, 110
Side airbag operating
conditions............................ 106
Side airbag precautions ........ 110
SRS airbags .......................... 103
Alarm ...........................................98
Antenna..................................... 272
Anti-lock brake system............ 214
Armrest ..................................... 402
Ashtrays.................................... 390
Audio input ............................... 294
Audio system
A/V input adapter .................. 319
Antenna ................................. 272 Audio input ............................ 294
Audio visual input .................. 319
AUX adapter ......................... 294
CD player/changer ................ 275
DVD player............................ 305
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 283
Optimal use ........................... 292
Portable music player ........... 294
Radio..................................... 269
Rear seat entertainment
system ................................ 298
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 296
Type ...................................... 266
Audio visual input.................... 319
AUTO LSD system ................... 212
Automatic light control system .................................... 176
Automatic
transmission .................. 148, 152
AUX adapter ............................. 294
Auxiliary box ........................... 382
A/V input adapter ..................... 319
AVS ........................................... 207
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 483
Wattage................................. 554
Back door Back door ................................ 41
Wireless remote control .......... 33
Back window ........................... 87
Battery Checking ............................... 450
If the vehicle has discharged
battery................................. 532
Preparing and checking before
winter .................................. 229
Bluetooth
................................ 333
Bottle holder............................. 381
Brakes
Fluid ...................................... 446
Parking brake ........................ 156
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