2008 TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN air filter

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Air conditioning filter (if equipped)
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air
conditioning efficiency.
n 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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nChecking 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”.)
n If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
NOTICE
nWhen 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 ............................................ 158
ABSABS ...................................... 135
Warning light ........................ 293
Air conditioning filter .............. 252
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 252
Air conditioning system ........ 158
Airbags Airbag operating conditions .... 69
Airbag precautions for your
child...................................... 73
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions ............................. 69
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................... 73
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 78
General airbag precautions .... 73
Indicators ................................ 78
Locations of airbags ............... 66
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................. 77
Proper driving posture ...... 64, 73
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 69
Side airbag precautions.......... 73
SRS airbags ........................... 66
Warning light ........................ 293
Alarm .......................................... 61
Antenna .................................... 170
Anti-lock brake system Anti-lock brake system ......... 135
Warning light ........................ 293
Armrest .................................... 205
Ashtrays ................................... 202
Audio input .............................. 189
Audio system
Antenna ................................ 170
Audio input ........................... 189
AUX adapter ......................... 189
CD player ............................. 171
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 178 Optimal use ...........................186
Portable music player............189
Radio .....................................168
Type ......................................165
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........112
Fluid ......................................331
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................315
Indicators...............................112
Shift lock system .... ...............315
AUX adapter .............................189
Auxiliary box ............................197
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .............269
Wattage .................................334
Battery
Checking ...............................235
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..........................317
Preparing and checking before winter .......................141
Voltage ..................................331
Warning light .........................293
Bottle holders ...........................197
Brakes Fluid ......................................233
Parking brake ........................116
Specifications ........................332
Warning light .........................292
Break-in tips .............................100
Care Exterior ..................................208
Interior ...................................210
Seat belts ..............................211
Cargo capacity .........................137
CD player ..................................171
Chains .......................................141A
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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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4-2. Maintenance ..................... 213Maintenance requirements .................... 213
General maintenance ......... 215
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 218
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance ................... 219
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 219
Hood................................... 223
Positioning a floor jack ....... 224
Engine compartment .......... 226
Tires ................................... 240
Tire inflation pressure......... 246
Wheels ............................... 250
Air conditioning filter ........... 252
Key battery ......................... 255
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 257
Light bulbs .......................... 269
5-1. Essential information....... 282 If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................... 282
If you think something is wrong ............................... 288
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 289
Event data recorder............ 290 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency ...................... 292
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 292
If you have a flat tire ........... 302
If the engine will not start .... 313
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 315
If you lose your keys ........... 316
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 317
If your vehicle overheats..... 320
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 323
6-1. Specifications ................... 326 Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 326
Fuel information .................. 335
Tire information................... 338
6-2. Customization ................... 351 Customizable features ........ 351
Items to initialize ................. 353
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 356
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ......................... 357
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners