2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER air filter

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 416
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 419
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 422
General maintenance.......... 424
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 427
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 428
Hood ................................... 432
Positioning a floor jack ........ 434
Engine compartment ........... 437
Tires .................................... 453
Tire inflation pressure ......... 463
Wheels ................................ 467
Air conditioning filter............ 469
Wireless remote control/electronic key
battery ............................... 472
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 475
Light bulbs........................... 486 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 498
If your vehicle needs to be towed........................... 499
If you think something is wrong ............................ 506
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 507
Event data recorder ............ 508
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 510
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles with
multi-information
display) ............................. 521
If you have a flat tire ........... 522
If the engine will not start.... 535
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 537
If you lose your keys/wireless remote
control transmitter ............ 538
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with smart
key system) ...................... 539
If the battery is discharged........................ 541
If your vehicle overheats .... 545
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 548
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

Maintenance and care4
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior......... 416
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.......... 419
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 422
General maintenance....... 424
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 427 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 428
Hood ................................ 432
Positioning a floor jack ..... 434
Engine compartment ........ 437
Tires ................................. 453
Tire inflation pressure ...... 463
Wheels ............................. 467
Air conditioning filter......... 469
Wireless remote control/electronic
key battery ..................... 472
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 475
Light bulbs........................ 486

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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
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Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting in the 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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Maintenance and care
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air
conditioning efficiency.
■ Removal method
Vehicles without smart key sy stem: Turn the engine switch
OFF.
Vehicles with smart key system: Turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch OFF.
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.
Lift up the cover.
STEP1
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STEP3
STEP4

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■Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, 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.
Remove the filter cover.
■ 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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NOTICE
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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 .................... 256, 263, 271, 274
ABS........................................... 218
Active head restraints............... 80
Air conditioning filter .............. 469
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 469
Front automatic air conditioning system ........... 263
Front manual air conditioning system................................ 256
Rear automatic air conditioning system ........... 274
Rear manual air conditioning
system................................ 271
Airbags Airbag operating
conditions ........................... 131
Airbag precautions for your child.................................... 135
Airbag warning light .............. 511
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ........................... 131
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................ 135
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......... 140
General airbag precautions ........................ 135
Locations of airbags ............. 128
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................... 139
Proper driving posture ....................... 126, 135
Side airbag operating conditions ........................... 131
Side airbag precautions........ 135
SRS airbags ......................... 128 Alarm .........................................122
Antenna.....................................287
Anti-lock brake system............218
Armrest .....................................398
Audio input ...............................307
Audio system
A/V input adapter ..................333
Antenna .................................287
Audio input ............................307
Audio visual input ..................333
AUX adapter..........................307
CD player/changer ................290
DVD player ............................318
MP3/WMA disc......................297
Optimal use ...........................304
Portable music player............307
Radio .....................................284
Rear seat entertainment system ................................311
Steering wheel audio switch ..................................309
Type ......................................281
Audio visual input ....................333
Automatic light control system ....................................203
Automatic transmission ..........180
AUX adapter .............................307
Auxiliary box ........................... 384
A/V input adapter .....................333A