2011 TOYOTA AVALON air filter

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3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 337
3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors ........................... 345
Vanity mirrors ...................... 346
Clock ................................... 347
Ashtrays .............................. 348
Power outlets ...................... 349
Seat heaters/ventilators ...... 351
Armrest ............................... 353
Rear sunshade.................... 354
Floor mats ........................... 356
Trunk features ..................... 358
Garage door opener............ 360
Compass ............................. 3684-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........... 374
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............ 377
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements .................... 380
General maintenance ......... 383
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 386
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions....................... 387
Hood ................................... 391
Positioning a floor jack ....... 392
Engine compartment .......... 394
Tires ................................... 409
Tire inflation pressure ......... 418
Wheels ............................... 422
Air conditioning filter ........... 425
Key battery ......................... 428
Checking and replacing
fuses................................. 432
Headlight aim (with
discharge headlights) ....... 441
Light bulbs .......................... 443
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ......... 374
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior .......... 377
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements .................. 380
General maintenance....... 383
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ........................ 386
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions .................... 387
Hood ................................ 391
Positioning a floor jack ..... 392
Engine compartment ........ 394
Tires ................................. 409
Tire inflation pressure ...... 418
Wheels ............................. 422
Air conditioning filter......... 425
Key battery ....................... 428
Checking and replacing
fuses .............................. 432
Headlight aim (with
discharge headlights) ..... 441
Light bulbs........................ 443

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CAUTION
■When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Vehicles with smart key system
Be sure the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned 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 the cool-
ant temperature is high. (P. 401)
Vehicles without smart key system
Be sure the engine switch is OFF. With the engine switch in the “ON” posi-
tion, the electric cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air condition-
ing is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. (P. 401)
■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-
ment.

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Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be cleaned or changed regularly to
maintain air conditioning efficiency.
■Removal method
Set the air conditioning system to recirculated mode.
The air conditioning filter case cannot be removed with the sys-
tem in the outside air mode.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine
switch OFF.
Open the glove box. Remove
the screw with a Phillips-head
screwdriver and slide off the
damper.
Push in each side of the glove
box to disconnect the claws.

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Remove the filter cover while
pushing in both ends of the
cover.
Pull the filter out of the filter
outlet.
■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. (5cm)
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” 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 with water.
■Replacement method
Remove the air conditioning
filter from the filter case and
replace it with a new one.
The “UP” marks shown on
the filter and the filter case
should be pointing up.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 216
ABS........................................... 195
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 425
Automatic air conditioning
system................................ 216
Steering switches ................. 224
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .. 104
Airbag precautions for your
child.................................... 108
Airbag warning light .............. 469
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................ 111
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......... 114
General airbag precautions .. 108
Locations of airbags ............. 101
Modification and disposal of
airbags ............................... 113
Side airbag precautions........ 108
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions ........... 104
SRS airbags ......................... 101
Alarm .......................................... 94
Antenna .................................... 236
Anti-lock brake system ........... 195
Armrest .................................... 353
Ashtrays ................................... 348
Audio input .............................. 273
Audio system
Antenna ................................ 236
Audio input ........................... 273
AUX port ............................... 273
CD player/changer ............... 239
iPod ...................................... 255
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 247
Optimal use .......................... 270
Portable music player ........... 273
Radio .................................... 231
Steering wheel audio
switches ............................. 274
USB memory ........................ 262Automatic headlight leveling
system ....................................175
Automatic light control
system ....................................173
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .........156
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P......................491
S mode ..................................158
AUX port ...................................273
Back-up lights
Wattage .................................515
Battery
Checking ...............................405
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ..........................496
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................207
Bluetooth
® audio......................277
Bluetooth® phone ....................296
Brake
Fluid ......................................402
Parking brake ........................162
Brake assist ..............................195
Break-in tips .............................139
Care
Exterior ..................................374
Interior ...................................377
Seat belts ..............................378
Cargo capacity .........................200
CD player/changer ...................239
Chains .......................................209
Child-protectors .........................45
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