2011 TOYOTA CAMRY air filter

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 365
Hood ................................... 368
Positioning a floor jack ........ 369
Engine compartment ........... 371
Tires .................................... 387
Tire inflation pressure ......... 397
Wheels ................................ 401
Air conditioning filter............ 403
Key battery .......................... 406
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 410
Light bulbs........................... 423
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ............ 428
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 429
If you think something is wrong ............................ 432
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 433
Event data recorder ............ 434 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 436
If a warning message is displayed .......................... 448
If you have a flat tire ........... 458
If the engine will not start.... 469
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............. 471
If you lose your keys........... 472
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 473
If the battery is discharged........................ 475
If your vehicle overheats .... 479
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 482
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 484
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Maintenance and care4
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior......... 354
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.......... 356
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 359
General maintenance....... 361
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 364 4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 365
Hood ................................ 368
Positioning a floor jack ..... 369
Engine compartment ........ 371
Tires ................................. 387
Tire inflation pressure ...... 397
Wheels ............................. 401
Air conditioning filter......... 403
Key battery ....................... 406
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 410
Light bulbs........................ 423

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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
Vehicles with smart key system: Turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch OFF.
Vehicles without smart key system: Turn the engine switch
OFF.
Open the glove box. Slide off
the damper.
Apply pressure to the glove
box as shown to disconnect
the claws.
Remove the filter cover.
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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.
■ 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.
■ 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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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
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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 .................................... 200, 208
ABS........................................... 174
Air conditioning filter .............. 403
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 403
Automatic air conditioning system................................ 200
Manual air conditioning system................................ 208
Steering wheel air
conditioning switch ............. 204
Airbags Airbag operating conditions .... 93
Airbag precautions for
your child.............................. 97
Airbag warning light .............. 437
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ............. 94
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 97
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 102
General airbag precautions .... 97
Locations of airbags ............... 90
Modification and disposal of airbags ........................... 101
Proper driving posture ...... 88, 97
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 94
Side airbag precautions.......... 97
SRS airbags ........................... 90 Alarm ...........................................85
Antenna.....................................225
Anti-lock brake system............174
Armrest .....................................337
Ashtray......................................332
Audio input ...............................263
Audio system
Antenna .................................225
Audio input ............................263
AUX port................................263
CD player/changer ................228
iPod .......................................244
MP3/WMA disc......................236
Optimal use ...........................258
Portable music player............263
Radio .....................................220
Steering wheel audio switch ..................................265
Type ......................................216
USB memory .........................251
Automatic air conditioning system ....................................200
Automatic light control system ....................................162
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .........140
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................471
S mode ..................................141
AUX port ...................................263
Auxiliary boxes ........................326A