2011 TOYOTA SEQUOIA air filter

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Luggage compartment features ............................. 480
Garage door opener............ 485
Compass ............................. 491
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 498
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 500
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 503
General maintenance.......... 505
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 508
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 509
Hood ................................... 513
Engine compartment ........... 514
Tires .................................... 529
Tire inflation pressure ......... 536
Wheels ................................ 540
Air conditioning filter............ 542
Wireless remote control battery ............................... 545
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 547
Light bulbs........................... 558 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 572
If your vehicle needs to be towed....................... 573
If you think something is wrong ............................... 579
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 580
Event data recorder ............ 581
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 583
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles with
multi-information
display) ............................. 592
If you have a flat tire ........... 597
If the engine will not start.... 608
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 610
If you lose your keys........... 611
If the vehicle battery is discharged........................ 612
If your vehicle overheats .... 615
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 618
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .................. 619
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ......... 498
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .......... 500
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 503
General maintenance....... 505
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 508
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 509
Hood ................................ 513
Engine compartment ........ 514
Tires ................................. 529
Tire inflation pressure ...... 536
Wheels ............................. 540
Air conditioning filter......... 542
Wireless remote control battery ............................ 545
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 547
Light bulbs........................ 558

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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.
Remove the internal tray.
Remove the inside cover by
sliding up while pulling toward
you.

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Maintenance and care
Remove the filter 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. (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.

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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.
■ 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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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ..................................... 280, 288
ABS ........................................... 236
Active traction control ............. 236
Adaptive variable suspension system .................................... 228
Air conditioning filter............... 542
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter .............. 542
Front air conditioning system ................................ 280
Rear air conditioning system ................................ 288
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions............................ 114
Airbag precautions for your
child .................................... 118
Airbag warning light............... 584
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions............................ 114
Curtain shield airbag precautions ......................... 118
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 124
General airbag
precautions ......................... 118
Locations of airbags .............. 111
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................ 122
Proper driving posture ........................ 109, 118
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 114
Side airbag precautions ........ 118
SRS airbags .......................... 111 Alarm......................................... 106
Antenna .................................... 303
Anti-lock brake system ........... 236
Armrest ..................................... 474
Ashtrays ................................... 460
A-TRAC ..................................... 236
Audio input ............................... 343
Audio system
A/V input port ........................ 389
Antenna................................. 303
Audio input ............................ 343
Audio visual input .................. 389
AUX port ............................... 343
CD player/changer ................ 309
DVD player............................ 372
iPod ....................................... 326
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 318
Optimal use ........................... 339
Portable music player ........... 343
Radio..................................... 301
Rear seat entertainment system ................................ 364
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 345
Type ...................................... 297
USB memory......................... 332
Audio visual input.................... 389
AUTO LSD system ................... 234
Automatic light control system .................................... 189
Automatic
transmission .......................... 160
AUX port ................................... 343
Auxiliary box ............................ 453
A/V input port ........................... 389
AVS ........................................... 228A