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filter.
Disengage the claws in the order of
and to remove the filter from the
cover.
5Remove the dust and clogs from
the filter using a vacuum
cleaner, etc.
Make sure to also remove the dust and
clogs from the inside of the air intake
vent cover.
6Reinstall the filter to the cover.
Engage the claws in the order of and .
Engage the 4 center claws to install the
filter.
Make sure that the filter is not crooked
or deformed when installing it.
7Install the air intake vent cover.
Insert the tab of the cover as shown in
the illustration and push the cover to
engage the 8 claws.
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8Using a Phillips screwdriver,
install the clip.
■Cleaning the air intake vent
●Dust in the air intake vent may inter- fere with the cooling of the DC/DC
converter. If the cooling perfor- mance/capacity of the DC/DC con-verter becomes limited, the 12-volt
battery may discharge. Inspect and clean the air intake vent periodically.
●Improper handling of the air intake vent cover and filter may result in damage to them. If you have any con-
cerns about cleaning the filter, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
■If “Maintenance required for DCDC converter cooling parts See Owner’s Manual” is shown on the
multi-information display
●If this warning message is shown on
the multi-information display, remove the air intake vent cover and clean the filter. ( P.536)
●After cleaning the air intake vent, start the hybrid system and check that the
warning message is no longer shown. It may take approximately 20 minutes
after the hybrid system is started until the warning message disappears. If the warning message does not disap-
pear, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
WARNING
■When cleaning the air intake vent
●Do not use water or other liquids to
clean the air intake vent. If water is applied to the DC/DC converter or other components, a malfunction or
fire may occur.
●Before cleaning the air intake vent, make sure to turn the power switch
off to stop the hybrid system.
NOTICE
■When cleaning the air intake vent
When cleaning the air intake vent, make sure to only use a vacuum to suck out dust and clogs. If a com-
pressed air blow gun, etc. is used to blow out dust and clogs, the dust or clogs may be pushed into the air
intake vent, which may affect the per- formance of the DC/DC converter and cause a malfunction.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle
●Do not allow water or foreign matter to enter the air intake vent when the cover is removed.
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■Windshield wiper blade
removal and installation
1 While holding the hook portion
of the wiper arm, first lift up
the driver side, and then lift up
the passenger side.
When returning the wiper arms to their original positions, first lower the pas-senger side, and then lower the driver
side.
2 Lift the stopper using a flat-head
screwdriver as shown in the
illustration.
To prevent damage to the wiper arm, protect the tip of the screwdriver with a
NOTICE
●Carefully handle the removed filter so that it will not be damaged. If the
filter is damaged, have it replaced with a new filter by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●Make sure to reinstall the filter and
cover to their original positions after cleaning.
●Do not install anything to the air intake vent other than the exclusive filter for this vehicle or use the vehi-
cle without the filter installed.
■If “Maintenance required for
DCDC converter cooling parts See Owner’s Manual” is shown on the multi-information display
If the vehicle is continuously driven with the warning message (indicating that the cooling performance/capac-
ity of the DC/DC converter may become limited) displayed, the DC/DC converter may malfunction. If
the warning message is displayed, clean the air intake vent immediately.
Wiper insert replace-
ment
When replacing the wiper
insert, perform the following
procedure to operate each
wiper.
Windshield wipers
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rag.
3Slide the wiper blade to remove
it from the wiper arm.
When installing, reverse the steps
listed.
■Wiper insert replacement
1Pull the wiper insert to remove
the claw of the wiper blade from the stopper, and pull out the
wiper insert.
Stopper
Claw
2Remove the 2 metal plates from
the wiper insert pulled out, and
install the plates to a new wiper
insert.
Make sure that the cutout location and
warp direction of the metal blades are
same as the original.
3Install the wiper insert to the
wiper blade from the side with-
out the stopper.
4Secure the stopper of the wiper
insert with the claw of the wiper
blade.
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1 Move the wiper blade until a
click sound can be heard and
the claw detaches, and then
remove the wiper blade from the
wiper arm.
2 Pull the wiper insert out past the
stopper on the wiper blade, and
then continue to pull until it is
completely removed.
Lightly grasp between the claws of the wiper blade to allow the wiper insert to lift up, making it easier to remove.
3 Remove the 2 metal plates from
the old wiper insert and install
them to the replacement wiper
insert.
4 Insert the wiper insert starting
from the claw at the center of
the wiper blade. Pass the wiper
insert through the 3 claws so
that it sticks out from the stop-
per, and then pass the wiper
insert through the final remain-
ing claw.
Applying a small amount of washer fluid to the wiper insert can make it easier to insert the claws into the grooves.
5 Check that the wiper blade
claws are fitted in the grooves of
the wiper insert.
If the wiper blade claws are not fitted in
the grooves of the wiper insert, grasp the wiper insert and slide it back and forth multiple times to insert the claws
into the grooves.
Lightly lift up the center of the wiper insert to make the rubber easier to
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slide.
6 When installing a wiper blade,
reverse the procedure in step 1.
After installing the wiper blade, check that the connection is locked.
■Wiper blade and wiper insert han-dling
Improper handling may result in damage to the wiper blades or wiper insert. If you have any concerns about replacing the
wiper blades or wiper insert yourself, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
NOTICE
■When lifting the windshield wip-
ers
●When raising the wiper arms off the windshield, lift up the driver side
first, and then lift up passenger side. When returning the wipers to their original position, return the
passenger side first.
●Do not lift a windshield wiper by the
wiper blade. Otherwise, the wiper blade may be deformed.
●Do not operate the wiper lever when the windshield wipers are lifted. Otherwise, the windshield
wipers may contact the hood, pos- sibly resulting in damage to the windshield wipers and/or hood.
■To prevent damage
●Be careful not to damage the claws when replacing the wiper insert.
●After the wiper blade is removed from the wiper arm, place a cloth,
etc., between the rear window and wiper arm to prevent damage to the rear window.
●Be sure not to pull excessively on the wiper insert or deform its metal
plates.
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■If the key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart entry & start system and
wireless remote control will not func- tion properly.
●The operational range will be reduced.
Prepare the following before replac-
ing the battery:
Flathead screwdriver
Small flathead screwdriver
Lithium battery CR2450
■Use a CR2450 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer, local electrical appliance
shops or camera stores.
●Replace only with the same or equiva-
lent type recommended by the manu- facturer.
●Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.
1 Release the lock and remove
the mechanical key.
2 Remove the key cover.
Use a screwdriver of an appropriate size. Forcedly prying may cause the cover damaged.
To prevent damage to the key, cover the tip of the flathead screwdriver with a rag.
3 Remove the depleted battery
using a small flathead screw-
driver.
When removing the cover, the elec- tronic key module may stick to the cover and the battery may not be visi-
ble. In this case, remove the electronic key module in order to remove the bat-tery.
Insert a new battery with the “+” termi-
Electronic key battery
Replace the battery with a new
one if it is depleted.
Items to prepare
Replacing the battery
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nal facing up.
4 When installing, reverse the
steps listed.
WARNING
■Battery precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not swallow the battery. Doing
so may cause chemical burns.
●A coin battery or button battery is
used in the electronic key. If a bat- tery is swallowed, it may cause severe chemical burns in as little as
2 hours and may result in death or serious injury.
●Keep away new and removed bat-teries from children.
●If the cover cannot be firmly closed, stop using the electronic key and stow the key in the place where
children cannot reach, and then contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possible.
●If you accidentally swallow a battery or put a battery into a part of your body, get emergency medical atten-
tion immediately.
■To prevent battery explosion or leakage of flammable liquid or gas
●Replace the battery with a new bat-tery of the same type. If a wrong type of battery is used, it may
explode.
●Do not expose batteries to
extremely low pressure due to high altitude or extremely high tempera-tures.
●Do not burn, break or cut a battery.
■Certification for the electronic key battery
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUC-TIONS
NOTICE
■When replacing the battery
Use a flathead screwdriver of appro- priate size. Applying excessive force
may deform or damage the cover.
■For normal operation after
replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
●Always work with dry hands.Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
●Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote con-
trol.
●Do not bend either of the battery
terminals.