2012 TOYOTA AVENSIS air conditioning

4Maintenance and care
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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ......... 516
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior .......... 521
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements................... 524
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ..................... 527
Hood ................................. 531
Positioning a floor jack ...... 533
Engine compartment......... 535
Tires .................................. 552
Tire inflation pressure ....... 556
Wheels .............................. 558
Air conditioning filter ......... 560
Key battery........................ 564
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 569
Light bulbs ........................ 585

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CAUTION
When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Be sure the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is 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 coolant temperature is high. (P. 545)
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Be sure the engine switch is in the “LOCK” position.
With the engine switch in the “ON” position, the electric cooling fan may
automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant
temperature is high. (P. 545)
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.
If the brake fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious problem.

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Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be cleaned or changed regularly to
maintain air conditioning efficiency.
Removal method
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch OFF.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Turn the
engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
Open the glove box. Slide off
the damper.
Push in each side of the glove
box to disconnect the claws.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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Remove the filter cover.
Left-hand drive vehicles
Right-hand drive vehicles
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.
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, early replacement
may be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to
the “Toyota Service Booklet” or “Toyota Warranty Booklet”.)
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 with water.

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Fuse layout and amperage ratings
Engine compartment
FuseAmpereCircuit
1H-LP CLN30 A Headlight cleaner
2RDI FAN40 A Electric cooling fan(s)
3CDS FAN30 A Electric cooling fan(s)*1
4 ABS NO.1 50 A Anti-lock brake system, VSC
5 HTR 50 A Air conditioning system

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29IGT/INJ
*215 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, ignition system
EDU
*120 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
30EFI MAIN
*220 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, EFI NO.1, EFI NO.2
FUEL OPN
*110 A Fuel filler door opener
31 HORN 15 A Horn
32 IG2 15 A IGN, METER
33 HTR SUB NO.1 30 A Air conditioning system
34 HTR SUB NO.2 30 A Air conditioning system
35 HTR SUB NO.3 30 A Air conditioning system
36 PWR SEAT LH 30 A Power seat, lumber support
37 PWR OUTLET 15 A Power outlet
38 PSB 30 A Pre-crash seat belt
39 FUEL OPN
*210 A Fuel filler door opener
40 FR DEICER 20 A Windshield wiper de-icer
41 ABS NO.2 30 A Anti-lock brake system, VSC
42 STV HTR
*125 A Power heater
FuseAmpereCircuit

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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)Under the instrument panel (type A)
FuseAmpereCircuit
1TAIL 10 AFront position lights, tail lights,
license plate lights, rear fog light,
front fog lights, manual headlight
leveling dial, instrument panel
lights, air conditioning system
switch, audio system, Multidrive or
automatic transmission shift lever
illumination, glove box light, airbag
manual on-off system, emergency
flashers, cigarette lighter, “AFS
OFF” switch, speed limiter switch,
electric parking brake switch, steer-
ing switch, VSC OFF switch,
Toyota parking assist-sensor
switch, “LKA” switch, seat heater
switch, “SPORT” switch, outside
rear view mirror switches, fuel filler
door opener switch