2012 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID air filter

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-5. Other interior featuresSun visors .......................... 298
Vanity mirrors ..................... 299
Clock .................................. 300
Outside temperature display .............................. 301
Ashtray ............................... 302
Power outlets ..................... 303
Seat heaters ....................... 305
Armrest............................... 307
Coat hooks ......................... 308
Floor mat ............................ 309
Trunk features .................... 311
Garage door opener ........... 313
Compass ............................ 320
Safety Connect................... 324 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 332
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 335
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 338
General maintenance ......... 340
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 344
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 345
Hood ................................... 348
Positioning a floor jack........ 349
Engine compartment .......... 351
12-volt battery ..................... 361
Tires.................................... 365
Tire inflation pressure ......... 373
Wheels................................ 377
Air conditioning filter ........... 380
Electronic key battery ......... 382
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 384
Light bulbs .......................... 395
4Maintenance and care

238 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■When the outside temperat ure falls to nearly 32F (0 C)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when is
pressed.
■ Air conditioning odors
●During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter
into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause
odor to be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic
mode.
■ Air conditioning filter
P. 380
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. air conditioning setting) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 498)
CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather.
The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking
your vision.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is off.

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior......... 332
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.......... 335 4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements .................. 338
General maintenance....... 340
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 344
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 345
Hood ................................ 348
Positioning a floor jack ..... 349
Engine compartment ........ 351
12-volt battery .................. 361
Tires ................................. 365
Tire inflation pressure ...... 373
Wheels ............................. 377
Air conditioning filter......... 380
Electronic key battery....... 382
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 384
Light bulbs........................ 395

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions:
■
When working on the engine compartment
●Make sure that the indicator on the “POWER” switch and the “READY”
indicator are both off.
● Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fans and engine
drive belt.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, power control unit, radiator, exhaust
manifold, etc. right after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids
may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes
are flammable.
■ When working near the electric c ooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the “POWER” switch is off.
With the “POWER” switch in ON mode, the electric cooling fans may auto-
matically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant tempera-
ture is high. ( P. 358)
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting in your 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 com-
partment.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air
conditioning efficiency.
■ Removal method
Turn the “POWER” switch off.
Open the glove box and
remove the glove box cover
inside the glove box.
Remove the filter cover.
■ 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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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 “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
■When using the air conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the
system.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 232
ABS........................................... 207
ACCESSORY mode ................. 159
Air conditioning filter .............. 380
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 380
Automatic air conditioning system................................ 232
Airbags Airbag operating
conditions ........................... 118
Airbag precautions for your child.................................... 123
Airbag warning light .............. 414
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ........... 119
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................ 123
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......... 128
General airbag precautions ........................ 123
Locations of airbags ............. 115
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................... 127
Proper driving posture ....................... 113, 123
Side airbag operating
conditions ........................... 119
Side airbag precautions........ 123
SRS airbags ......................... 115 Alarm .........................................110
Antenna.....................................248
Anti-lock brake system............207
Armrest .....................................307
Ashtray......................................302
Audio input ...............262, 270, 281
Audio system
Antenna .................................248
Audio input ............ 262, 270, 281
AUX port................................281
CD player ..............................249
iPod .......................................262
MP3/WMA disc......................255
Optimal use ...........................278
Portable music player ..................262, 270, 281
Radio .....................................246
Steering wheel audio switch ..................................283
Type ......................................240
USB memory .........................270
Automatic air conditioning
system ....................................232
Automatic light control system ....................................192
AUX port ...................................281
Auxiliary boxes ........................296A