2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER air filter

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 440
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 443
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 446
General maintenance.......... 449
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 452
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 453
Hood ................................... 457
Positioning a floor jack ........ 459
Engine compartment ........... 463
Tires .................................... 478
Tire inflation pressure ......... 487
Wheels ................................ 490
Air conditioning filter............ 493
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ........ 496
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 499
Light bulbs........................... 510 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 518
If your vehicle needs to be towed........................... 519
If you think something is wrong ............................ 526
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 527
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 528
If a warning message is displayed .......................... 539
If you have a flat tire ........... 540
If the engine will not start.... 554
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 556
If you lose your keys/ wireless remote control
transmitter ........................ 557
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 558
If the battery is discharged........................ 560
If your vehicle overheats .... 564
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

Maintenance and care4
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior......... 440
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.......... 443
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 446
General maintenance....... 449
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 452 4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 453
Hood ................................ 457
Positioning a floor jack ..... 459
Engine compartment ........ 463
Tires ................................. 478
Tire inflation pressure ...... 487
Wheels ............................. 490
Air conditioning filter......... 493
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ..... 496
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 499
Light bulbs........................ 510

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CAUTION
■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-
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Maintenance and care
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air
conditioning efficiency.
■ Removal method
Vehicles without smart key system: Turn the engine switch
OFF.
Vehicles with smart key system: Turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch OFF.
Open the glove box. Slide off
the damper.
Push each side of the glove
box to release the pins. Then
pull the glove box down
toward you.
Lift up the cover.
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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, 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.
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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NOTICE
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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 ..................... 268, 275, 283, 286
ABS ........................................... 223
Active head restraints ...............75
Air conditioning filter............... 493
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter .............. 493
Front automatic air conditioning system ............ 275
Front manual air conditioning system ............ 268
Rear automatic air conditioning system ............ 286
Rear manual air
conditioning system ............ 283
Airbags Airbag operating
conditions............................ 126
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 130
Airbag warning light............... 529
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions............ 126
Curtain shield airbag precautions ......................... 130
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 135
General airbag precautions ......................... 130
Locations of airbags .............. 123
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................ 134
Proper driving posture ........................ 121, 130
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 126
Side airbag precautions ........ 130
SRS airbags .......................... 123 Alarm......................................... 116
Antenna ............................ 301, 344
Anti-lock brake system ........... 223
Armrest ..................................... 422
Audio input ............................... 339
Audio system
Antenna......................... 301, 344
Audio input ............................ 339
AUX port ............................... 339
CD player/changer ................ 304
iPod ....................................... 320
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 312
Optimal use ........................... 335
Portable music player ........... 339
Radio..................................... 297
Steering wheel audio
switch.................................. 341
Type ...................................... 293
USB memory......................... 327
Automatic light control system .................................... 200
Automatic transmission .......... 177
AUX port ................................... 339
Auxiliary box ........................... 408A