2012 TOYOTA PRIUS C air filter

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-6. Other interior featuresSun visors .......................... 329
Vanity mirrors ..................... 330
Outside temperature display .............................. 331
Power outlet ....................... 333
Seat heaters ....................... 334
Coat hooks ......................... 336
Floor mat ............................ 337
Luggage cover ................... 339
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 342
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 345
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 348
General maintenance ......... 351
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 355 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 356
Hood ................................... 360
Positioning a floor jack........ 362
Engine compartment .......... 364
12-volt battery ..................... 375
Tires.................................... 380
Tire inflation pressure ......... 388
Wheels................................ 392
Air conditioning filter ........... 395
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ....... 397
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 400
Light bulbs .......................... 411
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ............ 424
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 425
If you think something is wrong ............................ 430
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises

244 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■Air conditioning filter
P. 395
■ When operating the steering switches
P. 186
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.

Maintenance and care4
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior......... 342
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.......... 345
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 348
General maintenance....... 351
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 355 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 356
Hood ................................ 360
Positioning a floor jack ..... 362
Engine compartment ........ 364
12-volt battery .................. 375
Tires ................................. 380
Tire inflation pressure ...... 388
Wheels ............................. 392
Air conditioning filter......... 395
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ..... 397
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 400
Light bulbs........................ 411

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■
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
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Maintenance and care
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air
conditioning efficiency.
■ Replacement method
Vehicles without a smart key system
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
Turn the “POWER” switch off.
Open the glove box. Slide off
the damper.
Push in each side of the glove
box to disconnect the upper
claws.
Pull out the glove box and dis-
connect the lower claws.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

396 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, more frequent
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
■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.
Remove the filter cover.
Remove the air conditioning
filter and replace it with a new
one.
The “  UP” mark shown on the
filter should be pointing up.
STEP5
STEP6

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................. 236
ABS ........................................... 219
Air conditioning filter............... 395
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter .............. 395
Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 236
Airbags Airbag operating conditions............................ 119
Airbag precautions for your child ............................ 124
Airbag warning light............... 432
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions............ 120
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................... 124
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 129
General airbag precautions ......................... 124
Indicators............................... 129
Knee airbag precautions ....... 124
Locations of airbags .............. 115
Modification and
disposal of airbags .............. 128
Proper driving posture ........................ 113, 124
Seat cushion airbag precautions ......................... 124
Side airbag operating
conditions............................ 120
Side airbag precautions ........ 124
SRS airbags .......................... 115
Antenna..................................... 253
Anti-lock brake system............ 219
Audio input ............... 266, 274, 285 Audio system
Antenna................................. 253
Audio input ............ 266, 274, 285
AUX port ............................... 285
CD player .............................. 254
Cord hook ............................. 270
iPod ....................................... 266
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 259
Optimal use ........................... 282
Portable music player .................. 266, 274, 285
Radio..................................... 252
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 286
Type ...................................... 246
USB memory......................... 274
USB port ............................... 274
Automatic air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter.............. 395
Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 236
AUX port ................................... 285
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 324
Back door ................................... 71
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 411
Wattage................................. 499
Battery
Checking ............................... 375
Hybrid battery (traction battery) ................... 29
If the vehicle 12-volt
battery is discharged .......... 475
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 229
Bluetooth
® audio
Bluetooth® audio ................... 289
Portable player ...................... 297
Set up.................................... 305
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio ................................... 292
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