2012 TOYOTA TUNDRA air filter

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 526
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 529
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 532
General maintenance.......... 534
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 537
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 538
Hood ................................... 542
Engine compartment ........... 543
Tires .................................... 557
Tire inflation pressure ......... 565
Wheels ................................ 569
Air conditioning filter............ 572
Wireless remote control battery ............................... 575
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 577
Light bulbs........................... 588 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 600
If your vehicle needs to be towed........................... 601
If you think something is wrong ............................... 607
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 608
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 609
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles
with multi-information
display) ............................. 619
If you have a flat tire ........... 623
If the engine will not start.... 641
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 643
If you lose your keys........... 646
If the vehicle battery is discharged........................ 647
If your vehicle overheats .... 651
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 654
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .................. 655
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ......... 526
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .......... 529
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 532
General maintenance....... 534
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 537
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 538
Hood ................................ 542
Engine compartment ........ 543
Tires ................................. 557
Tire inflation pressure ...... 565
Wheels ............................. 569
Air conditioning filter......... 572
Wireless remote control battery ............................ 575
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 577
Light bulbs........................ 588

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Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be cleaned or changed regularly to
maintain air conditioning efficiency.
■ Removal method
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the glove box.
Remove the tray.
Remove the cover by sliding
up while pulling toward you.

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Maintenance and care
Remove the filter cover.
Pull the filter out of the filter
outlet.
■ Cleaning method
If the filter is dirty, clean by
blowing compressed air
through the filter from the
downward side.
Hold the air gun 2 in. (5 cm)
from the filter and blow for
approximately 2 minutes at
72 psi (500 kPa, 5.0 kgf/cm
2
or bar).
If it is not available, have
the filter cleaned by your
Toyota dealer.

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■Checking interval
Inspect, clean and replace the air conditioning filter according to the mainte-
nance schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, more fre-
quent 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
■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 the filter with water.
■ 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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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ..................................... 298, 307
ABS ........................................... 249
Accessory meter ...................... 207
Active traction control system .................................... 249
Air conditioning filter............... 572
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter .............. 572
Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 298
Manual air conditioning system ................................ 307
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions............................ 125
Airbag precautions for your
child .................................... 129
Airbag warning light............... 610
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions............ 126
Curtain shield airbag precautions ......................... 129
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 135
General airbag
precautions ......................... 129
Locations of airbags .............. 122
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................ 133
Proper driving posture ........................ 120, 129
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag off switch .................. 134
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 126
Side airbag precautions ........ 129
SRS airbags .......................... 122
Alarm ......................................... 117
Antenna..................... 329, 371, 526
Anti-lock brake system ABS warning light .................. 610
Anti-lock brake system .......... 249
Armrest ..................................... 506 Audio input ............................... 366
Audio remote controls ............ 368
Audio system
Antenna................. 329, 371, 526
Audio input ............................ 366
Audio visual input .................. 416
AUX port ............................... 366
A/V input port ........................ 416
CD player/changer ................ 332
DVD player............................ 399
iPod ....................................... 349
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 341
Optimal use ........................... 362
Portable music player ........... 366
Radio..................................... 324
Rear seat entertainment
system ................................ 390
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 368
Type ...................................... 320
USB memory......................... 355
Audio visual input.................... 416
AUTO LSD system ................... 246
Automatic light control system .................................... 214
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ......... 181
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 643
TOW/HAUL switch ................ 184
AUX port ................................... 366
Auxiliary boxes ....................... 483
A/V input port ........................... 416
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 594
Wattage................................. 680
Back window Back window ......................... 101
Power back window .............. 102
Back window defogger............ 317A
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