2013 TOYOTA AVALON air filter

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AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 302
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 306
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 309
General maintenance ........ 311
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 315
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 316
Hood.................................. 319
Positioning a floor jack ...... 320
Engine compartment ......... 322
Tires .................................. 334
Tire inflation pressure........ 342
Wheels .............................. 345
Air conditioning filter .......... 348
Electronic key battery ........ 350
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 352
Light bulbs ......................... 361 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 380
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency....................... 381
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................... 382
If you think something is wrong ........................... 385
Fuel pump shut off system ............................. 386
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 387
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 398
If you have a flat tire .......... 399
If the engine will not start ................................. 412
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 414
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 415
If the vehicle battery is discharged ....................... 418
If your vehicle overheats......................... 422
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 425
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises

2465-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Outside/recirculated air mode
●When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the out-
side/recirculated air mode to the recirculated air mode. This is effective in
preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. During cooling oper-
ation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle interior
effectively.
● Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the
temperature setting, outside temperature, pressure, engine coolant temper-
ature or inside temperature.
■ When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air condition-
ing system is on (U.S.A. only)
●In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition-
ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.
● Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the engine switch
is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
● It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing
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■ When the outside temperature falls to nearly 32 F (0 C)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when is touched.
■ 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. 348

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AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 302
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 306
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 309
General maintenance........ 311
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 315
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 316
Hood ................................. 319
Positioning a floor jack ...... 320
Engine compartment ......... 322
Tires .................................. 334
Tire inflation pressure ....... 342
Wheels .............................. 345
Air conditioning filter.......... 348
Electronic key battery........ 350
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 352
Light bulbs......................... 361

3186-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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
●Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, 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 or the bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
● Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
■ When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric cooling fans may
automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant tem-
perature is high. ( P. 328)
■ 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.

3486-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Turn the engine switch off.
Open the glove box. (P. 258)
Lift up the side with the stay,
disconnect the stay tabs and
remove the partition by pulling
horizontally.
Remove the glove box cover.
Press the tabs and remove the
filter cover.
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency.
Removal method
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3496-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Remove the air conditioning fil-
ter and replace it with a new
one.
The “UP” marks shown on the fil-
ter should be pointing up.
■ 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
“Schedule 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.
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NOTICE
■When using the ai r 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 ............................................ 238Air conditioning filter ............. 348
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 238
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...... 211Function ................................ 211
Warning light ......................... 388
Air conditioning filter .............. 348
Air conditioning system.......... 238 Air conditioning filter ............. 348
Air conditioning system ......... 238
Airbags ....................................... 34
Airbag operating conditions .... 41
Airbag precautions for your child ......................... 36
Airbag warning light .............. 388
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 41
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 38
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 44
General airbag precautions .... 36
Locations of airbags................ 34
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 40
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 41
Side airbag precautions .......... 36
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ............. 41
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 36
SRS airbags............................ 34 Alarm .......................................... 68
Alarm ...................................... 68
Warning buzzer .................... 387
Anchor brackets ........................ 55
Antennas (smart key system) ................. 93
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 211
Function ................................ 211
Warning light......................... 388
Approach warning (dynamic
radar cruise control) ............. 200
Armrest..................................... 277
Armrest door............................ 280
Assist grip ................................ 282
Audio input .............................. 253
Audio system ........................... 249 Audio input............................ 253
AUX port/USB port ............... 253
USB memory ........................ 253
Automatic headlight leveling system.................................... 170
Automatic high beam .............. 172
Automatic light control
system.................................... 168
Automatic transmission ......... 161 If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P .... 414
Paddle shift switches ............ 162
S mode ................................. 162
AUX port ................................... 253
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 261
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