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Maintenance and care
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the glove box. Slide off
the damper.
Push in each side of the glove
box to disconnect the upper
claws. Then pull out the glove
box and disconnect the lower
claws.
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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Replacement method
Remove the air conditioning fil-
ter and replace it with a new
one.
The “UP” marks shown on the
filter 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
“Toyota Service Booklet” or “Toyota Warranty Booklet”.)
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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Maintenance and care
Flathead screwdriver
Small flathead screwdriver
Lithium battery CR2016 (vehicles without a smart entry & start sys-
tem), or CR2032 (vehicles with a smart entry & start system)
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver
with a rag.
Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+”
terminal facing up.
Wireless remote control/electronic key
batter y
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.
You will need the following items:
Replacing the battery
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Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
Take out the mechanical key.
Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver
with a rag.
Remove the battery cover.
To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver
with a rag.
Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+”
terminal facing up.
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Maintenance and care
Use a CR2016 (vehicles without a smart entry & start system) or CR2032
(vehicles with a smart entry & start system) lithium battery
Batteries can be purchased at any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional, local electrical appliance
shops or camera stores.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manu-
facturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
If the key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
The smart entry & start system (if equipped) and wireless remote control will
not function properly.
The operational range will be reduced.
CAUTION
Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking.
Keep away from children. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
Certification for the lithium battery
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUC-
TIONS
NOTICE
For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote control.
Do not bend either of the battery terminals.
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Turn the engine switch off.
After a system failure, see “Fuse layout and amperage ratings” for
details about which fuse to check. (P. 450)
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment
Push the tab in and lift the lid
off.
When installing, first hook the lid
onto the two rear tabs.
Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may
have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as nec-
essary.
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Maintenance and care
Under the driver’s side instrument panel (left-hand drive vehicles)
Ty p e A :
Remove the lid.
Ty p e B :
Open the auxiliary box. Push
in each side of the auxiliary
box to disconnect the upper
claws.
Pull out the auxiliary box and
disconnect the lower claws.
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Under the passenger’s side instrument panel (right-hand drive vehi-
cles)
Ty p e A :
Remove the cover
* and the lid.
Ty p e B :
Open the glove box. Slide off
the damper.
Push in each side of the
glove box disconnect the
upper claws. Then pull out
the glove box and disconnect
the lower claws.
*: If equipped
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