2015 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID air filter

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AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 322
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 325
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 328
General maintenance ........ 330
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 334
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 335
Hood.................................. 338
Positioning a floor jack ...... 339
Engine compartment ......... 341
12-volt battery ................... 350
Tires .................................. 354
Tire inflation pressure........ 361
Wheels .............................. 364
Air conditioning filter .......... 367
Electronic key battery ........ 369
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 371
Light bulbs ......................... 382 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 398
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency....................... 399
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................... 400
If you think something is wrong............................... 403
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 404
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 414
If you have a flat tire .......... 415
If the hybrid system will not start ........................... 427
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 429
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 430
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ....................... 432
If your vehicle overheats......................... 436
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 440
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises

2715-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
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Air conditioning filter
P. 367
■ Handling of the air conditioning panel
The operating section of the air conditioning panel uses capacitive touch sen-
sors. In the following cases, incorrect operation or non-response may oc\
cur.
●If the operating section is dirty or has liquid attached to it, incorrect operation
or non-response may occur.
● If the operating section receives electromagnetic waves, incorrect operation
or non-response may occur.
● If wearing gloves during operation, non-response may occur.
● If fingernails are used to operate the system, non-response may occur.
● If a touch pen is used to operate the system, non-response may occur.
● If the palm of your hand touches the operating section during operation,
incorrect operation may occur.
● If the palm of your hand touches the operating section, incorrect operation
may occur.
● If operations are performed quickly, non-response may occur.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. air conditioning setting) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 469)
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 wind-
shield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your
vision.

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AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 322
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 325
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 328
General maintenance........ 330
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 334
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 335
Hood ................................. 338
Positioning a floor jack ...... 339
Engine compartment ......... 341
12-volt battery ................... 350
Tires .................................. 354
Tire inflation pressure ....... 361
Wheels .............................. 364
Air conditioning filter.......... 367
Electronic key battery........ 369
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 371
Light bulbs......................... 382

3376-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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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
● Make sure that the “READY” indicator is off.
● Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, power control unit, 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. Fuel fumes
are flammable.
■ When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the power switch is off.
With the power switch in ON mode, t he electric cooling fans may automati-
cally start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature
is high. ( P. 347)
■ 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.

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Maintenance and care
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Turn the power switch off.
Open the glove box. (P. 278)
Remove the glove box cover.
Press the tabs and remove the
filter cover.
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.
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency.
Removal method
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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, 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.
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 ............................................ 262Air conditioning filter ............. 367
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 262
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................................. 232 Function ................................ 232
Warning light ......................... 405
Air conditioning filter .............. 367
Air conditioning system.......... 262 Air conditioning filter ............. 367
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 262
Airbags ....................................... 36 Airbag operating conditions .... 44
Airbag precautions for your child ......................... 39
Airbag warning light .............. 405
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 44
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................... 42
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 47
General airbag precautions .... 39
Locations of airbags................ 36
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 43
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 44
Side airbag precautions .......... 39
Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions ............................. 44
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 39
SRS airbags............................ 36 Alarm .......................................... 81
Alarm ...................................... 81
Warning buzzer .................... 404
Anchor brackets ........................ 58
Antennas (smart key system) ............... 113
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........................ 232
Function ................................ 232
Warning light......................... 405
Approach warning (dynamic
radar cruise control) ............. 221
Armrest..................................... 298
Assist grips .............................. 302
Audio system
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Automatic headlight leveling system.................................... 194
Automatic high beam .............. 195
Automatic light control system.................................... 191
AUX port
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Auxiliary boxes ........................ 281
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