2017 TOYOTA AVALON air filter

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6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 312
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 316
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 319
General maintenance ........ 321
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 325
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 326
Hood.................................. 328
Positioning a floor jack ...... 329
Engine compartment ......... 330
Tires .................................. 342
Tire inflation pressure........ 352
Wheels .............................. 355
Air conditioning filter .......... 358
Electronic key battery ........ 360
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 362
Light bulbs ......................... 365 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 ........................... 386
Fuel pump shut off system ............................. 387
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 388
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 396
If you have a flat tire .......... 397
If the engine will not start ................................. 409
If the electronic key does not operate
properly ........................... 411
If the vehicle battery is discharged ....................... 414
If your vehicle overheats......................... 418
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 421
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises

2675-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air m\
ode.
● 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:
• This vehicle is equipped with a deodorizing charcoal air filter. This filter
should be inspected and replaced according to the maintenance sched-
ule. (Air conditioning filter: →P. 358)
• 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. 358
■ Handling of the air conditioning panel
The operating section of the air conditioning panel uses touch switch sensors.
In the following cases, incorrect operation or non-response may occur.
●If the surface of the touch switch is dirty or has liquid attached to it, incorrect
operation or non-response may occur.
● If the surface of the touch switch 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 surface of the touch switch during oper-
ation, incorrect operation may occur.
● If the palm of your hand touches the surface of the touch switch, incorrect
operation may occur.
● If operations are performed quickly, non-response may occur.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. air conditioning setting, touch switch sensitivity) can be
changed.
(Customizable features →P. 449)

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6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 312
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 316
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 319
General maintenance........ 321
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 325
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 326
Hood ................................. 328
Positioning a floor jack ...... 329
Engine compartment ......... 330
Tires .................................. 342
Tire inflation pressure ....... 352
Wheels .............................. 355
Air conditioning filter.......... 358
Electronic key battery........ 360
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 362
Light bulbs......................... 365

3276-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
WARNING
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 co oling 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. 336)
■ 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.

3586-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the glove box. (→P. 276)
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 filt er must be changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency.
Removal method
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3596-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■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.
■ Air conditioning filter deodorizing function
This vehicle is equipped with a deodorizing charcoal air filter to reduce odor
from the air conditioning system.
When items or products which emit fragrances or odors are placed in your
vehicle, the deodorizing effect may be significantly weakened in a short
period of time.
If frequent or strong odor comes from your air conditioning system, replace
the air conditioning filter.
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.

478Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 260Air conditioning filter ............. 358
Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 260
ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System)...... 250 Function ................................ 250
Warning light ......................... 389
Air conditioning filter .............. 358
Air conditioning system.......... 260 Air conditioning filter ............. 358
Air conditioning system ......... 260
Airbags ....................................... 34 Airbag operating conditions .... 42
Airbag precautions
for your child ......................... 37
Airbag warning light .............. 389
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 42
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 39
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em............. 46
General airbag precautions .... 37
Locations of airbags................ 34
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 41
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 42
Side airbag precautions .......... 37
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ............. 42
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 37
SRS airbags............................ 34 Alarm .......................................... 70
Alarm ...................................... 70
Warning buzzer .................... 388
Anchor brackets ........................ 57
Antennas (smart key system) ............... 108
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 250
Function ................................ 250
Warning light......................... 389
Approach warning (dynamic
radar cruise control) ............. 229
Armrest..................................... 290
Armrest door............................ 292
Assist grips .............................. 293
Audio system
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Automatic headlight leveling system.................................... 175
Automatic high beam .............. 176
Automatic light control system.................................... 173
Automatic transmission ......... 165 If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 169
Paddle shift switches ............ 166
S mode ................................. 166
AUX port
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Auxiliary boxes ........................ 278
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