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Pull out the damper (if 
equipped) as shown in the illus- 
tration, and then remove the 
glove box. 
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.
■ Changing 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.
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NOTICE
■ When using the air conditioning system 
Make sure that a filter is always installed. 
Using the air conditi oning system without a filter may cause damage to the 
system. 
     
        
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Maintenance and care
Under the instrument panel (right-hand drive vehicles) 
Remove the cover (if 
equipped). 
Remove the lid.
Behind the instrument panel (left-hand drive vehicles) 
Remove the glove box  
( P. 573), and remove the lid.
Behind the instrument panel (right-hand drive vehicles) 
Remove the glove box  
( P. 573), and remove the lid. 
     
        
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713Alphabetical index
HILUX_OM_OM0K322E_(EE)
Gauges...................................... 132 
Glove box ................................. 515 
Grocery bag hooks .................. 526 
Hands-free system  
(for cellular phone)*.............. 451
Head restraints......................... 223
Headlights ................................ 292
Light switch ........................... 292
Replacing light bulbs ............. 585 
Wattage................................. 691 
Heated steering wheel ............. 509
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning 
system ................................ 500
Heated steering wheel .......... 509 
Manual air conditioning  
system ................................ 492
Seat heaters.......................... 509
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 502
High mounted stoplight
Replacing .............................. 596 
Hill-start assist control ............ 387 
Hood.......................................... 545
Hooks
Coat hooks ............................ 527
Grocery bag hooks................ 526
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ..... 36 
Horn .......................................... 227 
Identification 
Engine................................... 668 
Vehicle .................................. 666
Ignition switch (engine 
switch) ............................ 266, 269
Auto power off function ......... 273
Changing the engine  
switch modes...................... 272 
Changing the engine 
switch position .................... 267
If your vehicle has to be 
stopped in an 
emergency.......................... 601
Starting the engine........ 266, 269 
Ignition switch light  
(engine switch light) ............. 511
Illuminated entry system ........ 513
Immobilizer system ................... 95
Indicators ................................. 124
Initialization 
Engine oil maintenance  
data .................................... 552
Item to initialize ..................... 702
Inside rear view mirror ............ 228
Instrument panel light 
control .................................... 134 
Intercooler ................................ 554 
Interior lights............................ 511
Switch ................................... 512
Wattage ................................ 691 
Jack 
Vehicle-equipped jack........... 626
Jack handle .............................. 631 
Jam protection function 
Power windows ..................... 233
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*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.