2018 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID air filter

TABLE OF CONTENTS4
5-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ........ 344
Seat heaters ...................... 353
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 354
• Interior lights ................. 355
• Personal lights .............. 356
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features...... 357
• Glove box...................... 358
• Console box .................. 358
• Coin holder ................... 358
• Bottle holders ................ 359
• Cup holders .................. 360
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 361
• Open tray ...................... 362
Trunk features ................... 363
5-4. Other interior features Other interior features ....... 364
• Sun visors ..................... 364
• Vanity mirrors................ 364
• Power outlet .................. 365
• USB charging ports....... 366
• Wireless charger ........... 368
• Armrest ......................... 377
• Assist grips ................... 377
• Coat hooks.................... 378
Garage door opener .......... 379
Safety Connect.................. 386
Compass ........................... 392 6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 398
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 401
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 404
General maintenance ........ 407
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 411
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 412
Hood .................................. 414
Positioning a floor jack....... 415
Engine compartment ......... 416
12-volt battery .................... 424
Tires................................... 428
Tire inflation pressure ........ 443
Wheels............................... 446
Air conditioning filter .......... 448
Cleaning the hybrid battery (traction battery) air
intake vent and filter ........ 450
Electronic key battery ........ 455
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 457
Light bulbs ......................... 460
5Interior features6Maintenance and care

831-3. Hybrid system
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For safety and security
NOTICE
■Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vent
● Make sure not to block the air intake vent with anything, such as a seat
cover, plastic cover, or luggage. The hybrid battery (traction battery) may
overheat and be damaged.
● When dust etc. has accumulated in the air intake vent, clean it with a vac-
uum cleaner to prevent the vent from clogging.
● Do not get water or foreign materials in the air intake vent as this may
cause a short circuit and damage the hybrid battery (traction battery).
● Do not carry large amounts of water such as water cooler bottles in the
vehicle. If water spills onto the hybrid battery (traction battery), the battery
may be damaged. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
● There is a filter installed to the air intake vent. When the filter remains
noticeably dirty even after cleaning the air intake vent, filter cleaning or
replacement is recommended. When cleaning the filter, refer to P. 450.

3525-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■Air conditioning filter
→P. 448
■ Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( →P. 557)
WARNING
■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
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block-
ing your vision.
■ To prevent burns (vehicles with outs ide rear view mirror defoggers)
Do not touch the rear view mirror surf aces when the outside rear view mirror
defoggers are on.
NOTICE
■ Humidity sensor
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is stopped.
● Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.
In order to detect fog on the windshield, a
sensor which monitors the temperature
of the windshield, the surround humidity,
etc. is installed. ( →P. 350)
Follow these points to avoid damaging
the sensor:
● Do not disassemble the sensor
● Do not spray the glass cleaner on the
sensor or subject it to strong impacts
● Do not stick anything on the sensor

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6Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 398
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 401
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 404
General maintenance ........ 407
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 411 6-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 412
Hood ................................. 414
Positioning a floor jack ...... 415
Engine compartment ......... 416
12-volt battery ................... 424
Tires .................................. 428
Tire inflation pressure ....... 443
Wheels .............................. 446
Air conditioning filter.......... 448
Cleaning the hybrid battery (traction battery) air
intake vent and filter ........ 450
Electronic key battery........ 455
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 457
Light bulbs......................... 460

4136-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Tire inflation
pressure
(→ P. 443)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
(→ P. 423)• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
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
● 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 fan or radiator grille
Be sure the power switch is off.
With the power switch in ON mode, the electric cooling fan may automati-
cally start to run if the air condition ing is on and/or the coolant temperature
is high. ( →P. 421)
■ 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.
ItemsParts and tools

4486-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Turn the power switch off.
Open the glove box and
remove the glove box cover
inside the glove box.
Remove the filter cover.Unlock the filter cover.
Move the filter cover in the
direction of the arrow, and
then pull it out of the claws.
Remove the filter case.
There may be foreign objects on
top of the air conditioning filter.
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filt er must be changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency.
Removal method
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4496-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Remove the air conditioning fil-
ter from the filter case and
replace it with a new one.
The “↑UP” marks shown on the fil-
ter and the filter case 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.
■ Air conditioning filter with deodorizing function
When fragrances are placed in your vehicle, the deodorizing effect may
become significantly weakened in a short period.
When an air conditioning odor comes out continuously, replace the air condi-
tioning filter.
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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.
■ To prevent damage to the filter cover
When moving the filter cover in the direc-
tion of arrow to release the fitting, pay
attention not to apply excessive force to
the claws. Otherwise, the claws may be
damaged.

4506-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Remove the dust from the air
intake vent with a vacuum
cleaner, etc.
Make sure to only use a vacuum to
suck out dust and clogs. Attempt-
ing to blow out dust and clogs
using an airgun, etc. may push it
into the air intake vent. (→P. 454)
If dust and clogs cannot be comple tely removed with the air intake
vent cover installed, remove the cover and clean the filter.
Turn the power switch off.
Using a Phillips screwdriver,
remove the clip.
Cleaning the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) air intake vent and filter
To prevent an increase in fuel consumption, visually inspect the
hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vent periodically for
dust and clogs. If it is dusty or clogged or if “Maintenance
Required for Traction Battery Cooling Parts See Owner’s Man-
ual” is displayed on the multi-in formation display, clean the air
intake vent using the following procedures:
Cleaning the air intake vent
If dust and clogs cannot be completely removed
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