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Maintenance and care
Air conditioning filter
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
Open the glove box and slide
off the damper.
Push in each side of the glove
box to disconnect the upper
claws.
Pull out the glove box and dis-
connect the lower claws.
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency.
Removal method
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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 air conditioning fil-
ter and replace it with a new
one.
The “ ↑UP” marks shown on the fil-
ter 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
“Scheduled 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.
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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.
■ When removing the glove box
Always follow the specified procedure to remove the glove box ( →P. 385). If
the glove box is removed without following the specified procedure, the
hinge of the glove box may become damaged.
■ 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.
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Wireless remote control battery∗
●Flathead screwdriver
● Lithium battery CR2016
Ty p e A
Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver with
a tape.
Remove the module.
Open the battery cover using a
coin protected with tape etc.,
and remove the depleted bat-
tery.
Insert a new battery with the “+”
terminal facing up.
∗: If equipped
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.
You will need the following items:
Replacing the battery
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Maintenance and care
Ty p e B
Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver with
a tape.
To prevent the buttons from being
disassembled, face the button sur-
face downward.
Remove the module.
Open the case cover and
remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+”
terminal facing up.
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■Use a CR2016 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, 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 wireless remote control will not function properly.
● The operational range will be reduced.
■ When replacing the module (type B only)
Replace the module from right above.
Replacing it from diagonally above may
prevent the key buttons from operating
properly.
WARNING
■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.
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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Maintenance and care
Checking and replacing fuses
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment (type A fuse box)
Push the tab in and lift the lid
off.
Engine compartment (type B fuse box)
Push the tab in and lift the lid
off.
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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Engine compartment: type C fuse boxPull the rubber strip on the
edge to unhook it from the
cover, and then push the
tabs in and lift the cover off.
Remove the battery terminal
cover and then the fuse box
cover.
Instrument panel
Remove the lid.
Remove the fuse with the pull-
out tool.
Only type A fuse can be removed
using the pullout tool.
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