5327-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance requirements
Scheduled maintenance should be performed at specified intervals 
according to the maintenance schedule.
For full details of your maintenance schedule, refer to the “Toyota Service 
Booklet” or “Toyota Warranty Booklet”.
What about do-it-yourself maintenance?
Many maintenance items are easy to do yourself if you have a little
mechanical ability and a few basic automotive tools. 
Note, however, that some maintenance tasks require special tools and 
skills. These are best performed by qualified technicians. Even if you’re an 
experienced do-it-yourself mechanic, we recommend that repairs and
maintenance be conducted by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota 
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. Any authorized Toyota retailer 
or repairer will keep a record of maintenance, which could be useful should
you ever require Warranty Service. Should you choose to select a qualified 
and equipped professional other than an authorized Toyota repairer to ser- 
vice or maintain your vehicle, we recommend that you request that a
record of maintenance be kept.
To ensure safe and economical driving, day-to-day care and reg- 
ular maintenance are essential. Toyota recommends the follow- 
ing maintenance:
Scheduled maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance 
5667-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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.