2019 TOYOTA PRIUS C air filter

4167-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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WARNING
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, flui d 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.

4477-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the power switch to the
“LOCK” position.
Vehicles with a smart key syst em: Turn the power switch off.
Open the glove box. 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.
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must b e changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency.
Replacement method
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4487-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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” mark shown on the filter
should be pointing up.
■ Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to th e maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, more frequent clean-
ing or early replacement may be required. (For scheduled maintenance infor-
mation, please refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “O wner's
Manual Supplement”.)
■ If air flow from the ven ts decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if nece ssary.
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NOTICE
■When using the air conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause da mage to the
system.

4968-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Carrying out the corresponding action turns the message off.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected probl em,
check that the warning m essage and light go off.
Other displayed message
Displayed messageDetails/Actions
Maintenance of the hybrid battery (traction battery)
cooling component is required
The filter may be clogged, the air intake vent
may be blocked or there may be a gap in the
duct.
 If the air intake vent is dirty, refer to P. 402
for cleaning the air intake vent.
 If the message is being displayed and the air
intake vent is not dirty, have the vehicle
inspected at your Toyota dealer.
Have the malfunction repaired immediately. (vehicles with a
smart key system)
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
Once  The electronic key is not
detected when an attempt is
made to start the hybrid sys-
tem.

Start the hybrid system
with the electronic key
present.
(Flashes)

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 374
ABS ........................................... 263
Air conditioning filter .............. 447
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 447
Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 374
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions ............................. 47
Airbag preca utions for
your child .............................. 42
Airbag warning light .............. 478
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 47
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 45
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 52
General airbag
precautions ........................... 42
Indicators ................................ 52
Knee airbag precautions ......... 42
Locations of airbags................ 39
Modification and disposal of airbags ............... 46
Proper driving
posture ........................... 28, 42
Seat cushion airbag precautions ........................... 42
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 47
Side airbag precautions .......... 42
SRS airbags............................ 39 Antenna .................................... 297
Anti-lock brake system ........... 263
Assist grips .............................. 394
Audio input .............................. 282
Audio system
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Antenna ................................ 364
Audio input............................ 282
AUX port ............................... 282
CD player.............................. 298
Cord hook ............................. 282
iPod ...................................... 304
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 298
Optimal use .......................... 295
Portable music
player ................................. 282
Radio .................................... 296
Steering wheel audio switch ................................. 281
Type...................................... 278
USB memory ........................ 309
USB port ............................... 282
Automatic air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 447
Automatic air conditioning system .......... ...................... 374
Automatic High Beam ............. 244
AUX port ................................... 282
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 388
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”.