2022 TOYOTA C-HR air filter

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Maintenance and care
Air conditioning filter
Turn the power switch off.
Open the glove box. Slide off
the damper.
Push in each side of the glove
box to disconnect the claws,
and then slowly and fully open
the glove box while supporting
it.
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to mainta in
air conditioning efficiency.
Replacing the air conditioning filter
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With the glove box fully open,
slightly lift up the glove box and
pull toward the seat to detach
the bottom of the glove box.
Do not use excessive force if the
glove box does not detach when
lightly pulled. Instead, pull toward
the seat while slightly adjusting the
height of 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.
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 should be pointing up.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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Maintenance and care
■Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to th e maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, earl y 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 nece ssary.
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.
■ When removing the glove box
Always follow the specified procedure to remove the glove box ( P. 637). If
the glove box is removed without following the specified proced ure, 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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Hybrid batter y (traction batter y) air intake
vent and filter
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. 644)
If dust and clogs cannot be completely 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.
To prevent the fuel economy from being affected, visually
inspect the hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vent p eri-
odically for dust and clogs. If it is dusty or clogged or if “M ainte-
nance required for Traction battery cooling parts. See owner’s
manual.” is displayed on the multi-information display, clean t he
air intake vent using the following procedures:
Cleaning the air intake vent
If dust and clogs cannot be completely removed
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Maintenance and care
Remove the air intake vent
cover.
Pull the cover as shown in
the illustration to disengage
the 5 claws, starting from the
claw in the upper right cor-
ner.
Pull the cover toward the
front of the vehicle to remove
it.
Remove the air intake vent fil-
ter.
Disengage the 1 claw as
shown in the illustration.
Disengage the 2 claws to
remove the filter from the
cover.
Remove the dust and clogs
from the filter using a vacuum
cleaner, etc.
Make sure to also remove the dust
and clogs from the inside of the air
intake vent cover.
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Reinstall the filter to the cover.
Engage the filter to the 2
claws as shown in the illus-
tration.
Engage the 1 claw to install
the filter.
Make sure that the filter is not
crooked or deformed when install-
ing it.
Install the air intake vent cover.
Insert the tab of the cover as
shown in the illustration.
Push the cover to engage the
5 claws.
Install the clip.
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Maintenance and care
■Cleaning the air intake vent
● Dust in the air intake vent may interfere with the cooling of the hybrid battery
(traction battery). If charging/discharging of the hybrid batte ry (traction bat-
tery) becomes limited, the distance that the vehicle can be dri ven using the
electric motor (traction motor) may be reduced and the fuel eco nomy may
be reduced. Inspect and clean the air intake vent periodically.
● Improper handling of the air intake vent cover and filter may result in dam-
age to them. If you have any concerns about cleaning the filter , contact any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or an y reliable
repairer.
■ If “Maintenance required for Traction battery cooling parts See owner’s
manual.” is shown on the multi-information display
● If this message is shown on the multi-information display, remove the air
intake vent cover and clean the filter. ( P. 640)
● After cleaning the air intake vent, start the hybrid system and check that the
warning message is no longer displayed.
After the hybrid system is started, it may be necessary to driv e the vehicle
up to approximately 20 minutes before the warning message disap pears. If
the warning message does not disappear after driving for approp riately 20
minutes, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota re tailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
WARNING
■ When cleaning the air intake vent
● Before cleaning the air intake vent, make sure to turn the power switch off
to stop the hybrid system.
● Do not use water or other liquids to clean the air intake vent. If water is
applied to the hybrid battery (traction battery) or other compo nents, a mal-
function or fire may occur.
■ When removing the air intake vent cover
Do not touch the service plug located near the air intake vent. (P. 126)

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NOTICE
■When cleaning the air intake vent
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle
● Do not allow water or foreign matter to enter the air intake vent when the
cover is removed.
● Carefully handle the removed filter so that it will not be damaged. If the fil-
ter is damaged, have it replaced with a new filter by any autho rized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repaire r.
● Make sure to reinstall the filter and cover to their original positions after
cleaning.
● Do not install anything to the air intake vent other than the exclusive filter
for this vehicle or use the vehicle without the filter installe d.
■ If “Maintenance required for Traction battery cooling parts See owner’s
manual.” is shown on the multi-information display
If the vehicle is continuously driven with the warning message (indicating
that charging/discharging of the hybrid battery [traction batte ry] may
become limited) displayed, the hybrid battery (traction battery ) may mal-
function. If the warning message is displayed, clean the air in take vent
immediately.
When cleaning the air intake vent, make
sure to only use a vacuum to suck out
dust and clogs. If a compressed air blow
gun, etc., is used to blow out dust and
clogs, the dust or clogs may be pushed
into the air intake vent, which may affect
the performance of the hybrid battery
(traction battery) and cause a malfunc-
tion.