2022 TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME air filter

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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.

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Air conditioning filter
Turn the power switch off.
Confirm that the charging connector is not connected. Also, do not use the
Remote Air Conditioning System during the procedure.
Open the front passenger’s door.
By keeping the door open, unexpected operation of the Remote Air Condi-
tioning System can be prevent. ( P. 532)
Open the glove box and 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 b e changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency.
Replacing the air conditioning filter
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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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, rever se the steps listed.
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PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47E74U_(U)
6397-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the 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
“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 nece ssary.
WARNING
■When replacing the air conditioning filter
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in the air
conditioning system operating during the procedure, possibly re sulting in
injury.
● Check that the charging connector is not connected
The air conditioning may operate due to the “Climate Prep” (P. 158) or
“Traction Battery Cooler” (P. 137) setting.
● Do not use the Remote Air Conditioning System

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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.
■ 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 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.

6858-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■If “Shift System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual” is shown
Indicates a malfunction in the shift control system. Immediatel y have the sys-
tem inspected by your Toyota dealer.
The system may not operate properly.
■ If “Low 12-Volt Battery Apply Parking Brake Securely While Park ing See
Owner’s Manual” is shown
Indicates that the 12-volt battery charge is insufficient. Char ge or replace the
12-volt battery.
● When the message is shown, the hybrid system may not start or t he shift
position may not be changed normally. (Coping method: P. 688)
● After charging the 12-volt battery, the message may not go off until the shift
position is changed from P.
■ If “Shifting Unavailable Low 12-Volt Battery See Owner’s Manual ” is
shown
Indicates that the shift position cannot be changed because the voltage of the
12-volt battery drops. Charge or replace the 12-volt battery.
(Coping method in the case the 12-volt battery is discharged: P. 712)
■ If “Hybrid System Overheated. Reduced Output Power.” is shown
The message may be shown when driving under severe operating co nditions.
(For example, when driving up a long steep hill or driving up a steep hill in
reverse.)
Coping method: P. 718
■ If “Maintenance Required for Traction Battery Cooling Parts See Owner’s
Manual” is shown
There is a possibility that the filter may be clogged, the air intake vent may be
blocked or there may be a gap in the duct.
● When the air intake vents or filters are dirty, clean them by the procedures
on P. 580.
● When the air intake vents or filters are not dirty and the warn ing message is
shown, have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer.
■ If “Traction Battery Needs to be Protected Refrain From the Use of
Position” is shown
This message may be displayed when the shift position is in N.
As the hybrid battery (traction battery) can not be charged when the shift
position is in N, shift the shift position to P when the vehicle is stopped.
■ If “Traction Battery Needs to be Protected Shift into to Resta rt” is
shown
This message is displayed when the hybrid battery (traction battery) charge
has become extremely low because the vehicle has been left with the N shift
position selected for a certain amount of time.
When operating the vehicle, shift to P and restart the hybrid s ystem.

784Alphabetical index
PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47E74U_(U)
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 508, 520Air conditioning eco
mode .......................... 511, 523
Air conditioning filter ............. 637
Automatic air conditioning system .... 508, 520
Eco score (A/C score)........... 243
Front seat concentrated airflow mode
(S-FLOW) ................... 510, 522
Humidity sensor ............ 519, 530
Remote Air Conditioning
System ............................... 531
ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 496 Function ................................ 496
Warning light ......................... 672
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ..................................... 352
Air conditioning filter .............. 637
Air conditioning
system ............................ 508, 520 Air conditioning eco
mode .......................... 511, 523
Air conditioning filter ............. 637
Automatic air conditioning system .... 508, 520
Eco score (A/C score)........... 243
Front seat concentrated airflow mode
(S-FLOW) ................... 510, 522
Humidity sensor ............ 519, 530
Remote Air Conditioning System ............................... 531
Air intake vent .......................... 100 Cleaning................................ 580 Airbags ....................................... 36
Airbag operating conditions .... 44
Airbag precaut ions for your
child ...................................... 40
Airbag warning light .............. 672
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 45
Curtain shield airbag precautions........................... 42
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em ............ 50
General airbag precautions .... 39
Locations of airbags ............... 36
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................. 43
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 45
Side airbag precautions .......... 41
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions ............................. 45
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions .............. 42
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners ............... 768
SRS airbags ........................... 36
Anchor brackets ........................ 73
Antenna Smart key system ................. 290
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ...................................... 496 Function ................................ 496
Warning light......................... 672
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Approach warning ................... 419
Armrest ..................................... 562
Assist grips .............................. 563
Audio input
*
Audio system*
Automatic air conditioning system ..... 508, 520 Air conditioning eco
mode .......................... 511, 523
Air conditioning filter ............. 637
Automatic air conditioning system .... 508, 520
Eco score (A/C score)........... 243
Front seat concentrated airflow mode
(S-FLOW) ................... 510, 522
Humidity sensor ............ 519, 530
Remote Air Conditioning
System ............................... 531
Automatic door locking
and unlocking systems ........ 282
Automatic High Beam (AHB) ...................................... 352
Automatic light control system .................................... 350
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 544
Back door ................................. 285
Back-up light ............................ 652 Replacing light bulbs............. 653
Wattage ................................ 734 Battery (12-volt battery) .......... 605
Battery checking ................... 605
Exchanging ........................... 715
If the 12-volt battery is discharged.......................... 712
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 502
Replacing.............................. 715
Warning light......................... 671
Battery (traction battery) .......... 99 Air intake vent ....................... 100
Charging ............................... 111
Location .................................. 99
Specification ......................... 729
Status indicator ..................... 113
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 427 Blind Spot Monitor
function............................... 432
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function............................... 435
Bluetooth
®*
Bottle holders .......................... 543
Brake Fluid ...................................... 733
Parking brake ....................... 346
Regenerative braking ............. 95
Warning light......................... 671
Brake assist ............................. 496
Brake Override System ........... 316
Break-in tips............................. 317
Brightness control Instrument cluster light control ................................ 194
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 427 Blind Spot Monitor function............................... 432
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function............................... 435
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.