Toyota RAV4 Prime (2023 year). Manual in english

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Press

of the meter

control switches and select
“Vehicle Settings”, and then
press and hold

Press

of the meter

control switches and select
“TPWS”, and then press

Press

to select

“Setting Unit”.

Press

to select the

desired unit and then press

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How to change the unit
(with 12.3-inch display)

Park the vehicle in a safe
place and turn the power
switch off.

Changing the unit cannot be per-

formed while the vehicle is moving.

Turn the power switch to ON.

Press and hold

to display

the cursor on the content dis-
play area (center) of the
multi-information display.

Press

of the meter

control switches to select

and then press

Press

of the meter

control switches and select
“

Vehicle Settings”, and

then press and hold

Press

of the meter

control switches and select
“TPWS”, and then press

Press

to select

“Pressure unit setting”.

Press

to select the

desired unit and then press

■

Routine tire inflation pressure

checks

The tire pressure warning system

does not replace routine tire inflation

pressure checks. Make sure to

check tire inflation pressure as part

of your routine of daily vehicle

checks.

■

Tire inflation pressure

●

It may take a few minutes to dis-

play the tire inflation pressure

after the power switch is turned to

ON. It may also take a few min-

utes to display the tire inflation

pressure after inflation pressure

has been adjusted.

●

Tire inflation pressure changes

with temperature.

The displayed values may also be

different from the values mea-

sured using a tire pressure gauge.

■

Situations in which the tire

pressure warning system may

not operate properly

●

In the following cases, the tire

pressure warning system may not

operate properly.

• If non-genuine Toyota wheels are

used.

• A tire has been replaced with a

tire that is not an OE (Original

Equipment) tire.

• A tire has been replaced with a

tire that is not of the specified size.

• Tire chains, etc. are equipped.

• An auxiliary-supported run-flat tire

is equipped.

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• If a window tint that affects the

radio wave signals is installed.

• If there is a lot of snow or ice on

the vehicle, particularly around the

wheels or wheel housings.

• If the tire inflation pressure is

extremely higher than the speci-

fied level.

• If wheel without tire pressure

warning valves and transmitters

are used.

• If the ID code on the tire pressure

warning valves and transmitters is

not registered in the tire pressure

warning computer.

●

Performance may be affected in

the following situations.

• Near a TV tower, electric power

plant, gas station, radio station,

large display, airport or other facil-

ity that generates strong radio

waves or electrical noise

• When carrying a portable radio,

cellular phone, cordless phone or

other wireless communication

device

If tire position information is not

correctly displayed due to the

radio wave conditions, the display

may be corrected by driving and

changing the radio wave condi-

tions.

●

When the vehicle is parked, the

time taken for the warning to start

or go off could be extended.

●

When tire inflation pressure

declines rapidly for example when

a tire has burst, the warning may

not function.

■

Warning performance of the tire

pressure warning system

The warning of the tire pressure

warning system will change in

accordance with the conditions

under which it was initialized. For

this reason, the system may give a

warning even if the tire pressure

does not reach a low enough level,

or if the pressure is higher than the

pressure that was adjusted to when

the system was initialized.

When replacing tires or wheels,
tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters must also be
installed.
When new tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters are
installed, new ID codes must be
registered in the tire pressure
warning computer and the tire
pressure warning system must
be initialized. (

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P.506)

■

When replacing the tires and

wheels

If the ID code of the tire pressure

warning valve and transmitter is not

registered, the tire pressure warning

system will not work properly. After

driving for about 20 minutes, the tire

pressure warning light blinks for 1

minute and stays on to indicate a

system malfunction.

Installing tire pressure
warning valves and trans-
mitters (if equipped)

NOTICE

■

Repairing or replacing tires,

wheels, tire pressure warn-

ing valves, transmitters and

tire valve caps

●

When removing or fitting the

wheels, tires or the tire pressure

warning valves and transmit-

ters, contact your Toyota dealer

as the tire pressure warning

valves and transmitters may be

damaged if not handled cor-

rectly.

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The tire pressure warning
system must be initialized
in the following circum-
stances:



When rotating the tires.



When changing the tire.



After registering the ID codes.
(



P.506)



When changing between two
registered wheel sets.

When the tire pressure warning
system is initialized, the current
tire inflation pressure is set as

the benchmark pressure.

■

How to initialize the tire
pressure warning system
(with 7-inch display)

Park the vehicle in a safe
place and stop the hybrid
system for 20 minutes or
more.

Initialization cannot be performed

while the vehicle is moving.

Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure to the specified cold tire
inflation pressure level.
(



P.585)

Make sure to adjust the tire pres-

sure to the specified cold tire infla-

tion pressure level. The tire

pressure warning system will oper-

ate based on this pressure level.

Start the hybrid system.

Press

of the meter

control switches on the steer-
ing wheel and select

Press

of the meter

control switches, select
“Vehicle Settings” and then
press and hold

Press

of the meter

control switches, select
“TPWS” and then press

Press

of the meter

control switches, select the
“Setting Pressure”. Then
press and hold

“Set Pressure Accepted” will be dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play and the tire pressure warning

light will blink 3 times.

NOTICE

●

Make sure to install the tire

valve caps. If the tire valve caps

are not installed, water could

enter the tire pressure warning

valves and the tire pressure

warning valves could be bound.

●

When replacing tire valve caps,

do not use tire valve caps other

than those specified.

The cap may become stuck.

■

To avoid damage to the tire

pressure warning valves and

transmitters

When a tire is repaired with liquid

sealants, the tire pressure warn-

ing valve and transmitter may not

operate properly. If a liquid seal-

ant is used, contact your Toyota

dealer as soon as possible. After

use of liquid sealant, make sure to

replace the tire pressure warning

valve and transmitter when repair-

ing or replacing the tire. (



P.502)

Initializing the tire pres-
sure warning system (if
equipped)

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When the message disappears, ini-

tialization is complete.
A message is displayed on the

multi-information display. Also, “--”

is displayed for inflation pressure of

each tire on the multi-information

display while the tire pressure

warning system determines the

position.

Drive straight (with occa-
sional left and right turns) at
approximately 25mph (40
km/h) or more for approxi-
mately 10 to 30 minutes.

When initialization is complete, the

inflation pressure of each tire will be

displayed on the multi-information

display.
Even if the vehicle is not driven at

approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or

more, initialization can be com-

pleted by driving for a long time.

However, if initialization does not

complete after driving for 1 hour or

more, park the vehicle in a safe

place for approximately 20 minutes

and then drive the vehicle again.

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How to initialize the tire
pressure warning system
(with 12.3-inch display)

Park the vehicle in a safe
place and stop the hybrid
system for 20 minutes or
more.

Initialization cannot be performed

while the vehicle is moving.

Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure to the specified cold tire
inflation pressure level.
(



P.585)

Make sure to adjust the tire pres-

sure to the specified cold tire infla-

tion pressure level. The tire

pressure warning system will oper-

ate based on this pressure level.

Start the hybrid system.

Press and hold

to display

the cursor on the content dis-
play area (center) of the
multi-information display.

Press

of the meter

control switches to select

and then press

Press

of the meter

control switches, select “

Vehicle Settings” and then
press and hold

Press

of the meter

control switches, select
“TPWS” and then press

Press

of the meter

control switches, select the
“Setting Pressure”. Then
press and hold

“Set Pressure Accepted” will be dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play and the tire pressure warning

light will blink 3 times.

When the message disappears, ini-

tialization is complete.
A message is displayed on the

multi-information display. Also, “--”

is displayed for inflation pressure of

each tire on the multi-information

display while the tire pressure

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warning system determines the

position.

Drive straight (with occa-
sional left and right turns) at
approximately 25mph (40
km/h) or more for approxi-
mately 10 to 30 minutes.

When initialization is complete, the

inflation pressure of each tire will be

displayed on the multi-information

display.
Even if the vehicle is not driven at

approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or

more, initialization can be com-

pleted by driving for a long time.

However, if initialization does not

complete after driving for 1 hour or

more, park the vehicle in a safe

place for approximately 20 minutes

and then drive the vehicle again.

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When initializing

●

Initialization is performed while

driving at a vehicle speed of

approximately 25 mph (40 km/h)

or more.

●

Make sure to carry out initializa-

tion after adjusting the tire inflation

pressure. Also, make sure the

tires are cold before carrying out

initialization or tire inflation pres-

sure adjustment.

●

The tire pressure warning system

can be initialized by yourself, but

depending on the driving condi-

tions and driving environment, ini-

tialization may take some time to

complete.

■

The initialization operation

●

If you have accidentally turned the

power switch to OFF during initial-

ization, it is not necessary to

restart the initialization again as

initialization will restart automati-

cally when the power switch has

been turned to ON for the next

time.

●

If you accidentally perform initial-

ization when initialization is not

necessary, adjust the tire inflation

pressure to the specified level

when the tires are cold, and con-

duct initialization again.

●

While the position of each tire is

being determined and the inflation

pressures are not being displayed

on the multi-information display, if

the inflation pressure of a tire

drops, the tire pressure warning

light will come on.

■

If the tire pressure warning sys-

tem is not initialized properly

●

In the following situations, initial-

ization may take longer than usual

to be completed or may not be

possible. Normally, initialization

completes within approximately

30 minutes.

• Vehicle is not driven at approxi-

mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more

• Vehicle is driven on unpaved

roads

• Vehicle is driven near other vehi-

cles and system cannot recog-

nize tire pressure warning valve

and transmitters of your vehicle

over those of other vehicles.

• If the vehicle is driven in heavy

traffic or another situation where

other vehicles are driven close by,

it may take time for the system to

recognize the tire pressure warn-

ing valve and transmitters of your

vehicle over those of other vehi-

cles.

●

If initialization does not complete

after driving for 1 hour or more,

park the vehicle in a safe place for

approximately 20 minutes and

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then drive the vehicle again.

●

If the vehicle is reversed during

initialization, the data up to that

point is reset, so perform the ini-

tialization procedure again from

the beginning.

●

In the following situations, initial-

ization will not be started or was

not completed properly and the

system will not operate properly.

Perform the initialization proce-

dure again.

• If, when attempting to start initial-

ization, the tire pressure warning

light does not blink 3 times.

• If, when the vehicle has been

driven for about 20 minutes after

performing initialization, the tire

pressure warning light blinks for

approximately 1 minute and then

illuminates.

If initialization cannot be completed
after performing the above proce-
dure, contact your Toyota dealer.

Every tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter has a
unique ID code. When replacing
a tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter, it is necessary

to register the ID code.
When registering the ID codes,
perform the following procedure.

■

Registering procedure (with
7-inch display)

Park the vehicle in a safe
place, wait for approximately
20 minutes, and then start
the hybrid system.

Press

of the meter

control switches on the steer-
ing wheel and select

Press

of the meter

control switches and select
“Vehicle Settings”, and then
press and hold

Press

of the meter

control switches and select
“TPWS”, and then press

Press

of the meter

control switches and select
“Identify Wheel”. Then press
and hold

until the tire

pressure warning light starts
slowly blinking 3 times.

The change wheel set mode is acti-

vated and registration is started.
Then a message will be displayed

on the multi-information display.
When registration is being per-

formed, the tire pressure warning

light will blink for approximately 1

minute then illuminate and “--” will

be displayed for the inflation pres-

sure of each tire on the multi-infor-

WARNING

■

When initializing the tire pres-

sure warning system

Do not initialize tire inflation pres-

sure without first adjusting the tire

inflation pressure to the specified

level. Otherwise, the tire pressure

warning light may not come on

even if the tire inflation pressure is

low, or it may come on when the

tire inflation pressure is actually

normal.

Registering ID codes
(vehicles with tire pres-
sure warning system)

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mation display.

Drive straight (with occa-
sional left and right turns) at
approximately 25mph (40
km/h) or more for approxi-
mately 10 to 30 minutes.

When registration is completed, the

tire pressure warning light will go off

and the inflation pressure of each

tire will be displayed on the multi-

information display.
Even if the vehicle is not driven at

approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or

more, registration can be com-

pleted by driving for a long time.

However, if registration does not

complete after driving for 1 hour or

more, perform the procedure again

from the beginning.

Initialize the tire pressure
warning system. (



P.503)

■

Registering procedure (with
12.3-inch display)

Park the vehicle in a safe
place, wait for approximately
20 minutes, and then start
the hybrid system.

Press and hold

to display

the cursor on the content dis-
play area (center) of the
multi-information display.

Press

of the meter

control switches to select

and then press

Press

of the meter

control switches and select
“

Vehicle Settings”, and

then press and hold

Press

of the meter

control switches and select
“TPWS”, and then press

Press

of the meter

control switches and select
“Identify Wheel”. Then press
and hold

until the tire

pressure warning light starts
slowly blinking 3 times.

The change wheel set mode is acti-

vated and registration is started.
Then a message will be displayed

on the multi-information display.
When registration is being per-

formed, the tire pressure warning

light will blink for approximately 1

minute then illuminate and “--” will

be displayed for the inflation pres-

sure of each tire on the multi-infor-

mation display.

Drive straight (with occa-
sional left and right turns) at
approximately 25mph (40

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km/h) or more for approxi-
mately 10 to 30 minutes.

When registration is completed, the

tire pressure warning light will go off

and the inflation pressure of each

tire will be displayed on the multi-

information display.
Even if the vehicle is not driven at

approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or

more, registration can be com-

pleted by driving for a long time.

However, if registration does not

complete after driving for 1 hour or

more, perform the procedure again

from the beginning.

Initialize the tire pressure
warning system. (



P.503)

■

When registering ID codes

●

ID code registration is performed

while driving at a vehicle speed of

approximately 25 mph (40 km/h)

or more.

●

Before performing ID code regis-

tration, make sure that no wheels

with tire pressure warning valve

and transmitters installed are near

the vehicle.

●

Make sure to initialize the tire

pressure warning system after

registering the ID codes. If the

system is initialized before regis-

tering the ID codes, the initialized

values will be invalid.

●

ID codes can be registered by

yourself, but depending on the

driving conditions and driving

environment, registration may

take some time to complete.

●

As the tires will be warm when

registration is completed, make

sure to allow the tires to cool

before performing initialization.

■

Canceling ID code registration

●

To cancel ID code registration
after it has been started, select
“Identify Wheel” on the multi-infor-

mation display and press and hold

again.

●

If ID code registration has been

canceled, the tire pressure warn-

ing light will blink for approxi-

mately 1 minute when the power

switch is turned to ON and then

illuminate. The tire pressure warn-

ing system will be operational

when the tire pressure warning

light turns off.

●

If the warning light does not turn

off even after several minutes

have elapsed, ID code registration

may not have been canceled cor-

rectly. To cancel registration, per-

form the ID code registration start

procedure again and then turn the

power switch off before driving.

■

If ID codes are not registered

properly

●

In the following situations, ID code

registration may take longer than

usual to be completed or may not

be possible. Normally, registra-

tion completes within approxi-

mately 30 minutes.

If ID code registration is not com-

plete after driving for approxi-

mately 30 minutes, continue

driving for a while.

• Vehicle is not parked for approxi-

mately 20 minutes or more before

driving

• Vehicle is not driven at approxi-

mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more

• Vehicle is driven on unpaved

roads

• Vehicle is driven near other vehi-

cles and system cannot recog-

nize tire pressure warning valve

and transmitters of your vehicle

over those of other vehicles

• Wheel with tire pressure warning

valve and transmitter installed is

inside or near the vehicle

If registration does not complete
after driving for 1 hour or more, per-
form the ID code registration proce-
dure again from the beginning.

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●

If the vehicle is reversed during

registration, the data up to that

point is reset, so perform the reg-

istration procedure again from the

beginning.

●

In the following situations, ID code

registration will not be started or

was not completed properly and

the system will not operate prop-

erly. Perform the ID code registra-

tion procedure again.

• If, when attempting to start ID

code registration, the tire pressure

warning light does not blink slowly

3 times.

• If, when the vehicle has been

driven for about 20 minutes after

performing ID code registration,

the tire pressure warning light

blinks for approximately 1 minute

and then illuminates.

●

If ID code registration cannot be

completed after performing the

above procedure, contact your

Toyota dealer.

The recommended cold tire
inflation pressure and tire size
are displayed on the tire and
loading information label.
(



P.585)

Tire inflation pressure

Make sure to maintain the
proper tire inflation pres-
sure. Tire inflation pressure
should be checked at least
once per month. However,
Toyota recommends that
tire inflation pressure be
checked once every two
weeks. (



P.585)

Checking the specified
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Tire valve

Tire pressure gauge

Remove the tire valve cap.

Press the tip of the tire pres-
sure gauge onto the tire
valve.

Read the pressure using the
gauge gradations.

If the tire inflation pressure is
not at the recommended
level, adjust the pressure. If
you add too much air, press
the center of the valve to
deflate.

After completing the tire infla-
tion pressure measurement
and adjustment, apply soapy
water to the valve and check
for leakage.

Put the tire valve cap back
on.

■

Tire inflation pressure check

interval

You should check tire inflation pres-

sure every two weeks, or at least

once a month.

Do not forget to check the spare.

■

Effects of incorrect tire inflation

pressure

Driving with incorrect tire inflation

pressure may result in the following:

●

Reduced fuel economy

●

Reduced driving comfort and poor

handling

●

Reduced tire life due to wear

●

Reduced safety

●

Damage to the drive train

If a tire needs frequent inflating,

have it checked by your Toyota

dealer.

■

Instructions for checking tire

inflation pressure

When checking tire inflation pres-

sure, observe the following:

●

Check only when the tires are

cold.

If your vehicle has been parked

for at least 3 hours or has not

been driven for more than 1 mile

or 1.5 km, you will get an accurate

cold tire inflation pressure reading.

●

Always use a tire pressure gauge.

It is difficult to judge if a tire is

properly inflated based only on its

appearance.

●

It is normal for the tire inflation

pressure to be higher after driving

as heat is generated in the tire. Do

not reduce tire inflation pressure

after driving.

●

Never exceed the vehicle capacity

weight. Passengers and luggage

weight should be placed so that

the vehicle is balanced.

Inspection and adjust-
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When replacing wheels, care
should be taken to ensure that
they are equivalent to those
removed in load capacity, diam-
eter, rim width and inset

Replacement wheels are avail-
able at your Toyota dealer.

: Conventionally referred to as off-

set.

Toyota does not recommend
using the following:



Wheels of different sizes or
types



Used wheels



Bent wheels that have been
straightened

■

When replacing wheels (vehi-

cles with tire pressure warning

system)

The wheels of your vehicle are

equipped with tire pressure warning

valves and transmitters that allow

the tire pressure warning system to

provide advance warning in the

event of a loss in tire inflation pres-

sure. Whenever wheels are

replaced, tire pressure warning

valves and transmitters must be

installed. (



P.500, 512)

WARNING

■

Proper inflation is critical to

save tire performance

Keep your tires properly inflated.

If the tires are not properly

inflated, the following conditions

may occur which could lead to an

accident resulting in death or seri-

ous injury:

●

Excessive wear

●

Uneven wear

●

Poor handling

●

Possibility of blowouts resulting

from overheated tires

●

Air leaking from between tire

and wheel

●

Wheel deformation and/or tire

damage

●

Greater possibility of tire dam-

age while driving (due to road

hazards, expansion joints,

sharp edges in the road, etc.)

NOTICE

■

When inspecting and adjust-

ing tire inflation pressure

Be sure to put the tire valve caps

back on.

If a valve cap is not installed, dirt

or moisture may get into the valve

and cause an air leak, resulting in

decreased tire inflation pressure.

Wheels

If a wheel is bent, cracked or
heavily corroded, it should
be replaced. Otherwise, the
tire may separate from the
wheel or cause a loss of
handling control.

Wheel selection

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

Use only Toyota wheel nuts
and wrenches designed for
use with your aluminum
wheels.



When rotating, repairing or
changing your tires, check
that the wheel nuts are still
tight after driving 1000 miles
(1600 km).



Be careful not to damage the
aluminum wheels when using
tire chains.



Use only Toyota genuine bal-
ance weights or equivalent
and a plastic or rubber ham-
mer when balancing your
wheels.

WARNING

■

When replacing wheels

●

Do not use wheels that are a dif-

ferent size from those recom-

mended in the Owner’s Manual,

as this may result in a loss of

handling control.

●

Never use an inner tube in a

leaking wheel which is designed

for a tubeless tire. Doing so may

result in an accident, causing

death or serious injury.

■

When installing the wheel

nuts

Never use oil or grease on the

wheel bolts or wheel nuts. Oil and

grease may cause the wheel nuts

to be excessively tightened, lead-

ing to bolt or disc wheel damage.

In addition, the oil or grease can

cause the wheel nuts to loosen

and the wheel may fall off, caus-

ing an accident and resulting in

death or serious injury. Remove

any oil or grease from the wheel

bolts or wheel nuts.

■

Use of defective wheels pro-

hibited

Do not use cracked or deformed

wheels.
Doing so could cause the tire to

leak air during driving, possibly

causing an accident.

NOTICE

■

Replacing tire pressure warn-

ing valves and transmitters

(vehicles with tire pressure

warning system)

●

Because tire repair or replace-

ment may affect the tire pres-

sure warning valves and

transmitters, make sure to have

tires serviced by your Toyota

dealer or other qualified service

shop. In addition, make sure to

purchase your tire pressure

warning valves and transmit-

ters at your Toyota dealer.

●

Ensure that only genuine

Toyota wheels are used on your

vehicle.

Tire pressure warning valves

and transmitters may not work

properly with non-genuine

wheels.

Aluminum wheel precau-
tions

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Turn the power switch off.

Confirm that the charging connec-

tor 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, unex-

pected operation of the Remote Air

Conditioning System can be pre-

vent. (



P.431)

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.

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.

Unlock the filter cover (

pull the filter cover out of the

Air conditioning filter

The air conditioning filter
must be changed regularly
to maintain air conditioning
efficiency.

Removal method

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claws (

), and remove the

filter cover.

Remove the filter case.

Remove the air conditioning
filter from the filter case and
replace it with a new one.

The “

UP” marks shown on the

filter should be pointing up.

When installing, reverse the
steps listed.

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Checking interval

Inspect and replace the air condi-

tioning filter according to the mainte-

nance schedule. In dusty areas or

areas with heavy traffic flow, early

replacement may be required. (For

scheduled maintenance information,

please refer to the “Owner’s Manual

Supplement” or “Scheduled Mainte-

nance”.)

■

If air flow from the vents

decreases dramatically

The filter may be clogged. Check

the filter and replace if necessary.

WARNING

■

When replacing the air condi-

tioning filter

Observe the following precau-

tions. Failure to do so may result

in the air conditioning system

operating during the procedure,

possibly resulting in injury.

●

Check that the charging con-

nector is not connected

The air conditioning may operate
due to the “Climate Prep” or “Cli-
mate preparation” (



P.129) set-

ting.

●

Do not use the Remote Air Con-

ditioning System

NOTICE

■

When using the air condition-

ing system

Make sure that a filter is always

installed. Using the air condition-

ing system without a filter may

cause damage to the system.

■

When removing the glove box

Always follow the specified proce-

dure to remove the glove box

(



P.513). If the glove box is

removed without following the

specified procedure, the hinge of

the glove box may become dam-

aged.

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Maintena

nce
a

nd ca

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. Attempting
to blow out dust and clogs using an
airgun, etc. may push it into the air
intake vent. (



P.518)

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the fil-

ter cover

When moving the filter cover in

the direction of arrow to release

the fitting, pay attention not to

apply excessive force to the

claws. Otherwise, the claws may

be damaged.

Cleaning the DC/DC

Converter air intake

vent and filter

To prevent the 12-volt bat-
tery from discharge, visu-
ally inspect the DC/DC
Converter air intake vent
periodically for dust and
clogs. If it is dusty or
clogged or if “Maintenance
required for DCDC con-
verter cooling parts See
Owner’s Manual” is shown
on the multi-information
display, clean the air intake
vent using the following
procedures:

Cleaning the air intake
vent

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

If dust and clogs cannot be com-
pletely 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.

Remove the air intake vent
cover.

Pull the cover as shown in the illus-

tration to disengage the 8 claws,

starting from the claw in the upper

right corner and pull the cover

toward the front of the vehicle to

remove it.

Remove the air intake vent
filter.

Disengage the 4 center claws from

the filter.

Disengage the claws in the order of

and

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.

Reinstall the filter to the
cover.

Engage the claws in the order of

If dust and clogs cannot
be completely removed

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