The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air conditioning efficiency.
- Removal method
Vehicles with smart key system:
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
Vehicles without smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.

Open the glove box. Slide off the damper.

Push each side of the glove box to release the pins. Then disconnect the claws at the bottom and remove the glove box.

Remove the filter cover.

Remove the air conditioning filter and replace it with a new one.
The “↑UP” marks shown on the filter should be pointing up.
- Checking 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, refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide”, “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
- If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
NOTICE
- To prevent damage to the system
When using the air conditioning system, make sure that a filter is always installed.
Wheels
Key batteryDiagnosis System
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
1. DESCRIPTION
(a) Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) can be read from the Data Link Connector
3 (DLC3) of the vehicle. When the rear view monitor system seems to be malfunctioning,
use the Techstream to check for malfunctions and to perfor ...
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving.
- Starting the engine
- Driving
With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift lever to “D”.
Release the parking brake.
Gradually release the brake pedal
and gentl ...
Reassembly
REASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL NO. 1 REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT
(a) Install the No. 1 rear bumper reinforcement with the 6 nuts.
Torque:
68 N·m {693 kgf·cm, 50 ft·lbf}
2. INSTALL REAR BUMP ...