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 batteryFail-safe Chart
FAIL-SAFE CHART
If any of the following DTCs are stored, the ECM enters fail-safe mode to allow
the vehicle to be driven temporarily or stops fuel injection.
DTC Code
Component
Fail-Safe Operation
Fail-Safe Deact ...
Rear window defogger
Clear the rear window using the defogger.
On/off
The defogger will automatically turn off after 15 or 60 minutes.
This operation time changes according to the ambient temperature and vehicle
speed.
Pressing the switch again also turns the defogger off. ...
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY
(See page )
2. REMOVE NO. 1 ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Disengage the 7 clamps and remove the No. 1 antenna cord sub-assembly.
3. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
(See page )
4. REMO ...