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
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Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY
HINT:
Refer to the procedure up to Remove Instrument Panel Safety Pad Assembly (See
page ).
2. REMOVE NO. 1 SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT ...
Initialization
INITIALIZATION
1. INITIALIZE SLIDING ROOF ECU (SLIDING ROOF DRIVE GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY)
NOTICE:
When the sliding roof glass, sliding roof housing or sliding roof ECU
(sliding roof drive gear sub-assembly) is replaced or removed and installed,
t ...
On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. CHECK RADIATOR CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Measure the valve opening pressure.
(1) If there are water stains or foreign matter on rubber packings 1, 2 or 3,
clean the part(s) with water and finger scouring.
(2) Check that r ...