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 batteryInspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT REAR WIPER MOTOR AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY
(a) Check the wiper low operation.
(1) Connect a battery positive (+) lead to terminal 4 (+B), and a negative (-)
lead to terminal 3 (LS) and terminal 5 (E), and check that the motor ...
Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX CARPET
(a) Remove the No. 1 console box carpet.
2. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL CUP HOLDER DAMPER
(a) Pull the instrument panel cup holder da ...
Hill-start assist control
Hill-start assist control helps to prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards
when starting on incline or slippery slope.
To engage hill-start assist control, further depress the brake pedal when the
vehicle is stopped completely.
A buzzer will sound o ...