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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
motor (traction motor) may be
reduced and the fuel economy
may be reduced. Inspect and
clean the air intake vent periodi-
cally.
● Improper handling of the air intake
vent cover and filter may result in
damage to them. If you have any
concerns about cleaning the filter,
contact your Toyota dealer.
■ If “Maintenance Required for
Traction Battery Cooling Parts
See Owner’s Manual” is shown
on the multi-information display
● If this warning message is shown
on the multi-information display,
remove the air intake vent cover
and clean the filter. (P.596)
● After cleaning the air intake vent,
start the hybrid system and check
that the warning message is no
longer shown.
It may take approximately 20 min-
utes after the hybrid system is
started until the warning message
disappears. If the warning mes-
sage does not disappear, have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
WARNING
■ When cleaning the air intake
vent
● Do not use water or other liq-
uids to clean the air intake vent.
If water is applied to the hybrid
battery (traction battery) or
other components, a malfunc-
tion or fire may occur.
● Before cleaning the air intake
vent, make sure to turn the
power switch off to stop the
hybrid system.
■ When removing the air intake
vent cover
Do not touch the service plug
located near the air intake vent.
(P.76)
NOTICE
■ When cleaning the air intake
vent
When cleaning the air intake vent,
make sure to only use a vacuum
to suck out dust and clogs. If a
compressed air blow gun, etc. is
used to blow out dust and clogs,
the dust or clogs may be pushed
into the air intake vent, which may
affect the performance of the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
and cause a malfunction.
■ To prevent damage to the
vehicle
● Do not allow water or foreign
matter to enter the air intake
vent when the cover is
removed.
● Carefully handle the removed
filter so that it will not be dam-
aged. If the filter is damaged,
have it replaced with a new filter
by your Toyota dealer.
● Make sure to reinstall the filter
and cover to their original posi-
tions after cleaning.
● Do not install anything to the air
intake vent other than the exclu-
sive filter for this vehicle or use
the vehicle without the filter
installed.
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