TOYOTA 2011 Camry HV User Manual

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

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Checking interval

Inspect, clean and replace the air conditioning filter according to the mainte-
nance schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, more fre-
quent cleaning or early replacement may be required. (For scheduled
maintenance information, please refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)

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If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically

The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.

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Cleaning method

If the filter is dirty, clean by
blowing compressed air
through the filter from the bot-
tom.

Hold the air gun 2 in. (5 cm)
from the filter and blow for
approximately 2 minutes at 72
psi (500 kPa, 5.0 kgf/cm

2

or

bar).

If an air gun is not available,
have the filter cleaned by your
Toyota dealer.

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Replacement method

Remove the air conditioning
filter and replace it with a new
one.

The “

↑UP” marks shown on

the filter should be pointing up.

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