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6-1. Maintenance and care
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Remove the filter.
3
Remove dust using a vacuum
cleaner etc. to clean the filter.
Also, remove dust on the grille as well as on
the filter using a vacuum cleaner.
4
Install the filter in its original posi-
tion, and then install the grille.
5
Start the hybrid system and check
that the warning message on the
multi-information display disap-
pears.
It may take several minutes before the
warning message disappears.
Scheduled maintenance of the air
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intake filters is necessary when
In some situations such as when the vehicle
is used frequently or in heavy traffic or dusty
areas, the air intake filters may need to be
cleaned more regularly. For details, refer to
the maintenance schedule. (P.324, 329)
Air intake vents maintenance
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If the vehicle is driven with the air intake
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vents clogged, charging/discharging of
the hybrid battery (traction battery) may
become limited and the fuel consumption
may increase.
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Depending on the conditions under
which the vehicle is used, the air intake
vents may need to be cleaned more reg-
ularly.
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Cleaning the air intake vents
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Dust in the air intake vents may interfere
with the cooling of the hybrid battery
(traction battery). If charging/discharging
of the hybrid battery (traction battery)
becomes limited, the distance that the
vehicle can be driven using the electric
motor (traction motor) may be reduced
and the fuel economy may be reduced.
Inspect and clean the air intake vents
periodically.
Improper handling may result in damage
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to the air intake vent covers or filters. If
you have any concerns about cleaning
the filters, contact your Lexus dealer.
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The necessary cleaning interval of the air
intake vents will differ according to the
vehicle usage environment.
If "Maintenance required for Traction
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battery cooling parts See owner's man-
ual" is displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display
If this warning message is displayed on
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the multi-information display, remove the
air intake vent covers and clean the filters.
(P.315)
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After cleaning the air intake vents and fil-
ter, start the hybrid system and check that
the warning message is no longer dis-
played.
After the hybrid system is started, it may
be necessary to drive the vehicle up to
approximately 20 minutes before the
warning message disappears. If the warn-
ing message does not disappear after
driving for appropriately 20 minutes,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
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