Lexus ES 300h Owner's Manual page 410

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Release the clips.
2
Lift the cover and take out the air
cleaner filter.
Inspect the outer surface of the filter, and
replace the filter if it is extremely dirty. If the
filter is only moderately dusty, use com-
pressed air to blow dust out of the filter.
3 After checking, make sure the filter
is set properly. Fully engage the
claws and then secure the upper
cover of the air cleaner case using
the clips.
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
WARNING
To prevent inhaling dust
■
Wear a respirator when using com-
pressed air to clean the air cleaner filter.
NOTICE
To prevent damaging the engine
■
● Do not drive with the air cleaner filter
removed. Doing so causes excessive
engine wear.
When removing the air cleaner filter,
●
do not hit or drop it, as it may contain
dust, sand. etc.
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