Lexus RX 450h Owner's Manual page 495

4 Remove the cover.
5 Unlock the filter cover (
filter cover out of the claws (
and remove the filter cover.
6 Remove the filter case.
There may be foreign objects on top of the
air conditioning filter.
7 Remove the air conditioning filter
from the filter case and replace it
with a new one.
The " UP" marks shown on the filter
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
and the filter case should be pointing up.
), pull the
A
Checking interval
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),
B
Inspect and replace the air conditioning fil-
ter according to the maintenance schedule.
In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic
flow, early replacement may be required.
If air flow from the vents decreases dra-
■
matically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter
and replace if necessary.
Air conditioning filter with deodorizing
■
function
When fragrances are placed in your vehi-
cle, the deodorizing effect may become
significantly weakened in a short period.
When an air conditioning odor comes out
continuously, replace the air conditioning
filter.
NOTICE
When using the air conditioning sys-
■
tem
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without
a filter may cause damage to the system.
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