Lexus RX 450h 2010 Owner's Manual page 514

STEP 6
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Cleaning method
Checking interval
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Inspect, clean and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement may be
required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the "Owner's
Manual Supplement" or "Scheduled Maintenance".)
If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
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The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Remove the air conditioning fil-
ter and replace it with a new
one.
The "↑UP" mark shown on the
filter should be pointing up.
If the filter is dirty, clean by blow-
ing compressed air through the
filter from the underside.
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
or bar).
If an air gun is not available,
have the filter cleaned by
your Lexus dealer.
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