Lexus UX 250h 2020 Owner's Manual page 369

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Install the air intake vent cover.
1
Insert the tab of the cover as shown
in the illustration.
2
Push the cover to engage the 5
claws.
8
Using a Phillips screwdriver, install
the clip.
Scheduled maintenance of the air
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intake vent is necessary when
In some situations such as when the vehicle
is used frequently or in heavy traffic or dusty
areas, the air intake vent may need to be
cleaned more regularly. For details, refer to
the "Warranty and Service Guide",
"Owner's Manual Supplement" or "Sched-
uled Maintenance".
■ Cleaning the air intake vent
Dust in the air intake vent 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.
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Inspect and clean the air intake vent peri-
odically.
Improper handling of the air intake vent
●
cover and filter may result in damage to
them. If you have any concerns about
cleaning the filter, contact your Lexus
dealer.
If "Maintenance required for Traction
■
battery cooling parts See owner's man-
ual" is shown on the multi-information
display
● If this warning message is shown on the
multi-information display, remove the air
intake vent cover and clean the filter.
(P.365)
● After cleaning the air intake vent, start
the hybrid system and check that the
warning message is no longer shown. It
may take approximately 20 minutes after
the hybrid system is started until the
warning message disappears. If the warn-
ing message does not disappear, have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
WARNING
When cleaning the air intake vent
■
● Do not use water or other liquids to
clean the air intake vent. If water is
applied to the hybrid battery (traction
battery) or other components, a mal-
function or fire may occur.
Before cleaning the air intake vent,
●
make sure to turn the power switch off
to stop the hybrid system.
When removing the air intake vent
■
cover
Do not touch the service plug located
near the air intake vent. (P.66)
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