Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2020 Owner's Manual page 437

that the warning message is no
longer shown.
It may take approximately 20 min-
utes after the hybrid system is
started until the warning message
disappears. If the warning mes-
sage does not disappear, have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
WARNING
■ When cleaning the air intake
vent
● Do not use water or other liq-
uids to clean the air intake vent.
If water is applied to the hybrid
battery (traction battery) or
other components, a malfunc-
tion or fire may occur.
● Before cleaning the air intake
vent, make sure to turn the
power switch off to stop the
hybrid system.
NOTICE
■ When cleaning the air intake
vent
When cleaning the air intake vent,
make sure to only use a vacuum
to suck out dust and clogs. If a
compressed air blow gun, etc. is
used to blow out dust and clogs,
the dust or clogs may be pushed
into the air intake vent, which may
affect the performance of the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
and cause a malfunction.
HIGHLANDER HV_U
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■ To prevent damage to the
vehicle
● Do not allow water or foreign
matter to enter the air intake
vent when the cover is
removed.
● Carefully handle the removed
filter so that it will not be dam-
aged. If the filter is damaged,
have it replaced with a new filter
by your Toyota dealer.
● Make sure to reinstall the filter
and cover to their original posi-
tions after cleaning.
● Do not install anything to the air
intake vent other than the exclu-
sive filter for this vehicle or use
the vehicle without the filter
installed.
■ If "Maintenance Required for
Traction Battery Cooling
Parts See Owner's Manual" is
shown on the multi-informa-
tion display
If the vehicle is continuously
driven with the warning message
(indicating that charging/discharg-
ing of the hybrid battery (traction
battery) may become limited) dis-
played, the hybrid battery (traction
battery) may malfunction. If the
warning message is displayed,
clean the air intake vent immedi-
ately.
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