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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Scheduled maintenance of the air 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 regu-
larly. For details, refer to the "Warranty and Service Booklet".
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Cleaning the air intake vent
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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 bat-
tery) 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. Inspect and clean the air intake vent periodically.
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Improper handling of the air intake vent cover and filter may result in dam-
age to them. If you have any concerns about cleaning the filter, contact your
Toyota dealer.
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If "Maintenance required for Traction battery cooling parts See owner's
manual" is shown on the multi-information display
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If this warning message is shown on the multi-information display, remove
the air intake vent cover and clean the filter. (P. 407)
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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 warning message does not disap-
pear, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
WARNING
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When cleaning the air intake vent
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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.
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Before cleaning the air intake vent, make sure to turn the power switch off
to stop the hybrid system.
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When removing the air intake vent cover
Do not touch the service plug located near the air intake vent. (P. 72)
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