Cleaning The Hybrid Battery (Traction Battery) Air Intake Vents And Filters - Toyota SIENNA 2022 Manual

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
NOTICE
■ When using the air condition-
ing system
Make sure that a filter is always
installed. Using the air condition-
ing system without a filter may
cause damage to the system.
■ When removing the glove box
Always follow the specified proce-
dure to remove the glove box
(P.438). If the glove box is
removed without following the
specified procedure, the hinge of
the glove box may become dam-
aged.
■ To prevent damage to the fil-
ter cover
When moving the filter cover in
the direction of arrow to release
the fitting, pay attention not to
apply excessive force to the
claws. Otherwise, the claws may
be damaged.
Cleaning the hybrid
battery (traction bat-
tery) air intake vents
and filters
To prevent the fuel econ-
omy from being affected,
visually inspect the hybrid
battery (traction battery) air
intake vents periodically for
dust and clogs. If they are
dusty or clogged or if
"Maintenance Required for
Traction Battery Cooling
Parts See Owner's Manual"
is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display, clean the air
intake vents using the fol-
lowing procedures:
Cleaning the air intake
vents
Remove the dust from the air
intake vents with a vacuum
cleaner, etc.
Make sure to only use a vacuum to
suck out dust and clogs. Attempting
to blow out dust and clogs using an
airgun, etc. may push it into the air
intake vent. (P.443)