Cleaning The Hybrid Battery (Trac- Tion Battery) Air Intake Vent And Filter - Mazda 2 HYBRID Owner's Manual

Cleaning the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery)
air intake vent and filter
To prevent the fuel economy
from being affected, visually
inspect the hybrid battery
(traction battery) air intake
vent periodically for dust and
clogs. If it is dusty or clogged
or if "Maintenance Required
for Traction Battery Cooling
Parts See Owner's Manual" is
displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display, clean the air
intake vent using the following
procedures:
Cleaning the air intake vent
Remove the dust from the air intake
vent 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 air-
gun, etc. may push it into the air intake
vent. (→P.350)
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
If dust and clogs cannot be
completely removed
If dust and clogs cannot be com-
pletely removed with the air intake
vent cover installed, remove the
cover and clean the filter.
1
Turn the power switch off.
2
Using a flathead screwdriver,
remove the air intake vent cover.
1
Pull the cover as shown in the
illustration to disengage the 2
claws, starting from the claw in
the upper right corner.
2
Pull the cover toward the side of
the vehicle to remove it.
3
Remove the air intake vent filter.
1
Disengage the 2 claws as
shown in the illustration.
2
Disengage the 2 tabs and
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