The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air conditioning efficiency.
Removal method
1. Turn the engine switch to OFF.
2. Open the glove box and slide off the damper.
3. Push in each side of the glove box to disconnect the claws, and then slowly and fully open the glove box while supporting it.
4. With the glove box fully open, slightly lift up the glove box and pull toward the seat to detach the bottom of the glove box.
Do not use excessive force if the glove box does not detach when lightly pulled. Instead, pull toward the seat while slightly adjusting the height of the glove box.
5. Unlock the filter cover (A), pull the filter cover out of the claws (B), and remove the filter cover.
6. Remove the filter case.
7. Remove the air conditioning filter from the filter case and replace it with a new one.
The " UP" marks shown on the
filter should be pointing up.
8. When installing, reverse the steps listed.
â– Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement may be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the "Owner's Manual Supplement" or "Scheduled Maintenance".)
â– If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
NOTICE
â– When using the air conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the system.
â– When removing the glove box
Always follow the specified procedure to remove the glove box. If the glove box is removed without following the specified procedure, the hinge of the glove box may become damaged.
â– To prevent damage to the filter 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.
For safe driving
For safe driving, adjust the
seat and mirror to an appropriate
position before driving.
Correct driving posture
Adjust the angle of the seatback
so that you are sitting
straight up and so that you do
not have to lean forward to
steer.
Adjust the seat so that you
can depress the pedals full ...
Footwell light
On-vehicle inspection
Inspect footwell light
Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 2
and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1, then check
that the light comes on.
Ok:
light comes on.
If the result is not as specified, replace the light. ...
Disassembly
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Remove no. 1 Rear seat reclining cover lh
Remove the 2 screws.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 5 claws and remove
the cover.
Hint:
Tape the screwdriver tip before ...