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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Hybrid battery (traction battery) 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. Attempt-
ing to blow out dust and clogs
using an airgun, etc. may push it
into the air intake vent. (→P. 641)
If dust and clogs cannot be completely removed with the air intake
vent cover installed, remove the cover and clean the filter.
Turn the power switch off.
Using a Phillips screwdriver,
remove the clip.
To prevent an increase in fuel consumption, 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 shown on the multi-information display, clean the air intake
vent using the following procedures:
Cleaning the air intake vent
If dust and clogs cannot be completely removed
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