Filter Inspection
The climate control air filter should be replaced according to the Maintenance Schedule. If the vehicle is operated in severely air-polluted cities or on dusty rough roads for a long period, it should be inspected more frequently and replaced earlier. When you replace the climate control air filter, replace it performing the following procedure, and be careful to avoid damaging other components.

1. With the glove box open, remove the stoppers on both sides.

2. Remove the support rod (1).

3. Press and hold the lock (1) on both sides of the cover.
4. Pull out (2) the cover.

5. Replace the climate control air filter.
6. Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
NOTICE
Install a new climate control air filter in the correct direction with the arrow symbol (↓) facing downwards, otherwise, it may be noisy and the effectiveness of the filter may be reduced.
Filter Replacement The air cleaner filter can be cleaned for inspection using compressed air. Do not attempt to wash or to rinse it, as water will damage the filter.
Blade Inspection Contamination of either the windshield or the wiper blades with foreign matter can reduce the effectiveness of the windshield wiper functionality.
Inspection1.Turn the ignition switch ON.2.Connect the GDS.3.Emit intensive light toward the photo sensor using a lamp, and check the output voltage change.4.The voltage will rise with higher intensive light and reduce with lower intensive light.1. Auto light signal2.
Safety PrecautionPrecautions To Take Before Servicing High Voltage System • Since hybrid vehicles contain a high voltage battery, if the high voltage system or vehicles are handled incorrectly, this might lead to a serious accidents like electric shock and electric leakage.