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280 6-1. Maintenance and care 3 Remove dust using a vacuum Also, remove dust on the grille as well as on the filter using a vacuum cleaner. 4 Install the filter in its original posi- 5 Start the hybrid system and check It may take several minutes before the warning message disappears. ■ Scheduled maintenance of the air intake filters is necessary when In some situations such as when the vehicle is used frequently or in heavy traffic or dusty areas, the air intake filters may need to be cleaned more regularly. For details, refer to “Owner’s Manual Sup- plement” or “Scheduled Maintenance”. ■ Air intake vents maintenance ● If the vehicle is driven with the air intake vents clogged, charging / discharging of the hybrid battery (traction battery) may become limited and the fuel consumption may increase. ● Depending on the conditions under which the vehicle is used, the air intake vents may need to be cleaned more reg- ularly. ■ Cleaning the air intake vents ● Dust in the air intake vents may interfere with the cooling of the hybrid battery (traction battery). If charging/discharging of the hybrid battery (traction battery) becomes limited, the distance that the vehicle can be driven using the electric motor (traction motor) may be reduced and the fuel economy may be reduced. Inspect and clean the air intake vents periodically. ● Improper handling may result in damage to the air intake vent covers or filters. If you have any concerns about cleaning the filters, contact your Lexus dealer. ● The necessary cleaning interval of the air intake vents will differ according to the vehicle usage environment. ■ If “Maintenance required for Traction battery cooling parts See owner’s man- ual” is displayed on the multi-informa- tion display ● If this warning message is displayed on the multi-information display, remove the air intake vent covers and clean the filters. ( P.279) ● After cleaning the air intake vents, start the hybrid system and check that the warning message is no longer displayed. After the hybrid system is started, it may be necessary to drive the vehicle up to approximately 20 minutes before the warning message disappears. If the warn- ing message does not disappear after driving for appropriately 20 minutes, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer. WARNING ■ When cleaning the hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vents/fil- ters ● Do not use water or other liquids to clean the air intake vents/filters. If water is applied to the hybrid battery (traction battery) or other compo- nents, a malfunction or fire may occur. ● When the air intake vent covers (under the both sides of the rear seat) are to be removed, make sure to turn the power switch off to stop the hybrid sys- tem. |