It must be replaced when necessary, and should not be washed.
You can clean the filter when inspecting the air cleaner element.
1. Loosen the air cleaner cover attaching clips and open the cover.
2. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner cover and the air box.
3. Replace the air cleaner filter.
4. Lock the cover with the cover attaching clips.
Replace the filter according to the Maintenance Schedule.
If the vehicle is operated in extremely dusty or sandy areas, replace the element more often than the usual recommended intervals. (Refer to “Maintenance under severe usage conditions” in this section.)
CAUTION - Air filter maintenance
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures
All tire pressures (including the spare) should be checked when the tires are
cold. “Cold Tires” means the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours
or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km).
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Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all controls are easily reached.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
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Description and Operation
OBD-II review
1. Overview
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) began regulation of
On Board Diagnostics (OBD) for vehicles sold in California beginning
with the 1988 model year. The first ...