This vehicle has a passenger compartment particulate air filter. It is located in the engine compartment, on the passenger's side, under the air inlet grille.
The filter traps most of the pollen from air entering the climate control system. Like the engine's air cleaner/filter, it may need to be changed periodically to ensure system performance. For information on how often to change the passenger compartment air filter, see Scheduled Maintenance .
To change the passenger compartment air filter, use the following steps:
For best climate control system performance, be sure to re-install the air filter.
For the type of filter to use, see Maintenance Replacement Parts .