How to?

perryma · 01-20-2008, 08:50 PM

This might be a good spot for those of you good at working on the cars yourselves. If there is already a "how to" section I apologize. I just bought my 2005 and it didn't come with an owner's manual. Can someone tell me how to change the cabin air filter (my car smells a little like a cat box) and I have been told this is the problem. Is this something easy or should I take it in? Also, at a half full tank, my fuel guage started blinking. Is this normal? It stayed on until I turned the car off. I 'd say it blinked for about 30 minutes.

Sp33dy_gr33n · 01-20-2008, 08:55 PM

You can get the owner's manual directly from Toyota Cars, Trucks, SUVs & Accessories. If you click on the "owners" button on the toyota website and register, you can review the manual online. Make sure you have your Prius VIN before you start.

perryma · 01-20-2008, 08:59 PM

Thanks! I just got back Friday from picking it up; I"ll check it out online and order one too.

**efusco** · 01-20-2008, 09:00 PM

Best thing you can do is download the user's guide at John's Stuff - Toyota Prius and more

Bear68 · 01-20-2008, 09:41 PM

Changing the cabin filter is simplicity itself.... Just open the lower glove box and reach on the right side and release the plastic shock absorber type device. Then grasp each side of the glove box and flex them in towards the center and pull it towards you. Once the box is opened far enough, reach behind it and you can remove the cover for the filter. Pull the little drawer out and swap the element. Reinstall in the reverse manner. You might also want to check your local parts store for a deodorizing spray and give the new filter a good spritz or two. The fan will blow the deodorizer through the system to freshen the whole thing.

**Tideland Prius** · 01-20-2008, 09:57 PM

The fuel gauge shouldn't be blinking at half tank (i.e. all 5 pips were blinking??)

Get that checked!

01-20-2008, 08:50 PM	#1
perryma Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,781 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 4	How to? This might be a good spot for those of you good at working on the cars yourselves. If there is already a "how to" section I apologize. I just bought my 2005 and it didn't come with an owner's manual. Can someone tell me how to change the cabin air filter (my car smells a little like a cat box) and I have been told this is the problem. Is this something easy or should I take it in? Also, at a half full tank, my fuel guage started blinking. Is this normal? It stayed on until I turned the car off. I 'd say it blinked for about 30 minutes.

01-20-2008, 08:55 PM	#2
Sp33dy_gr33n Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Midwest Posts: 25 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #5 Touring Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: How to? You can get the owner's manual directly from Toyota Cars, Trucks, SUVs & Accessories. If you click on the "owners" button on the toyota website and register, you can review the manual online. Make sure you have your Prius VIN before you start.

01-20-2008, 08:59 PM	#3
perryma Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,781 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 4	Re: How to? Thanks! I just got back Friday from picking it up; I"ll check it out online and order one too.

01-20-2008, 09:00 PM	#4
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 17,231 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 49 Thanked 249 Times in 148 Posts Friends: 37	Re: How to? Best thing you can do is download the user's guide at John's Stuff - Toyota Prius and more

01-20-2008, 09:41 PM	#5
Bear68 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, FLA Posts: 306 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 4 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts Friends: 7	Re: How to? Changing the cabin filter is simplicity itself.... Just open the lower glove box and reach on the right side and release the plastic shock absorber type device. Then grasp each side of the glove box and flex them in towards the center and pull it towards you. Once the box is opened far enough, reach behind it and you can remove the cover for the filter. Pull the little drawer out and swap the element. Reinstall in the reverse manner. You might also want to check your local parts store for a deodorizing spray and give the new filter a good spritz or two. The fan will blow the deodorizer through the system to freshen the whole thing. __________________ Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Tech, Prius Certified "The only foolish question is the one left unasked." Last edited by Bear68; 01-20-2008 at 09:42 PM. Reason: misspelled words

01-20-2008, 09:57 PM	#6
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,616 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 228 Thanked 344 Times in 243 Posts Friends: 23	Re: How to? The fuel gauge shouldn't be blinking at half tank (i.e. all 5 pips were blinking??) Get that checked!