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Does the 2010 Prius automatically filter outside air?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by nemrut, Aug 8, 2009.

  1. nemrut

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    I know there is a pollen filter that basically filters recirculated air but is there another filter that catches dust/debris from outside air?
     
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    All the air entering the cabin passes through that filter.
     
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    oh, didnt know that. do you know what the purpose of the pollen button is if it's the same filter all air passes through?
     
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    All cars have a general filter that all air entering the cabin passes through. The pollen filter is separate from that and that's what the button is for.
     
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    I'd beg to differ that we've even determined if there is another filter.
     
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    Marketing. 3 minute recirc timer marketed as a pollen remover.
     
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    I find that difficult to believe if pollen is a serious issue in Japan and it's marketed as "hay-fever prevention feature" there according to one poster.
     
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    So where's the filter? How do we get access to clean or replace it? I'm from Missouri on this issue. :p

    And if you read that other thread front to back, there's no definitive answer there either.
     
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    It'll filter out the foul air faster than just recirculation.
     
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