You’ve just discovered the emergency key’s shell. The holster in the glove compartment is where you keep the shell. Keep the third key, the emergency key, in a secure location (i.e., not in the glove box).
What exactly does the filter in the glove box do?
Pollen and dust are only two examples of the dangerous contaminants that the cabin air filter in a car helps to filter out. This filter, which is frequently found under the glovebox, purifies the air as it passes through the HVAC system of the car. To give the system and yourself a breath of fresh air, think about replacing the cabin filter if you find that your car has an unpleasant odor or that the airflow has diminished.
This filter is a tiny pleated unit that is frequently composed of manufactured material or multifiber cotton paper. Before air enters the car’s interior, it passes through this filter, which traps any impurities in the air to keep them out of the air you breathe.
How frequently you replace the filter depends on where you drive. Filters may need to be changed more frequently for drivers who frequently travel through cities, congested areas, or areas with poor air quality. If you reside somewhere with a desert climate, your filter can accumulate dust more quickly and need to be changed more frequently.
The following are warning signals that your filter needs to be changed if you don’t have your owner’s manual or if you wish to know:
- even with the heat or air conditioner set to high, there is a reduced or weak airflow
- The air intake ducts in the cabin are making a whistling noise.
- nasty, musty smells permeating your car’s interior
- excessive noise when the air conditioning or heating is on
If your car exhibits any of these symptoms, think about changing the filter to see if that addresses the issue.