Toyota Corolla (2023 year). Manual in english - page 17

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Air conditioning system refrig-

erant

●

A label regarding the refrigerant of 

the air conditioning system is 

attached to the engine compart-

ment at the location shown in the 

following illustration.

●

The meaning of each symbol on 

the label are as follows:

■

Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume 
changes according to the 
selected air flow mode.

: If equipped

Caution

Air conditioning sys-
tem

Air conditioning sys-
tem lubricant type

Requires registered 
technician to service 
air conditioning sys-
tem

Flammable refrigerant

WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield 

from fogging up

Do not use the windshield defog-

ger switch during cool air opera-

tion in extremely humid weather. 

The difference between the tem-

perature of the outside air and 

that of the windshield can cause 

the outer surface of the wind-

shield to fog up, blocking your 

vision.

■

When the outside rear view 

mirror defoggers are operat-

ing (if equipped)

Do not touch the outside rear view 

mirror surfaces, as they can 

become very hot and burn you.

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning 

system on longer than necessary 

when the engine is off.

■

When repairing/replacing 

parts of the air conditioning 

system

Have repair/replacement per-

formed by your Toyota dealer.

When a part of the air conditioning 

system, such as the evaporator, is 

to be replaced, it must be 

replaced with a new one.

Air outlet layout and oper-
ations

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Adjusting the position of 
and opening and closing 
the air outlets



Front center

Direct air flow to the left or right, up 
or down



Front right-hand side

Direct air flow to the left or right, up 
or down



Front left-hand side

Direct air flow to the left or right, up 
or down

WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield 

defogger from operating 

improperly

Do not place anything on the 

instrument panel which may cover 

the air outlets. Otherwise, air flow 

may be obstructed, preventing the 

windshield defoggers from defog-

ging.

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: If equipped

Temperature control switch
Fan speed control switch
“A/C” switch
Outside air mode switch
Recirculated air mode switch
Eco air conditioning mode switch
Airflow mode control switch
Rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers 
switch

*

Windshield defogger switch
Off switch
Automatic mode switch

Rear window defogger switch

*

*

: If equipped

■

Adjusting the temperature 
setting

To adjust the temperature set-
ting, turn the temperature con-
trol switch clockwise (warm) or 

Automatic air conditioning system

*

Air outlets are automatically selected and fan speed is auto-
matically adjusted according to the set temperature setting.
Also, the display and button positions will differ depending on 
the type of the system.

Air conditioning controls

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counterclockwise (cool).

If “A/C” switch is not pressed, the 
system will blow ambient tempera-
ture air or heated air.

■

Setting the fan speed

To adjust the fan speed, turn the 
fan speed control switch clock-
wise (increase) or counterclock-
wise (decrease).

Pressing the off switch to turns off 
the fan.

■

Change the airflow mode

Press the airflow mode control 
switch.

The airflow mode changes as fol-
lows each time the switch is 
pressed.

1

Upper body

2

Upper body and feet

3

Feet

4

Feet and the windshield 
defogger operates

■

Switching between outside 
air and recirculated air 
modes



To change to recirculated air 
mode, press the recirculated 
air mode switch.

The indicator illuminates on the 
recirculated air mode switch.



To change to outside air 
mode, press the outside air 
mode switch.

The indicator illuminates on the out-
side air mode switch.

■

Set cooling and dehumidifi-
cation function

Press the “A/C” switch.

When the function is on, the indica-
tor illuminates on the “A/C” switch.

■

Defogging the windshield

Defoggers are used to defog the 
windshield and front side win-
dows.
Press the windshield defogger 
switch.

Set the outside/recirculated air 
mode switch to outside air mode if 
the recirculated air mode is used. (It 
may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the 
side windows quickly, turn the air 
flow and temperature up.
To return to the previous mode, 
press the windshield defogger 
switch again when the windshield is 
defogged.
When the windshield defogger 
switch is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the windshield defogger 

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switch.

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Defogging the rear window 
and outside rear view mir-
rors



Vehicles without outside rear 
view mirror defoggers

A defogger is used to defog the 
rear window.
Press the rear window defogger 
switch.

The defogger will automatically turn 
off after a while.
When the rear window defogger 
switch is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the rear window defogger 
switch.



Vehicles with outside rear 
view mirror defoggers

Defoggers are used to defog the 
rear window, and to remove 
raindrops, dew and frost from 
the outside rear view mirrors.
Press the rear window and out-
side rear view mirror defoggers 
switch.

The defoggers will automatically 
turn off after a while.
When the rear window and outside 
rear view mirror defoggers switch is 
on, the indicator illuminates on the 
rear window and outside rear view 
mirror defoggers switch.

■

Eco air conditioning mode

The air conditioning is controlled 
with low fuel consumption priori-
tized such as reducing fan 
speed, etc.

Press the eco air conditioning 
mode switch.

When the eco air conditioning 
mode is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the eco air conditioning 
mode switch.

■

When the outside temperature 

exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air 

conditioning system is on

●

In order to reduce the air condi-

tioning power consumption, the air 

conditioning system may switch to 

recirculated air mode automati-

cally. This may also reduce fuel 

consumption.

●

Recirculated air mode is selected 

as a default mode when the 

engine switch is turned to ON.

●

It is possible to switch to outside 

air mode at any time by pressing 

the outside air mode switch.

■

Fogging up of the windows

●

The windows will easily fog up 

when the humidity in the vehicle is 

high. Turning “A/C” on will dehu-

midify the air from the outlets and 

defog the windshield effectively.

●

If you turn “A/C” off, the windows 

may fog up more easily.

●

The windows may fog up if the 

recirculated air mode is used.

■

When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up 

by the vehicle is still drawn into the 

vehicle after closing the windows, it 

is recommended that the air intake 

mode be set to outside air mode and 

the fan speed to any setting except 

off.

■

Outside/recirculated air mode

●

Setting to the recirculated air 

mode temporarily is recom-

mended in preventing dirty air 

from entering the vehicle interior 

and helping to cool the vehicle 

when the outside air temperature 

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is high.

●

Outside/recirculated air mode may 

automatically switch depending on 

the temperature setting or the 

inside temperature.

■

When the outside temperature 

falls to nearly 32°F (0°C)

The dehumidification function may 

not operate even when “A/C” switch 

is pressed.

■

Ventilation and air conditioning 

odors

●

To let fresh air in, set the air condi-

tioning system to the outside air 

mode.

●

During use, various odors from 

inside and outside the vehicle may 

enter into and accumulate in the 

air conditioning system. This may 

then cause odor to be emitted 

from the vents.

●

To reduce potential odors from 

occurring:

• It is recommended that the air 

conditioning system be set to out-

side air mode prior to turning the 

vehicle off.

• The start timing of the blower may 

be delayed for a short period of 

time immediately after the air con-

ditioning system is started in auto-

matic mode.

●

When parking, the system auto-

matically switches to outside air 

mode to encourage better air cir-

culation throughout the vehicle, 

helping to reduce odors that occur 

when starting the vehicle.

■

Air conditioning filter



P.331

■

Air conditioning system refrig-

erant

●

A label regarding the refrigerant of 

the air conditioning system is 

attached to the engine compart-

ment at the location shown in the 

following illustration.

●

The meaning of each symbol on 

the label are as follows:

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(



P.412)

Caution

Air conditioning sys-
tem

Air conditioning sys-
tem lubricant type

Requires registered 
technician to service 
air conditioning sys-
tem

Flammable refrigerant

WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield 

from fogging up

Do not use the windshield defog-

ger switch during cool air opera-

tion in extremely humid weather. 

The difference between the tem-

perature of the outside air and 

that of the windshield can cause 

the outer surface of the wind-

shield to fog up, blocking your 

vision.

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1

Press the automatic mode 
switch.

2

Adjust the temperature set-
ting.

3

To stop the operation, press 
the off switch.

If the fan speed setting or air 
flow modes are operated, the 
automatic mode indicator goes 
off. However, automatic mode 
for functions other than that 
operated is maintained.

■

Using automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automati-

cally according to the temperature 

setting and the ambient conditions.

Therefore, the fan may stop for a 

while until warm or cool air is ready 

to flow immediately after the auto-

matic mode switch pressed.

Prevent ice from building up on 
the windshield and wiper 
blades.

When the windshield wiper de-icer 
switch is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the windshield wiper 
de-icer switch.
The windshield wiper de-icer will 
automatically turn off after a period 
of time.

■

Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume 
changes according to the 
selected air flow mode.

WARNING

■

When the outside rear view 

mirror defoggers are operat-

ing (if equipped)

Do not touch the outside rear view 

mirror surfaces, as they can 

become very hot and burn you.

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning 

system on longer than necessary 

when the engine is off.

■

When repairing/replacing 

parts of the air conditioning 

system

Have repair/replacement per-

formed by your Toyota dealer.

When a part of the air conditioning 

system, such as the evaporator, is 

to be replaced, it must be 

replaced with a new one.

Using automatic mode

Windshield wiper de-icer 
(if equipped)

WARNING

■

To prevent burns

Do not touch the glass at lower 

part of the windshield or to the 

side of the front pillars when the 

windshield wiper de-icer is on.

Air outlet layout and oper-
ations

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:If equipped

■

Adjusting the position of 
and opening and closing 
the air outlets



Front center

Direct air flow to the left or right, up 
or down



Front right-hand side

Direct air flow to the left or right, up 
or down



Front left-hand side

Direct air flow to the left or right, up 
or down

WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield 

defogger from operating 

improperly

Do not place anything on the 

instrument panel which may cover 

the air outlets. Otherwise, air flow 

may be obstructed, preventing the 

windshield defoggers from defog-

ging.

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Heated steering wheel

Turns heated steering wheel 
on/off

When the heated steering wheel is 
on, the indicator illuminates on the 
heated steering wheel switch.

■

Seat heaters



Front

Turns seat heaters on/off

1

High temperature

2

Low temperature

When the seat heater is on, the 
indicator illuminates on the seat 
heater switch.
When not in use, put the switch in 
the neutral position. The indicator 
will turn off.



Rear

Turns seat heaters on/off

Heated steering 

wheel

*

/seat heaters

*



Heated steering wheel

Warms up the grip of the 
steering wheel



Seat heaters

Warm up the seat upholstery

WARNING

■

To prevent minor burn inju-

ries

Care should be taken if anyone in 

the following categories comes in 

contact with the steering wheel or 

seats when the heater is on:

●

Babies, small children, the 

elderly, the sick and the physi-

cally challenged

●

Persons with sensitive skin

●

Persons who are fatigued

●

Persons who have taken alco-

hol or drugs that induce sleep 

(sleeping drugs, cold remedies, 

etc.)

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the 

seat heaters

Do not put heavy objects that 

have an uneven surface on the 

seat and do not stick sharp 

objects (needles, nails, etc.) into 

the seat.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the functions when the 

engine is off.

Operation instructions

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When the seat heater is on, the 
indicator illuminates on the seat 
heater switch.

■

The heated steering wheel and 

seat heaters can be used when

The engine switch is in ON.

WARNING

■

To prevent overheating and 

minor burn injuries

Observe the following precautions 

when using the seat heaters.

●

Do not cover the seat with a 

blanket or cushion when using 

the seat heater.

●

Do not use seat heater more 

than necessary.

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Rear interior light (



P.271)

Front interior/personal lights (



P.271)

■

Front

1

Turns the door position on/off

When a door is opened while the 
door position is on, the lights turn 

on.

2

Turns the lights on/off

■

Rear

Turns the lights on/off
When the door position is on for 
the front interior lights, the rear 

Interior lights list

Location of the interior lights

Operating the interior 
lights

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interior light will turn on when a 
door is open and turn off when 
all of them are closed.
When the rear interior light is on 
linked to the door position for 
the front interior lights, it will not 
turn off even though the switch 
is pressed.

Turns the lights on/off

■

Illuminated entry system

The lights automatically turn on/off 

according to the engine switch 

mode (position), the presence of the 

electronic key (vehicles with a smart 

key system), whether the doors are 

locked/unlocked, and whether the 

doors are opened/closed.

■

To prevent the battery from 

being discharged

If the interior lights remain on when 

the engine switch is turned off, the 

lights will go off automatically after 

20 minutes.

■

The interior lights may turn on 

automatically when

If any of the SRS airbags deploy 

(inflate) or in the event of a strong 

rear impact, the interior lights will 

turn on automatically.

The interior lights will turn off auto-

matically after approximately 20 

minutes.

The interior lights can be turned off 

manually. However, in order to help 

prevent further collisions, it is rec-

ommended that they be left on until 

safety can be ensured.

(The interior lights may not turn on 

automatically depending on the 

force of the impact and conditions of 

the collision.)

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(



P.412)

Operating the personal 
lights

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer 

than necessary when the engine 

is not running.

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Bottle holders/door pockets (



P.274)

Open trays (if equipped) (



P.275)

Glove box (



P.274)

Cup holders (if equipped) (



P.274)

Console box (



P.275)

List of storage features

Location of the storage features

WARNING

■

Items that should not be left 

in the storage spaces

Do not leave glasses, lighters or 

spray cans in the storage spaces, 

as this may cause the following 

when cabin temperature becomes 

high:

●

Glasses may be deformed by 

heat or cracked if they come 

into contact with other stored 

items.

●

Lighters or spray cans may 

explode. If they come into con-

tact with other stored items, the 

lighter may catch fire or the 

spray can may release gas, 

causing a fire hazard.

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Pull up the lever to open the 
glove box.

■

Glove box light (if equipped)

The glove box light turns on when 

the tail lights are on.



Front



Rear (if equipped)

Pull the armrest down.



Front



Rear

Glove box

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the glove box closed. In the 

event of sudden braking or sud-

den swerving, an accident may 

occur due to an occupant being 

struck by the open glove box or 

the items stored inside.

Cup holders

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the cup 

holder

Do not place anything other than 

cups or beverage cans in the cup 

holders.

Other items may be thrown out of 

the holders in the event of an 

accident or sudden braking and 

cause injury. If possible, cover hot 

drinks to prevent burns.

Bottle holders

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Bottle holders

●

When storing a bottle, close the 

cap.

●

The bottle may not be stored 

depending on its size or shape.

1

Slide the lid to the rear most 
position. (vehicles with a 
slide function)

2

Lift the lid while pulling up the 
knob.

■

Slide function (if equipped)

The console box lid can be slid for-

ward or backward.



Front



Rear

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the bottle 

holders

Do not place anything other than 

a bottle in the bottle holders.

Other items may be thrown out of 

the holders in the event of an 

accident or sudden braking and 

cause injury.

Console box

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the console box closed.

Injuries may result in the event of 

an accident or sudden braking.

Open trays (if equipped)

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Observe the following precautions 

when putting items in the open 

tray. Failure to do so may cause 

items to be thrown out of the tray 

in the event of sudden braking or 

steering. In these cases, the items 

may interfere with pedal operation 

or cause driver distraction, result-

ing in an accident.

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WARNING

●

Do not store items in the tray 

that can easily shift or roll out.

●

Do not stack items in the tray 

higher than the tray’s edge.

●

Do not put items in the tray that 

may protrude over the tray’s 

edge.