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Toyota Corolla Cross (2023 year). Manual in english - page 18

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Fan speed setting

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

Pressing the on/off switch to turns
off the fan.
When the fan is off, pressing the
on/off switch or turning the fan
speed control switch clockwise will
turn on 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.

Upper body

Upper body and feet

Feet

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.
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
switch.

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Defogging the rear window
and outside rear view mir-
rors

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.

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Fogging up of the windows

●

The windows will easily fog up

when the humidity in the vehicle is

high. Turning “A/C” switch is on

will dehumidify the air from the

outlets and defog the windshield

effectively.

●

If you turn “A/C” switch is 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 recommended in pre-

venting dirty air from entering the

vehicle interior and helping to cool

the vehicle when the outside air

temperature is high.

■

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.

●

It is recommended that the air

conditioning system be set to out-

side air mode prior to turning the

vehicle off.

●

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.366

■

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:

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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.

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

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.

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.

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Location of air outlets

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

■

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

Open the vent

Close the vent



Front left-hand side

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

Close the vent

Open the vent



Rear

Direct air flow to the left or

Air outlet layout and oper-
ations

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right, up or down

Turn the knob to open or
close the vents

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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

Vehicles without DUAL mode air conditioning system

Temperature control switch
Fan speed control switch
“A/C” switch
S-FLOW mode switch
Outside/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

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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

Vehicles with DUAL mode air conditioning system

Left-hand side temperature control switch
Right-hand side temperature control switch
“SYNC” (synchronize) switch
“A/C” switch
S-FLOW mode switch
Outside/recirculated air mode switch
Airflow mode control switch
Fan speed increases switch
Fan speed decreases switch
Eco air conditioning mode switch
Rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch
Windshield defogger switch
Off switch
Automatic mode switch

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Adjusting the temperature
setting

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

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



Vehicles with DUAL mode air
conditioning system

The air conditioning system
switches between individual and
synchronized modes each time
“SYNC” switch is pressed.

Synchronized modes (indicator on):
The left-hand side temperature
control switch can be used to adjust
the temperature for the driver’s and
front passenger’s side. At this time,

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operate the right-hand side tem-
perature control switch to enter
individual mode.
Individual modes (indicator off):
The temperature for the driver’s
and front passenger’s side can be
adjusted separately.

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Setting the fan speed



Vehicles without DUAL mode
air conditioning system

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.



Vehicles with DUAL mode air
conditioning system

Operate the fan speed
increases switch to increase the
fan speed and the fan speed
decrease switch to decrease the
fan speed.

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.

Upper body

Upper body and feet

Feet

Feet and the windshield
defogger operates

■

Switching between outside
air and recirculated air
modes

Press the outside/recirculated
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.)

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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
switch.

■

Defogging the rear window
and outside rear view mir-
rors

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.

■

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

is high.

●

Outside/recirculated air mode may

automatically switch depending on

the temperature setting or the

inside temperature.

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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.366

■

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.449)

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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Press the automatic mode
switch.

Adjust the temperature set-
ting.

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.

This function automatically con-
trols the air conditioning airflow
so that priority is given to the
front seats. Unnecessary air
conditioning is suppressed, con-
tributing to increased fuel effi-
ciency.
Front seat concentrated airflow
mode operates in the following
situations.



No passengers are detected
in the rear seats



The windshield defogger is
not operating

While operating,

illumi-

nates.

■

Manually turning front seat
concentrated airflow mode
on/off

In front seat concentrated air-
flow mode, directing airflow to
the front seats only and to all
seats can be switched via switch
operation. When the mode has
been switched manually, auto-
matic airflow control stops oper-
ating.

Press

on the air condi-

tioning operation panel and
switch the airflow.

WARNING

■

When the outside rear view

mirror defoggers are operat-

ing

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

Front seat concentrated
airflow mode (S-FLOW)

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

Indicator illuminated: Airflow
to the front seats only



Indicator off: Airflow to all the
seats

■

Operation of automatic airflow

control

●

In order to maintain a comfortable

interior, airflow may be directed to

seats without passengers immedi-

ately after the engine is started

and at other times depending on

the outside temperature.

●

After the engine is started, if pas-

sengers move around inside or

enter/exit the vehicle, the system

cannot accurately detect the pres-

ence of passengers and automatic

airflow control will not operate.

■

Operation of manual airflow

control

Even if the function is manually

switched to directing airflow to only

the front seats, when a rear seat is

occupied, it may automatically direct

airflow to all seats.

■

To return to automatic airflow

control

With the indicator off, turn the

engine switch off.

After 60 minutes or more elapse,

turn the engine switch to ON.

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.

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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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

Close the vent

Open the vent



Front left-hand side

Direct air flow to the left or

right, up or down

Close the vent

Open the vent



Rear

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

Turn the knob to open or
close the vents

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

Turns seat heaters on/off

High temperature

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.

■

The heated steering wheel and

seat heaters can be used when

The engine switch is in ON.

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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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.303)

Door trim lights (if equipped)
Front interior/personal lights (



P.302)

Center tray light (if equipped)
Front cup holder light (if equipped)

■

Front

Turns the door position on/off

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

Interior lights list

Location of the interior lights

Operating the interior
lights

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