Toyota Corolla Hatchback (2023 year). Manual in english

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4-5. Using the driving support systems

approaches from behind your

vehicle at an angle

• When the vehicle is stopped at an

angle to the road

• When a vehicle or bicycle

approaches from behind a parked

vehicle at an angle

• When a parked vehicle, wall, sign,

person or other stationary object

is behind the vehicle

• When an approaching vehicle or

bicycle suddenly changes direc-

tion

• When an approaching vehicle or

bicycle is traveling along a station-

ary object, such a wall or sign

• When the back door is open

• When a bicycle carrier, ramp, or

other accessory is installed to the

back of the vehicle

• When a vehicle or bicycle is

approaching at high speed

• When towing with the vehicle

• When stopped on a steep slope

• When stopped on a curve or at the

exit of a curve

Operate the driving mode select
switch forward or backward to select
the desired driving mode on the
multi-information display.



Normal mode

Provides an optimal balance of fuel
economy, quietness, and dynamic
performance. Suitable for normal
driving.



Sport mode

Controls the transmission and
engine to provide quick, powerful
acceleration. This mode also
changes the steering feel, making it
suitable for when agile driving
response is desired, such as when
driving on roads with many curves.
When the sport mode is selected,
sport mode indicator comes on.



Eco drive mode

Helps the driver accelerate in an
eco-friendly manner and improve

Driving mode select

switch

The driving modes can be
selected to suit driving con-
dition.

Selecting a drive mode

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fuel economy through moderate
throttle characteristics and by con-
trolling the operation of the air con-
ditioning system (heating/cooling).
When the eco mode is selected,
eco drive mode indicator comes on.

■

Operation of the air condition-

ing system in Eco drive mode

Eco drive mode controls the heat-

ing/cooling operations and fan

speed of the air conditioning system

to enhance fuel efficiency. To

improve air conditioning perfor-

mance, perform the following opera-

tions:

●

Turn off eco air conditioning mode

(



P.237)

●

Adjust the fan speed (



P.236)

●

Turn off Eco drive mode

■

Automatic deactivation of sport

mode

If the engine switch is turned off

after driving in sport mode, the drive

mode will be changed to normal

mode.

■

ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys-
tem)

Helps to prevent wheel lock
when the brakes are applied
suddenly, or if the brakes are
applied while driving on a slip-
pery road surface

■

Brake assist

Generates an increased level of
braking force after the brake
pedal is depressed when the
system detects a panic stop sit-
uation

■

VSC (Vehicle Stability Con-
trol)

Helps the driver to control skid-
ding when swerving suddenly or
turning on slippery road sur-
faces.

Driving assist systems

To keep driving safety and
performance, the following
systems operate automati-
cally in response to various
driving situations. Be
aware, however, that these
systems are supplementary
and should not be relied
upon too heavily when oper-
ating the vehicle.

Summary of the driving
assist systems

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Enhanced VSC (Enhanced
Vehicle Stability Control)

Provides cooperative control of
the ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS.
Helps to maintain directional
stability when swerving on slip-
pery road surfaces by con-
trolling steering performance.

■

The Secondary Collision
Brake

When the SRS airbag sensor
detects a collision and the sys-
tem operates, the brakes and
brake lights are automatically
controlled to reduce the vehicle
speed and help reduce the pos-
sibility of further damage due to
a secondary collision.

■

TRAC (Traction Control)

Helps to maintain drive power
and prevent the drive wheels
from spinning when starting the
vehicle or accelerating on slip-
pery roads

■

Active Cornering Assist
(ACA)

Helps to prevent the vehicle
from drifting to the outer side by
performing inner wheel brake
control when attempting to
accelerate while turning

■

Hill-start assist control

Helps to reduce the backward
movement of the vehicle when
starting on an uphill

■

EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing)

Employs an electric motor to
reduce the amount of effort
needed to turn the steering
wheel.

■

When the TRAC/VSC systems

are operating

The slip indicator light will flash

while the TRAC/VSC systems are

operating.

■

Disabling the TRAC system

If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt

or snow, the TRAC system may

reduce power from the engine to the
wheels. Pressing

to turn the

system off may make it easier for

you to rock the vehicle in order to

free it.
To turn the TRAC system off, quickly
press and release

The “Traction Control Turned OFF”
will be shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.

Press

again to turn the system

back on.

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Turning off both TRAC and VSC

systems

To turn the TRAC and VSC systems
off, press and hold

for more

than 3 seconds while the vehicle is

stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will
come on and the “Traction Control
Turned OFF” will be shown on the
multi-information display.

Press

again to turn the system

back on.

: PCS will also be disabled (only

Pre-Collision warning is avail-
able). The PCS warning light will
come on and a message will be
displayed on the multi-information
display. (



P.176)

■

When the message is dis-

played on the multi-information

display showing that TRAC has
been disabled even if

has

not been pressed

TRAC is temporary deactivated. If

the information continues to show,

contact your Toyota dealer.

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Operating conditions of

hill-start assist control

When all of the following four condi-

tions are met, the hill-start assist

control will operate:

●

The shift lever is in a position

other than P or N (when starting

off forward/backward on an

upward incline).

●

The vehicle is stopped

●

The accelerator pedal is not

depressed

●

The parking brake is not engaged

●

The engine switch is turned to ON

■

Automatic system cancelation

of hill-start assist control

The hill-start assist control will turn

off in any of the following situations:

●

The shift lever is shifted to P or N.

●

The accelerator pedal is

depressed

●

The parking brake is engaged

●

2 seconds at maximum elapsed

after the brake pedal is released

●

The engine switch is turned to

OFF

■

Sounds and vibrations caused

by the ABS, brake assist, VSC,

TRAC and hill-start assist con-

trol systems

●

A sound may be heard from the

engine compartment when the

brake pedal is depressed repeat-

edly, when the engine is started or

just after the vehicle begins to

move. This sound does not indi-

cate that a malfunction has

occurred in any of these systems.

●

Any of the following conditions

may occur when the above sys-

tems are operating. None of these

indicates that a malfunction has

occurred.

• Vibrations may be felt through the

vehicle body and steering.

• A motor sound may be heard also

after the vehicle comes to a stop.

■

Active Cornering Assist opera-

tion sounds and vibrations

When the Active Cornering Assist is

operated, operation sounds and

vibrations may be generated from

the brake system, but this is not a

malfunction.

■

EPS operation sound

When the steering wheel is oper-

ated, a motor sound (whirring

sound) may be heard. This does not

indicate a malfunction.

■

Automatic reactivation of TRAC

and VSC systems

After turning the TRAC and VSC

systems off, the systems will be

automatically re-enabled in the fol-

lowing situations:

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●

When the engine switch is turned

off

●

If only the TRAC system is turned

off, the TRAC will turn on when

vehicle speed increases

If both the TRAC and VSC sys-

tems are turned off, automatic

re-enabling will not occur when

vehicle speed increases.

■

Operating conditions of Active

Cornering Assist

The system operates when the fol-

lowing occurs.

●

TRAC/VSC can operate

●

The driver is attempting to accel-

erate while turning

●

The system detects that the vehi-

cle is drifting to the outer side

●

The brake pedal is released

■

Reduced effectiveness of the

EPS system

The effectiveness of the EPS sys-

tem is reduced to prevent the sys-

tem from overheating when there is

frequent steering input over an

extended period of time. The steer-

ing wheel may feel heavy as a

result. Should this occur, refrain

from excessive steering input or

stop the vehicle and turn the engine

off. The EPS system should return

to normal within 10 minutes.

■

Secondary Collision Brake

operating conditions

The system operates when the SRS

airbag sensor detects a collision

while the vehicle is in motion.
However, the system does not oper-

ate when the components are dam-

aged.

■

Secondary Collision Brake

automatic cancellation

The system is automatically can-

celed in any of the following situa-

tions.

●

The vehicle speed drops below

approximately 0 mph (0 km/h)

●

A certain amount of time elapses

during operation

●

The accelerator pedal is

depressed a large amount

WARNING

■

The ABS does not operate

effectively when

●

The limits of tire gripping perfor-

mance have been exceeded

(such as excessively worn tires

on a snow covered road).

●

The vehicle hydroplanes while

driving at high speed on wet or

slick roads.

■

Stopping distance when the

ABS is operating may exceed

that of normal conditions

The ABS is not designed to

shorten the vehicle’s stopping dis-

tance. Always maintain a safe dis-

tance from the vehicle in front of

you, especially in the following sit-

uations:

●

When driving on dirt, gravel or

snow-covered roads

●

When driving with tire chains

●

When driving over bumps in the

road

●

When driving over roads with

potholes or uneven surfaces

■

TRAC/VSC may not operate

effectively when

Directional control and power may

not be achievable while driving on

slippery road surfaces, even if the

TRAC/VSC system is operating.

Drive the vehicle carefully in con-

ditions where stability and power

may be lost.

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WARNING

■

Active Cornering Assist does

not operate effectively when

●

Do not overly rely on Active

Cornering Assist. Active Corner-

ing Assist may not operate

effectively when accelerating

down slopes or driving on slip-

pery road surfaces.

●

When Active Cornering Assist

frequently operates, Active Cor-

nering Assist may temporarily

stop operating to ensure proper

operation of the brakes, TRAC

and VSC.

■

Hill-start assist control does

not operate effectively when

●

Do not overly rely on hill-start

assist control. Hill-start assist

control may not operate effec-

tively on steep inclines and

roads covered with ice.

●

Unlike the parking brake,

hill-start assist control is not

intended to hold the vehicle sta-

tionary for an extended period

of time. Do not attempt to use

hill-start assist control to hold

the vehicle on an incline, as

doing so may lead to an acci-

dent.

■

When the TRAC/VSC is acti-

vated

The slip indicator light flashes.

Always drive carefully. Reckless

driving may cause an accident.

Exercise particular care when the

indicator light flashes.

■

When the TRAC/VSC systems

are turned off

Be especially careful and drive at

a speed appropriate to the road

conditions. As these are the sys-

tems to help ensure vehicle stabil-

ity and driving force, do not turn

the TRAC/VSC systems off

unless necessary.

■

Secondary Collision Brake

Do not rely solely upon the Sec-

ondary Collision Brake. This sys-

tem is designed to help reduce

the possibility of further damage

due to a secondary collision, how-

ever, that effect changes accord-

ing to various conditions. Overly

relying on the system may result

in death or serious injury.

■

Replacing tires

Make sure that all tires are of the

specified size, brand, tread pat-

tern and total load capacity. In

addition, make sure that the tires

are inflated to the recommended

tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS, TRAC and VSC sys-

tems will not function correctly if

different tires are installed on the

vehicle.

Contact your Toyota dealer for fur-

ther information when replacing

tires or wheels.

■

Handling of tires and the sus-

pension

Using tires with any kind of prob-

lem or modifying the suspension

will affect the driving assist sys-

tems, and may cause a system to

malfunction.

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4-6. Driving tips

4-6.Driving tips



Use fluids that are appropriate
to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.

• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid



Have a service technician
inspect the condition of the
battery.



Have the vehicle fitted with
four snow tires or purchase a
set of tire chains for the front
tires.

Ensure that all tires are the same
size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.

Winter driving tips

Carry out the necessary
preparations and inspec-
tions before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always
drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.

Pre-winter preparations

WARNING

■

Driving with snow tires

Observe the following precautions

to reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in a

loss of vehicle control and cause

death or serious injury.

●

Use tires of the size specified.

●

Maintain the recommended

level of air pressure.

●

Do not drive in excess of 75

mph (120 km/h), regardless of

the type of snow tires being

used.

●

Use snow tires on all, not just

some wheels.

■

Driving with tire chains

Observe the following precautions

to reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in the

vehicle being unable to be driven

safely, and may cause death or

serious injury.

●

Do not drive in excess of the

speed limit specified for the tire

chains being used, or 30 mph

(50 km/h), whichever is lower.

●

Avoid driving on bumpy road

surfaces or over potholes.

●

Avoid sudden acceleration,

abrupt steering, sudden brak-

ing and shifting operations that

cause sudden engine braking.

●

Slow down sufficiently before

entering a curve to ensure that

vehicle control is maintained.

●

Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing

Assist) system.

●

Do not use LDA (Lane Depar-

ture Alert) system.

NOTICE

■

Repairing or replacing snow

tires

Request repairs or replacement of

snow tires from Toyota dealers or

legitimate tire retailers.

This is because the removal and

attachment of snow tires affects

the operation of the tire pressure

warning valves and transmitters.

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Perform the following according
to the driving conditions:



Do not try to forcibly open a
window or move a wiper that
is frozen. Pour warm water
over the frozen area to melt
the ice. Wipe away the water
immediately to prevent it from
freezing.



To ensure proper operation of
the climate control system
fan, remove any snow that
has accumulated on the air
inlet vents in front of the wind-
shield.



Check for and remove any
excess ice or snow that may
have accumulated on the
exterior lights, vehicle’s roof,
chassis, around the tires or on
the brakes.



Remove any snow or mud
from the bottom of your shoes
before getting in the vehicle.

Accelerate the vehicle slowly,
keep a safe distance between
you and the vehicle ahead, and
drive at a reduced speed suit-
able to road conditions.



Turn automatic mode of the
parking brake off. Otherwise,

the parking brake may freeze
and not be able to be
released automatically.

Also, avoid using the following as
the parking brake may operate
automatically, even if automatic
mode is off.
• Brake hold system



Park the vehicle and shift the
shift lever to P without setting
the parking brake. The park-
ing brake may freeze up, pre-
venting it from being released.
If the vehicle is parked without
setting the parking brake,
make sure to block the
wheels.
Failure to do so may be dan-
gerous because it may cause
the vehicle to move unexpect-
edly, possibly leading to an
accident.



When the parking brake is in
automatic mode, release the
parking brake after shifting
the shift lever to P. (



P.142)



If the vehicle is parked without
setting the parking brake,
confirm that the shift lever
cannot be moved out of P.



If the vehicle is left parked
with the brakes damp in cold
temperatures, there is a pos-
sibility of the brakes freezing.

Use the correct tire chain size
when mounting the tire chains.

Before driving the vehicle

When driving the vehicle

When parking the vehicle

Selecting tire chains

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Chain size is regulated for each
tire size.

Side chain (0.12 in. [3 mm] in
diameter)
Side chain (0.39 in. [10 mm]
in width)
Side chain (1.18 in. [30 mm]
in length)
Cross chain (0.16 in. [4 mm]
in diameter)
Cross chain (0.55 in. [14 mm]
in width)
Cross chain (0.98 in. [25 mm]
in length)

Regulations regarding the use
of tire chains vary depending on
location and type of road.
Always check local regulations
before installing chains.

■

Tire chain installation

Observe the following precautions

when installing and removing

chains:

●

Install and remove tire chains in a

safe location.

●

Install tire chains on the front tires

only. Do not install tire chains on

the rear tires.

●

Install tire chains on the front tires

as tightly as possible. Retighten

chains after driving 1/4



1/2 mile

(0.5



1.0 km).

●

Install tire chains following the

instructions provided with the tire

chains.

Regulations on the use of
tire chains

NOTICE

■

Fitting tire chains

The tire pressure warning valves

and transmitters may not function

correctly when tire chains are fit-

ted.

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Interior features

5-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Automatic air conditioning

system.......................

234

Heated steering wheel/seat

heaters ......................

241

5-2. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list ..........

243

5-3. Using the storage features

List of storage features

..................................

245

Luggage compartment fea-

tures ..........................

248

5-4. Other interior features

Other interior features .

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

Vehicles with DUAL mode air conditioning system

Left-hand side temperature control switch
Right-hand side temperature control switch
“SYNC” switch
“A/C” switch
Outside air mode switch
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

■

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 con-
ditioning system: The air condition-

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

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the temperature for the driver’s and
front passenger’s side. At this time,
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.

■

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



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

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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
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.

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

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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.

■

Operation of the air condition-

ing system in Eco air condition-

ing mode

●

In Eco air conditioning mode, the

air conditioning system is con-

trolled as follows to prioritize fuel

efficiency:

• Heater and compressor operation

controlled to restrict heating/cool-

ing capacity

• Fan speed restricted when auto-

matic mode is selected

●

To improve air conditioning perfor-

mance, perform the following

operations:

• Turn off eco air conditioning mode

(



P.237)

• Adjust the fan speed

■

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.303

■

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:

Caution

Air conditioning sys-
tem

Air conditioning sys-
tem lubricant type

Requires registered
technician to service
air conditioning sys-
tem

Flammable refrigerant

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Using the voice command sys-

tem

Air conditioning system can be

operated using voice commands.
For details, refer to the “MULTIME-

DIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.386)

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.

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

When the windshield wiper de-icer
switch is on, the indicator illumi-

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.

Using automatic mode

Windshield wiper de-icer
(if equipped)

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