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

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4-6. Driving tips

ing



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

• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid



Have a service technician
inspect the condition of the
12-volt 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, outside rear
view mirrors, windows, vehi-
cle’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.184)



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

Before driving the vehicle

When driving the vehicle

When parking the vehicle

Selecting tire chains

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when mounting the tire chains.
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.......................

278

Heated steering wheel/seat

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

284

5-2. Using the interior lights

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

286

5-3. Using the storage features

List of storage features

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

288

5-4. Other interior features

Other interior features .

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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

5-1.Using the air conditioning system and defogger

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
counterclockwise (cool).

If “A/C” switch is not pressed, the

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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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.

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. (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.

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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 power

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

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the temperature setting or the

inside temperature.

■

Eco air conditioning mode

When Eco drive mode is selected

using the driving mode select

switch, eco air conditioning mode

turns on.
When a drive mode other than Eco

drive mode is selected, eco air con-

ditioning mode may turn off.

■

Operation of the air condition-

ing system in Eco drive mode

●

In Eco drive mode, the air condi-

tioning system is controlled as fol-

lows to prioritize fuel efficiency:

• Engine speed and compressor

operation controlled to restrict

heating/cooling 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.280)

• Adjust the fan speed

• Turn off Eco drive mode (



P.264)

■

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.346

■

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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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.442)

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

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 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not leave the air conditioning

system on longer than necessary

when the hybrid system 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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■

Location of air outlets

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

: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 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

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

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.



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 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not use the functions when the

hybrid system 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 power 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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5-2.Using the interior lights

Rear interior light (



P.286)

Front interior/personal lights (



P.286)

■

Front

Turns the door position on/off

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

on.

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 power switch mode

(position), the presence of the elec-

tronic key (vehicles with a smart key

system), whether the doors are

locked/unlocked, and whether the

doors are opened/closed.

■

To prevent the 12-volt battery

from being discharged

If the interior lights remain on when

the power 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.442)

Operating the personal
lights

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not leave the lights on longer

than necessary when the hybrid

system is off.

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5-3. Using the storage features

5-3.Using the storage features

Bottle holders/door pockets (



Open tray (

Glove box (

Cup holders (



P.289)

Console box (



P.290)

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

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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