Toyota Corolla Hybrid (2020 year). Owner's manual — part 23

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6-1.Using the air conditioning system and defogger

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

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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.

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Setting the fan speed

To adjust the fan speed, turn the
fan speed control switch clock-

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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wise (increase) or counterclock-
wise (decrease).

Pressing the off switch to turns off
the fan.

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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

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Switching between outside
air and recirculated air
modes

Press the outside/recirculated
air mode switch.

The mode switches between out-
side air mode and recirculated air
mode modes each time the switch
is operated.
When recirculated air mode is
selected, the indicator illuminates

on the outside/recirculated air
mode switch.

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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.

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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

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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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” 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.

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Outside/recirculated air mode

●

When driving on dusty roads such

as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set

the outside/recirculated air mode

switch to the recirculated air

mode. This is effective in prevent-

ing outside air from entering the

vehicle interior. During cooling

operation, setting the recirculated

air mode will also cool the vehicle

interior effectively.

●

Outside/recirculated air mode may

automatically switch depending on

the temperature setting or the

inside temperature.

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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.

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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.360)

• Adjust the fan speed

• Turn off Eco drive mode (P.219)

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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.

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Ventilation and air conditioning

odors

●

To let fresh air in, set the air condi-

tioning system to the outside air

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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.

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Air conditioning filter

P.426

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Air conditioning system refrig-

erant

●

A label regarding the refrigerant of

the air conditioning system is

attached to the hood at the loca-

tion shown in the following illustra-

tion.

●

The meaning of each symbol on

the label are as follows:

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(P.516)

Caution

Air conditioning sys-
tem

Air conditioning sys-
tem lubricant type

Requires registered
technician to service
air conditioning sys-
tem

Flammable refrigerant

WARNING

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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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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 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not leave the air conditioning

system on longer than necessary

when the hybrid system is off.

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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.

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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.

In S-FLOW mode, priority for the
airflow is given to the front
seats, reducing the airflow and
air conditioning effect on the
rear seats.
The following S-FLOW modes
are available:



Automatic S-FLOW mode

In this mode, when a passenger

NOTICE

■

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.

S-FLOW mode

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is judged to be in a rear seat,
S-FLOW mode will be automati-
cally disabled.

When the S-FLOW mode is on, the
indicator illuminates on the
S-FLOW mode switch.
To enable/disable S-FLOW mode
and enter manual S-FLOW mode,
press the S-FLOW mode switch.



Manual S-FLOW mode

When the S-FLOW mode switch
is pressed, S-FLOW mode will
be manually enabled/ disabled.

When the S-FLOW mode is on, the
indicator illuminates on the
S-FLOW mode switch.

Operation in S-FLOW mode dif-
fers according to the following
conditions:


Priority is given to the driver’s
seat only when:



Automatic S-FLOW mode

When no passengers are judged to
be in the front passenger seat or
rear seats.



Manual S-FLOW mode

When no passenger is judged to be
in the front passenger seat.



Priority is given to the front
seats when:

Manual S-FLOW mode is selected
or no passengers are judged to be
in the rear seats when in automatic
S-FLOW mode.



S-FLOW mode will be dis-
abled when:

A passenger is judged to be in a
rear seat when in automatic
S-FLOW mode.

Depending on the set tempera-
ture, operation in S-FLOW
mode may not change as
described above.

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How the system judges if a pas-

senger is in the vehicle when in

S-FLOW mode

In S-FLOW mode, the system

judges if a passenger is in the vehi-

cle as follows:
• Front passenger seat:
A passenger is judged to be in the

front passenger seat when the sys-

tem detects an object on the front

passenger seat, fastening of the

front passenger seat belt or the

opening and closing of the front pas-

senger door. (However, when only

opening and closing of the front pas-

senger door is detected, the system

will judge that a passenger is not in

the front passenger seat after the

vehicle speed reaches approxi-

mately 12 mph [20 km/h] or more.)
• Rear seats (automatic S-FLOW

mode only):

A passenger is judged to be in a

rear seat when the system detects

the opening and closing of a rear

door.
If a passenger is judged to be in the

vehicle, the system will retain the

judgement for a certain amount of

time after the power switch is turned

off.

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Operation of automatic S-FLOW

mode

When the system is operating in

automatic S-FLOW mode, if a rear

door is opened and then closed,

S-FLOW mode will be disabled. To

enable S-FLOW mode, press the

S-FLOW mode switch. (In this case,

the system will operate in manual

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S-FLOW mode.)

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Changing from manual S-FLOW

mode to automatic S-FLOW

mode

1

Press the S-FLOW mode switch

to disable S-FLOW mode.

2

Turn the power switch off.

3

Wait for 60 minutes or more and

change the power switch to ON.

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Location of air outlets

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

:If equipped

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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

Air outlet layout and oper-
ations

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*

: If equipped

WARNING

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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.

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.

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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.

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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

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.

Operation instructions

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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6-2.Using the interior lights

Rear interior light (P.368)
Door trim lights (if equipped)
Front interior/personal lights (P.367)
Center tray light (if equipped)
Cup holder lights (if equipped)

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Front

1

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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2

Turns the lights on/off

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Rear

1

Turns the door position on

The rear interior light turns on/off
together the front interior lights.
When a door is opened while the
front and rear interior light door
position is on, the lights turn on.

2

Turns the light on

Turns the lights on/off

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Illuminated entry system

The lights automatically turn on/off

according to the power switch

mode, the presence of the elec-

tronic key, whether the doors are

locked/unlocked, and whether the

doors are open/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.)

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(P.516)

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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6-3.Using the storage features

Bottle holders/door pockets (P.370)
Open trays (if equipped) (P.371)
Glove box (P.370)
Cup holders (P.370)
Console box (P.371)

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.



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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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.

2

Lift the lid while pulling up the
knob.

■

Slide function

The console box lid can be slid for-

ward or backward.



Front (if equipped)



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

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.

●

Do not store items in the tray

that can easily shift or roll out.

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Lift the deck mat.



Type A



Type B

WARNING

●

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.

Trunk features

Auxiliary box

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6-4.Other interior features

The USB charging port are used
to supply 2.1 A of electricity at 5
V to external devices.
The USB charging port are for
charging only. They are not
designed for data transfer or
other purposes.
Depending on the external
device, it may not charge prop-
erly. Refer to the manual
included with the device before
using a USB charging port.

■

Using the USB charging
port

Lift the lid while pulling up the
knob.

■

The USB charging port can be

used when

The power switch is in ACC or ON.

■

Situations in which the USB

charging port may not operate

correctly

●

If a device which consumes more

than 2.1 A at 5 V is connected

●

If a device designed to communi-

cate with a personal computer,

such as a USB memory device, is

connected

●

If the connected external device is

turned off (depending on device)

●

If the temperature inside the vehi-

cle is high, such as after the vehi-

cle has been parked in the sun

■

About connected external

device

Depending on the connected exter-

nal device, charging may occasion-

ally be suspended and then start

again. This is not a malfunction.

Other interior features

USB charging port

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the

USB charging port

●

Do not insert foreign objects into

the port.

●

Do not spill water or other liq-

uids into the port.

●

Do not apply excessive force to

or impact the USB charging

port.

●

Do not disassemble or modify

the USB charging port.

■

To prevent damage to exter-

nal devices

●

Do not leave external devices in

the vehicle. The temperature

inside the vehicle may become

high, resulting in damage to an

external device.

●

Do not push down on or apply

unnecessary force to an exter-

nal device or the cable of an

external device while it is con-

nected.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not use the USB charging port

for a long period of time with the

hybrid system stopped.