air conditioning TOYOTA C-HR 2022 User Guide
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◆When braking 
Make  sure  to  operate  the  brakes  gently  and  in  a  timely  manner.  A 
greater amount of electrical energy can be regenerated when slo w- 
ing down.
◆Delays 
Repeated  acceleration  and  deceleration,  as  well  as  long  waits  a t 
traffic  lights,  will  lead  to  bad  fuel  economy.  Check  traffic  re ports 
before leaving and avoid delays as much as possible. When drivi ng 
in a traffic jam, gently release the brake pedal to allow the v ehicle to 
move  forward  slightly  while  avoiding  overuse  of  the  accelerator 
pedal. Doing so can help control excessive gasoline consumption .
◆Highway driving 
Control and maintain the vehicle at a constant speed. Before st op- 
ping  at  a  toll  booth  or  similar,  allow  plenty  of  time  to  releas e  the 
accelerator and gently apply the brakes. A greater amount of el ec- 
trical energy can be regenerated when slowing down.
◆Air conditioning 
Use  the  air  conditioning  only  when  necessary.  Doing  so  can  help 
reduce excessive gasoline consumption. 
In summer: When the ambient temperature is high, use the recirc u- 
lated  air  mode.  Doing  so  will  help  to  reduce  the  burden  on  the  air 
conditioning system and reduce fuel consumption as well. 
In winter: Because the gasoline engine will not automatically c ut out 
until it and the interior of the vehicle are warm, it will cons ume fuel. 
Fuel  consumption  can  be  improved  by  avoiding  overuse  of  the 
heater. 
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system and defogger 
Air conditioning system ...... 548 
Heated steering wheel/ 
seat heaters ..................... 557 
5-2. Using the interior lights 
Interior lights list ................. 559 
• Interior lights .................. 560 
• Personal lights ............... 560 
5-3. Using the  
storage features 
List of storage features ...... 562 
• Glove box ...................... 563 
• Console box .................. 563
• Bottle holders ................ 564
• Cup holders ................... 565 
Luggage compartment  
features............................ 566 
5-4. Using the  
other interior features 
Other interior features ........ 574 
• Sun visors...................... 574
• Vanity mirrors ................ 574
• Clock ............................. 575
• Power outlet .................. 576
• Assist grips .................... 577 
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Air conditioning system
The illustrations below are for left-hand drive vehicles. 
The  button  positions  and  shapes  will  differ  for  right-hand  driv e  vehi- 
cles.
■Adjusting the temperature setting 
Increases the temperature 
Decreases the temperature
If  the    indicator  is  turned 
off, the system will blow ambient 
temperature air or heated air.
Air  outlets  and  fan  speed  are  automatically  adjusted  according 
to the temperature setting.
Air conditioning controls 
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■Fan speed setting 
Increases the fan speed 
Decreases the fan speed
Press   to turn the fan off. 
■Change the airflow mode 
To  change  the  airflow  mode, 
move the airflow change knob 
upward or downward.
The  air  outlets  used  are 
changed  each  time  the  knob  is
operated.
Air flows to the upper body. 
Air  flows  to  the  upper  body 
and feet. 
Air flows to the feet. 
Air  flows  to  the  feet  and  the 
windshield  defogger  oper- 
ates. 
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Press the  . 
The dehumidification function begins to operate. Air outlets an d fan 
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature s et- 
ting. 
Adjust the temperature setting. 
Press  .
The  cooling  and  dehumidification  function  switches  between  on  a nd  off 
each time   is pressed.
To stop the operation, press the  .
■Automatic mode indicator 
If  the  fan  speed  setting  or  air  flow  modes  are  operated,  the  au to- 
matic  mode  indicator  goes  off.  However,  automatic  mode  for  func - 
tions other than that operated is maintained.
■Adjusting the temperature for driver and passenger seats sep-
arately 
To turn on the dual control mode, perform any of the following  pro- 
cedures: 
● Press  . 
● Adjust the passenger’s side temperature setting.
The indicator comes on when the dual control mode is on.
Using automatic mode
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■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes 
Press  .
The  mode  switches  between  outside  air  mode  (indicator  off)  and  recir- 
culated air mode (indicator on) each time   is pressed. 
■Blower customization 
Fan speed settings can be changed. 
Press  . 
Press  .
Each time   is pressed, the fan speed changes as follows. 
“NORMAL” “ECO”“FAST”
■Defogging the windshield 
Defoggers  are  used  to  defog  the  windshield  and  front  side  win- 
dows. 
Press  .
The dehumidification function operates and fan speed increases.   
Set  the  outside/recirculated  air  mode  button  to  the  outside  air   mode  if 
the recirculated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically .) 
To  defog  the  windshield  and  the  front  side  windows  early,  turn  the  air 
flow and temperature up.  
To return to the previous mode, press   again when the windshiel d 
is defogged.
Other functions
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■Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors 
Defoggers  are  used  to  defog  the  rear  window  and  to  remove  rain- 
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors. 
Press  .
The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of tim e. 
■Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped) 
This  feature  is  used  to  prevent  ice  from  building  up  on  the  win d- 
shield and wiper blades. 
Press  .
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 airflow mode. 
: Some models
■Adjusting the position of the air outlets 
Direct air flow to the left or right, 
up or down. 
Turn  the  knob  up  to  open  or 
close the vent.
Air outlets 
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■Using automatic mode 
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperatur e 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   button is pressed. 
■ Fogging up of the windows 
● The  windows  will  easily  fog  up  when  the  humidity  in  the  vehicle  is  high. 
Turning    on  will  dehumidify  the  air  from  the  outlets  and  defog  the 
windshield effectively. 
● If you turn   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 dr awn into the vehi- 
cle after closing the windows, it is recommended that the air i ntake 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 prevent- 
ing 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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■ Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode 
● In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning system is controlled as follows to pri- 
oritize fuel efficiency: 
• Engine  speed  and  compressor  operation  controlled  to  restrict  h eating/ 
cooling capacity 
• Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected 
● To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations: 
• Adjust the fan speed 
• Adjust the temperature setting 
• Turn off Eco drive mode 
● Even when the drive mode is set to Eco drive mode, the air conditioning eco 
mode can be turned off by pressing the  . 
■ When the outside temperature falls to nearly 0C (32F) 
The dehumidification function may not operate even when   is pre ssed. 
■ Ventilation and air conditioning odors 
● To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode. 
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into 
and accumulate in the air condi tioning 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  o utside  air 
mode prior to turning the vehicle off. 
• The  start  timing  of  the  blower  may  be  delayed  for  a  short  peri od  of  time 
immediately  after  the  air  conditioning  system  is  started  in  aut omatic 
mode. 
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■nanoe™ *1 (if equipped) 
This vehicle incorporates a biocidal product. 
Ionised air generated by a device incorporated in the vehicle p urifies the air in 
the cabin by suppressing bacteria. 
Active substance: Free radicals  generated in situ from ambient air or water 
The air conditioning system adopts nanoe™ technology. This help s to fill the 
cabin with refreshing air by emitting slightly acidic nanoe™ co ated with water 
particles through the passenger’s side vent*2. 
● When the fan is turned on, nanoe™ system is activated. 
● When  the  fan  is  operated  in  the  following  conditions,  system  performance 
will be maximized. If the following conditions are not met, nan oe™ may not 
operate at full capacity. 
• The upper body, the upper body and feet or the feet air outlet s are being 
used. ( P. 549)  
• The passenger’s side vent is open. 
● When  nanoe™  is  generated,  a  small  amount  of  ozone  is  emitted  and  may 
be  faintly  smelled  in  some  situations.  However,  this  is  approxi mately  the 
same as the amount that already exists in nature, such as in fo rests, and it 
has no affect on the human body. 
● A slight noise may be heard during operation. This is not a malfunction.
*1: nanoe™ and the nanoe™ mark are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation.
*2: According to temperature and humidity conditions, fan speed and direction 
of the air flow, nanoe™ may not operate at full capacity. 
■ Air conditioning filter 
 P. 637 
■ Customization 
Settings (e.g. air conditioning setting) can be changed.  
(Customizable features:  P. 781)