TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS 2022 Owners Manual
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4216-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
6
Interior features
1Press 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.
■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. When the front pas-
senger seat is not occupied, air-
flow may switch to only the 
driver’s seat. 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, the indicator illumi-
nates on the S-FLOW mode switch.
■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 the S-FLOW mode switch 
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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4226-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
on the air conditioning operation 
panel and switch the airflow.
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
1 With the indicator off, turn the 
engine switch off.
2 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 la yout and oper-
ations 
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4236-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■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
1 Direct air flow to the left or 
right, up or down
2 Close the vent
3 Open the vent
Front left-hand side
1 Direct air flow to the left or 
right, up or down
2 Close the vent
3 Open the vent
Rear
1 Direct air flow to the left or 
right, up or down
2 Turn the knob to open or 
close the vents 
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4246-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
*: If equipped
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.
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. 
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4256-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■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
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.
■The heated steering wheel and 
seat heaters can be used when
The engine switch is in ON.
Operation instructionsWARNING
■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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4266-2. Using the interior lights
6-2.Using the interior lights
Rear personal light (P.427)
Door trim lights (if equipped)
Front interior/personal lights ( P.426)
Center tray light (if equipped)
Cup holder lights (if equipped)
1Turns the door position on/off
When a door is opened while the 
door position is on, the lights turn 
on.
2Turns the lights on/off
Interior lights list
Location of the interior lights
Operating the interior 
lights 
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4276-2. Using the interior lights
6
Interior features
■Front
Turns the lights on/off
■Rear
Turns the lights on/off
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off 
according to the engine switch 
mode (position), the presence of the 
electronic key (vehicles with a smart 
key system), whether the doors are 
locked/unlocked, and whether the 
doors are opened/closed.
■To prevent the battery from 
being discharged
If the interior light s remain on when 
the engine 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 light
s 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.563)
Operating the personal 
lights
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer 
than necessary when the engine 
is not running. 
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4286-3. Using the storage features
6-3.Using the storage features
Bottle holders (P.429)
Open tray (if equipped) ( P.430)
Glove box ( P.429)
Cup holders ( P.429)
Console box ( P.430)
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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4296-3. Using the storage features
6
Interior features
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 (if equipped)
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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4306-3. Using the storage features
■Bottle holders
●When storing a bottle, close the 
cap.
●The bottle may not be stored 
depending on its size or shape.
Lift the lid while pulling up the 
knob.
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 tray (if equipped)
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 di straction, result-
ing in an accident.
●Do not store items in the tray 
that can easily shift or roll out.
●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.