TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS 2023 Owners Manual
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right, up or down
2 Turn the knob to open or 
close the vents
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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*: If equipped
Vehicles without DUAL mode air conditioning system
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
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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Vehicles with DUAL mode air conditioning systemLeft-hand side temperature control switch
Right-hand side temperature control switch
“SYNC” (synchronize) switch
“A/C” switch
S-FLOW mode switch
Outside/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 a mbient tempera-
ture air or heated air.
Vehicles with DUAL mode air 
conditioning system
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 
the temperature for the driver’s and 
front passenger’s side. At this time,  
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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.
1 Upper body
2 Upper body and feet
3 Feet
4 Feet and the windshield 
defogger operates
■Switching between outside 
air and recirculated air 
modes
Press the outside/recirculated 
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.) 
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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 ou tside 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 a ny 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 c ool 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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■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 a ccumulate 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. 3 6 6
■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:
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. 
(  P.449)
Caution
Air conditioning sys-
tem
Air conditioning sys-
tem lubricant type
Requires registered 
technician to service 
air conditioning sys-
tem
Flammable refrigerant
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. 
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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. 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,   illumi-
nates.
■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   on the air condi-
tioning operation panel and 
switch the airflow.
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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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 e ngine 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, whe n 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 p illars when the 
windshield wiper de-icer is on.
Air outlet layout and oper-
ations 
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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
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
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
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.
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.
Operation instructions