TOYOTA COROLLA 2022 Owners Manual (in English)

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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Interior features
temporarily is recommended in pre-
venting dirty air from entering the vehicle interior and helping to cool the
vehicle when the outside air tempera-
ture is high.
●Outside/recirculated air mode may
automatically switch depending on the temperature setting or the inside tem-
perature.
■When the outside temperature falls
to nearly 0°C (32°F)
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 condition-ing 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 occur-ring:
• It is recommended that the air condi-
tioning system be se t to outside 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 conditioning
system is started in automatic mode.
●When parking, the system automati-
cally switches to outside air mode to
encourage better air circulation throughout the vehicle, helping to
reduce odors that o ccur when starting
the vehicle.
■Air conditioning filter
 P.447
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
( P.538)
1Press the automatic mode
switch.
2 Adjust the temperature setting.
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 fo r functions other
than that operated is maintained.
■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically
according to the temperature setting and
the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while
WA R N I N G
■To prevent the windshield from
fogging up
Do not use the windshield defogger switch during cool air operation in
extremely humid weather. The differ-
ence between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield
can cause the outer surface of the
windshield to fog up, blocking your
vision.
■When the outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers are operating (if equipped)
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 sys-
tem on longer than necessary when
the engine is off.
Using automatic mode

3906-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
until warm or cool air is ready to flow
immediately after the automatic 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 illuminates on
the windshield wiper de-icer switch.
The windshield wiper de-icer will auto-
matically turn off after a period of time.
To turn on the “DUAL” mode, per-
form any of the following proce-
dures:
 Press the “DUAL” switch.
 Adjust the front passenger’s side
temperature setting.
The indicator on the “DUAL” switch
comes on when the “DUAL” mode is
on.
Pressing the “DUAL” switch when in
“DUAL” mode will disable “DUAL”
mode, and the temperature setting for
the front passenger’s side will become
linked to the driver’s side.
■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
Windshield wiper de-icer (if
equipped)
WA R N I N G
■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.
Adjusting the temperature
for the driver and front pas-
senger seat separately
Air outlet layout and opera-
tions

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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Interior features
1 Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down
2 Turn the knob to open or close
the vent
Front right-hand side
1 Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down
2 Open the vent
3 Close 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 center (if equipped)
1 Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down
2 Turn the knob to open or close
the vent
WA R N I N G
■To prevent the windshield defog- ger from operating improperly
Do not place anything on the instru-
ment panel which may cover the air outlets. Otherwise, air flow may be
obstructed, preventing the windshield
defoggers from defogging.

3926-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
*: If equipped
■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
1 High temperature
2 Low temperature
When the seat heater is on, the indica-
tor illuminates on t he 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 indica-
tor illuminates on t he seat heater
switch.
Heated steering
wheel*/seat heaters*
 Heated steering wheel
Warms up the grip of the steering
wheel
 Seat heaters
Warm up the seat upholstery
WA R N I N G
■To prevent minor burn injuries
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 physically chal-
lenged
●Persons with sensitive skin
●Persons who are fatigued
●Persons who have taken alcohol 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

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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Interior features
■The heated steering wheel and seat heaters can be used when
The engine switch is in ON.
WA R N I N G
■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.

3946-2. Using the interior lights
6-2.Using the interior lights
Rear personal lights (P. 3 9 5 )
Door trim lights (if equipped)
Front interior/personal lights ( P.394, 395)
Center tray light (if equipped)
Cup holder lights (if equipped)
1 Turns the door position on/off
When a door is opened while the door
position is on, the lights turn on.
2 Turns the lights on/off
Interior lights list
Location of the interior lights
Operating the interior lights

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6-2. Using the interior lights
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 entry function), whether the doors are locked/unlocked,
and whether the doors are
opened/closed.
■To prevent the battery from being discharged
If the interior lights 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 automati- cally.
The interior lights will turn off automati-
cally after approximately 20 minutes. The interior lights can be turned off man-
ually. However, in order to help prevent
further collisions, it is recommended that they be left on until safety can be
ensured.
(The interior lights may not turn on auto- matically depending on the force of the
impact and conditions of the collision.)
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P.538)
Operating the personal
lights
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than
necessary when the engine is not run- ning.

3966-3. Using the storage features
6-3.Using the storage features
Bottle holders/door pockets (P.397)
Open trays (if equipped) ( P.398)
Glove box ( P.397)
Cup holders ( P.397)
Console box ( P.398)
List of storage features
Location of the storage features
WA R N I N G
■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 contact with other stored items, the lighter
may catch fire or the spray can may
release gas, causing a fire hazard.

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6-3. Using the storage features
Interior features
Pull up the lever to open the glove
box.
■Glove box light
The glove box light turns on when the
tail lights are on.
Front
Rear (if equipped)
Pull the armrest down.
Front
Rear
Glove box
WA R N I N G
■Caution while driving
Keep the glove box closed. In the
event of sudden braking or sudden
swerving, an accident may occur due to an occupant being struck by the
open glove box or the items stored
inside.
Cup holders
WA R N I N G
■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/door pockets

3986-3. Using the storage features
■Bottle holders
●When storing a bottle, close the cap.
●The bottle may not be stored depend-
ing on its size or shape.
1 Slide the lid to the rear most
position. (vehicles with a slide
function)
2 Lift the lid while pulling up the
knob.
■Slide function (if equipped)
The console box lid can be slid forward
or backward.
Front (if equipped)
Rear (if equipped)
WA R N I N G
■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.
NOTICE
■Items that should be not stowed in the bottle holders
Do not place open bottles or glass
and paper cups containing liquid in the bottle holders. The contents may
spill and glasses may break.
Console box
WA R N I N G
■Caution while driving
Keep the console box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an
accident or sudden braking.
Open trays