Toyota Corolla (2020 year). Owner's manual - part 25

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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

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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

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

Temperature control switch
Fan speed control switch
“A/C” switch
Outside air mode switch
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.

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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Setting the fan speed

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.

■

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



To change to recirculated air 
mode, press the recirculated 
air mode switch.

The indicator illuminates on the 

recirculated air mode switch.



To change to outside air 
mode, press the outside air 
mode switch.

The indicator illuminates on the out-
side 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 

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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 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 

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.

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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.

■

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 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 

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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.457

■

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.548)

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 

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.

■

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

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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.

■

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

Direct air flow to the left or right, up 
or down

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 layout and oper-
ations

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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

*

: 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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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 
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 engine 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.399)
Door trim lights (if equipped)
Front interior/personal lights (P.398)
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

■

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 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 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.)

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(P.548)

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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6-3.Using the storage features

Bottle holders/door pockets (P.401)
Open trays (if equipped) (P.402)
Glove box (P.401)
Cup holders (if equipped) (P.401)
Console box (P.402)

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.

■

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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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. (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 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.

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Lift the deck mat.



Type A



Type B

WARNING

●

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.

Trunk features

Auxiliary box

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6-4. Other interior features

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 engine 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 (if 
equipped)

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 battery discharge

Do not use the USB charging port 

for a long period of time with the 

engine stopped.

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The power outlet can be used 
for 12 V accessories that run on 
less than 10 A.
Lift the lid while pulling up the 
knob and open the power outlet 
lid.

■

The power outlet can be used 

when

The engine switch is in ACC or ON.

■

When turning the engine switch 

off

Disconnect electrical devices with 

charging functions, such as mobile 

battery packs.

If such devices are left connected, 

the engine switch may not be turned 

off normally.

A portable device, such as a 
smartphone or mobile battery, 
can be charged by just placing it 
on the charging area, provided 
the device is compatible with the 
Qi wireless charging standard 
created by the Wireless Power 
Consortium.
The wireless charger cannot be 
used with a portable device that 
is larger than the charging area. 
Additionally, depending on the 
portable device, the wireless 
charger may not operate prop-
erly. Refer to the operation man-
ual of the portable device.

■

The “Qi” symbol 

The “Qi” symbol is a trademark 
of the Wireless Power Consor-
tium. 

Power outlet

NOTICE

■

To prevent the fuse from 

being blown

Do not use an accessory that 

uses more than 12 V 10 A.

■

To avoid damaging the power 

outlet

Close the power outlet lid when 

the power outlet is not in use. 

Foreign objects or liquids that 

enter the power outlet may cause 

a short circuit.

■

To prevent the battery from 

being discharged

Do not use the power outlet lon-

ger than necessary when the 

engine is not running.

Wireless charger (if 
equipped)