2021 Toyota Corolla Owners Manual - Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Using the air conditioning system and defogger

*: If equipped

Fan speed control switch Temperature control switch “MAX A/C” switch

“A/C” switch

Outside air mode switch Recirculated air mode switch Airflow mode control switch

Rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch*

Windshield defogger switch On/off switch

Rear window defogger switch*

*: If equipped

Adjusting the temperature setting

If “A/C” switch is not pressed, the system will blow ambient tempera- ture air or heated air.

For quick cooling, press the “MAX A/C” switch. The air conditioning will automatically turn on and, if an

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air outlet position or is selected, the system will be set to recirculated air mode. While “MAX A/C” is selected, it is not possible to turn off the air conditioning.

Fan speed setting

Pressing the on/off switch to turns off the fan.

When the fan is off, pressing the on/off switch or turning the fan speed control switch clockwise will turn on the fan.

Change the airflow mode

The airflow mode changes as fol- lows each time the switch is pressed.

Upper body

Upper body and feet

Feet

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.

Set cooling and dehumidifi- cation function

When the function is on, the indica- tor illuminates on the “A/C” switch.

Defogging the windshield

Press the windshield defogger switch.

Set the outside/recirculated air mode switch to outside air mode if the recirculated air mode is used.

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

A defogger is used to defog the rear window.

Press the rear window defogger switch.

The defogger will automatically turn off after a while.

When the rear window defogger switch is on, the indicator illumi- nates on the rear window defogger switch.

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 outside rear view mirror defoggers switch.

Fogging up of the windows

The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high. Turning “A/C” switch is on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the windshield effectively.

If you turn “A/C” switch is 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 any setting except off.

Outside/recirculated air mode

Setting to the recirculated air mode temporarily is recommended in pre- venting dirty air from entering the vehicle interior and helping to cool the vehicle when the outside air temperature is high.

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.

It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to out- side air mode prior to turning the vehicle off.

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.487

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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Location of air outlets

: 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

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

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

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*: If equipped

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

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.

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

The airflow mode changes as fol- lows each time the switch is pressed.

Upper body

Upper body and feet

Feet

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.

Set cooling and dehumidifi- cation function

When the function is on, the indica- tor illuminates on the “A/C” switch.

Defogging the windshield

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.

Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mir- rors

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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.

Eco air conditioning mode

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.

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 any 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 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.

When the outside temperature falls to nearly 32°F (0°C)

The dehumidification function may

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

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 mode to encourage better air cir- culation throughout the vehicle, helping to reduce odors that occur when starting the vehicle.

Air conditioning filter

P.487

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:

Customization

Some functions can be customized. (P.580)

Press the automatic mode switch.

Adjust the temperature set- ting.

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.

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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.

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

:If equipped

Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets

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

Front right-hand side

*: If equipped

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

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

When the seat heater is on, the indicator illuminates on the seat

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Heated steering wheel

When the heated steering wheel is on, the indicator illuminates on the heated steering wheel switch.

Seat heaters

Front

High temperature

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

heater switch.

The heated steering wheel and seat heaters can be used when

The engine switch is in ON.