2012 TOYOTA COROLLA air condition

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior fea-
turesAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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2-4. Using other drivingsystems
Cruise control ...................... 169
Driving assist systems ........ 173
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 177
Vehicle load limits ............... 180
Winter driving tips ............... 181
Trailer towing (2.4 L 4-cylinder
[2AZ-FE] engine) .............. 185
Trailer towing (1.8 L 4-cylinder
[2ZR-FE] engine) .............. 200
Dinghy towing (automatic transmission) .................... 201
Dinghy towing (manual transmission) .................... 202
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system a nd defogger
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 206
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 212
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............... 219 3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types ............ 220
Using the radio ................... 232
Using the CD player ........... 236
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 243
Operating an iPod .............. 252
Operating a USB memory ............................ 261
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 269
Using the AUX port............. 273
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 275
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
®
audio s ystem
Bluetooth
® audio/phone ..... 279
Using the Bluetooth®
audio/phone ..................... 282
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 287
3-4. Using the ha nds-free
phone system
( for cellular phone)
Making a phone call ........... 290
Using the “SET UP” menu (“Bluetooth” menu) ........... 295
Using the “SET UP” menu (“Phone” menu) ................ 3013Interior features

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3-5. Using the interior lightsInterior lights list ................. 307
• Interior light ...................... 309
• Personal lights ................. 309
• Personal/interior lights...... 310
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features....... 311
• Glove box ......................... 312
• Console box ..................... 312
• Cup holders ...................... 314
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 317
• Bottle holders ................... 319
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors .......................... 320
Vanity mirrors ..................... 321
Clock .................................. 322
Ashtray ............................... 323
Cigarette lighter .................. 324
Power outlet ....................... 325
Seat heaters ....................... 326
Floor mat ............................ 328
Compass ............................ 329 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 334
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 336
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 339
General maintenance ......... 341
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 344
4-3. Do-it-yourself
main tenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 345
Hood ................................... 349
Positioning a floor jack........ 351
Engine compartment .......... 354
Tires.................................... 368
Tire inflation pressure ......... 376
Wheels................................ 380
Air conditioning filter ........... 383
Key battery ......................... 385
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 389
Light bulbs .......................... 399
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Air conditioning
system
P. 206
Air conditioning
system
P. 212
Automatic air conditioning system
Manual air conditioning system
Engine immobilizer system
indicator
P. 81
Seat heater switches 
P. 326
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch
/rear window defogger switch  P. 219
Engine immobilizer system
indicator
P. 81
Seat heater switches 
P. 326
AUX port 
AUX port/USB port

P. 273
P. 252, 261, 273
AUX port 
AUX port/USB port

P. 273
P. 252, 261, 273
: If equipped
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
switch
/rear window defogger switch  P. 219

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
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Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■ Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations,
the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smart key system and wireless remote control from
operating properly. (Ways of coping: P. 448)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
● When carrying a portable radio, ce llular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication devices
● When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
● When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
● When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following
devices that emit radio waves
• Another vehicle's electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio
waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window

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■Key battery depletion
Vehicles with smart key system
P. 3 1
Vehicles without smart key system
If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 386)
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted (vehicles with smart
key system)
P. 385
■ Conditions affecting operation
Vehicles with smart key system
P. 2 9
Vehicles without smart key system
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations.
● Near a TV tower, radio station, electr ic power plant, airport or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio waves
● When carrying a portable radio, cell ular phone or other wireless commu-
nication devices
● When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
● When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by, a
metallic object
● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
● When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as
a personal computer
● When the wireless key battery is depleted
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window

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■SRS airbag deployment conditions (s ide airbags and curtain shield air-
bags)
The SRS side airbags and SRS curtain shield airbags will deploy in the
event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force
corresponding to the impact force produced by an approximately 3300 lb.
[1500 kg] vehicle colliding with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpendicu-
lar to the vehicle orientation at an approximate speed of 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30
km/h]). Depending on the conditions and type of accident, there are times
when the curtain shield airbags may deploy (inflate) in a front impact.
■ Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other
than a collision
The SRS front airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the
underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.
■ Types of collisions that may not depl oy the SRS airbag (front airbags)
The SRS front airbags are generally not designed to inflate if the vehicle is
involved in a side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-
speed frontal collision. But, whenever a collision of any type causes suffi-
cient forward deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front air-
bags may occur.
● Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or
hard surface
● Falling into or jumping over a deep hole
● Landing hard or vehicle falling
●Collision from the side
● Collision from the rear
● Vehicle rollover

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
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Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS side airbags and cur-
tain shield airbags
The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbag system may not activate if
the vehicle is subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles, or a col-
lision to the side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment.
The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are not generally designed
to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a frontal or rear collision, if it rolls over,
or if it is involved in a low-speed side collision.
●Collision from the side to the vehicle
body other than the passenger com-
partment
● Collision from the side at an angle
●Collision from the front*
● Collision from the rear
● Vehicle rollover
*: Depending on the conditions and type of accident, there are times when the
curtain shield airbags may deploy
(inflate) in front impact.