2012 TOYOTA COROLLA air conditioning

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

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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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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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and 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
Interior features3

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system
Using the automatic modePress .
The air conditioning system will begin to operate.
Press “ ” to increase the temperature and “ ” to decrease the
temperature on .
Air outlets and fan speed are automa tically adjusted according to the
temperature setting.
Fan speed display Windshield defogger
Temperature control
Air intake mode switch
Fan speed
Temperature setting display OFF Automatic mode
Changes the air outlets used Air outlet display
Air conditioning
ON/OFF switch
STEP 1
STEP 2
: If equipped

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
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Interior features
Adjusting the settings
■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Press “ ” to increase the temperature and “ ” to decrease the tem-
perature on .
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Press “ ” (increase) or “ ” (decrease) on .
The fan speed is shown on the display. (7 levels)
Press to turn the fan off.
■ Changing the air outlets
Press .
The air outlets switch each time is pressed. The air flow
shown on the display indicates the following.
Air flows to the upper body.

208 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
: Some models
Mainly air flows to the feet.
: Some models
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.
Recirculated air mode will auto-
matically switch to outside air
mode.
: Some models
■ Switching air intake modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recircu-
lated air mode (indicator on) each time is pressed.