2023 TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS Owners Manual

2975-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
1Press 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
flow modes are operated, the
automatic mode indicator goes
off. However, automatic mode
for functions other than that
operated is maintained.
■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.
This function automatically con-
trols the air conditioning airflow
so that priority is given to the
front seats. Unnecessary air
conditioning is suppressed, con-
tributing to increased fuel effi-
ciency.
Front seat concentrated airflow
mode operates in the following
situations.
 No passengers are detected
in the rear seats
 The windshield defogger is
not operating
While operating, illumi-
nates.
■Manually turning front seat
concentrated airflow mode
on/off
In front seat concentrated air-
flow mode, directing airflow to
the front seats only and to all
seats can be switched via switch
operation. When the mode has
been switched manually, auto-
matic airflow control stops oper-
ating.
Press on the air condi-
tioning operation panel and
switch the airflow.
WARNING
■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
Front seat concentrated
airflow mode (S-FLOW)

2985-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Indicator illuminated: Airflow
to the front seats only
 Indicator off: Airflow to all the
seats
■Operation of automatic airflow
control
●In order to maintain a comfortable
interior, airflow may be directed to
seats without passengers immedi-
ately after the e ngine is started
and at other times depending on
the outside temperature.
●After the engine is started, if pas-
sengers move around inside or
enter/exit the vehicle, the system
cannot accurately detect the pres-
ence of passengers and automatic
airflow control will not operate.
■Operation of manual airflow
control
Even if the function is manually
switched to directing airflow to only
the front seats, whe n a rear seat is
occupied, it may automatically direct
airflow to all seats.
■To return to automatic airflow
control
1 With the indicator off, turn the
engine switch off.
2 After 60 minutes or more elapse,
turn the engine switch to ON.
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.
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 p illars when the
windshield wiper de-icer is on.
Air outlet layout and oper-
ations

2995-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
■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
1 Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down
2 Close the vent
3 Open 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
1 Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down
2 Turn the knob to open or
close the vents
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.

3005-1. 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
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.
■The heated steering wheel and
seat heaters can be used when
The engine switch is in ON.
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.
Operation instructions

3015-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
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.

3025-2. Using the interior lights
5-2.Using the interior lights
Rear interior light (P.303)
Door trim lights (if equipped)
Front interior/personal lights ( P.302)
Center tray light (if equipped)
Front cup holder light (if equipped)
■Front
1Turns 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 i nterior lights
Operating the interior
lights

3035-2. Using the interior lights
5
Interior features
2Turns the lights on/off
■Rear
Turns the lights on/off
When the door position is on for
the front interior lights, the rear
interior light will turn on when a
door is open and turn off when
all of them are closed.
When the rear interior light is on
linked to the door position for
the front interior lights, it will not
turn off even though the switch
is pressed.
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 light s remain on when
the engine switch is turned off, the
lights will go off automatically after
20 minutes.
■Battery-saving function
In the following situations, the illumi-
nated entry system may not operate
properly.
The electronic key has been left in
an area of approximately 11 ft. (3.5
m) of the outside of the vehicle for
40 seconds or longer.
■Automatic illumination of the
interior lights
If any of the SRS airbags deploy
(inflate) or in the event of a strong
rear impact, the in terior lights will
turn on automatically. The interior
lights will turn off automatically after
approximately 20 minutes.
The interior lights can be turned off
manually. However, in order to help
prevent further co llisions, 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 colli-
sion.)
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.449)
Operating the personal
lights
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer
than necessary w hen the engine
is not running.

3045-3. Using the storage features
5-3.Using the storage features
Bottle holders (P.305)
Open tray (if equipped) ( P.306)
Glove box ( P.305)
Cup holders ( P.305)
Console box ( P.306)
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 cau se 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.