2023 TOYOTA COROLLA HATCHBACK Owners Manual

2415-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
*: 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.

2425-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■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 hea ter is on, the
indicator illumina tes 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.
Operation instructionsWARNING
■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.

2435-2. Using the interior lights
5
Interior features
5-2.Using the interior lights
Rear interior light (P.243)
Front interior/personal lights ( P.243)
■Front
1 Turns the door position on/off
When a door is opened while the
door position is on, the lights turn on.
2
Turns the lights on/off
■Rear
Turns the lights on/off
When the door position is on for
the front interior lights, the rear
Interior lights list
Location of the i nterior lights
Operating the interior
lights

2445-2. Using the interior lights
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, the presence of the elec-
tronic key, 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 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 collision.)
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.386)
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.

2455-3. Using the storage features
5
Interior features
5-3.Using the storage features
Bottle holders (P.246)
Open trays (if equipped) ( P.247)
Glove box ( P.246)
Cup holders ( P.246)
Console box ( P.247)
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.

2465-3. Using the storage features
Pull up the lever to open the
glove box.
■Glove box light
The glove box light turns on when
the tail lights are on.
Front
Rear
Pull the armrest down.
Front
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 anyth ing other than
cups or beverage cans in the cup
holders.
Inappropriate items must not be
stored in the cup holders even if
the lid is closed.
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 pre vent burns.
Bottle holders

2475-3. Using the storage features
5
Interior features
Rear
■Bottle holders
●When storing a bottle, close the
cap.
●The bottle may not be stored
depending on its size or shape.
1Slide 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
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 resul t in the event of
an accident or sudden braking.
Open trays (if equipped)

2485-3. Using the storage features
The cargo hooks are provided
for securing loose items.
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.
●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.
Luggage compar t-
ment features
Cargo hooks
WARNING
■When cargo hooks are not in
use
To avoid injury , always return the
hooks to their stowed positions
when not in use.
Grocery bag hooks
WARNING
■To prevent damage to the gro-
cery bag hooks
Do not hang any object heavier
than 4.4 lb. (2 kg) on the grocery
bag hooks.