Get Interior features -> Using the air conditioning system and defogger Guide for Toyota C-Hr SUV Second Generation (2024-2026)

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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

air temperature while the ALL

AUTO (ECO) control is operating,

you can remove the cloudiness by

selecting the “A/C” switch or wind-

shield defogger switch on the multi-

media display.

ALL AUTO (ECO) con-

trol

The seat heaters and heated

steering wheel are each

automatically controlled

according to the set tem-

perature of the air condi-

tioning system, the outside

and cabin temperature, etc.

ALL AUTO (ECO) controls

the electricity consumption

in order to both extend the

cruising range and main-

tain comfortable conditions.

Operation of each system

I

Automatic air conditioning

system (P.358)

The temperature can be

adjusted independently for each

seat.

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Seat heaters (P.366)

Heating is automatically

selected according to the set

temperature of the air condition-

ing system, the outside tem-

perature, etc. Also, heating may

turn off.

Turning on ALL AUTO

(ECO) control

Select the “AUTO” switch.

The indicator on the “AUTO” switch

illuminates, and the automatic air

conditioning system, seat heaters

and heated steering wheel operate

in automatic mode.

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Heated steering wheel

(P.366)

Heated steering wheel operates

automatically according to the

set temperature of the air condi-

tioning system, the outside tem-

perature, etc.

If the fan speed control switch or

airflow mode control switch is oper-

ated, the indicator turns off. How-

ever, all other functions continue to

operate in automatic mode.

IPassenger detection functions

Even if ALL AUTO (ECO) control is

turned off, the air conditioner, seat

heaters and heated steering wheel

will not be turned off.

When a passenger is detected in

the front passenger seat, the seat

heater will operate automatically.

ISeat heaters operation

Also, during ALL AUTO (ECO) con-

trol operation, pressing the ECO

switch turns off the eco air condi-

tioning control.

If the passenger side seat heaters is

operating under ALL AUTO (ECO)

control when the power switch is

turned off, the seat heater will auto-

matically turn on the next time the

power switch is turned on. To detect

the occupant again, select the

“AUTO” switch.

If the front window glass becomes

cloudy due to a drop in the outside

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IRear seat heaters operation (if

equipped)

The rear seat heaters are not con-

trolled by the ALL AUTO (ECO) con-

trol.

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Automatic air conditioning system

When the “AUTO” switch is on, the air outlets and fan speed

will automatically be changed according to the set tempera-

ture.

Also, the display and button positions will differ depending

on the type of the system.

Air conditioning controls

Left-hand side temperature control switch

A

Airflow mode control switch

Option screen switch

Shortcut screen switch

Select to display shortcut icons for various functions.

“Sync” switch

Right-hand side temperature control switch

“A/C” switch

Outside/recirculated air mode switch

Fan speed control switch

“Off” switch

“AUTO” switch

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Adjusting the temperature

the temperature.

Turn temperature control switch

clockwise to increases the tem-

perature and turn the dial

When the indicator on the

“Sync” switch is illuminated, the

temperature setting for the front

passenger’s side will match the

counterclockwise to decreases

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setting for the driver’s side.

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Change the airflow mode

When the indicator on the

“Sync” switch is off, turning the

“Sync” switch on will illuminate

the “Sync” switch indicator and

the temperature setting for the

front passenger’s side will

become the same as that for the

driver’s side.

Select the airflow mode control

switch.

The airflow mode changes each

time the switch is selected.

The air outlets and air volume

changes according to the selected

air flow mode.

When the front passenger’s side

temperature control switch is

operated, the indicator on the

“Sync” switch will turn off and

the temperature setting for the

front passenger’s side will be

able to be adjusted.

: Air flows to the upper

body

: Air flows to the upper

body and feet

If the “A/C” indicator is turned

off, the system will blow ambient

temperature air or heated air.

: Air flows to the feet

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Setting the fan speed

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: Air flows to the feet and

To increase the fan speed,

select the “+” fan speed adjust-

ment switch or slide the icon of

the fan speed adjustment switch

right. To decrease the fan

speed, select the “-” fan speed

adjustment switch or slide the

icon of the fan speed adjustment

switch left.

the windshield defogger oper-

ates

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Switching between outside

air and recirculated air

modes

Temporarily changing the air

mode to recirculated air mode is

recommended to prevent dirty

air from entering the vehicle,

such as when in a tunnel or

heavy traffic, and to help cool

the interior when the outside air

temperature is high.

Select the “Off” switch to turn the

fan off.

The fan can also be stopped by

touching and holding the “-” fan

speed adjustment switch or sliding

the icon of the fan speed adjust-

ment switch to the leftmost position

and holding it.

Select the outside/recirculated

air mode switch.

The mode switches between out-

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side air mode (the indicator is off)

and recirculated air mode (the indi-

cator is on) each time the switch is

selected.

The air mode may change automat-

ically depending on the tempera-

ture setting, temperature inside the

vehicle, etc.

tioning mode can be turned

off by selecting the “Eco

heat/cool”.

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Warming the interior

quickly (Max heat)

When “Max heat” is turned on,

in order to warm the interior

quickly, the settings of the air

conditioning system will be

changed immediately.

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Set cooling and dehumidifi-

cation function

Select the “A/C” switch.

1 Select the shortcut screen

switch. (P.358)

When the function is on, the indica-

tor illuminates on the “A/C” switch.

2 Select the “Max heat” switch.

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Eco air conditioning mode

 The driver’s side temperature

setting of the air conditioning

system will be set to “Hi” and

the “AUTO” switch will be

turned on.

The air conditioning is controlled

with low electricity consumption

efficiency prioritized such as

reducing fan speed, etc.

1 Select the option screen

switch. (P.358)

 Driver’s side seat heater will

be set to Hi.

2 Select the “Eco heat/cool”

switch.

 Heated steering wheel will be

set to Hi.

 In Eco air conditioning mode,

the air conditioning system is

controlled as follows to priori-

tize electricity consumption

efficiency. To improve air con-

ditioning performance, turn off

Eco air conditioning mode.

 When the system determines

that a passenger is in the front

passenger seat, the front pas-

senger’s side seat heater will

be set to “AUTO”.

 When the indicator on the

“Sync” switch is illuminated,

the temperature setting for the

front passenger’s side will

also be set to “Hi”.

• Electric motor speed and com-

pressor operation controlled to

restrict heating/cooling capacity.

• Fan speed restricted when auto-

matic mode is selected.

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Defogging the windshield

 When the driving mode is set

to Eco drive mode, the Eco air

conditioning mode will be

Defoggers are used to defog the

windshield and front side win-

dows.

turned on automatically. Even

in this case, the Eco air condi-

Press the windshield defogger

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switch.

The dehumidification function will

operate and the air flow will

increase.

The rear window defogger and

outside rear view mirror defog-

gers will operate and defog the

rear window and outside rear

view mirrors.

Set the outside/recirculated air

mode switch to outside air mode

if the recirculated air mode is

used. (It may switch automati-

cally.)

When the rear window and out-

side rear view mirror defoggers

switch is on, the indicator illumi-

nates on the rear window and

outside rear view mirror defog-

gers switch.

To defog the windshield and the

side windows quickly, turn the

air flow and temperature up.

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To return to the previous mode,

press the windshield defogger

switch again when the wind-

shield is defogged.

The defoggers will automati-

cally turn off after a period of

time.

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Windshield wiper de-icer

When the windshield defogger

switch is on, the indicator illumi-

nates on the windshield defog-

ger switch.

Use the windshield wiper de-icer

to help prevent the windshield

wiper blades from freezing to

the windshield.

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Defogging the rear window

and outside rear view mir-

rors

1 Select the option screen

switch. (P.358)

2 Select the “Deicer”.

The windshield wiper de-icer will

automatically turn off after a period

of time.

Defoggers are used to defog the

rear window, and to remove

raindrops, dew and frost from

the outside rear view mirrors.

IFogging up of the windows

Press the rear window and out-

side rear view mirror defogger

GThe windows will easily fog up

when the humidity in the vehicle is

high. Turning “A/C” switch on will

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dehumidify the air from the outlets

I“Max heat”

and defog the windshield effec-

tively.

GThe “Max heat” switch cannot be

used to turn the setting off.

GAfter the “Max heat” switch has

been operated, the temperature

setting can be adjusted using the

temperature control switches of

the air conditioning system.

GIf you turn “A/C” switch off, the

windows may fog up more easily.

GThe windows may fog up if the

recirculated air mode is used.

IWhen driving on dusty roads

GEach function can also be

adjusted to the desired setting.

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.

IOperation of the air condition-

ing system in the Eco drive

mode

GIn the Eco drive mode, the air con-

ditioning system is controlled as

follows to prioritize electricity con-

sumption efficiency.

• Heating/cooling capacity is

restricted

• Fan speed restricted when auto-

matic mode is selected

IOutside/recirculated air mode

GSetting 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.

GOutside/recirculated air mode may

automatically switch depending on

the temperature setting or the

inside temperature.

GTo improve air conditioning perfor-

mance, perform the following

operations:

• Adjust the fan speed

• Adjust the temperature setting

• Turn off Eco drive mode (P.218)

GWhen the driving mode is set to

Eco drive mode, the air condition-

ing system may automatically

change to Eco mode. To cancel

eco mode, select “Eco heat/cool”.

IWhen the outside temperature

exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air

conditioning system is on

GIn order to reduce the air condi-

tioning electricity consumption,

the air conditioning system may

switch to recirculated air mode

automatically. This may also

reduce electricity consumption.

IVentilation and air conditioning

odors

GTo let fresh air in, set the air condi-

tioning system to the outside air

mode.

GRecirculated air mode is selected

as a default mode when the power

switch is turned to ON.

GIt is possible to switch to outside

air mode at any time by selecting

the outside/recirculated air mode

switch.

GDuring 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.

GTo 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.

IWhen the outside temperature

is low

The dehumidification function may

not operate even when “A/C” switch

is selected.

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• 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.

GWhen 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.

INoise from air conditioning sys-

tem

Approximately 90 seconds after the

power switch turned to off, you may

hear sound coming from air condi-

tioning system. This is the sound of

a air conditioning system initialize

and, it does not indicate a malfunc-

tion.

ICustomization

Some functions can be customized.

(Customizable features: P.534)

IAir conditioning filter

P.448

IAir conditioning system refrig-

WARNING

erant

ITo prevent the windshield

defogger from operating

improperly

GA label regarding the refrigerant of

the air conditioning system is

attached to the hood at the loca-

tion shown in the following illustra-

tion.

GDo not use the windshield

defogger switch during cool air

operation in extremely humid

weather.

The difference between the

temperature of the outside air

and that of the windshield can

cause the outer surface of the

windshield to fog up, blocking

your vision.

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GDo not place anything on the

instrument panel which may

cover the air outlets. Otherwise,

air flow may be obstructed, pre-

venting the windshield defog-

gers from defogging.

GThe meaning of each symbol on

the label are as follows:

Caution

Air conditioning sys-

tem

Air conditioning sys-

tem lubricant type

Requires registered

technician to service

air conditioning sys-

tem

ITo prevent burns

GDo not touch the rear view mir-

ror surfaces when the outside

rear view mirror defoggers are

on.

Flammable refrigerant

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while until warm or cool air is ready

WARNING

to flow immediately after the auto-

matic mode switch is selected.

GDo not touch the glass at lower

part of the windshield or to the

side of the front pillars when the

windshield wiper de-icer is on.

Cool air may blow around the upper

body even when the heater is on

due to sunlight.

Front seat concentrated

airflow mode (S-FLOW)

NOTICE

ITo prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

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 electricity

consumption efficiency.

Do not leave the air conditioning

system on longer than necessary

when the EV system is off.

IWhen 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

Front seat concentrated airflow

mode operates in the following

situations.

replaced with a new one.

 No passengers are detected

in the rear seats

Using automatic mode

 The windshield defogger is

1 Select the “AUTO” switch.

(P.356)

not operating

The “S-Flow” switch is

on the option screen.

(ON)

2 Adjust the temperature set-

ting.

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.

3 To stop the operation, select

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.

1 Select the option screen

switch. (P.358)

IUsing automatic mode

2 Select the “S-Flow” switch.

 Indicator illuminated: Airflow

Fan speed is adjusted automati-

cally according to the temperature

setting and the ambient conditions.

to the front seats only

Therefore, the fan may stop for a

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 Indicator off: Airflow to all the

seats

IOperation of automatic airflow

control

GIn order to maintain a comfortable

interior, airflow may be directed to

seats without passengers immedi-

ately after the EV system is

started and at other times depend-

ing on the outside temperature.

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Adjusting the position of

and opening and closing

the air outlets

GAfter the EV system is started, if

passengers move around inside

or enter/exit the vehicle, the sys-

tem cannot accurately detect the

presence of passengers and auto-

matic airflow control will not oper-

ate.

To adjust the position of and

opening and closing the air out-

lets, perform the following oper-

ations:

IOperation of manual airflow

control



Front

Even if the function is manually

switched to directing airflow to only

the front seats, when a rear seat is

occupied, it may automatically direct

airflow to all seats.

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ITo return to automatic airflow

control

1 With the indicator off, turn the

power switch off.

2 After 60 minutes or more elapse,

turn the power switch to ON.

Direct air flow to the left or right, up

or down

Air outlet layout and oper-

ations

Move the knob fully to the inside

to close the vent.

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Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume

change according to the

selected air flow mode.

Direct air flow to the left or right, up

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or down

Heated steering

wheel/seat heaters

Move the knob fully to the out-

side to close the vent.



Rear

 Heated steering wheel

Warms up the grip of the

steering wheel

 Seat heaters

Warm up the seat upholstery

WARNING

ITo prevent minor burn inju-

ries

1 Direct air flow to the left or

Care should be taken if anyone in

the following categories comes in

contact with the steering wheel or

seats when the heater is on:

GBabies, small children, the

elderly, the sick and the physi-

cally challenged

right, up or down

2 Turn the knob to open or

close the vent

GPersons with sensitive skin

GPersons who are fatigued

GPersons who have taken alco-

hol or drugs that induce sleep

(sleeping drugs, cold remedies,

etc.)

NOTICE

ITo 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.

ITo prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not use the functions when the

EV system is off.

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segments lit)  Lo (1 segment

lit)  Off

Heated steering wheel

Select

display.

on the multimedia

When not in use, put the switch

in the neutral position. The indi-

cator

will turn off.

Each time the switch is selected,

the operation condition changes as

follows.

AUTO (lit)  Hi (2 segments lit) 

Lo (1 segment lit)  Off

The level indicator (red) lights up

during operation. “AUTO” indicator

lights up during automatic opera-

tion.

IThe heated steering wheel can

be used when

IThe seat heaters can be used

when

The power switch is in ON.

Seat heaters

WARNING

I

Front

Select

dia display.

ITo prevent causes of over-

heating and minor burn inju-

ries

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or

on the multime-

Observe the following precautions

when using a seat heaters

GDo not cover the seat with a

blanket or cushion when using

the seat heaters

Each time the switch is selected,

the operation condition changes as

follows.

AUTO  Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid

(2 segments lit)  Lo (1 segment

lit)  Off

GDo not use seat heaters more

than necessary.

The level indicator (red) lights up

during operation. “AUTO” indicator

lights up during automatic opera-

tion.

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Rear (outboard rear seats)

(if equipped)

Each time the switch is pressed,

the operation condition changes

as follows.

Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2

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