Interiorfeatures -> Manual air conditioning system for Your Toyota Corolla 4 Door Ninth Generation (2007-2012)

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Manual air conditioning system (if equipped)  
Heater  
Air outlet selection dial  
Fan speed control dial  
Temperature control dial  
Air intake mode switch  
Air conditioning system  
Air outlet selection dial  
Temperature control dial  
Fan speed control dial  
Air intake mode switch  
Air conditioning ON/OFF switch  
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Adjusting the settings  
Adjusting the temperature setting (heater)  
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise to increase the temper-  
ature.  
Adjusting the temperature setting (air conditioning system)  
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counter-  
clockwise (cool).  
If  
is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or  
heated air.  
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Adjusting the fan speed  
Turn the fan speed control dial clockwise (increase) or counter-  
clockwise (decrease).  
Set the dial to “0” to turn the fan off.  
Selecting the air outlets  
Set the air outlet selection dial to an appropriate position.  
The positions between the air outlet selections shown below can also be  
selected for more detailed adjustment.  
Air flows to the upper body.  
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Air flows to the upper body and  
feet.  
: Some models  
: Some models  
: Some models  
Mainly air flows to the feet.  
Air flows to the feet and the  
windshield defogger operates.  
The air intake is automatically  
switched to outside air mode. It is  
not possible to return to recircu-  
lated air mode when the switch is  
on.  
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Air flows to the windshield and  
side windows.  
The air intake is automatically  
switched to outside air mode. It is  
not possible to return to recircu-  
lated air mode when the switch is  
on.  
Switching air intake modes  
Press  
.
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The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recircu-  
lated air mode (indicator on) each time is pressed.  
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Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets  
Center outlets  
Direct air flow to the left or right,  
up or down.  
Right and left side outlets  
Direct air flow to the left or  
right, up or down.  
Turn the knob right to open the  
vent and left to close the vent.  
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For quick cooling (vehicles with air conditioning system)  
Turn the temperature control dial to the “MAX A/C” position and select the  
recirculated air mode.  
For quick clearing of the windshield and side windows (vehicles with  
air conditioning system)  
Press  
to turn the air conditioning on.  
Using the recirculated air mode  
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for  
an extended period.  
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When outside air temperature approaches 32°F (0°C) (vehicles with air  
conditioning system)  
The air conditioning system may not operate even when  
When is selected for the air outlets used  
is pressed.  
For your driving comfort, air flowing to the feet may be warmer than air flow-  
ing to the upper body depending on the position of the temperature adjust-  
ment dial.  
CAUTION  
To prevent the windshield from fogging up  
Do not set the air outlet selection dial to  
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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NOTICE  
To prevent battery discharge  
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the  
engine is stopped.  
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