Toyota RAV4: Tires
Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance schedules and treadwear.
■ Checking tires
1 New tread
2 Treadwear indicator
3 Worn tread
The location of treadwear indicators is shown by the “TWI” or “ ” marks, etc., molded on the sidewall of each tire. Check spare tire condition and inflation pressure if not rotated.
■ Tire rotation
Vehicles with a spare tire of the same wheel type as the installed tires
Rotate the tires in the order shown. To equalize tire wear and extend tire life, Toyota recommends that tire rotation is carried out at the same interval as tire inspection.
Except vehicles with a spare tire of the same wheel type as the installed tires
Rotate the tires in the order shown. To equalize tire wear and extend tire life, Toyota recommends that tire rotation is carried out at the same interval as tire inspection.
■ The tire pressure warning system (if equipped)
Your Toyota is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that uses tire pressure warning valves and transmitters to detect low tire inflation pressure before serious problems arise.
- Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters (vehicleswith a tire pressure warning system)
- Registering ID codes (vehicles with a tire pressure warningsystem)
Washer fluid
For vehicles sold in U.S.A. Add washer fluid in the following situations. ● Any washer does not work. ● The low washer fluid warning light comes on. For vehicles sold in Canada If ...Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters (vehicleswith a tire pressure warning system)
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The ignition switch has four different positions.
Notice: Using a tool to force the key to turn in the ignition could cause damage
to the switch or break the key. Use the correct key, make sure i ...
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Belt
When not using the LATCH system,
all child seats must be secured to the
vehicle with the lap part of a lap/
shoulder belt.
In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in
all seating positions except ...
Safety Canopy System
WARNING: Do not place
objects or mount equipment
on or near the headliner at the
siderail that may come into
contact with a deploying Safety
Canopy . Failure to follow these
instructions may in ...