spare tire location TOYOTA RAV4 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Tires
Check if the treadwear indicators are showing on the tires. Also check
the tires for uneven wear, such as excessive wear on one side of the
tread. Check the spare tire condition and pressure if not rotated.
New tread
Worn tread
Treadwear indicator
The location of treadwear indica tors is shown by a “TWI” or “Δ” marks,
etc., molded into the sidewall of each tire.
Replace the tires if the treadwear indicators are showing on a tire.
Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance sched-
ules and treadwear.
Checking tires
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Maintenance and care
■Situations in which the tire pressure warning system may not oper-
ate properly (if equipped)
●In the following cases, the tire pressure warning system may not operate
properly.
• If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not an OE (Original Equip- ment) tire.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not of the specified size.
• Tire chains etc. are equipped.
• Lock nuts are equipped.
• An auxiliary-supported run- flat tire is equipped.
• If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
• If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, particularly around the
wheels or wheel housings.
• If the tire inflation pressure is extremely higher than the specified level.
• If the spare tire is in a location subject to poor radio wave signal reception.
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• If a large metallic object which ca n interfere with signal reception is
put in the luggage compartment.
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: Vehicles with full-si ze spare tire only
●Performance may be affected in the following situations.
• Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large
display, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or
electrical noise
• When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless communication device
●When the vehicle is parked, the time taken for the warning to start or go
off could be extended.
●When tire inflation pressure declines rapidly for example when a tire has
burst, the warning may not function.

6258-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■If the tire pressure warning system is not functioning
The tire pressure warning system will be disabled in the following condi-
tions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
are used
●If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not
registered in the tire pressure warning computer
●If the tire inflation pressure is 70 psi (480 kPa, 4.9 kgf/cm2 or bar) or
higher
The tire pressure warning system may be disabled in the following condi-
tions:
(When the condition be comes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies are
nearby
●If a radio set at a similar frequency is in use in the vehicle
●If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed
●If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, particularly around the
wheels or wheel housings
●If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used (Even if you use Toyota wheels,
the tire pressure warning system may not work properly with some types
of tires.)
●If tire chains are used
●If the spare tire is in a location subject to poor radio wave signal reception.*
●If a large metallic object which can interfere with signal reception is put
in the luggage compartment.
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If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking
for 1 minute (vehicles with the tire pressure warning system)
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1
minute when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles
without smart key system) or IGNITI ON ON mode (vehicles with smart
key system), have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

6468-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*: It may be placed together with the jack.
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Tool bag*
JackSpare tire
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6568-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire (if equipped)
●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically
designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire
on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire is attached (if equipped)
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, it may actu-
ally negatively effect the drive-train components:
• Dynamic Torque Control AWD system (AWD models)
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire (if equipped)
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Fail-
ure to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or
serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in
their storage location to reduce the po ssibility of personal injury during a
collision or sudden braking.
• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC/Trailer Sway Control
•TRAC
• Cruise control (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)
• EPS
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) (if equipped)
• PCS (Pre-Collision System) (if equipped) • Rear view monitor system (if
equipped)
• Toyota parking assist monitor (if equipped)
• Panoramic view monitor (if equipped)
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Entune Premium Audio with Navigation (if equipped)

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6859-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Tire size (→ P. 687)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) (→ P. 686)
Location of treadwear indicators (→ P. 569)
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands
which form the plies in a tire.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL”
is a bias-ply tire.
TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE
A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire.
A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air
pressure.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( →P. 691)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure (→ P. 691)
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.
Summer tires or all season tires (→ P. 574)
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S”
is a summer tire.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” molded on its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary
emergency use only.
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738Alphabetical index
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Side mirrors ............................. 153Adjusting and folding ............ 153
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 300
Heaters ......................... 490, 497
Side turn signal lights ............. 213
Replacing light bulbs............. 605
Turn signal lever ................... 213
Smart key system .................... 130
Antenna location ................... 130
Entry functions .............. 107, 113
Starting the engine................ 200
Warning message ................. 640
Snow tires ................................ 319
Spare tire .................................. 645 Inflation pressure .................. 679
Storage location .................... 646
Spark plug ................................ 676
Specifications .......................... 672
Speedometer .............................. 84
Sport mode............................... 207
Steering lock .................... 199, 203
Steering wheel ......................... 149 Adjustment ............................ 149
Audio switches .............. 331, 396
Heated steering wheel .......... 503
Telephone switches ...... 368, 459
Stop/tail lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 601
Wattage ................................ 680
Storage feature ........................ 508
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 669
Sun visors ................................ 523
Sunshade Roof ...................................... 161 Switch
All-wheel drive lock switch .... 299
Audio remote control
switches ..................... 331, 396
Cruise control switch ............ 276
Dynamic radar cruise control
switch ................................. 264
Door lock switch ................... 109
Driving mode select
switch ................................. 207
Driving position memory
switches ............................. 144
“ECO MODE” button............. 207
Emergency flashers switch ................................. 608
Engine switch ............... 198, 200
Fog light switch ..................... 224
Garage door opener switches ............................. 528
Heated steering wheel
switch ................................. 504
Ignition switch ............... 198, 200
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 259
Light switches ....................... 215
Meter control switches ............ 89
Moon roof switches............... 160
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................. 153
Paddle shift switches ............ 208
Power back door opener
and closer switch................ 113
Power door lock switch ......... 109
Power window switch ........... 156
Rear window wiper and washer switch..................... 229
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ........ 490, 497
Seat heater switches ............ 504
“SPORT” button .................... 207