snow chains TOYOTA RAV4 2022 Owners Manual
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2294-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
■Enabling/disabling the pre-
collision system
The pre-collision system can be 
enabled/disabled on the   
screen ( P.94) of the multi-
information display.
The system is automatically 
enabled each time the engine 
switch is turned to ON.
If the system is disabled, the 
PCS warning light will turn on 
and a message will be displayed 
on the multi-information display.
■Changing the pre-collision 
warning timing
The pre-collision warning timing 
can be changed on the   
screen ( P.94) of the multi-
information display.
The warning timing setting is 
retained when the engine switch is 
turned to OFF. However, if the pre-
collision system is disabled and re-
enabled, the operation timing will 
return to the default setting (mid-
dle).
WARNING
●When your vehicle is towing 
another vehicle
●When transporting the vehicle 
via truck, boat, train or similar 
means of transportation
●When the vehicle is raised on a 
lift with the engine running and 
the tires are allowed to rotate 
freely
●When inspecting  the vehicle 
using a drum tester such as a 
chassis dynamometer or speed-
ometer tester, or when using an 
on vehicle wheel balancer
●When a strong impact is applied 
to the front bumper or front 
grille, due to a n accident or 
other reasons
●If the vehicle cannot be driven in 
a stable manner, such as when 
the vehicle has been in an acci-
dent or is malfunctioning
●When the vehicle is driven in a 
sporty manner or off-road
●When the tires are not properly 
inflated
●When the tires are very worn
●When tires of a size other than 
specified are installed
●When tire chains are installed
●When a compact spare tire or 
an emergency tire puncture 
repair kit is used
●If equipment (snow plow, etc.) 
that may obstruct the radar sen-
sor or front camera is temporar-
ily installed to the vehicle
Changing settings of the 
pre-collision system 
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●A sensor is coated with a sheet of 
spray or heavy rain.
●If objects draw too close to the 
sensor.
●When a pedestrian is wearing 
clothing that does not reflect ultra-
sonic waves (ex. skirts with gath-
ers or frills).
●When objects that are not perpen-
dicular to the ground, not perpen-
dicular to the v ehicle traveling 
direction, uneven, or waving are in 
the detection range.
●Strong wind is blowing.
●When driving in inclement weather 
such as fog, snow or a sandstorm.
●When an object that cannot be 
detected is betw een the vehicle 
and a detected object.
●If an object such as a vehicle, 
motorcycle, bicycle or pedestrian 
cuts in front of the  vehicle or runs 
out from the side  of the vehicle.
●If the orientation of a sensor has 
been changed due t o a collision or 
other impact.
●When equipment that may 
obstruct a sensor is installed, such 
as a towing eyelet, bumper pro-
tector (an additi onal trim strip, 
etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow 
plow.
●If the front of the vehicle is raised 
or lowered due to the carried load.
●If the vehicle cannot be driven in a 
stable manner, such as when the 
vehicle has been in an accident or 
is malfunctioning.
●When tire chains, a compact 
spare tire or an emergency tire 
puncture repair kit are used.
■Situations in which the system 
may operate even if there is no 
possibility of a collision
In some situations, such as the fol-
lowing, the system may operate 
even though there is no possibility of 
a collision.
●When driving on a narrow road.
●When driving towa rd a banner, 
flag, low-hanging branch or boom 
barrier (such as those used at rail-
road crossings, toll gates and 
parking lots).
●When there is a ru t or hole in the 
surface of the road.
●When driving on a metal cover 
(grating), such as those used for 
drainage ditches.
●When driving up or down a steep 
slope.
●If a sensor is hit by a large amount 
of water, such as when driving on 
a flooded road.
●There is dirt, snow, water drops or 
ice on a sensor. (Cleaning the 
sensors will resolve this problem.)
●A sensor is coated with a sheet of 
spray or heavy rain.
●When driving in inclement weather 
such as fog, snow or a sandstorm.
●When strong winds are blowing.
●When vehicle horns, vehicle 
detectors, motorcycle engines, air 
brakes of large vehicles, the clear-
ance sonar of ot her vehicles or 
other devices which produce ultra-
sonic waves are near the vehicle.
●If the front of the v ehicle is raised  
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Driving
The Parking Support Brake can 
be enabled/disabled on the   
screen of the multi-information 
display. All of the Parking Sup-
port Brake functions (static 
objects and rear-crossing vehi-
cles) are enabled/disabled 
simultaneously. (P.94)
When the Parking Support Brake is 
disabled, the PKSB OFF indicator 
( P.79) illuminates on the multi-
information display.
To re-enable the system, select   
on the multi-information display, 
select   and turn it on.
If the system is disabled, it will 
remain off even if the engine switch 
is turned to ON after the engine 
switch has been turned off.
WARNING
●When inspecting  the vehicle 
using a chassis roller, chassis 
dynamo or free roller.
●When loading the vehicle onto a 
boat, truck or other transport 
vessel.
●If the suspension has been 
modified or tires of a size other 
than specified are installed.
●If the front of the vehicle is 
raised or lowered due to the 
carried load.
●When equipment that may 
obstruct a sensor is installed, 
such as a towing eyelet, bumper 
protector (an additional trim 
strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or 
snow plow.
●When using automatic car 
washing devices.
●If the vehicle cannot be driven in 
a stable manner, such as when 
the vehicle has been in an acci-
dent or is malfunctioning.
●When the vehicle is driven in a 
sporty manner or off-road.
●When the tires are not properly 
inflated.
●When the tires are very worn.
●When tire chains, a compact 
spare tire or an emergency tire 
puncture repair kit are used.
NOTICE
■If “PKSB Unavailable” is dis-
played on the multi-informa-
tion display and the PKSB 
OFF indicator is flashing
If this message is displayed 
immediately after the engine 
switch is changed to ON, operate 
the vehicle carefully, paying atten-
tion to your surroundings. It may 
be necessary to drive the vehicle 
for a certain amount of time 
before the system  returns to nor-
mal. (If the system does not return 
to normal after dr iving for a while, 
clean the sensors and their sur-
rounding area on the bumpers.)
Enabling/Disabling the 
Parking Support Brake 
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*: If equipped
●The screen illustrations used in 
this text are intended as exam-
ples, and may differ from the 
image that is actually displayed on 
the screen.
The rear view monitor system is 
a supplemental device intended 
to assist the driver when back-
ing up. When backing up, be 
sure to visually check all around 
the vehicle both directly and 
using the mirrors before pro-
ceeding. If you do not, you may 
hit another vehicle, and could 
possibly cause an accident.
Pay attention to the following 
precautions when using the rear 
view monitor system.
Rear view monitor sys-
tem*
The rear view monitor sys-
tem assists the driver by 
displaying an image of the 
view behind the vehicle with 
fixed guide lines on the 
screen while backing up, for 
example while parking.
Driving precautions
WARNING
●Never depend on the rear view 
monitor system entirely when 
backing up. The image and the 
position of the guide lines dis-
played on the screen may differ 
from the actual state.
Use caution, just as you would 
when backing up any vehicle.
●Be sure to back up slowly, 
depressing the brake pedal to 
control vehicle speed.
●The instructions given are only 
guide lines. When and how 
much to turn the steering wheel 
will vary according to traffic con-
ditions, road surface condi-
tions, vehicle condition, etc. 
when parking. It is necessary to 
be fully aware o f this before 
using the rear view monitor sys-
tem.
●When parking, be sure to check 
that the parking space will 
accommodate your vehicle 
before maneuvering into it.
●Do not use the rear view moni-
tor system in t he following 
cases:
• On icy or slick road surfaces, or  in snow
• When using tire chains or emer- gency tires
• When the back door is not  closed completely
• On roads that are not flat or  straight, such as curves or 
slopes 
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*: If equipped
●The screen illustrations used in 
this text are intended as exam-
ples, and may differ from the 
image that is actually displayed on 
the screen.
The parking assist monitor is a 
supplemental device intended to 
assist the driver when backing 
up. When backing up, be sure to 
visually check all around the 
vehicle both directly and using 
the mirrors before proceeding. If 
you do not, you may hit another 
vehicle, and could possibly 
cause an accident.
Pay attention to the following 
precautions when using the 
parking assist monitor.
Toyota parking assist 
monitor*
The parking assist monitor 
assists the driver by dis-
playing an image of the view 
behind the vehicle while 
backing up, for example 
while parking.
When the display is 
changed to the wide rear 
view mode, a wider lateral 
view behind the vehicle will 
be displayed.
Driving precautions
WARNING
●Never depend on the parking 
assist monitor entirely when 
backing up. The image and the 
position of the guide lines dis-
played on the screen may differ 
from the actual state.
Use caution, just as you would 
when backing up any vehicle.
●Be sure to back up slowly, 
depressing the brake pedal to 
control vehicle speed.
●If you seem likely to hit nearby 
vehicles, obstacles, people or 
mount the shoulder, depress 
the brake pedal to stop the vehi-
cle.
●The instructions given are only 
guidelines. When and how 
much to turn the steering wheel 
will vary according to traffic con-
ditions, road surface condi-
tions, vehicle condition, etc. 
when parking. It is necessary to 
be fully aware o f this before 
using the parking assist system.
●When parking, be sure to check 
that the parking space will 
accommodate your vehicle 
before maneuvering into it.
●Do not use the parking assist 
monitor in the f ollowing cases:
• On icy or slick road surfaces, or  in snow
• When using tire chains or emer- gency tires
• When the back door is not  closed completely
• On roads that are not flat or  straight, such as curves or 
slopes
• If the suspension has been  modified or tires of a size other 
than specified are installed 
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WARNING
●Do not use the panoramic view 
monitor system in the following 
cases:
• On icy or slick road surfaces, or  in snow
• When using tire chains or emer- gency tires
• When the front door or the back  door is not clo sed completely
• On roads that are not flat or  straight, such as curves or 
slopes
• If the suspension has been  modified or tires of a size other 
than specified are installed
●In low temperatures, the screen 
may darken or the image may 
become faint. The image could 
distort when the vehicle is mov-
ing, or you may become unable 
to see the image on the screen. 
Be sure to visually check all 
around the vehicle both directly 
and using the mirrors before 
proceeding.
●If the tire sizes are changed, the 
position of the guide lines dis-
played on the screen may 
change.
●The camera uses a special lens. 
The distances between objects 
and pedestrians that appear in 
the image displayed on the 
screen will differ f rom the actual 
distances. ( P.333)
●When an aftermarket part is 
installed in the display area of 
the screen.
NOTICE
●In panoramic view/moving 
view/see-through view, the sys-
tem combines images taken 
from the front, back, left and 
right side cameras into a single 
image. There are  limits to the 
range and content that can be 
displayed. Familiarize yourself 
with the characteristics of the 
panoramic view monitor system 
before using it.
●Image clarity may decline at the 
four corners of t he panoramic 
view/moving view/see-through 
view. However, this is not a mal-
function, as these are the 
regions along the border of 
each camera image where the 
images are combined.
●Depending on lighting condi-
tions near each of the cameras, 
bright and dark patches may 
appear on the panoramic 
view/moving view/see-through 
view.
●The panoramic view/moving 
view/see-through view display 
does not extend higher than the 
installation pos ition and image 
capture range o f each camera.
●There are blind spots around 
the vehicle. Accordingly, there 
are regions not displayed in 
panoramic view.
●Three-dimensional objects dis-
played in wide fr ont view, rear 
view, wide rear view or side 
view may not be displayed in 
panoramic view/moving 
view/see-through view. 
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Driving
result. Should this occur, refrain 
from excessive steering input or 
stop the vehicle and turn the engine 
off. The EPS system should return 
to normal within 10 minutes.
■Secondary Collision Brake 
operating conditions
The system operates when the SRS 
airbag sensor detects a collision 
while the vehicle is in motion. How-
ever, the system does not operate 
when the components are dam-
aged.
■Secondary Collision Brake 
automatic cancellation
The system is automatically can-
celed in any of th e following situa-
tions.
●The vehicle speed is below 6 mph 
(10 km/h)
●A certain amount of time elapses 
during operation
●The accelerator pedal is 
depressed a large amount
■If a message about AWD is 
shown on the multi-information 
display (AWD models)
Perform the following actions.
●“AWD System Overheated 
Switching to 2WD Mode”
AWD system is overheated. Stop 
the vehicle in a safe place with the 
engine running.
*
If the message disappears after a 
while, there is n o problem. If the 
message remains, have the vehicle 
inspected by your Toyota dealer 
immediately.
●“AWD System Overheated 2WD 
Mode Engaged”
AWD system has been temporarily 
released and switched to front-
wheel drive due to overheating. 
Stop the vehicle in a safe place with  the engine running.
*
If the message disappears after a 
while, AWD system will automati-
cally recover. If the message 
remains, have the vehicle inspected 
by your Toyota dea
ler immediately.
●“AWD System Malfunction 2WD 
Mode Engaged Visit Your Dealer”
A malfunction oc curs in the AWD 
system. Have the vehicle inspected 
by your Toyota dea ler immediately.
*: When stopping the vehicle, do not 
stop the engine until the display 
message has turned off.
WARNING
■The ABS does not operate 
effectively when
●The limits of tire gripping perfor-
mance have been exceeded 
(such as excessively worn tires 
on a snow-covered road).
●The vehicle hydroplanes while 
driving at high speed on wet or 
slick roads.
■Stopping distance when the 
ABS is operating may exceed 
that of normal conditions
The ABS is not designed to 
shorten the vehicle’s stopping dis-
tance. Always maintain a safe dis-
tance from the veh icle in front of 
you, especially in  the following sit-
uations:
●When driving on dirt, gravel or 
snow-covered roads
●When driving with tire chains
●When driving over bumps in the 
road
●When driving over roads with 
potholes or uneven surfaces 
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3624-6. Driving tips
4-6.Driving tips
Use fluids that are appropriate 
to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician 
inspect the condition of the 
battery.
 Have the vehicle fitted with 
four snow tires or purchase a 
set of tire chains for the front 
tires.
*
Ensure that all tires are the same 
size and brand, and that chains 
match the size of the tires.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted 
on vehicles with 235/55R19 tires.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary 
preparations and inspec-
tions before driving the 
vehicle in winter. Always 
drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions 
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so m ay result in a 
loss of vehicle control and cause 
death or serious injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended 
level of air pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75 
mph (120 km/h), regardless of 
the type of snow tires being 
used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just 
some wheels.
■Driving with tire chains 
(except 235/55R19 tires)
Observe the following precautions 
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the 
vehicle being unable to be driven 
safely, and may  cause death or 
serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the 
speed limit specifi ed for the tire 
chains being used, or 30 mph 
(50 km/h), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving  on bumpy road 
surfaces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, 
abrupt steering, sudden brak-
ing and shifting operations that 
cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before 
entering a curve to ensure that 
vehicle control is maintained.
●Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing 
Assist) system.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow 
tires (vehicles with tire pres-
sure warning system)
Request repairs or replacement of 
snow tires from your Toyota 
dealer or legitimate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and 
attachment of snow tires affects 
the operation of the tire pressure 
warning valves and transmitters. 
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3644-6. Driving tips
Vehicles without 235/55R19 
tires
Use the correct tire chain size 
when mounting the tire chains. 
Chain size is regulated for each 
tire size.
Side chain:
0.12 in. (3 mm) in diameter
0.39 in. (10 mm) in width
1.18 in. (30 mm) in length
Cross chain:
0.16 in. (4 mm) in diameter
0.55 in. (14 mm) in width
0.98 in. (25 mm) in length
Vehicles with 235/55R19 tires
Tire chains cannot be mounted.
Snow tires should be used  instead.
Regulations regarding the use 
of tire chains vary depending on 
location and type of road. 
Always check local regulations 
before installing chains.
■Tire chain installation
Observe the followi ng precautions 
when installing and removing 
chains:
●Install and remove tire chains in a 
safe location.
●Install tire chains on the front tires 
only. Do not install tire chains on 
the rear tires.
●Install tire chains  on front tires as 
tightly as possible. Retighten 
chains after drivi ng 1/4 - 1/2 mile 
(0.5 - 1.0 km).
●Install tire chains following the 
instructions provided with the tire 
chains.
WARNING
■When parking the vehicle
When parking the v ehicle without 
applying the parking brake, make 
sure to chock the  wheels. If you 
do not chock the wheels, the vehi-
cle may move unexpectedly, pos-
sibly resulting in an accident.
Selecting tire chains
A
B
C
D
E
F
 5 H J X O D W L R Q V  R Q  W K H  X V H  R I 
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NOTICE
■Fitting tire chains (vehicles 
with tire pressure warning 
system)
The tire pressure warning valves 
and transmitters may not function 
correctly when tire chains are fit-
ted. 
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6448-2. Steps to take in an emergency
installed on the compact spare 
tire.
6Stow the flat tire, tire jack and 
all tools.
■The compact spare tire
●The compact spare tire is identi-
fied by the label “TEMPORARY 
USE ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact s pare tire tem-
porarily, and only in an emer-
gency.
●Make sure to check the tire infla-
tion pressure of the compact 
spare tire. ( P.667)
■When using the compact spare 
tire
As the compact sp are tire is not 
equipped with a tire pressure warn-
ing valve and transmitter (if 
equipped), low inflation pressure of 
the spare tire will not be indicated by 
the tire pressure warning system. 
Also, if you replace the compact 
spare tire after th e tire pressure 
warning light comes  on, the light 
remains on.
■When the compact  spare tire is 
attached
The vehicle height may become 
lower when driving with the compact 
spare tire compared to when driving 
with standard tires.
■If you have a flat front tire on a 
road covered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on one 
of the rear wheels  of the vehicle. 
Perform the following steps and fit 
tire chains to the front tires:
1 Replace a rear tire with the com-
pact spare tire.
2 Replace the flat front tire with the 
tire removed from  the rear of the 
vehicle.
3 Fit tire chains to the front tires.
■When stowing the jack
Before storing the jack, adjust the  height of the ja
ck to match the 
shape of the jack holder.
The storage direction of the jack dif-
fers depending on the type, so make 
sure to store the ja ck in the correct 
direction.
Except for models made in Japan
*:
For models made in Japan
*:
*: The country of production is writ- ten on the Certification Regulation 
Label. ( P.661)
WARNING
■When using the compact 
spare tire
●Remember that the compact 
spare tire provided is specifi-
cally designed for use with your 
vehicle. Do not use your com-
pact spare tire on another vehi-
cle.
●Do not use more than one com-
pact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the comp act spare tire 
with a standard tire as soon as 
possible.