TOYOTA RAV4 2023 Owners Manual

5038-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
■Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A
(the highest), B, and C, repre-
senting the tire’s resistance to
the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor labo-
ratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Fed-
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher
levels of performance on the labo-
ratory test wheel than the minimum
required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades
of a tire assume tha
t it is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked
for three hours or more, or has not been driven
more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes, power
windows, power seats, radio and heater, to the
extent that these items are available as factory-
installed equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including th e maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air con-
ditioning and additional weight optional engine

5048-1. Specifications
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight
150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupant s in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride leveler s, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a ti re or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter o f the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacture r’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicl e’s designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load on
the tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each ax le its share of the max-
imum loaded vehicle weight, and dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of curb
weight, accessory weight, and normal occupant
weight (distributed in accordance with Table 1
*
below), and dividing by two
Tire related termMeaning

5058-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between components
in the bead
Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in whic h the ply cords that
extend to the beads are la id at alternate angles
substantially less than 9 0 degrees to the center-
line of the tread
CarcassThe tire structure, except tread and sidewall
rubber which, when inflated, bears the load
ChunkingThe breaking away of pieces of the tread or
sidewall
CordThe strands forming th e plies in the tire
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber com-
pounds
CrackingAny parting withi n the tread, sidewall, or inner-
liner of the tire extend ing to cord material
CT
A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire and
rim system in which the rim is designed with rim
flanges pointed radially inward and the tire is
designed to fit on the underside of the rim in a
manner that encloses the rim flanges inside the
air cavity of the tire
Extra load tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at
higher inflation pressures than the correspond-
ing standard tire
GrooveThe space between two adjacent tread ribs
Innerliner
The layer(s) forming th e inside surface of a
tubeless tire that contains the inflating medium
within the tire
Innerliner separationThe parting of the innerliner from cord material
in the carcass
Tire related termMeaning

5068-1. Specifications
Intended outboard side-
wall
(a)The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears
white lettering, or bear s manufacturer, brand,
and/or model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same molding on the other
sidewall of the tire, or
(b)The outward facing sidewall of an asymmetri-
cal tire that has a par ticular side that must
always face outward whe n mounted on a vehi-
cle
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as primar-
ily intended for use on lightweight trucks or mul-
tipurpose passenger vehicles
Load ratingThe maximum load that a tire is rated to carry
for a given inflation pressure
Maximum load ratingThe load rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressureThe maximum cold inflation pressure to which a
tire may be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical
dimension requirements
Open spliceAny parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or
innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter o f an inflated new tire
Overall width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the
sidewalls of an inflated ti re, including elevations
due to labeling, decorations, or protective bands
or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars, multi-
purpose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that
have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of
10,000 lb. or less.
PlyA layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adjacent
plies
Tire related termMeaning

5078-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemi-
cals, fabric and steel or other materials, that,
when mounted on an aut omotive wheel, pro-
vides the traction and co ntains the gas or fluid
that sustains the load
Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in whic h the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at substantially 90
degrees to the centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at
higher inflation pressures than the correspond-
ing standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the
sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations
due to labeling, decoratio n, or protective bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the
cord material in the sidewall
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or
greater than 110, compared to the ASTM E-
1136 Standard Reference Test Tire, when using
the snow traction test a s described in ASTM F-
1805-00, Standard Test Method for Single
Wheel Driving Traction i n a Straight Line on
Snow-and Ice-Covered Su rfaces, and which is
marked with an Alpine Symbol ( ) on at least
one sidewall
Test rim
The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and
may be any rim listed as appropriate for use
with that tire
TreadThat portion of a tire t hat comes into contact
with the road
Tread ribA tread section running circumferentially around
a tire
Tread separationPulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Tire related termMeaning

5088-1. Specifications
*:Table 1  Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for
various designated seating capacities
Treadwear indicators
(TWI)The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the
degrees of wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire
assembly securely during testing
Designated seating
capacity, Number of occupantsVehicle normal load,
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution in a normally loaded vehi- cle
2 through 422 in front
5 through 1032 in front, 1 in second
seat
11 through 155
2 in front, 1 in second
seat, 1 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
16 through 207
2 in front, 2 in second
seat, 2 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
Tire related termMeaning

5098-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
8-2.Customization
■Changing using the Multi-
media Display
1 select on the main menu.
2 Select “Vehicle customize”
on the sub menu.
3 Select the item to change the
settings of from the list.
Various setting can be changed.
Refer to the list o f settings that can
be changed for details.
For functions that can be turned
on/off, select (ON)/
(OFF).
The settings, such as the volume
and sensor sensitivity can be
changed by dragging the round
icon on the display.
■Changing using the multi-
information display (with 7-
inch display)
1 Press or of the meter
control switches and select
. 2
Press or of the meter
control switches, select the
item.
3 To switch the function on and
off, press to switch to the
desired setting.
4 To perform detailed setting of
functions that support
detailed settings, press and
hold and display the set-
ting screen.
The method of pe rforming detailed
setting differs for each screen.
Please refer to the advice sentence
displayed on the screen.
To go back to the p revious screen
or exit the customize mode, press
.
■Changing using the multi-
information display (with
12.3-inch display)
1 Press and hold to display
the cursor on the content dis-
play area (center) of the
multi-information display.
2 Press or of the meter
control switches to select
and press .
3 Press or of the meter
control switches, select the
item.
4 To switch the function on and
off, press to switch to the
desired setting.
5 To perform detailed setting of
functions that support
Customizable features
Your vehicle includes a vari-
ety of electronic features
that can be personalized to
suit your preferences. The
settings of these features
can be changed using the
multi-information display,
navigation/multimedia sys-
tem, or at your Toyota
dealer.
Customizing vehicle fea-
tures

5108-2. Customization
detailed settings, press and
hold and display the set-
ting screen.
The method of performing detailed
setting differs for each screen.
Please refer to the advice sentence
displayed on the screen.
To go back to the previous screen
or exit the customize mode, press
.
■When customizing using the
navigation/multimedia system
or multi-information display
Stop the vehicle i n a safe place,
apply the parking brake, and shift
the shift lever to P. Also, to prevent
battery discharge, leave the engine
running while custo mizing the fea-
tures.
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other fu nc-
tions being customized. Contact y our Toyota dealer for further
details.
Vehicles with navigation system or multimedia system: Settings
that can be changed using the navigation system or multimedia s ys-
tem
Settings that can be changed using the multi-information displa y
Settings that can be changed by your Toyota dealer
Definition of symbols: O = Available, – =Not available
■Alarm*( P.71)
*: For Canada
WARNING
■During customization
As the engine needs to be operat-
ing during customization, ensure
that the vehicle is parked in a
place with adequate ventilation. In
a closed area such as a garage,
exhaust gases in cluding harmful
carbon monoxide (CO) may col-
lect and enter the vehicle. This
may lead to death or a serious
health hazard.
NOTICE
■During customization
To prevent battery discharge,
ensure that the engine is running
while customizing features.
Customizable Features
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Activates the alarm when the
doors are unlocked using the
mechanical key
OnOff––O
A
B
C
ABC

5118-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■Gauges, meters and multi-information display (with 7-inch
display) (P.83, 93)
Function*1Default settingCustomized
setting
Language*2“English”
(English)
“Français can-adien” (Cana- dian French)
–O–“Español mexi- cano” (Mexi-
can Spanish)
Units*2miles (MPG US)
km (km/L)
–O–km (L/100 km)
miles (MPG Imperial)
Speedometer display*3AnalogDigital–O–
Eco Driving Indicator LightOnOff–O–
“Fuel Economy”“Total Aver- age”“Trip Average”
–O–“Tank Aver- age”
Audio system linked displayOnOff–O–
AWD system display*4OnOff–O–
Drive information typeTripTotal–O–
Drive informatio n items (first
item)Distance
Average Speed
–O–
Total Time
Drive information items (sec-
ond item)Total Time
Average Speed
–O–
Distance
Pop-up displayOnOff–O–
Multi-Information display offOffOn–O–
ABC

5128-2. Customization
*1: For details about each function: P.98
*2: The default setting varies according to country.
*3: Vehicles with 7-inch display only
*4: AWD models
■Gauges, meters and multi-information display (with 12.3-inch
display) ( P.88, 102)
Convenience Services (Sug-
gestion function)On
On (when the
vehicle is stopped)
O–O
Off
Function*1Default settingCustomized setting
Language“English”
(English)
“Français can-adien” (Cana- dian French)
–O–“Español mexi- cano” (Mexi-
can Spanish)
Units*2miles (MPG US)
km (km/L)
–O–km (L/100 km)
miles (MPG Imperial)
Meter Type
*3
–O–
*3
Meter Stylesmart
casual
–O–tough
sporty
Tachometer display*4TachometerSpeedometer–O–
Function*1Default settingCustomized settingABC
ABC