spare tire TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID 2016 XA40 / 4.G Owners Manual

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1854-1. Before driving
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Driving
WARNING
■Trailer towing precautions
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in accordance
with the trailer’s characteristics and operating conditions. Failure to do so
could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury. Vehicle stability
and braking performance are affected by trailer stability, brake setting and
performance, and the hitch. Your vehi cle will handle differently when towing
a trailer.
■ To avoid accident or injury
●Do not exceed the TWR, unbraked TWR, GCWR, GVWR or GAWR.
● Adjust the tongue weight within the appropriate range. Place heavier loads
as close to the trailer axle as possible.
● Do not exceed 65 mph (104 km/h), the posted towing speed limit or the
speed limit for your trailer as set forth in your trailer owner’s manual,
whichever is lowest. Slow down sufficiently before making a turn, in cross
winds, on wet or slippery surface, etc. to help avoid an accident. If you
experience a vehicle-trailer instability from reducing a certain speed, slow
down and make sure you keep your vehicle speed under the speed of
which you experience the instability.
● Do not make jerky, abrupt or sharp turns.
● Do not apply the brakes suddenly as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing
and loss of vehicle control. This is especially true on wet or slippery sur-
faces.
● Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight,
gross axle weight and trailer tongue weight capacities.
● Do not use cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)
when towing.
● Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill
grades. Do not make sudden downshifts while descending steep or long
downhill grades.
● Vehicle-trailer instability is more likely on steep long downhills. Before
descending steep or long downhill grades, slow down and downshift. Do
not make sudden downshifts when descending steep or long downhill
grades. Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the
brakes too frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and result
in reduced braking efficiency.
● Do not tow a trailer when the compact spare tire is installed on your vehi-
cle.

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2314-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
WARNING
■When to disable the pre-collision system
In the following situations, disable the system, as it may not operate prop-
erly, possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or serious injury:
●When the vehicle is being towed
● 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 hybrid system on and the tires
are allowed to rotate freely
● When inspecting the vehicle using a drum tester such as a chassis dyna-
mometer or speedometer tester, or when using an on vehicle wheel bal-
ancer
● When a strong impact is applied to the front bumper or front grille, due to
an accident or other reasons
● If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner, such as when the vehi-
cle has been in an accident 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 the suspension is modified
● If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered, such as when loaded with
heavy luggage

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2454-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
WARNING
■Before using LDA system
Do not rely solely upon the LDA system. LDA is not a system which auto-
matically drives the vehicle or reduces the amount of attention that must be
paid to the area in front of the vehicle. The driver must always assume full
responsibility for driving safely by always paying careful attention to the sur-
rounding conditions and operate the steering wheel to correct the path of
the vehicle. Also, make sure to take adequate breaks when fatigued, such
as from driving for a long period of time.
Failure to perform appropriate driving operations and pay careful attention
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
■ To avoid operating LDA by mistake
When not using the LDA system, use the LDA switch to turn the system off.
■ Situations unsuitable for LDA
Do not use the LDA system in the following situations.
The system may not operate properly and lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
●A spare tire, tire chains, etc., are equipped.
● When the tires have been excessively worn, or when the tire inflation pres-
sure is low.
● Tires which differ by structure, manufacturer, brand or tread pattern are
used.
● Objects or patterns that could be mistaken for white (yellow) lines are
present on the side of the road (guardrails, curbs, reflective poles, etc.).
● Vehicle is driven on a snow-covered road.
● White (yellow) lines are difficult to see due to rain, snow, fog, dust, etc.
● Asphalt repair marks, white (yellow) line marks, etc., are present due to
road repair.
● Vehicle is driven in a temporary lane or restricted lane due to construction
work.
● Vehicle is driven on a road surface which is slippery due to rainy weather,
fallen snow, freezing, etc.
● Vehicle is driven in traffic lanes other than on highways and freeways.
● Vehicle is driven in a construction zone.
● Vehicle is towing a trailer or another vehicle.

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
WARNING
■When using the rear view monitor system
The rear view monitor system is a supplemental device intended to assist
the driver when backing up. When backing up, be sure to check visually
behind and all around the vehicle before proceeding.
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in
death or serious injuries.
● Never depend on the rear view monitor system entirely when backing up.
The image and the position of the guide lines displayed 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 traf-
fic conditions, road surface conditions, vehicle condition, etc. when park-
ing. It is necessary to be fully aware of this before using the rear view
monitor system.
● When parking, be sure to check that the parking space will accommodate
your vehicle before maneuvering into it.
● Do not use the rear view monitor system in the following cases:
• On icy or slick road surfaces, or in snow
• When using tire chains or the compact spare tire (if equipped)
• When the back door is not closed completely
• On roads that are not flat or straight, such as curves or slopes.
● In low temperatures, the screen may darken or the image may become
faint. The image could distort when the vehicle is moving, or you may
become unable to see the image on the screen. Be sure to check direct
visually and with the mirrors all around the vehicle before proceeding.
● If the tire sizes are changed, the position of the fixation 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
from the actual distances. ( P. 279)

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4356-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
The fixed position of the poles can be changed to accommodate the
size and type of luggage being stored. Also, the cargo net can be
used to prevent lu ggage from spilling out by installing one of the poles
at a lower level.
■Installation positions
Slide rail
Upper level fixed positions
Lower level fixed positions A
Lower level fixed positions
B
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: Not usable on the vehicles with full-size spare tire.
Rear cargo net (If equipped)
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6-3. Using the storage features
■Installing to the upper level and changing the fixed position
●Installing the rear cargo net
Except for vehicles with
full-size spare tire:
Take out the rear cargo
net.
Push the right or left end of
the pole into the slide rail.
Push the other end of the
pole into the slide rail, and
then install both ends into
fixed positions.
After installing, check that
both ends of the pole are
firmly inserted into their fixed
positions.
When removing the rear
cargo net, follow the installa-
tion procedures in reverse
order.
●Changing the fixed position of the pole
Lift the pole to move up to
the slide rail.
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4376-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
Slide the pole to the
desired fixed position, and
push down.
Move the pole so that its left
and right ends line up and the
pole is straight.
After changing the position,
check that both ends of the
pole are firmly inserted into
their fixed positions.
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Installing to the lower level and changing the fixed position
● Installing the rear cargo net
Except for vehicles with
full-size spare tire:
Take out the rear cargo
net.
Push one end of the pole
into a fixed position to
shorten the pole.
Align the other end of the
pole with the correspond-
ing fixed position on the
other side and release the
pole.
After installing, check that
both ends of the pole are
firmly inserted into their fixed
positions.
When removing the rear cargo net, follow the installation procedures
in reverse order.
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6-3. Using the storage features
●Changing the fixed position of the pole
Push one end of the pole
into its fixed position to
shorten the pole, and then
remove the rear cargo net.
Perform the steps and in “Installing the rear cargo net”.
( P. 437)
■Stowing the rear cargo net (except for vehicles with full-size
spare tire)
Open the rear deck board
and remove the side deck
covers.
While pushing the ends of
both poles on one side of the
cargo net into the storage
area to shorten the poles, fix
the poles into the storage
area.
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6-3. Using the storage features
When loading long luggage, the deck board can be laid flat over the
space between the deck board and separator.
Folding down the rear seatbacks. ( P. 137)
Lift the nearest side of the deck
board up and pull the deck
board forward.
Lift the opposite side of the
deck board up and return the
nearest side to its original posi-
tion.
Lay the opposite side of the
deck board over the edge of the
separator.
Deck board (vehicles without full-size spare tire)
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Separator
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WARNING
Take extra care to prevent your fingers, etc., from being caught while per-
forming these procedures.

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
12-volt batter y
The 12-volt battery is located in
the left-hand side of luggage com-
partment.Vehicles with full-size spare
tire: Turn the knob of each clip
on the rear deck board to
unlock.
When inspecting the battery terminals
Remove the rear deck board.
Location
Removing the 12-volt battery cover
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