warning TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID 2022 Owners Manual

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Maintenance and care
every 5000 km (3000 miles).
Do not fail to initialize the tire pressure
warning system after tire rotation.
Front
QWhen rotating the tires
Make sure that the power switch is OFF.
If the tires are rotated while the power
switch is in ON, the tire position informa-
tion will not be updated.
If this accidentally occurs, either turn the
power switch to OFF and then to ON, or
initialize the system after checking that
the tire pressure is properly adjusted.
Your vehicle is equipped with a tire
pressure warning system that uses
tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters to detect low tire infla-
tion pressure before serious prob-
lems arise.
The tire pressure warning system
of this vehicle adopts a 2-type
warning system
When “Adjust Pressure” is dis-
played (Normal Warning)
The tire pressure warning light comes
on and a buzzer sounds when the tire inflation pressure becomes low due to
natural air leakage or outside tempera-
ture. (Ways of coping: P.515, 564)
When “Immediately Check tire
when Safe” is displayed (Emer-
gency Warning)
The tire pressure warning light comes
on and a buzzer sounds when the tire
inflation pressure becomes low sud-
denly due to a blowout. (Ways of cop-
ing: P.515, 522, 533)
However, the system may not be able
to detect sudden tire ruptures (bursting,
etc.).
The tire pressure detected by the
tire pressure warning system can
be displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display.
The unit can be changed.
QHow to change the unit
1Park the vehicle in a safe place
and turn the power switch off.
Changing the unit cannot be performed
while the vehicle is moving.
2Turn the power switch to ON.
Tire pressure warning sys-
tem
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3Press or of the meter
control switches on the steering
wheel and select .
4Press or of the meter
control switches and select
“Vehicle Settings”, and then
press and hold .
5Press or of the meter
control switches and select
“TPWS”, and then press .
6Press or to select “Set-
ting Unit”.
7Press or to select the
desired unit and then press .
QRoutine tire inflation pressure
checks
The tire pressure warning system does
not replace routine tire inflation pressure
checks. Make sure to check tire inflation
pressure as part of your routine of daily
vehicle checks.
QTire inflation pressure
OIt may take a few minutes to display
the tire inflation pressure after the
power switch is turned to ON. It may
also take a few minutes to display the
tire inflation pressure after inflation
pressure has been adjusted.
OTire inflation pressure changes with
temperature. The displayed values
may also be different from the values
measured using a tire pressure
gauge.
QSituations in which the tire pres-
sure warning system may not oper-
ate properly
OIn the following cases, the tire pres-
sure 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 Equipment)
tire.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire
that is not of the specified size.
• Tire chains, etc. 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 wheels without 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.
OPerformance may be affected in the
following situations.
• Near a TV tower, electric power plant,
gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that gen-
erates strong radio waves or electrical
noise
• When carrying a portable radio, cellu-
lar phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication device
If tire position information is not cor-
rectly displayed due to the radio wave
conditions, the display may be cor-
rected by driving and changing the
radio wave conditions.
OWhen the vehicle is parked, the time

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Maintenance and care
taken for the warning to start or go off
could be extended.
OWhen tire inflation pressure declines
rapidly for example when a tire has burst, the warning may not function.
QWarning performance of the tire pressure warning system
The warning of the tire pressure warning system will change in accordance with the conditions under which it was initial-
ized. For this reason, the system may give a warning even if the tire pressure does not reach a low enough level, or if
the pressure is higher than the pressure that was adjusted to when the system was initialized.
When replacing tires or wheels, tire
pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters must also be installed.
When new tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters are
installed, new ID codes must be
registered in the tire pressure warn-
ing computer and the tire pressure
warning system must be initialized.
( P.470)
QWhen replacing the tires and wheels
If the ID code of the tire pressure warn-
ing valve and transmitter is not regis- tered, the tire pressure warning system will not work properly. After driving for
about 10 minutes, the tire pressure warning light blinks for 1 minute and stays on to indicate a system malfunc-
tion.
Installing tire pressure warn-
ing valves and transmitters
NOTICE
QRepairing or replacing tires, wheels, tire pressure warning
valves, transmitters and tire valve caps
OWhen removing or fitting the
wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters, contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as the tire pressure warning valves
and transmitters may be damaged if not handled correctly.
OMake sure to install the tire valve caps. If the tire valve caps are not installed, water could enter the tire
pressure warning valves and the tire pressure warning valves could be bound.
OWhen replacing tire valve caps, do not use tire valve caps other than
those specified. The cap may become stuck.
QTo avoid damage to the tire pres-sure warning valves and trans-mitters (vehicles without spare
tire)
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is used, contact any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer or other qualified ser-vice shop as soon as possible. Make
sure to replace the tire pressure warn- ing valve and transmitter when repair-ing or replacing the tire. ( P.465,
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QThe tire pressure warning sys-
tem must be initialized in the
following circumstances:
When rotating the tires.
When changing the tire.
After registering the ID codes.
(P.470)
When changing between two
registered wheel sets.
When the tire pressure warning
system is initialized, the current tire
inflation pressure is set as the
benchmark pressure.
QHow to initialize the tire pres-
sure warning system
1Park the vehicle in a safe place
and stop the hybrid system for
20 minutes or more.
Initialization cannot be performed while
the vehicle is moving.
2Adjust the tire inflation pressure
to the specified cold tire inflation
pressure level. (P.564)
Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to
the specified cold tire inflation pressure
level. The tire pressure warning system
will operate based on this pressure
level.
3Start the hybrid system.4Press or of the meter
control switches on the steering
wheel and select .
5Press or of the meter
control switches, select “Vehi-
cle Settings” and then press and
hold .
6Press or of the meter
control switches, select “TPWS”
and then press .
7Press or of the meter
control switches, select the “Set-
ting Pressure”. Then press and
hold .
“Set Pressure Accepted” will be dis-
played on the multi-information display
and the tire pressure warning light will
blink 3 times.
When the message disappears, initial-
ization is complete.
A message is displayed on the multi-
information display. Also, “--” is dis-
played for inflation pressure of each tire
on the multi-information display while
the tire pressure warning system deter-
mines the position.
8Drive straight (with occasional
left and right turns) at approxi-
mately 40 km/h (25mph) or
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more for approximately 10 to 30
minutes.
When initialization is complete, the
inflation pressure of each tire will be
displayed on the multi-information dis-
play.
Even if the vehicle is not driven at
approximately 40 km/h (25 mph) or
more, initialization can be completed by
driving for a long time. However, if ini-
tialization does not complete after driv-
ing for 1 hour or more, park the vehicle
in a safe place for approximately 20
minutes and then drive the vehicle
again.
QWhen initializing
OInitialization is performed while driving
at a vehicle speed of approximately
40 km/h (25 mph) or more.
OMake sure to carry out initialization
after adjusting the tire inflation pres-
sure. Also, make sure the tires are
cold before carrying out initialization
or tire inflation pressure adjustment.
OThe tire pressure warning system can
be initialized by yourself, but depend-
ing on the driving conditions and driv-
ing environment, initialization may
take some time to complete.
QThe initialization operation
OIf you have accidentally turned the
power switch to OFF during initializa-
tion, it is not necessary to restart the
initialization again as initialization will
restart automatically when the power
switch has been turned to ON for the
next time.
OIf you accidentally perform initializa-
tion when initialization is not neces-
sary, adjust the tire inflation pressure
to the specified level when the tires
are cold, and conduct initialization
again.
OWhile the position of each tire is being
determined and the inflation pres-
sures are not being displayed on the
multi-information display, if the infla-tion pressure of a tire drops, the tire
pressure warning light will come on.
QIf the tire pressure warning system
is not initialized properly
OIn the following situations, initialization
may take longer than usual to be com-
pleted or may not be possible. Nor-
mally, initialization completes within
approximately 30 minutes.
• Vehicle is not driven at approximately
40 km/h (25 mph) or more
• Vehicle is driven on unpaved roads
• Vehicle is driven near other vehicles
and system cannot recognize tire
pressure warning valve and transmit-
ters of your vehicle over those of other
vehicles.
• If the vehicle is driven in heavy traffic
or another situation where other vehi-
cles are driven close by, it may take
time for the system to recognize the
tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitters of your vehicle over those of
other vehicles.
OIf initialization does not complete after
driving for 1 hour or more, park the
vehicle in a safe place for approxi-
mately 20 minutes and then drive the
vehicle again.
OIf the vehicle is reversed during initial-
ization, the data up to that point is
reset, so perform the initialization pro-
cedure again from the beginning.
OIn the following situations, initialization
will not be started or was not com-
pleted properly and the system will not
operate properly. Perform the initial-
ization procedure again.
• If, when attempting to start initializa-
tion, the tire pressure warning light
does not blink 3 times.
• If, when the vehicle has been driven
for about 20 minutes after performing
initialization, the tire pressure warning
light blinks for approximately 1 minute
and then illuminates.
If initialization cannot be completed after
performing the above procedure, con-
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-

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able repairer.
Every tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter has a unique ID
code. When replacing a tire pres-
sure warning valve and transmitter,
it is necessary to register the ID
code.
When registering the ID codes, per-
form the following procedure.
1 Park the vehicle in a safe place,
wait for approximately 20 min-
utes, and then start the hybrid
system.
2 Press or of the meter
control switches on the steering
wheel and select .
3 Press or of the meter
control switches and select
“Vehicle Settings”, and then
press and hold .
4 Press or of the meter
control switches and select
“TPWS”, and then press .
5 Press or of the meter
control switches and select
“Identifying Each Wheel & Posi-
tion”. Then press and hold
until the tire pressure warning
light starts slowly blinking 3
times.
The change wheel set mode is acti- vated and registration is started.
Then a message will be displayed on
the multi-information display.
When registration is being performed, the tire pressure warning light will blink
for approximately 1 minute then illumi- nate and “--” will be displayed for the inflation pressure of each tire on the
multi-information display.
6 Drive straight (with occasional
left and right turns) at approxi-
mately 40 km/h (25mph) or
more for approximately 10 to 30
minutes.
When registration is completed, the tire
WARNING
QWhen initializing the tire pres-
sure warning system
Do not initialize tire inflation pressure without first adjusting the tire inflation
pressure to the specified level. Other- wise, the tire pressure warning light may not come on even if the tire infla-
tion pressure is low, or it may come on when the tire inflation pressure is actually normal.
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pressure warning light will go off and
the inflation pressure of each tire will be
displayed on the multi-information dis-
play.
Even if the vehicle is not driven at
approximately 40 km/h (25 mph) or
more, registration can be completed by
driving for a long time. However, if reg-
istration does not complete after driving
for 1 hour or more, perform the proce-
dure again from the beginning.
7Initialize the tire pressure warn-
ing system. (P.468)
QWhen registering ID codes
OID code registration is performed
while driving at a vehicle speed of
approximately 40 km/h (25 mph) or
more.
OBefore performing ID code registra-
tion, make sure that no wheels with
tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitters installed are near the vehicle.
OMake sure to initialize the tire pres-
sure warning system after registering
the ID codes. If the system is initial-
ized before registering the ID codes,
the initialized values will be invalid.
OID codes can be registered by your-
self, but depending on the driving con-
ditions and driving environment,
registration may take some time to
complete.
OAs the tires will be warm when regis-
tration is completed, make sure to
allow the tires to cool before perform-
ing initialization.
QCanceling ID code registration
OTo cancel ID code registration after it
has been started, select “Identifying
Each Wheel & Position” on the multi-
information display and press and
hold again.
OIf ID code registration has been can-
celed, the tire pressure warning light
will blink for approximately 1 minute
when the power switch is turned to ON and then illuminate. The tire pres-
sure warning system will be opera-
tional when the tire pressure warning
light turns off.
OIf the warning light does not turn off
even after several minutes have
elapsed, ID code registration may not
have been canceled correctly. To can-
cel registration, perform the ID code
registration start procedure again and
then turn the power switch off before
driving.
QIf ID codes are not registered prop-
erly
OIn the following situations, ID code
registration may take longer than
usual to be completed or may not be
possible. Normally, registration com-
pletes within approximately 30 min-
utes.
If ID code registration is not complete
after driving for approximately 30 min-
utes, continue driving for a while.
• Vehicle is not parked for approxi-
mately 20 minutes or more before
driving
• Vehicle is not driven at approximately
40 km/h (25 mph) or more
• Vehicle is driven on unpaved roads
• Vehicle is driven near other vehicles
and system cannot recognize tire
pressure warning valve and transmit-
ters of your vehicle over those of other
vehicles
• Wheel with tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter installed is
inside or near the vehicle
If registration does not complete after
driving for 1 hour or more, perform the
ID code registration procedure again
from the beginning.
OIf the vehicle is reversed during regis-
tration, the data up to that point is
reset, so perform the registration pro-
cedure again from the beginning.
OIn the following situations, ID code
registration will not be started or was
not completed properly and the sys-
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the ID code registration procedure
again.
• If, when attempting to start ID code
registration, the tire pressure warning
light does not blink slowly 3 times.
• If, when the vehicle has been driven
for about 10 minutes after performing
ID code registration, the tire pressure
warning light blinks for approximately
1 minute and then illuminates.
OIf ID code registration cannot be com-
pleted after performing the above pro-
cedure, contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
QEffects of incorrect tire inflation
pressure
Driving with incorrect tire inflation pres-
sure may result in the following:
OReduced fuel economy
OReduced driving comfort and poor
handling
OReduced tire life due to wear
OReduced safety
ODamage to the drive train
If a tire needs frequent inflating, have it
checked by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.
QInstructions for checking tire infla-
tion pressure
When checking tire inflation pressure,
observe the following:
OCheck only when the tires are cold.
If your vehicle has been parked for at
least 3 hours or has not been driven
for more than 1.5 km or 1 mile, you
will get an accurate cold tire inflation
pressure reading.
OAlways use a tire pressure gauge.
It is difficult to judge if a tire is properly
inflated based only on its appearance.
OIt is normal for the tire inflation pres-
sure to be higher after driving as heat
is generated in the tire. Do not reduce
tire inflation pressure after driving.
OPassengers and luggage weight
Tire inflation pressure
Make sure to maintain the
proper tire inflation pressure.
Tire inflation pressure should
be checked at least once per
month. However, Toyota rec-
ommends that tire inflation
pressure be checked once
every two weeks. (P.564)

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Maintenance and care
should be placed so that the vehicle is
balanced.
When replacing wheels, care
should be taken to ensure that they
are equivalent to those removed in
load capacity, diameter, rim width
and inset*.
Replacement wheels are available
at any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
*: Conventionally referred to as offset.
Toyota does not recommend using
the following:
 Wheels of different sizes or types
 Used wheels
 Bent wheels that have been
straightened
QWhen replacing wheels
The wheels of your vehicle are equipped with tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters that allow the tire pressure warning system to provide advance warning in the event of a loss in tire
inflation pressure. Whenever wheels are replaced, tire pressure warning valves and transmitters must be installed.
( P.465, 474)
WARNING
QProper inflation is critical to save tire performance
Keep your tires properly inflated. If the tires are not properly inflated, the following conditions may occur
which could lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury:
OExcessive wear
OUneven wear
OPoor handling
OPossibility of blowouts resulting
from overheated tires
OAir leaking from between tire and
wheel
OWheel deformation and/or tire dam-
age
OGreater possibility of tire damage
while driving (due to road hazards, expansion joints, sharp edges in the road, etc.)
NOTICE
QWhen inspecting and adjusting
tire inflation pressure
Be sure to put the tire valve caps back on.
If a valve cap is not installed, dirt or moisture may get into the valve and cause an air leak, resulting in
decreased tire inflation pressure.
Wheels
If a wheel is bent, cracked or
heavily corroded, it should be
replaced. Otherwise, the tire
may separate from the wheel
or cause a loss of handling
control.
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Use only Toyota wheel nuts and
wrenches designed for use with
your aluminum wheels.
 When rotating, repairing or
changing your tires, check that
the wheel nuts are still tight after
driving 1600 km (1000 miles).
 Be careful not to damage the
aluminum wheels when using
tire chains.
 Use only Toyota genuine bal-
ance weights or equivalent and a
plastic or rubber hammer when
balancing your wheels.
WARNING
QWhen replacing wheels
ODo not use wheels that are a differ-
ent size from those recommended in the Owner’s Manual, as this may result in a loss of handling control.
ONever use an inner tube in a leak-ing wheel which is designed for a
tubeless tire. Doing so may result in an accident, causing death or seri-ous injury.
QWhen installing the wheel nuts
Never use oil or grease on the wheel
bolts or wheel nuts. Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened, leading to bolt
or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or grease can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall
off, causing an accident and resulting in death or serious injury. Remove any oil or grease from the wheel bolts
or wheel nuts.
QUse of defective wheels prohib-
ited
Do not use cracked or deformed wheels.
Doing so could cause the tire to leak air during driving, possibly causing an accident.
NOTICE
QReplacing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
OBecause tire repair or replacement may affect the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters, make sure
to have tires serviced by any autho- rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer or other qualified service shop. In addition, make sure to pur-chase your tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters at any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
OEnsure that only genuine Toyota
wheels are used on your vehicle. Tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not work properly
with non-genuine wheels.
Aluminum wheel precau-
tions