TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME 2021 Owners Manual (in English)
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2021, Model line: RAV4 PRIME, Model: TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME 2021Pages: 616, PDF Size: 34.66 MB
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5619-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
Type BDOT symbol
*
Tire Identification Number 
(TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identifi-
cation mark
Manufacturer’s code
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
*: The DOT symbol certifies that the  tire conforms to applicable Fed-
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dards.
■Typical tire size information
The illustration indicates typical 
tire size.
Tire use  (P = Passenger car, 
T = Temporary use)
Section width (millimeters)
Aspect ratio
(tire height to section width)
Tire construction code
(R = Radial, D = Diagonal)
Wheel diameter (inches)
Load index (2 digits or 3 dig-
its)
Speed symbol (alphabet with 
one letter)
■Tire dimensions
Section width
Tire height
Wheel diameter
Tire size
A
B
C
D
E
F
A
 7 L U H  V H F W L R Q  \
Q D P H V
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C 
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5629-1. Specifications
Bead
Sidewall
Shoulder
Tread
Belt
Inner liner
Reinforcing rubber
Carcass
Rim lines
Bead wires
Chafer
This information has been pre-
pared in accordance with regu-
lations issued by the National 
Highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration of the U.S. Department of 
Transportation.
It provides the purchasers 
and/or prospective purchasers 
of Toyota vehicles with informa-
tion on uniform tire quality grad-
ing.
Your Toyota dealer will help answer 
any questions you may have as you 
read this information.
■DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must 
conform to Federal Safety 
Requirements in addition to 
these grades. Quality grades 
can be found where applicable  on the tire sidewall between 
tread shoulder and maximum 
section width.
For example: Treadwear 200 Trac-
tion AA Temperature A
■Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a com-
parative rating based on the 
wear rate of the tire when tested 
under controlled conditions on a 
specified government test 
course.
For example, a tire graded 150 
would wear one and  a half (1 - 1/2) 
times as well on the government 
course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires 
depends upon the ac tual conditions 
of their use. Performance may dif-
fer significantly from the norm due 
to variations in dri ving habits, ser-
vice practices and  differences in 
road characteristics and climate.
■Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from high-
est to lowest, are AA, A, B and 
C, and they represent the tire’s 
ability to stop on wet pavement 
as measured under controlled 
conditions on specified govern-
ment test surfaces of asphalt 
and concrete.
A tire marked C  may have poor 
traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade 
assigned to this tire is based on 
braking (straight ahead) traction 
tests and does not include corner-
ing (turning) traction.
Uniform Tire Quality 
Grading
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K 
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5639-1. Specifications
9
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 
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5649-1. 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 
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5659-1. Specifications
9
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 
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5669-1. 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 
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5679-1. Specifications
9
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 
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5689-1. 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 
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5699-2. Customization
9
Vehicle specifications
9-2.Customization
■Changing using the naviga-
tion/multimedia system
1 Press the “MENU” button.
2 Select “Setup” on the menu 
screen and select “Vehicle”.
3 Select “Vehicle Customiza-
tion”.
Various setting can be changed. 
Refer to the list o f settings that can 
be changed for details.
■Changing using the multi-
information 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 
.
■When customizing using the 
navigation/multimedia system 
or multi-information display
Stop the vehicle in a safe place, 
apply the parking brake, and shift 
the shift lever to P. Also, to prevent 
12-volt battery discharge, leave the 
hybrid system operating while cus-
tomizing the features.
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
WARNING
■During customization
As the hybrid system needs to be 
operating during customization, 
ensure that the vehicle is parked 
in a place with adequate ventila-
tion. In a closed area such as a 
garage, exhaust gases including 
harmful carbon monoxide (CO) 
may collect and enter the vehicle. 
This may lead to death or a seri-
ous health hazard.
NOTICE
■During customization
To prevent 12-vo lt battery dis-
charge, ensure that the hybrid 
system is operating while custom-
izing features. 
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5709-2. Customization
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other func-
tions being customized. Contact your 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
■Charging system ( P.112, 115)
*: Vehicles with 6.6 kW onboard t raction battery charger only
■Gauges, meters and multi-information display ( P.165, 170)
Customizable Features
FunctionDefault settingCustomized 
setting
“Charging Current”MAX
8A
–O–
16A*
“Battery Heater”OnOff–O–
“Battery Cooler”OnOff–O–
Function*1Default settingCustomized setting
Language*2“English” 
(English)
“Français can-adien” (Cana- dian French)
OO–“Español mexi- cano” (Mexi-
can Spanish)
A
B
C
ABC
ABC