Toyota RAV4 (2024 year). Manual in english - page 13

General maintenance

Scheduled maintenance

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Resetting the message indicat-
ing maintenance is required
(with 7-inch display)

After the required maintenance is
performed according to the mainte-
nance schedule, please reset the
reminder light or message.
To reset the reminder light or mes-
sage, follow the procedure
described below:

Press

of the meter

control switches and select

on the multi-information display.

Press

of the meter

control switches and select
“Vehicle Settings”. Then press

and hold

Press

of the meter

control switches and select
“Scheduled Maintenance”. Then

press .

Select “Yes” and press

A message will be displayed when
the reset procedure has been com-
pleted.

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Resetting the message indicat-
ing maintenance is required
(with 12.3-inch display)

Press and hold

to display the

cursor on the content display
area (center) of the multi-infor-
mation display.

Press

of the meter

control switches to select

and then press

Press

of the meter

control switches and select

“

Vehicle Settings”. Then

press and hold

Press

of the meter

control switches and select
“Scheduled Maintenance”. Then

press .

Select “Yes” and press

A message will be displayed when
the reset procedure has been com-
pleted.

You can perform some mainte-
nance procedures by yourself.
Please be aware that do-it-your-
self maintenance may affect
warranty coverage.

The use of Toyota Repair Manuals
is recommended.

For details about warranty cover-
age, refer to the separate “Owner’s
Warranty Information Booklet” or
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

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General maintenance

Listed below are the general

maintenance items that

should be performed at the

intervals specified in the

“Owner’s Warranty Informa-

tion Booklet” or “Owner’s

Manual Supplement/Sched-

uled Maintenance Guide”. It

is recommended that any

problem you notice should

be brought to the attention

of your Toyota dealer or

qualified service shop for

advice.

WARNING

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If the engine is running

Turn the engine off and ensure

that there is adequate ventilation

before performing maintenance

checks.

Engine compartment

Items

Check points

Battery

Check the connec-

tions. (



Brake fluid

Is the brake fluid at

the correct level?

(

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Engine coolant

Is the engine cool-

ant at the correct

level? (



P.399)

Engine oil

Is the engine oil at

the correct level?

(



P.396)

Exhaust sys-

tem

There should not

be any fumes or

strange sounds.

Radiator/con-

denser

The radiator and

condenser should

be free from for-

eign objects.

(

Washer fluid

Is there sufficient

washer fluid?

(

Vehicle interior

Items

Check points

Accelerator

pedal

• The accelerator

pedal should

move smoothly

(without uneven

pedal effort or

catching).

Automatic

transmission

“Park” mecha-

nism

• When parked on

a slope and the

shift position is in

P, is the vehicle

securely

stopped?

Brake pedal

• Does the brake

pedal move

smoothly?

• Does the brake

pedal have

appropriate

clearance from

the floor?

• Does the brake

pedal have the

correct amount

of free play?

Items

Check points

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Brakes

• The vehicle

should not pull to
one side when
the brakes are
applied.

• The brakes

should work
effectively.

• The brake pedal

should not feel
spongy.

• The brake pedal

should not get
too close to the
floor when the
brakes are
applied.

Head
restraints

• Do the head

restraints move
smoothly and
lock securely?

Indica-
tors/buzzers

• Do the indica-

tors and buzzers
function prop-
erly?

Lights

• Do all the lights

come on?

• Are the head-

lights aimed cor-
rectly?

Parking brake

• Does the park-

ing brake oper-
ate normally?

• When parked on

a slope and the
parking brake is
on, is the vehicle
securely
stopped?

Items

Check points

Seat belts

• Do the seat belts

operate
smoothly?

• The seat belts

should not be
damaged.

Seats

• Do the seat con-

trols operate
properly?

Steering wheel

• Does the steer-

ing wheel rotate
smoothly?

• Does the steer-

ing wheel have
the correct
amount of free
play?

• There should not

be any strange
sounds coming
from the steer-
ing wheel.

Vehicle exterior

Items

Check points

Doors

• Do the doors

operate
smoothly?

Engine hood

• Does the engine

hood lock system
work properly?

Fluid leaks

• There should not

be any signs of
fluid leakage
after the vehicle
has been parked.

Items

Check points

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The OBD system determines
that a problem exists some-
where in the emission control
system. Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test and may need
to be repaired. Contact your
Toyota dealer to service the
vehicle.



When the battery is discon-
nected or discharged
Readiness codes that are set
during ordinary driving are
erased.
Also, depending on your driv-
ing habits, the readiness
codes may not be completely
set.

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When the fuel tank cap is

Tires

• Is the tire infla-

tion pressure
correct?

• The tires should

not be damaged
or excessively
worn.

• Have the tires

been rotated
according to the
maintenance
schedule?

• The wheel nuts

should not be
loose.

Windshield
wipers/rear
window wiper

• The wiper blades

should not show
any signs of
cracking, split-
ting, wear, con-
tamination or
deformation.

• The wiper blades

should clear the
windshield with-
out streaking or
skipping.

Items

Check points

Emission inspection

and maintenance (I/M)

programs

Some states have vehicle
emission inspection pro-
grams which include OBD
(On Board Diagnostics)
checks. The OBD system
monitors the operation of
the emission control sys-
tem.

If the malfunction indica-
tor lamp comes on

Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test in the fol-
lowing situations:

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Do-it-yourself service

precautions

If you perform maintenance
by yourself, be sure to fol-
low the correct procedure
as given in these sections.

Maintenance

Items

Parts and tools

Battery con-
dition
(

• Grease
• Conventional

wrench (for termi-
nal clamp bolts)

Brake fluid
level
(

• FMVSS No.116

DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid

• FMVSS No.116

DOT 4 or SAE
J1704

• Rag or paper

towel

• Funnel (used only

for adding brake
fluid)

Engine cool-
ant level
(



P.399)

• “Toyota Super

Long Life Cool-
ant” or a similar
high quality eth-
ylene glycol-based
non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite
and non-borate
coolant with long-
life hybrid organic
acid technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super
Long Life Cool-
ant” is pre-mixed
with 50% coolant
and 50% deion-
ized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super
Long Life Cool-
ant” is pre-mixed
with 55% coolant
and 45% deion-
ized water.

• Funnel (used only

for adding coolant)

Engine oil
level
(



P.396)

• “Toyota Genuine

Motor Oil” or
equivalent

• Rag or paper

towel

• Funnel (used only

for adding engine
oil)

Fuses
(



P.427)

• Fuse with same

amperage rating
as original

Items

Parts and tools

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Light bulbs

(

P.430)

• Bulb with same

number and watt-

age rating as origi-

nal

• Phillips-head

screwdriver

• Flathead screw-

driver

• Wrench

Headlight aim

(

P.429)

• Phillips-head

screwdriver

Radiator and

condenser

(



Tire inflation

pressure

(

P.415)

• Tire pressure

gauge

• Compressed air

source

Washer fluid

(

P.403)

• Water or washer

fluid containing

antifreeze (for win-

ter use)

• Funnel (used only

for adding water or

washer fluid)

WARNING

The engine compartment contains

many mechanisms and fluids that

may move suddenly, become hot,

or become electrically energized.

To avoid death or serious injury,

observe the following precautions.

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When working on the engine

compartment

●

Keep hands, clothing and tools

away from the moving fan and

engine drive belt.

Items

Parts and tools

●

Be careful not to touch the

engine, radiator, exhaust mani-

fold, etc., right after driving as

they may be hot. Oil and other

fluids may also be hot.

●

Do not leave anything that may

burn easily, such as paper and

rags, in the engine compart-

ment.

●

Do not smoke, cause sparks or

expose an open flame to fuel or

the battery. Fuel and battery

fumes are flammable.

●

Be extremely cautious when

working on the battery. It con-

tains poisonous and corrosive

sulfuric acid.

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When working near the elec-

tric cooling fan or radiator

grille

Be sure the engine switch is off.

With the engine switch in ON, the

electric cooling fan may automati-

cally start to run if the air condi-

tioning is on and/or the coolant

temperature is high. (



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Safety glasses

Wear safety glasses to prevent

flying or falling material, fluid

spray, etc., from getting in your

eyes.

NOTICE

■

If you remove the air cleaner

filter

Driving with the air cleaner filter

removed may cause excessive

engine wear due to dirt in the air.

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Pull the hood lock release

lever.

The hood will pop up slightly.

Push the auxiliary catch lever

to the left and lift the hood.

Hold the hood open by insert-

ing the supporting rod into

the slot.

Hood

Release the lock from the

inside of the vehicle to open

the hood.

Opening the hood

WARNING

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Pre-driving check

Check that the hood is fully closed

and locked.

If the hood is not locked properly,

it may open while the vehicle is in

motion and cause an accident,

which may result in death or seri-

ous injury.

■

To prevent injuries

The support rod may be hot after

driving the vehicle. Touching the

hot support rod may lead to burns

or other serious injuries.

■

After installing the support

rod into the slot

Make sure the rod supports the

hood securely from falling down

on to your head or body.

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Front

WARNING

■

When closing the hood

When closing the hood, take extra

care to prevent your fingers etc.

from being caught.

NOTICE

■

When closing the hood

Be sure to return the support rod

to its clip before closing the hood.

Closing the hood without return-

ing the support rod properly could

cause the hood to bend.

Positioning a floor

jack

When using a floor jack, fol-

low the instructions in the

manual provided with the

jack and perform the opera-

tion safely.

When raising your vehicle

with a floor jack, position

the jack correctly.

Improper placement may

damage your vehicle or

cause injury.

Location of the jack point

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Fuse boxes (

P.427)

Engine oil filler cap (

P.398)

Engine oil level dipstick (

Battery (

Brake fluid reservoir (



Radiator (

Electric cooling fan

Condenser (

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Washer fluid tank (

P.403)

Engine coolant reservoir (



P.399)

With the engine at operating
temperature and turned off,
check the oil level on the dip-

stick.

Park the vehicle on level
ground. After warming up the
engine and turning off the

Engine compartment

Components

Checking the engine oil

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engine, wait about 5 minutes

for the oil to drain back into

the bottom of the engine.

Holding a rag under the end,

pull the dipstick out.

Wipe the dipstick clean.

Reinsert the dipstick fully.

Holding a rag under the end,

pull the dipstick out and

check whether the oil level is

above low level mark.

Low level mark

The shape of the dipstick may differ

depending on the type of vehicle or

engine.

Wipe the dipstick and reinsert

it fully.

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Engine oil consumption

A certain amount of engine oil will

be consumed while driving. In the

following situations, oil consump-

tion may increase, and engine oil

may need to be refilled in between

oil maintenance intervals.

●

When the engine is new, for

example directly after purchasing

the vehicle or after replacing the

engine

●

If low quality oil or oil of an inap-

propriate viscosity is used

●

When driving at high engine

speeds or with a heavy load,

when towing, or when driving

while accelerating or decelerating

frequently

●

When leaving the engine idling for

a long time, or when driving fre-

quently through heavy traffic

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Engine oil level rise

If the vehicle is repeatedly driven

without the engine warmed up,

moisture caused by dew condensa-

tion inside the engine or fuel which

did not burn mixes into the engine

oil, resulting in a rise in engine oil

level. However, this is not a mal-

function. For example, the engine

become difficult to be warmed up in

the following situations.

●

When driving a short distance

●

When driving at a low speed

●

When the outside temperature is

low

When checking the engine oil, make

sure that the engine is warmed up. If

the engine oil level exceeds the refill

upper limit mark, contact your

NOTICE

■

To prevent serious engine

damage

Check the oil level on a regular

basis.

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Toyota dealer.

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Checking the oil type and

preparing the items needed

Make sure to check the oil type

and prepare the items needed

before adding oil.



Engine oil selection

P.486



Oil quantity (Low level mark



Refill upper limit mark)

1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)



Item

Clean funnel

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Adding engine oil

If the oil level is below or near

the low level mark, add engine

oil of the same type as that

already in the engine.

Remove the oil filler cap by

turning it counterclockwise.

Add engine oil slowly, check-

ing the dipstick.

Make sure that the oil level does

not exceed the refill upper limit

mark and is between the low level

mark and refill upper limit mark.

Low level mark
Refill upper limit mark

The shape of the dipstick may differ

depending on the type of vehicle or

engine.

Install the oil filler cap by

turning it clockwise.

Adding engine oil

WARNING

■

Used engine oil

●

Used engine oil contains poten-

tially harmful contaminants

which may cause skin disorders

such as inflammation and skin

cancer, so care should be taken

to avoid prolonged and

repeated contact. To remove

used engine oil from your skin,

wash thoroughly with soap and

water.

●

Dispose of used oil and filters

only in a safe and acceptable

manner. Do not dispose of used

oil and filters in household trash,

in sewers or onto the ground.

Call your Toyota dealer, service

station or auto parts store for

information concerning recy-

cling or disposal.

●

Do not leave used engine oil

within the reach of children.

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The coolant level is satisfactory

if it is between the “FULL” and

“LOW” lines on the reservoir

when the engine is cold.

Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line

If the level is on or below the “LOW”

line, add coolant up to the “FULL”

line. (



P.478)

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Coolant selection

Only use “Toyota Super Long Life

Coolant” or a similar high quality

ethylene glycol based non-silicate,

non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-

borate coolant with long-life hybrid

organic acid technology.

U.S.A.:

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is

a mixture of 50% coolant and 50%

deionized water. (Minimum tem-

perature: -31°F [-35°C])

Canada:

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is

a mixture of 55% coolant and 45%

deionized water. (Minimum tem-

perature: -44°F [-42°C])

For more details about coolant, con-

tact your Toyota dealer.

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If the coolant level drops within

a short time of replenishing

Visually check the radiators, hoses,

engine/power control unit coolant

reservoir caps, drain cock and water

pump.

If you cannot find a leak, have your

Toyota dealer, test the cap and

check for leaks in the cooling sys-

tem.

NOTICE

■

When replacing the engine oil

●

Be careful not to spill engine oil

on the vehicle components.

●

Avoid overfilling, or the engine

could be damaged.

●

Check the oil level on the dip-

stick every time you refill the

vehicle.

●

Be sure the engine oil filler cap

is properly tightened.

■

If oil is spilled on the engine

cover

To prevent the engine cover from

being damaged, remove any

engine oil from the engine cover

as soon as possible using a neu-

tral detergent. Do not use an

organic solvent such as brake

cleaner.

Checking the coolant

WARNING

■

When the engine is hot

Do not remove the engine coolant

reservoir cap.

The cooling system may be under

pressure and may spray hot cool-

ant if the cap is removed, causing

serious injuries, such as burns.

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Check the radiator and con-

denser, and clear away any for-

eign objects.

If either of the above parts is

extremely dirty or you are not

sure of their condition, have

your vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

■

Checking fluid level

The brake fluid level should be

between the “MAX” and “MIN”

lines on the tank.

■

Adding fluid

Slide and lift up the rubber

strip to partly remove it as

shown.

Disconnect the claws and

remove the service cover.

NOTICE

■

When adding coolant

Coolant is neither plain water nor

straight antifreeze. The correct

mixture of water and antifreeze

must be used to provide proper

lubrication, corrosion protection

and cooling. Be sure to read the

antifreeze or coolant label.

■

If you spill coolant

Be sure to wash it off with water to

prevent it from damaging parts or

paint.

Checking the radiator and

condenser

WARNING

■

When the engine is hot

Do not touch the radiator or con-

denser as they may be hot and

cause serious injuries, such as

burns.

■

When the electric cooling fan

is operating

Do not touch the engine compart-

ment.
With the engine switch in ON, the

electric cooling fan may automati-

cally start to run if the air condi-

tioning is on and/or the coolant

temperature is high. Be sure the

engine switch is off when working

near the electric cooling fan or

radiator grille.

Checking and adding the

brake fluid

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Remove the reservoir cap.

Add brake fluid slowly while

checking the fluid level.

Make sure to check the fluid

type and prepare the necessary

item.

■

Brake fluid can absorb moisture

from the air

Excess moisture in the brake fluid

can cause a dangerous loss of brak-

ing efficiency. Use only newly

opened brake fluid.

Check the battery as follows.

■

Battery exterior

Make sure that the battery termi-

nals are not corroded and that

there are no loose connections,

cracks, or loose clamps.

Terminals
Hold-down clamp

■

Before recharging

When recharging, the battery pro-

duces hydrogen gas which is flam-

mable and explosive. Therefore,

observe the following precautions

before recharging:

●

If recharging with the battery

installed on the vehicle, be sure to

disconnect the ground cable.

●

Make sure the power switch on

the charger is off when connecting

and disconnecting the charger

Fluid

type

FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or

SAE J1703 brake fluid
FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 or

SAE J1704 brake fluid

Item

Clean funnel

WARNING

■

When filling the reservoir

Take care as brake fluid can harm

your hands and eyes and damage

painted surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in

your eyes, flush the affected area

with clean water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort,

see a doctor.

NOTICE

■

If the fluid level is low or high

It is normal for the brake fluid level

to go down slightly as the brake

pads wear out or when the fluid

level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent

refilling, there may be a serious

problem.

Checking the battery

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cables to the battery.

■

After recharging/reconnecting

the battery (vehicles with smart

key system)

●

Unlocking the doors using the

smart key system may not be pos-

sible immediately after reconnect-

ing the battery. If this happens,

use the wireless remote control or

the mechanical key to lock/unlock

the doors.

●

Start the engine with the engine

switch in ACC. The engine may

not start with the engine switch

turned off. However, the engine

will operate normally from the sec-

ond attempt.

●

The engine switch mode is

recorded by the vehicle. If the bat-

tery is disconnected and recon-

nected, the vehicle will return the

engine switch mode to the status

it was in before the battery was

disconnected. Make sure to turn

off the engine switch before dis-

connecting the battery. Take extra

care when connecting the battery

if the engine switch mode prior to

the battery being disconnected is

unknown.

If the engine will not start even after

multiple attempts, contact your

Toyota dealer.

WARNING

■

Chemicals in the battery

A battery contains poisonous and

corrosive sulfuric acid and may

produce hydrogen gas which is

flammable and explosive. To

reduce the risk of death or serious

injury, take the following precau-

tions while working on or near the

battery:

●

Do not cause sparks by touch-

ing the battery terminals with

tools.

●

Do not smoke or light a match

near the battery.

●

Avoid contact with eyes, skin

and clothes.

●

Never inhale or swallow electro-

lyte.

●

Wear protective safety glasses

when working near the battery.

●

Keep children away from the

battery.

■

Where to safely charge the

battery

Always charge the battery in an

open area. Do not charge the bat-

tery in a garage or closed room

where there is not sufficient venti-

lation.

■

Emergency measures regard-

ing electrolyte

●

If electrolyte gets in your eyes

Flush your eyes with clean

water for at least 15 minutes

and get immediate medical

attention. If possible, continue

to apply water with a sponge or

cloth while traveling to the near-

est medical facility.

●

If electrolyte gets on your skin

Wash the affected area thor-

oughly. If you feel pain or burn-

ing, get medical attention

immediately.

●

If electrolyte gets on your

clothes

It can soak through clothing on

to your skin. Immediately take

off the clothing and follow the

procedure above if necessary.

●

If you accidentally swallow elec-

trolyte

Drink a large quantity of water

or milk. Get emergency medical

attention immediately.

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If any washer does not work or

the warning message appears

on the multi-information display,

the washer tank may be empty.

Add washer fluid.

WARNING

■

When there is insufficient bat-

tery fluid

Do not use if there is insufficient

fluid in the battery. There is a pos-

sible danger that the battery may

explode.

NOTICE

■

When recharging the battery

Never recharge the battery while

the engine is running. Also, be

sure all accessories are turned

off.

Adding the washer fluid

WARNING

■

When adding washer fluid

Do not add washer fluid when the

engine is hot or running as

washer fluid contains alcohol and

may catch fire if spilled on the

engine, etc.

NOTICE

■

Do not use any fluid other

than washer fluid

Do not use soapy water or engine

antifreeze instead of washer fluid.

Doing so may cause streaking on

the vehicle’s painted surfaces, as

well as damaging the pump lead-

ing to problems of the washer

fluid not spraying.

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Diluting washer fluid

Dilute washer fluid with water as

necessary.

Refer to the freezing tempera-

tures listed on the label of the

washer fluid bottle.

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Check if the treadwear indica-
tors are showing on the tires.
Also check the tires for uneven
wear, such as excessive wear
on one side of the tread.
Check the spare tire condition
and pressure if not rotated.

New tread

Worn tread

Treadwear indicator

The location of treadwear indicators

is shown by a “TWI” or “

” mark,

etc., molded into the sidewall of
each tire.
Replace the tires if the treadwear
indicators are showing on a tire.

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When to replace your vehicle’s
tires

Tires should be replaced if:

●

The treadwear indicators are
showing on a tire.

●

You have tire damage such as
cuts, splits, cracks deep enough
to expose the fabric, and bulges
indicating internal damage.

●

A tire goes flat repeatedly or can-
not be properly repaired due to
the size or location of a cut or
other damage.

If you are not sure, consult with your
Toyota dealer.

■

Tire life

Any tire over 6 years old must be
checked by a qualified technician
even if it has seldom or never been
used or damage is not obvious.

■

Maximum load of tire

Check that the number given by
dividing the maximum load by 1.10
of the replacement tire is greater
than 1/2 of the Gross Axle Weight
Ratings (GAWR) of either the front
axle or the rear axle, whichever is
greater.

For the GAWR, see the Certification
Regulation Label. For the maximum
load of the tire, see the load limit at
maximum cold tire inflation pressure
mentioned on the sidewall of the
tire. (



P.498)

Tires

Replace or rotate tires in
accordance with mainte-
nance schedules and tread-
wear.

Checking tires

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Tire types

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Summer tires

Summer tires are high-speed perfor-

mance tires best suited to highway

driving under dry conditions. Since

summer tires do not have the same

traction performance as snow tires,

summer tires are inadequate for

driving on snow-covered or icy

roads. For driving on snow-covered

roads or icy roads, the use of snow

tires is recommended. When install-

ing snow tires, be sure to replace all

four tires.

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All season tires

All season tires are designed to pro-

vide better traction in snow and to

be adequate for driving in most win-

ter conditions as well as for use

year-round. All season tires, how-

ever, do not have adequate traction

performance compared with snow

tires in heavy or loose snow. Also,

all season tires fall short in accelera-

tion and handling performance com-

pared with summer tires in highway

driving.

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Snow tires

For driving on snow-covered roads

or icy roads, we recommend using

snow tires. If you need snow tires,

select tires of the same size, con-

struction and load capacity as the

originally installed tires. Since your

vehicle has radial tires as original

equipment, make sure your snow

tires also have radial construction.

Do not install studded tires without

first checking local regulations for

possible restrictions. Snow tires

should be installed on all wheels.

(

P.325)

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If the tread on snow tires wears

down below 0.16 in. (4 mm)

The effectiveness of the tires as

snow tires is lost.

WARNING

■

When inspecting or replacing

tires

Observe the following precautions

to prevent accidents.

Failure to do so may cause dam-

age to parts of the drive train as

well as dangerous handling char-

acteristics, which may lead to an

accident resulting in death or seri-

ous injury.

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Do not mix tires of different

makes, models or tread pat-

terns.

Also, do not mix tires of remark-

ably different treadwear.

●

Do not use tire sizes other than

those recommended by Toyota.

●

Do not mix differently con-

structed tires (radial, bias-belted

or bias-ply tires).

●

Do not mix summer, all season

and snow tires.

●

Do not use tires that have been

used on another vehicle.

Do not use tires if you do not

know how they were used previ-

ously.

●

Do not tow if your vehicle has a

compact spare tire installed.

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Rotate the tires in the order

shown.

To equalize tire wear and extend

tire life, Toyota recommends that

tire rotation is carried out at the

same interval as tire inspection.
Do not fail to initialize the tire pres-

sure warning system after tire rota-

tion. (if equipped)

Front

■

When rotating the tires (vehi-

cles with tire pressure warning

system)

Make sure that the engine switch is

OFF. If the tires are rotated while

the engine switch is in ON, the tire

position information will not be

updated. If this accidentally occurs,

either turn the engine switch to OFF

and then to ON, or initialize the sys-

tem after checking that the tire pres-

sure 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 inflation pressure before

serious problems arise.



If the tire pressure drops

below a predetermined level,

the driver is warned by a

screen display and a warning

light. (

P.453)



The tire pressure detected by

the tire pressure warning sys-

tem can be displayed on the

multi-information display.

(



P.93)

The illustration used is intended

as an example, and may differ

from the image that is actually

displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display.
With 7-inch display:

NOTICE

■

Driving on rough roads

Take particular care when driving

on roads with loose surfaces or

potholes.

These conditions may cause

losses in tire inflation pressure,

reducing the cushioning ability of

the tires. In addition, driving on

rough roads may cause damage

to the tires themselves, as well as

the vehicle’s wheels and body.

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If tire inflation pressure of

each tire becomes low while

driving

Do not continue driving, or your

tires and/or wheels may be

ruined.

Tire rotation

Tire pressure warning

system (if equipped)

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With 12.3-inch display:

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Routine 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.

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Tire inflation pressure

●

It may take a few minutes to dis-
play the tire inflation pressure
after the engine switch is turned to
ON. It may also take a few min-
utes to display the tire inflation
pressure after inflation pressure
has been adjusted.

●

Tire inflation pressure changes
with temperature. The displayed
values may also be different from
the values measured using a tire
pressure gauge.

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Situations in which the tire
pressure warning system may
not operate properly

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In the following cases, the tire
pressure 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 speci-
fied 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.

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Performance may be affected in
the following situations.

• Near a TV tower, electric power

plant, gas station, radio station,
large display, airport or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio
waves or electrical noise

• When carrying a portable radio,

cellular 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
corrected by driving and changing
the radio wave conditions.

●

When the vehicle is parked, the
time taken for the warning to start
or go off could be extended.

●

When tire inflation pressure
declines rapidly for example when
a tire has burst, the warning may
not function.

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Warning 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 initialized. 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

transmitters must also be

installed.
When new tire pressure warning

valves and transmitters are

installed, new ID codes must be

registered in the tire pressure

warning computer and the tire

pressure warning system must

be initialized. (

P.412)

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When replacing the tires and

wheels

If the ID code of the tire pressure

warning valve and transmitter is not

registered, the tire pressure warning

system will not work properly. After

driving for about 20 minutes, the tire

pressure warning light blinks for 1

minute and stays on to indicate a

system malfunction.

■

The tire pressure warning

system must be initialized

in the following circum-

stances:



When rotating the tires.

Installing tire pressure

warning valves and trans-

mitters (if equipped)

NOTICE

■

Repairing or replacing tires,

wheels, tire pressure warn-

ing valves, transmitters and

tire valve caps

●

When removing or fitting the

wheels, tires or the tire pressure

warning valves and transmit-

ters, contact your Toyota dealer

as the tire pressure warning

valves and transmitters may be

damaged if not handled cor-

rectly.

●

Make 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.

●

When replacing tire valve caps,

do not use tire valve caps other

than those specified.

The cap may become stuck.

■

To avoid damage to the tire

pressure warning valves and

transmitters

When a tire is repaired with liquid

sealants, the tire pressure warn-

ing valve and transmitter may not

operate properly. If a liquid seal-

ant is used, contact your Toyota

dealer as soon as possible. After

use of liquid sealant, make sure to

replace the tire pressure warning

valve and transmitter when repair-

ing or replacing the tire. (



P.408)

Initializing the tire pres-

sure warning system (if

equipped)

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When changing the tire.



After registering the ID codes.
(

P.412)

When the tire pressure warning
system is initialized, the current
tire inflation pressure is set as
the benchmark pressure.

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How to initialize the tire
pressure warning system
(with 7-inch display)

Park the vehicle in a safe
place and stop the engine for
20 minutes or more.

Initialization cannot be performed
while the vehicle is moving.

Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure to the specified cold tire
inflation pressure level.
(



P.491)

Make sure to adjust the tire pres-
sure to the specified cold tire infla-
tion pressure level. The tire
pressure warning system will oper-
ate based on this pressure level.

Start the engine.

Press

of the meter

control switches on the steer-

ing wheel and select

Press

of the meter

control switches, select
“Vehicle Settings” and then

press and hold

Press

of the meter

control switches, select

“TPWS” and then press

Press

of the meter

control switches, select the

“Set Pressure”. Then press

and hold

“Setting Tire Pressure Warning
System” will be displayed on the
multi-information display and the
tire pressure warning light will blink
3 times.

When the message disappears, ini-
tialization is complete.

A message is displayed on the
multi-information display. Also, “--”
is displayed for inflation pressure of
each tire on the multi-information
display while the tire pressure
warning system determines the
position.

Drive straight (with occa-
sional left and right turns) at
approximately 25mph (40
km/h) or more for approxi-
mately 10 to 30 minutes.

When initialization is complete, the
inflation pressure of each tire will be
displayed on the multi-information
display.

Even if the vehicle is not driven at
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or
more, initialization can be com-
pleted by driving for a long time.
However, if initialization does not
complete after driving for 1 hour or
more, park the vehicle in a safe
place for approximately 20 minutes
and then drive the vehicle again.

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How to initialize the tire
pressure warning system
(with 12.3-inch display)

Park the vehicle in a safe
place and stop the engine for
20 minutes or more.

Initialization cannot be performed
while the vehicle is moving.

Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure to the specified cold tire
inflation pressure level.
(



P.491)

Make sure to adjust the tire pres-
sure to the specified cold tire infla-
tion pressure level. The tire
pressure warning system will oper-
ate based on this pressure level.

Start the engine.

Press and hold

to display

the cursor on the content dis-
play area (center) of the
multi-information display.

Press

of the meter

control switches to select

and then press

Press

of the meter

control switches, select

“

Vehicle Settings” and

then press and hold

Press

of the meter

control switches, select

“TPWS” and then press

Press

of the meter

control switches, select the
“Set Pressure”. Then press

and hold

“Setting Tire Pressure Warning
System” will be displayed on the
multi-information display and the
tire pressure warning light will blink
3 times.

When the message disappears, ini-
tialization is complete.

Drive straight (with occa-
sional left and right turns) at
approximately 25mph (40
km/h) or more for approxi-
mately 10 to 30 minutes.

When initialization is complete, the
inflation pressure of each tire will be
displayed on the multi-information
display.

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When initializing

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Initialization is performed while
driving at a vehicle speed of
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h)
or more.

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Make sure to carry out initializa-

tion after adjusting the tire inflation

pressure. Also, make sure the

tires are cold before carrying out

initialization or tire inflation pres-

sure adjustment.

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The tire pressure warning system

can be initialized by yourself, but

depending on the driving condi-

tions and driving environment, ini-

tialization may take some time to

complete.

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The initialization operation

●

If you have accidentally turned the

engine switch to OFF during ini-

tialization, it is not necessary to

restart the initialization again as

initialization will restart automati-

cally when the engine switch has

been turned to ON for the next

time.

●

If you accidentally perform the ini-

tialization when initialization is not

necessary, adjust the tire inflation

pressure to the specified level

when the tires are cold, and con-

duct initialization again.

●

While the position of each tire is

being determined and the inflation

pressures are not being displayed

on the multi-information display, if

the inflation pressure of a tire

drops, the tire pressure warning

light will come on.

■

If the tire pressure warning sys-

tem is not initialized properly

●

In the following situations, initial-

ization may take longer than usual

to be completed or may not be

possible. Normally, initialization

completes within approximately

30 minutes.

• Vehicle is not driven at approxi-

mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more

• Vehicle is driven on unpaved

roads

• Vehicle is driven near other vehi-

cles and system cannot recog-

nize tire pressure warning valve

and transmitters of your vehicle

over those of other vehicles.

• If the vehicle is driven in heavy

traffic or another situation where

other vehicles are driven close by,

it may take time for the system to

recognize the tire pressure warn-

ing valve and transmitters of your

vehicle over those of other vehi-

cles.

If initialization does not complete

after driving for 1 hour or more, park

the vehicle in a safe place for

approximately 20 minutes and then

drive the vehicle again.

●

If the vehicle is reversed during

initialization, the data up to that

point is reset, so perform the ini-

tialization procedure again from

the beginning.

●

In the following situations, initial-

ization will not be started or was

not completed properly and the

system will not operate properly.

Perform the initialization proce-

dure again.

• If, when attempting to start initial-

ization, 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 the inflation pressure of each tire

is still not displayed, have the vehi-

cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

WARNING

■

When initializing the tire pres-

sure warning system

Do not initialize tire inflation pres-

sure without first adjusting the tire

inflation pressure to the specified

level. Otherwise, the tire pressure

warning light may not come on

even if the tire inflation pressure is

low, or it may come on when the

tire inflation pressure is actually

normal.

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Every tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter has a
unique ID code. When replacing
a tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter, it is necessary
to register the ID code.

When registering the ID codes,
perform the following procedure.

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Registering procedure (with
7-inch display)

Park the vehicle in a safe
place, wait for approximately
20 minutes, and then start
the engine.

Press

of the meter

control switches on the steer-

ing wheel and select

Press

of the meter

control switches and select
“Vehicle Settings”, and then

press and hold

Press

of the meter

control switches and select

“TPWS”, and then press

Press

of the meter

control switches and select
“Change Wheel”. 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 per-
formed, the tire pressure warning
light will blink for approximately 1
minute then illuminate and “--” will
be displayed for the inflation pres-
sure of each tire on the multi-infor-
mation display.

Drive straight (with occa-
sional left and right turns) at
approximately 25mph (40
km/h) or more for approxi-
mately 10 to 30 minutes.

When registration is completed, the
tire pressure warning light will go off
and the inflation pressure of each
tire will be displayed on the multi-
information display.

Even if the vehicle is not driven at
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or
more, registration can be com-
pleted by driving for a long time.
However, if registration does not
complete after driving for 1 hour or
more, perform the procedure again
from the beginning.

Initialize the tire pressure
warning system. (



P.408)

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Registering procedure (with
12.3-inch display)

Park the vehicle in a safe
place, wait for approximately
20 minutes, and then start
the engine.

Registering ID codes
(vehicles with tire pres-
sure warning system)

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Press and hold

to display

the cursor on the content dis-
play area (center) of the
multi-information display.

Press

of the meter

control switches to select

and then press

Press

of the meter

control switches and select

“

Vehicle Settings”, and

then press and hold

Press

of the meter

control switches and select

“TPWS”, and then press

Press

of the meter

control switches and select
“Change Wheel”. 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.

mation display.

Drive straight (with occa-
sional left and right turns) at
approximately 25mph (40
km/h) or more for approxi-
mately 10 to 30 minutes.

When registration is completed, the
tire pressure warning light will go off
and the inflation pressure of each
tire will be displayed on the multi-
information display.

Initialize the tire pressure
warning system. (



P.408)

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When registering ID codes

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ID code registration is performed
while driving at a vehicle speed of
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h)
or more.

●

Before performing ID code regis-
tration, make sure that no wheels
with tire pressure warning valve
and transmitters installed are near
the vehicle.

●

Make sure to initialize the tire
pressure warning system after
registering the ID codes. If the
system is initialized before regis-
tering the ID codes, the initialized

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values will be invalid.

●

ID codes can be registered by
yourself, but depending on the
driving conditions and driving
environment, registration may
take some time to complete.

●

As the tires will be warm when
registration is completed, make
sure to allow the tires to cool
before performing initialization.

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Canceling ID code registration

●

To cancel ID code registration
after it has been started, turn the
engine switch to OFF before driv-
ing the vehicle. If the vehicle is
driven after ID code registration is
started, to cancel registration, per-
form the ID code registration start
procedure again and turn the
engine switch to OFF before driv-
ing.

●

If ID code registration has been
canceled, the tire pressure warn-
ing light will blink for approxi-
mately 1 minute when the engine
switch is turned to ON and then
illuminate. The tire pressure warn-
ing system will be operational
when the tire pressure warning
light turns off.

●

If the warning light does not turn
off even after several minutes
have elapsed, ID code registration
may not have been canceled cor-
rectly. To cancel registration, per-
form the ID code registration start
procedure again and then turn the
engine switch to OFF before driv-
ing.

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If ID codes are not registered
properly

In the following situations, ID code
registration may take longer than
usual to be completed or may not be
possible. Normally, registration
completes within approximately 30
minutes.
If ID code registration is not com-
plete after driving for approximately
30 minutes, continue driving for a
while.

• Vehicle is not parked for approxi-

mately 20 minutes or more before
driving

• Vehicle is not driven at approxi-

mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more

• Vehicle is driven on unpaved

roads

• Vehicle is driven near other vehi-

cles and system cannot recog-
nize tire pressure warning valve
and transmitters 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, per-
form the ID code registration proce-
dure again from the beginning.

●

If the vehicle is reversed during
registration, the data up to that
point is reset, so perform the reg-
istration procedure again from the
beginning.

●

In the following situations, ID code
registration will not be started or
was not completed properly and
the system will not operate prop-
erly. Perform the ID code registra-
tion 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 20 minutes after
performing ID code registration,
the tire pressure warning light
blinks for approximately 1 minute
and then illuminates.

If the ID codes cannot be registered
even when performing the above
procedure, contact your Toyota
dealer.

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The recommended cold tire
inflation pressure and tire size
are displayed on the tire and
loading information label.
(