Toyota RAV4 (2024 year). Manual in english

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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le a

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WARNING

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When attempting to free a

stuck vehicle

If you choose to push the vehicle

back and forth to free it, make

sure the surrounding area is clear

to avoid striking other vehicles,

objects or people. The vehicle

may also lunge forward or lunge

back suddenly as it becomes free.

Use extreme caution.

■

When shifting the shift lever

Be careful not to shift the shift

lever with the accelerator pedal

depressed.
This may lead to unexpected

rapid acceleration of the vehicle

that may cause an accident

resulting in death or serious

injury.

NOTICE

■

To avoid damaging the trans-

mission and other compo-

nents

●

Avoid spinning the wheels and

depressing the accelerator

pedal more than necessary.

●

If the vehicle remains stuck

even after these procedures are

performed, the vehicle may

require towing to be freed.

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8-1.Specifications

: Unladen vehicle

: Vehicles without 235/55R19 tires

: Vehicles with 235/55R19 tires

: Vehicles without towing package

: Vehicles with towing package

Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)

Dimensions and weights

Overall length

Except ADVEN-
TURE grade (for
the U.S.A.)

180.9 in. (4595 mm)

ADVENTURE
grade (for the
U.S.A.)

181.5 in. (4611 mm)

Overall width

Except ADVEN-
TURE grade (for
the U.S.A.)

73.0 in. (1855 mm)

ADVENTURE
grade (for the
U.S.A.)

73.4 in. (1865 mm)

Overall height

Without bridge
type roof rail

67.0 in. (1701 mm)

67.2 in. (1706 mm)

With bridge type
roof rail

68.6 in. (1742 mm)

Wheelbase

105.9 in. (2690 mm)

Tread

Front

63.0 in. (1600 mm)

62.6 in. (1590 mm)

Rear

63.7 in. (1619 mm)

63.3 in. (1609 mm)

Vehicle capacity weight (Occupants +
luggage)

900 lb. (410 kg)

Trailer Weight Rating (Trailer weight
+ cargo weight)

1500 lb. (680 kg)

3500 lb. (1590 kg)

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specifications

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Vehicle identification num-
ber

The vehicle identification num-
ber (VIN) is the legal identifier
for your vehicle. This is the pri-
mary identification number for
your Toyota. It is used in regis-
tering the ownership of your
vehicle.

This number is on the top left of
the instrument panel.

On some models, this number is
also stamped under the right-
hand front seat.

This number is also on the Certi-
fication Regulation Label.

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Engine number

The engine number is stamped
on the engine block as shown.

Seating capacity

Seating capacity

5 (Front 2, Rear 3)

Vehicle identification

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Oil capacity (Drain and refill



reference

)

: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing

the engine oil. When actually adding the engine oil, make sure that the oil
level is between the low level mark and refill upper limit mark (



P.398).

Warm up and turn off the engine, wait about 5 minutes, and check the oil
level on the dipstick.

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Engine oil selection

“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is
used in your Toyota vehicle.
Use Toyota approved “Toyota
Genuine Motor Oil” or equiva-
lent to satisfy the following
grade and viscosity.

Oil grade:

ILSAC GF-6B multigrade engine

oil

Recommended viscosity:

SAE 0W-16

SAE 0W-16 is the best choice
for good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.

If SAE 0W-16 is not available,
SAE 0W-20 oil may be used.

Engine

Model

2.5 L 4-cylinder (A25A-FKS)

Type

4-cylinder in line, 4-cycle, gasoline

Bore and stroke

3.44



4.07 in. (87.50



103.48 mm)

Displacement

151.8 cu. in. (2487 cm

)

Valve clearance

Automatic adjustment

Drive belt tension

Automatic adjustment

Fuel

Fuel type

Unleaded gasoline only

Octane Rating

87 (Research Octane Number 91) or
higher

Fuel tank capacity (Reference) 14.5 gal. (55 L, 12.1 Imp.gal.)

Lubrication system

With filter

4.5 qt. (4.3 L, 3.8 Imp. qt.)

Without filter

4.2 qt. (4.0 L, 3.5 Imp. qt.)

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specifications

However, it must be replaced
with SAE 0W-16 at the next oil
change.

Outside temperature

Oil viscosity (0W-16 is explained
here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-16 indicates

the characteristic of the oil
which allows cold startability.
Oils with a lower value before
the W allow for easier starting
of the engine in cold weather.

• The 16 in 0W-16 indicates the

viscosity characteristic of the
oil when the oil is at high tem-
perature. An oil with a higher
viscosity (one with a higher
value) may be better suited if
the vehicle is operated at high
speeds, or under extreme
load conditions.

How to read oil container label:

API registered mark is added to
some oil containers to help you
select the oil you should use.

: The coolant capacity is the quantity of reference.

If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.

Cooling system

Capacity

Without engine oil
cooler

7.3 qt. (6.9 L, 6.1 Imp. qt.)

With engine oil
cooler

7.4 qt. (7.0 L, 6.2 Imp. qt.)

Coolant type

Use either of the following:



“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”



Similar high-quality ethylene gly-
col-based non-silicate, non-amine,
non-nitrite, and non-borate cool-
ant with long-life hybrid organic
acid technology

Do not use plain water alone.

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: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.

If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.

Ignition system (spark plug)

Make

DENSO FC16HR-Q8

Gap

0.031 in. (0.8 mm)

NOTICE

■

Iridium-tipped spark plugs

Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

Electrical system (battery)

Specific voltage reading at

68°F (20°C):

12.3 V or higher
(Turn the engine switch to OFF and turn

on the high beam headlights for 30 sec-

onds.)
If the voltage is lower than the standard

value, charge the battery.

Charging rates

Quick charge 15 A max.
Slow charge

5 A max.

Automatic transmission

Fluid capacity

7.8 qt. (7.4 L, 6.5 Imp. qt.)

Fluid type

Toyota Genuine ATF WS

NOTICE

■

Automatic transmission fluid type

Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal

noise or vibration, or damage the transmission of your vehicle.

Transfer (Dynamic Torque Control AWD vehicle)

Oil capacity

0.48 qt. (0.45 L, 0.40 Imp. qt.)

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specifications

Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear

Oil” at the factory.
Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an

equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specification.

Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.

Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear

Oil” at the factory.
Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an

equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specification.

Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.

Oil type and viscosity

Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT

75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LX

75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent

Transfer (Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD vehicle)

Oil capacity

0.40 qt. (0.38 L, 0.33 Imp. qt.)

Oil type

Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LX

NOTICE

■

Transfer oil type precaution

Using transfer oil other than the specified oil may cause abnormal noise

or vibration, or damage the transfer of your vehicle.

Rear differential (Dynamic Torque Control AWD vehicle)

Oil capacity

0.5 qt. (0.5 L, 0.4 Imp. qt.)

Oil type and viscosity

Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT

75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LX

75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent

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: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 300 N (30.5

kgf, 67.4 lbf) while the engine is running.

Rear differential (Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD vehi-

cle)

Oil capacity

0.56 qt. (0.53 L, 0.47 Imp. qt.)

Oil type

Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LX

NOTICE

■

Differential gear oil type precaution

Using differential gear oil other than the specified oil may cause abnormal

noise or vibration, or damage the differential gear of your vehicle.

Brakes

Pedal clearance

5.1 in. (129 mm) Min.

Pedal free play

0.04



0.24 in. (1.0



6.0 mm)

Brake pad wear limit

0.04 in. (1.0 mm)

Fluid type

FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 or SAE J1704

Steering

Free play

Less than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

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Vehicle

specifications



Vehicles with 17-inch wheels (type A)



Vehicles with 17-inch wheels (type B)

Tires and wheels

Tire size

225/65R17 102H, T165/80R17 104M
(spare)

Tire inflation pressure (Recom-
mended cold tire inflation pres-
sure)

Front:

35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm

or bar)

Rear:

35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm

or bar)

Spare:

60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm

or bar)

Wheel size



7J, 17



4T (spare)

Wheel nut torque

76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

Tire size

225/65R17 102H, T165/80R17 104M
(spare)

Tire inflation pressure (Recom-
mended cold tire inflation pres-
sure)

Front:

36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm

or bar)

Rear:

36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm

or bar)

Spare:

60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm

or bar)

Wheel size



7J, 17



4T (spare)

Wheel nut torque

76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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

Vehicles with 17-inch wheels (type C)



Vehicles with 17-inch wheels (type D)

Tire size

225/65R17 102H, T165/80D17 104M
(spare)

Tire inflation pressure (Recom-
mended cold tire inflation pres-
sure)

Front:

33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm

or bar)

Rear:

33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm

or bar)

Spare:

60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm

or bar)

Wheel size



7J, 17



4T (spare)

Wheel nut torque

76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

Tire size

225/65R17 102H, T165/80D17 104M
(spare)

Tire inflation pressure (Recom-
mended cold tire inflation pres-
sure)

Front:

35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm

or bar)

Rear:

35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm

or bar)

Spare:

60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm

or bar)

Wheel size



7J, 17



4T (spare)

Wheel nut torque

76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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Vehicle

specifications



Vehicles with 17-inch wheels (type E)



Vehicles with 18-inch wheels

Tire size

225/65R17 102H, T165/80D17 104M
(spare)

Tire inflation pressure (Recom-
mended cold tire inflation pres-
sure)

Front:

36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm

or bar)

Rear:

36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm

or bar)

Spare:

60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm

or bar)

Wheel size



7J, 17



4T (spare)

Wheel nut torque

76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

Tire size

225/60R18 100H, T165/80D17 104M
(spare)

Tire inflation pressure (Recom-
mended cold tire inflation pres-
sure)

Front:

33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm

or bar)

Rear:

33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm

or bar)

Spare:

60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm

or bar)

Wheel size



7J, 17



4T (spare)

Wheel nut torque

76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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

Vehicles with 19-inch wheels (type A)



Vehicles with 19-inch wheels (type B)

Tire size

235/55R19 101V, T165/90D18 107M
(spare)

Tire inflation pressure (Recom-
mended cold tire inflation pres-
sure)

Front:

33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm

or bar)

Rear:

33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm

or bar)

Spare:

60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm

or bar)

Wheel size



7 1/2J, 18



4T (spare)

Wheel nut torque

76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

Tire size

235/55R19 101V, T165/90D18 107M
(spare)

Tire inflation pressure (Recom-
mended cold tire inflation pres-
sure)

Front:

35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm

or bar)

Rear:

35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm

or bar)

Spare:

60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm

or bar)

Wheel size



7 1/2J, 18



4T (spare)

Wheel nut torque

76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

Light bulbs

Light bulbs

Bulb No.

Type

Front side marker lights (bulb type)

W5W

Front turn signal/parking lights (type
A:



P.430)

7444NA

28/8

Front turn signal (type B and C:



P.430) (bulb

type)

7444NA

28/8

Rear turn signal lights

WY21W

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Vehicle

specifications

A: Wedge base bulbs (clear)

B: Wedge base bulbs (amber)

: The 28/8 W bulb is used. However, only the 28 W filament illuminates.

: If equipped

Back-up lights

W16W

Outer foot lights



Light bulbs

Bulb No.

Type

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Gasoline quality

In very few cases, driveability prob-
lems may be caused by the brand of
gasoline you are using. If driveability
problems persist, try changing the
brand of gasoline. If this does not
correct the problem, consult your
Toyota dealer.

■

Recommendation of the use of
gasoline containing detergent
additives

●

Toyota recommends the use of
gasoline that contains detergent
additives to avoid the build-up of
engine deposits.

●

All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. con-
tains minimum detergent additives
to clean and/or keep clean intake
systems, per EPA’s lowest addi-
tives concentration program.

●

Toyota strongly recommends the
use of Top Tier Detergent Gaso-
line. For more information on Top
Tier Detergent Gasoline and a list
of marketers, please go to the offi-
cial website www.toptiergas.com.

■

Recommendation of the use of
low emissions gasoline

Gasolines containing oxygenates
such as ethers and ethanol, as well
as reformulated gasolines, are avail-
able in some cities. These fuels are
typically acceptable for use, provid-
ing they meet other fuel require-
ments.

Toyota recommends these fuels,
since the formulations allow for
reduced vehicle emissions.

■

Non-recommendation of the
use of blended gasoline

●

Use only gasoline containing up to
15% ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gas-
oline that could contain more than
15% ethanol, including from any
pump labeled E30 (30% ethanol

), E50 (50% ethanol

), E85

(85% ethanol

) (which are only

some examples of fuel containing
more than 15% ethanol).

●

If you use gasohol in your vehicle,
be sure that it has an octane rat-
ing no lower than 87.

●

Toyota does not recommend the
use of gasoline containing metha-
nol.

■

Non-recommendation of the
use of gasoline containing MMT

Some gasoline contains an octane
enhancing additive called MMT
(Methylcyclopentadienyl Manga-
nese Tricarbonyl).

Toyota does not recommend the
use of gasoline that contains MMT.

Fuel information

You must only use unleaded
gasoline in your vehicle.

Select octane rating 87
(Research Octane Number
91) or higher. Use of
unleaded gasoline with an
octane rating lower than 87
may result in engine knock-
ing. Persistent knocking
can lead to engine damage.

At minimum, the gasoline you
use should meet the specifica-
tions of ASTM D4814 in the
U.S.A..

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Vehicle

specifications

If fuel containing MMT is used, your

emission control system may be

adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on

the instrument cluster may come on.

If this happens, contact your Toyota

dealer for service.

■

If your engine knocks

●

Consult your Toyota dealer.

●

You may occasionally notice light

knocking for a short time while

accelerating or driving uphill. This

is normal and there is no need for

concern.

NOTICE

■

Notice on fuel quality

●

Do not use improper fuels. If

improper fuels are used, the

engine will be damaged.

●

Do not use leaded gasoline.

Leaded gasoline can cause

damage to your vehicle’s three-

way catalytic converters caus-

ing the emission control system

to malfunction.

●

Do not use gasohol other than

the type previously stated.

Other gasohol may cause fuel

system damage or vehicle per-

formance problems.

●

Using unleaded gasoline with

an octane number or rating

lower than the level previously

stated will cause persistent

heavy knocking.

At worst, this will lead to engine

damage.

■

Fuel-related poor driveability

If poor driveability (poor hot start-

ing, vaporization, engine knock-

ing, etc.) is encountered after

using a different type of fuel, dis-

continue the use of that type of

fuel.

■

When refueling with gasohol

Take care not to spill gasohol. It

can damage your vehicle’s paint.

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

Full-size tire



Compact spare tire

Tire size (



P.500)

DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) (



P.499)

Location of treadwear indicators (



P.404)

Tire ply composition and materials

Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands
which form the plies in a tire.

Tire information

Typical tire symbols

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Vehicle

specifications

Radial tires or bias-ply tires

A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL” is a
bias-ply tire.

TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE

A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire. A
tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pres-
sure.

Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure (



P.502)

Maximum cold tire inflation pressure (



P.491)

This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.

Uniform tire quality grading

For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.

Summer tires or all season tires (



P.405)

An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a
summer tire.

“TEMPORARY USE ONLY”

A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
molded on its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary emergency use
only.



Type A

DOT symbol

Tire Identification Number
(TIN)

Tire manufacturer’s identifi-
cation mark

Tire size code

Manufacturer’s optional tire
type code (3 or 4 letters)

Manufacturing week

Manufacturing year

: The DOT symbol certifies that the

tire conforms to applicable Fed-
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dards.

Typical DOT and Tire
Identification Number
(TIN)

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

Type B

DOT 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.

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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)

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Tire dimensions

Section width

Tire height

Wheel diameter

Tire size

Tire section names

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Vehicle

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

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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 actual conditions
of their use. Performance may dif-
fer significantly from the norm due
to variations in driving 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

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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 that 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 term

Meaning

Cold tire inflation pres-
sure

Tire 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-
sure

The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of
the tire

Recommended inflation
pressure

Cold 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 the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air con-
ditioning and additional weight optional engine

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Vehicle

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 distribution

Distribution of occupants 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 levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim

Rim

A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are seated

Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)

Nominal diameter of the bead seat

Rim size designation

Rim diameter and width

Rim type designation

The industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code

Rim width

Nominal distance between rim flanges

Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity)

The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity

Vehicle maximum load on
the tire

The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle 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 term

Meaning

504

8-1. Specifications

Weather side

The 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 separation

A breakdown of the bond between components
in the bead

Bias ply tire

A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at alternate angles
substantially less than 90 degrees to the center-
line of the tread

Carcass

The tire structure, except tread and sidewall
rubber which, when inflated, bears the load

Chunking

The breaking away of pieces of the tread or
sidewall

Cord

The strands forming the plies in the tire

Cord separation

The parting of cords from adjacent rubber com-
pounds

Cracking

Any parting within the tread, sidewall, or inner-
liner of the tire extending to cord material

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

Groove

The space between two adjacent tread ribs

Innerliner

The layer(s) forming the inside surface of a
tubeless tire that contains the inflating medium
within the tire

Innerliner separation

The parting of the innerliner from cord material
in the carcass

Tire related term

Meaning

505

8-1. Specifications

Vehicle

specifications

Intended outboard side-
wall

(a)The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears
white lettering, or bears 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 particular side that must
always face outward when 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 rating

The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry
for a given inflation pressure

Maximum load rating

The load rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that tire

Maximum permissible
inflation pressure

The maximum cold inflation pressure to which a
tire may be inflated

Measuring rim

The rim on which a tire is fitted for physical
dimension requirements

Open splice

Any parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or
innerliner that extends to cord material

Outer diameter

The overall diameter of an inflated new tire

Overall width

The linear distance between the exteriors of the
sidewalls of an inflated tire, 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.

Ply

A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords

Ply separation

A parting of rubber compound between adjacent
plies

Tire related term

Meaning

506

8-1. Specifications

Pneumatic tire

A mechanical device made of rubber, chemi-
cals, fabric and steel or other materials, that,
when mounted on an automotive wheel, pro-
vides the traction and contains the gas or fluid
that sustains the load

Radial ply tire

A pneumatic tire in which 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, decoration, or protective bands

Sidewall

That portion of a tire between the tread and
bead

Sidewall separation

The 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 as described in ASTM F-
1805-00, Standard Test Method for Single
Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight Line on
Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, 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

Tread

That portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road

Tread rib

A tread section running circumferentially around
a tire

Tread separation

Pulling away of the tread from the tire carcass

Tire related term

Meaning

507

8-1. Specifications

Vehicle

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 fixture

The fixture used to hold the wheel and tire
assembly securely during testing

Designated seating

capacity, Number of

occupants

Vehicle normal load,

Number of occupants

Occupant distribution in

a normally loaded vehi-

cle

2 through 4

2 in front

5 through 10

2 in front, 1 in second

seat

11 through 15

2 in front, 1 in second

seat, 1 in third seat, 1 in

fourth seat

16 through 20

2 in front, 2 in second

seat, 2 in third seat, 1 in

fourth seat

Tire related term

Meaning

508

8-2. Customization

8-2.Customization

■

Changing using the Multi-
media Display

select

on the main menu.

Select “Vehicle customize”
on the sub menu.

Select the item to change the
settings of from the list.

Various setting can be changed.
Refer to the list of settings that can
be changed for details.
For functions that can be turned

on/off, select

(ON)/

(OFF).

The settings, such as the volume
and sensor sensitivity can be
changed by dragging the round
icon on the display.

■

Changing using the multi-
information display (with 7-
inch display)

Press

of the meter

control switches and select

Press

of the meter

control switches, select the
item.

To switch the function on and

off, press

to switch to the

desired setting.

To perform detailed setting of
functions that support
detailed settings, press and

hold

and display the set-

ting screen.

The method of performing detailed
setting differs for each screen.
Please refer to the advice sentence
displayed on the screen.

To go back to the previous screen
or exit the customize mode, press

■

Changing using the multi-
information display (with
12.3-inch display)

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 press

Press

of the meter

control switches, select the
item.

To switch the function on and

off, press

to switch to the

desired setting.

To perform detailed setting of
functions that support

Customizable features

Your vehicle includes a vari-
ety of electronic features
that can be personalized to
suit your preferences. The
settings of these features
can be changed using the
multi-information display,
navigation/multimedia sys-
tem, or at your Toyota
dealer.

Customizing vehicle fea-
tures

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8-2. Customization

Vehicle

specifications

detailed settings, press and
hold and display the set-

ting screen.

The method of performing detailed

setting differs for each screen.

Please refer to the advice sentence

displayed on the screen.
To go back to the previous screen

or exit the customize mode, press

■

When customizing using the

navigation/multimedia system

or multi-information display

Stop the vehicle in a safe place,

apply the parking brake, and shift

the shift lever to P. Also, to prevent

battery discharge, leave the engine

running while customizing the fea-

tures.

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 sys-

tem

Settings that can be changed using the multi-information display
Settings that can be changed by your Toyota dealer

Definition of symbols: O = Available, – =Not available

■

Alarm

(



P.71)

: For Canada

WARNING

■

During customization

As the engine needs to be operat-

ing during customization, ensure

that the vehicle is parked in a

place with adequate ventilation. In

a closed area such as a garage,

exhaust gases including harmful

carbon monoxide (CO) may col-

lect and enter the vehicle. This

may lead to death or a serious

health hazard.

NOTICE

■

During customization

To prevent battery discharge,

ensure that the engine is running

while customizing features.

Customizable Features

Function

Default setting Customized

setting

Activates the alarm when the

doors are unlocked using the

mechanical key

Off

–

– O

B
C

510

8-2. Customization

■

Gauges, meters and multi-information display (with 7-inch
display) (



P.83, 93)

Function

Default setting

Customized

setting

Language

“English”
(English)

“Français can-

adien” (Cana-

dian French)

–

“Español mexi-

cano” (Mexi-

can Spanish)

Units

miles (MPG

US)

km (km/L)

–

km (L/100 km)

miles (MPG

Imperial)

Speedometer display

Analog

Digital

–

Eco Driving Indicator Light

Off

–

“Fuel Economy”

“Total Aver-

age”

“Trip Average”

–

“Tank Aver-

age”

Audio system linked display

Off

–

AWD system display

Off

–

Drive information type

Trip

Total

–

Drive information items (first
item)

Distance

Average

Speed

–

Total Time

Drive information items (sec-
ond item)

Total Time

Average

Speed

–

Distance

Pop-up display

Off

–

Multi-Information display off

Off

–

Convenience Services (Sug-
gestion function)

On (when the

vehicle is

stopped)

–

Off

511

8-2. Customization

Vehicle

specifications

: For details about each function:



P.98

: The default setting varies according to country.

: AWD models only

■

Gauges, meters and multi-information display (with 12.3-inch
display) (



P.88, 102)

Function

Default setting

Customized

setting

Language

“English”
(English)

“Français can-

adien” (Cana-

dian French)

–

“Español mexi-

cano” (Mexi-

can Spanish)

Units

miles (MPG

US)

km (km/L)

–

km (L/100 km)

miles (MPG

Imperial)

Meter Type

–

Meter Style

smart

casual

–

tough

sporty

Tachometer display

Tachometer

Speedometer

–

Eco Driving Indicator

Off

–

Fuel Economy

The average

fuel economy

since the func-

tion was reset

The average

fuel economy

after starting

–

512

8-2. Customization

: For details about each function:



P.107

: The default setting varies according to country.

: The on/off operation of the widget can be changed.

: The setting may not be changed depending on currently selected meter

type.

: The same item cannot be displayed on the top row and bottom row.

Drive information items (top

row)

Distance

Average

Speed

–

Total Time

Drive information items (bot-

tom row)

Total Time

Average

Speed

–

Distance

TRIP A information Items

(top row)

Distance

Average

Speed

–

Total Time

TRIP A information Items

(bottom row)

Average

Speed

Total Time

–

Distance

TRIP B information Items

(top row)

Distance

Average

Speed

–

Total Time

TRIP B information Items

(bottom row)

Average

Speed

Total Time

–

Distance

Pop-up display

Off

–

Convenience Services (Sug-
gestion function)

On (when the

vehicle is

stopped)

–

Off

Function

Default setting

Customized

setting

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