’03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208)
2332003 RAV4 from Aug. ’02 Prod. (OM42517U)
Keep your tire pressures at the proper
level.
The recommended cold tire pressures, tire
size and the vehicle capacity weight are
given on page 254 in Section 8. They are
also on the tire pressure label as shown.
You should check the tire pressures every
two weeks, or at least once a month. And
do not forget the spare!
Incorrect tire pressure may waste fuel,
reduce the comfort of driving, reduce tire
life and make your vehicle less safe to
drive.
If a tire frequently needs refilling, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
Keep your tire pressure properly.
Otherwise, the following conditions
may occur and cause an accident re-
sulting in death or serious injuries.
Low tire pressure (underinflation)—
Excessive wear
Uneven wear
Poor handling
Possibility of blowouts from over-
heated tire
Poor sealing of the tire bead
Wheel deformation and/or tire sepa-
ration
High tire pressure (overinflation)—
Poor handling
Excessive wear at the center of the
tire tread
A greater possibility of tire damage
from road hazards
The following instructions for checking
tire pressure should be observed:
The pressure should be checked only
when the tires are cold. If your ve-
hicle has been parked for at least 3
hours and has not been driven for
more than 1.5 km or 1 mile since, you
will get an accurate cold tire pressure
reading.
Always use a tire pressure gauge.
The appearance of a tire can be mis-
leading. Besides, tire pressures that
are even just a few pounds off can
degrade ride and handling.
Do not bleed or reduce tire pressure
after driving. It is normal for the tire
pressure to be higher after driving.
Never exceed the vehicle capacity
weight. The passenger and luggage
weight should be located so that the
vehicle is balanced.
Be sure to reinstall the tire inflation
valve caps. Without the valve caps,
dirt or moisture could get into the valve
core and cause air leakage. If the caps
have been lost, have new ones put on
as soon as possible.
Checking tire pressure
’03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208)
2582003 RAV4 from Aug. ’02 Prod. (OM42517U)
Tire size:215/70R16 99S
235/60R16 100H
Tire pressure, kPa (kgf/cm
2 or bar, psi):
200 (2.0, 29)
Wheel size: Steel wheel 16 61/2J
Aluminum Wheel 16 7JJ
Wheel nut torque, N
·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf):
103 (10.5, 76)
NOTE: For a complete information on tires (e.g. replacing tires or re-
placing wheels), see “Checking
tire pressure” through “Aluminum
wheel precautions”, pages 233
through 238 in Section 7 2.
Engine compartment
Instrument panel
Fuses (type A)
1. RADIO 15 A: Car audio system
2. DOME 10 A: Clock, personal light, in-
terior lights, air conditioning system,
wireless remote control system, head-
light high beam indicator light, gauges
and meters
3. CUT 30 A: “RADIO” and “DOME” fuses
4. A/C 5 A: Air conditioning system
5. MAIN 30 A: “H LP RH” and “H LP LH”
fuses
6. HAZ 10 A: Emergency flashers
Tires Fuses