2005 TOYOTA RAV4 spare tire

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Clean all dirt from the outside of the res-
ervoir tank and look at the fluid level. If
the fluid is cold, the level should be in the
COLDº range. Similarly, if it is hot, the
fluid level should be in the HOTº range.
If the level is at the low side of either
range, add automatic transmission fluid
DEXRONII or III to bring the level within
the range.
To remove the reservoir cap, turn it coun-
terclockwise and lift up. To reinstall it,
turn it clockwise. After replacing the reser-
voir cap, visually check the steering box
case, vane pump and hose connections
for leaks or damage.
CAUTION
The reservoir tank may be hot so be
careful not to burn yourself.
NOTICE
Avoid overfilling, or the power steer-
ing could be damaged.
Keep your tire inflation pressures
at the proper level.
The recommended cold tire inflation
pressures, tire sizes and the com-
bined weight of occupants and cargo
(vehicle capacity weight) are de-
scribed on page 312 and 316. They
are also on the tire and loading infor-
mation label.
You should check the tire inflation
pressure every two weeks, or at least
once a month. And do not forget the
spare!
Checking tire inflation
pressure

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The tires on your Toyota have built- in
tread wear indicators to help you
know when the tires need replace-
ment. When the tread depth wears to
1.6 mm (0.06 in.) or less, the indica-
tors will appear. If you can see the
indicators in two or more adjacent
grooves, the tire should be replaced.
The lower the tread, the higher the
risk of skidding.
The effectiveness of snow tires is
lost if the tread wears down below
4 mm (0.16 in.).
If you have tire damage such as
cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to
expose the fabric, or bulges indi-
cating internal damage, the tire
should be repl aced.
If a tire often goes flat or cannot be
properly repaired due to the size or
location of a cut or other damage, it
should be replaced. If you are not
sure, consult with your Toyota dealer. If air loss occurs while driving, do not
continue driving. Driving even a short
distance can damage a tire beyond
repair.
An y ti res wh i ch are over 6 years
old must be checked by a qualified
technician even if damage is not
obvious.
Tires deteriorate with age even if they
have never or seldom been used.
This applies also to the spare tire and
tires stored for future use.
REPLACING YOUR TIRES
When replacing a tire, use a tire of
the same size and construction,
and the same or greater maximum
load as the originally installed
tires. Also, on four- wheel drive
models, all the tires must be the
same brand and have the same
tread patterns.
Using any other size or type of tire
may seriously affect handling, ride,
speedometer/odometer calibration,
ground clearance, and clearance be-
tween the body and tires or snow
chains.
Check that the maximum load of the
replaced 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. As for the
maximum load of the tire, see the load
limit at maximum cold tire inflation
pressure mentioned on the sidewall
of the tire, and as for the Gross Axle
Weight Ratings (GAWR), see the Cer-
tification Label.

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*1: Unladen vehicle*2: With steel wheel spare tire and half
spare tire cover
*3: With aluminum wheel spare tire and
half spare tire cover
*4: With full spare tire cover*5: With over fender*6: Two- wheel drive models*7: Four- wheel drive models*8: With roof rails*9: With automatic transmission*10: With manual transmission
Dimensions and weights
Overall length mm (in.)
Overall width mm (in.)
Overall height
*1mm (in.)
Wheelbase mm (in.)
Front tread mm (in.)
Rear tread mm (in.)
Vehicle capacity
weight (occupants
+ luggage) kg (lb.) 215/70R16 tires 235/60R16 tires
4205 (165.6)
4210 (165.7)
* 2
4215 (165.9)*3
4255 (167.5)*4
4220 (166.1)
4225 (166.3)*3
4255 (167.5)*4
1735 (68.3)
1785 (70.3)*51785 (70.3)
1670 (65.7)
1705 (67.1)
*8
2490 (98.0) 2490 (98.0)
1505 (59.3)
* 7
1510 (59.4)*61525 (60.0)
1495 (58.9)
* 7
1500 (59.1)*61520 (59.8)
345 (761)
* 7, 9
375 (826)*7, 10
417 (919)*6, 9
447 (985)*6, 10
345 (761)*7, 9
375 (826)*7, 10
417 (919)*6, 9
447 (985)*6, 10
1670 (65.7)*6
1680 (66.1)*7
1705 (67.1)*6, 8
1715 (67.5)*7, 8
Towing capacity (trailer
weight + cargo weight)
kg (lb.)680 (1500) 680 (1500)