2005 TOYOTA RAV4 tire size

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The vehicle stability control system
helps provide integrated control of the
systems such as an anti- lock brake
system, brake assist system, traction
control, engine control, etc. This sys-
tem automatically controls the brakes
and engine to help prevent the vehicle
from skidding when cornering on a slip-
pery road surface or operating steering
wheel abruptly.
This system activates when the vehicle
speed is about more than 15 km/h (9
mph).
You may hear a sound in the engine
compartment for a few seconds just after
the vehicle begins to move. This means
that the system is in the self- check mode,
but does not indicate a malfunction.CAUTION

Do not rely excessively on the ve-
hicle stability control system. Even
if the vehicle stability control sys-
tem is operating, you must always
drive carefully and attentively to
avoid serious injury. Reckless driv-
ing will result in an unexpected ac-
cident. If the slip indicator light
flashes, an alarm sounds, special
care should be taken while driving.

Only use tires of specified size. The
size, manufacturer, brand and tread
pattern for all 4 tires should be the
same. If you use the tires other
than specified, or different type or
size, the vehicle stability control
system may not function correctly.
When replacing the tires or wheels,
contact your Toyota dealer. (See
Checking and replacing tiresº on
page 293 in Section 7- 2.)
If the vehicle is going to skid during driv-
ing, the slip indicator light blinks and an
alarm sounds intermittently. Special care
should be taken while driving.
The slip indicator light comes on for a few
seconds when the ignition key is turned
to ONº. If the indicator light does not
come on when the ignition is turned on,
contact your Toyota dealer.
Vehicle stability control
system

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VSC TRACº warning light
This light warns that there is a problem
somewhere in the vehicle stability control
system or the traction control system.
The light will come on when the ignition
key is turned to ONº and will go off after
a few seconds.
If the light comes on while driving, the
system does not work. However, as con-
ventional braking operates when applied,
there is no problem to continue your driv-
ing.In the following cases, contact your Toyota
dealer:

The warning light does not come on
after the ignition key is turned to ONº.

The warning light remains on after the
ignition key is turned to ONº.

The warning light comes on while driv-
ing.
Two- wheel drive models onlyÐThe TRAC
OFFº indicator light will come on when the
VSC TRACº warning light comes on even
if the TRAC OFFº switch is not pushed. The tire pressure warning system is de-
signed to provide warning when tire
inflation pressure is critically low while
the vehicle is moving. The low tire
pressure warning light comes on to in-
form you that such low tire pressure
may hamper driving.
This system is not designed to operate
when the vehicle is stopped. Therefore,
check the tire inflation pressure regularly.
The recommended cold tire inflation pres-
sure, tire size and the vehicle capacity
weight are on the tire and loading informa-
tion label. (For instructions, see Checking
tire inflation pressureº on page 291 in
Section 7- 2.)
Installed tires should be of the specified
size. They should be of the same size
and construction. If tires other than the
specified size are used, or if tires of dif-
ferent sizes or constructions are mixed,
the tire pressure warning system will not
function properly.
Tire pressure warning system

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LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT
This light comes on when the ignition key
is turned to the ONº position. It goes off
after a few seconds. This indicates that
the tire pressure warning system is func-
tioning properly.
If the low tire pressure warning light
comes on or blinks while driving, do
the following.If the warning light comes on:
1. Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified level as soon as pos-
sible. (See Tiresº on page 316 in
Section 8.)
2. Push the tire pressure warning sys- tem reset switch for a few seconds
and make sure the warning light
goes off.
If the light remains on after the reset
switch has been pushed, have the tire
pressure warning system checked at your
Toyota dealer.
If you have a flat tire, replace it with the
spare tire. For details, see If you have
a flat tireº on page 247 in Section 4.
If the warning light blinks once every
second:
The low tire pressure warning system may
be malfunctioning. Contact your Toyota
dealer.
If the warning light blinks twice every
second:
The low tire pressure warning system
needs to be initialized. Reset the system
with the tire pressure warning system re-
set switch. (To reset the system, see
TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM
RESET SWITCHº.) The tire pressure warning system does
not function properly under certain cir-
cumstances. In the following cases, the
low tire pressure warning light may not
come on even if the tire inflation pres-
sure is low, or it may come on when
the tire inflation pressure is actually
normal.

Snow tires, or tire chains are used.

The tire inflation pressure is excessive-
ly higher than specified, or tire inflation
pressure suddenly drops due to burst-
ing or other causes.

The vehicle is driven on a slippery
road surface such as rough or frozen
roads.

The vehicle speed is less than 30 km/h
(19 mph) or more than 100 km/h (62
mph), and the driving duration is less
than 5 minutes.

The tires differ in tread pattern or
manufacturer.

The tires are not the specified size.

The tread wear is very different among
the installed tires.

Rapid acceleration/deceleration or
sharp turns is continued.

Towing a trailer.

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When the anti- lock brake system is ac-
tivated, the following conditions may
occur. They do not indicate a malfunc-
tion of the system:

You may hear the anti- lock brake sys-
tem operating and feel the brake pedal
pulsating and the vibrations of the ve-
hicle body and steering wheel. You
may also hear the motor sound in the
engine compartment even after the ve-
hicle is stopped.

At the end of the anti- lock brake sys-
tem activation, the brake pedal may
move a little forward.
CAUTION
Do not overestimate the anti- lock
brake system: Although the anti- lock
brake system assists in providing ve-
hicle control, it is still important to
drive with all due care and maintain
a moderate speed and safe distance
from the vehicle in front of you, be-
cause there are limits to the vehicle
stability and effectiveness of steering
wheel operation even with the anti-
lock brake system on.
If tire grip performance exceeds its
capability, or if hydroplaning occurs
during high speed driving in the rain,
the anti- lock brake system does not
provide vehicle control.
Anti- lock brake system is not de-
signed to shorten the stopping dis-
tance: Always drive at a moderate
speed and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front of you.
Compared with vehicles without an
anti- lock brake system, your vehicle
may require a longer stopping dis-
tance in the following cases:

Driving on rough, gravel or snow-
covered roads.

Driving with tire chains installed.

Driving over the steps such as the
joints on the road.

Driving on roads where the road
surface is pitted or has other differ-
ences in surface height.
Install all 4 tires of specified size at
appropriate pressure: The anti- lock
brake system detects vehicle speeds
using the speed sensors for respec-
tive wheels' turning speeds. The use
of tires other than specified may fail
to detect the accurate turning speed
resulting in a longer stopping dis-
tance.

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NOTICE
Use only a spare tire of the samebrand, size, construction and load ca-pacity as the original tires on yourToyota because damage to the lim-
ited- slip differential could possiblyoccur with another tire type.
Under the right front seat
Top left of the instrument panel
The vehicle identification number (VIN)
is the legal identifier for your vehicle.
This number is stamped under the right
front seat and top left of the instrument
panel where it can be seen through the
windshield from the outside.
This is the primary identification number
for your Toyota. It is used in registering
the ownership of your vehicle.
Your Toyota's identificationÐ
ÐVehicle identification
number

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This illustration indicates typical tire
symbols.1. Tire sizeÐ F or det ails, see Ð Ti re
sizeº on page 215.
2. DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)Ð For details, see
ÐDOT and Tire Identification
Number (TIN)º on page 214.
3. Uniform tire quality gradingÐ For details, see Uniform tire quali-
ty gradingº that follows.
4. The location of the tread wear indicatorsÐ For details, see
Checking and replacing tiresº on
page 293.
5. Ti re pl y co mp o si t i o n an d mat e- rialsÐ Plies mean a layer of rub-
ber- coated parallel cords. Cords
mean the strands forming the plies
in the tire.
6. Radial tire or bias- ply tiresÐ A
radial tire has RADIALº on the
sidewall. A tire not marked with
RADIALº is a bias- ply tire.
Tire informationÐ
ÐTire symbols

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7. TUBELESSº or TUBETYPEºÐ A tubeless tire does not
have a tube inside the tire and air
is directly filled in the tire. A tube
type tire has a tube inside the tire
and the tube maintains the air
pressure.
8. Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressureÐ For details,
see Checking and replacing tiresº
on page 293.
9. Maximum cold tire inflation pressureÐ This means the pres-
sure to which a tire may be in-
flated. For details about recom-
mended cold tire inflation
pressure, see Tiresº on page 316.
10.Summer tire or all season tireÐ An all season tire has M+Sº
on the sidewall. The tire not
marked with M+Sº is a summer
tire. For details, see Types of
tiresº on page 225.
This illustration indicates typical DOT
and Tire Identification Number (TIN).
1. DOTº symbol
2. Tire Identification Number (TIN)
3. Tire manufacturer 's identification mark
4. Tire size code
5. Manufacturer 's optional tire type code
6. Manufacturing week
7. Manufacturing year The DOTº symbol certifies that the
tire conforms to applicable Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
ÐDOT and Tire Identification
Number (TIN)

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This illustration indicates typical tire
size.1. Tire use (P=Passenger car, T=Temporary use)
2. Section width (in millimeters)
3. Aspect ratio (tire height to section width)
4. Tire construction code (R=Radial, D=Diagonal)
5. Wheel diameter (in inches)
6. Load index (2 digits or 3 digits)
7. Speed symbol (alphabet with one letter)1. Section width
2. Tire height
3. Wheel diameter1. Bead
2. Sidewall
3. Shoulder
4. Tread
5. Belt
6. Inner liner
7. Reinforcing rubber
8. Carcass
9. Rim lines
10.Bead wires
11. Chafer
ÐTire size ÐName of each section of tire