2010 TOYOTA RAV4 4 wheel

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Vehicle specifications
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Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied 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, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due
to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
■ Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C,
and they represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled cond itions on specified government
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 cornering (turn-
ing) traction.
■ Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, represent-
ing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied indoor laboratory 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.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passen-
ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labo-
ratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

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Vehicle specifications
Tire related termMeaning
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 vehicl
e'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
maximum 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 occu-
pant weight (distributed in accordance with
Ta b l e 1
* below), and dividing by two

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Tire related termMeaning
Ply A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separation A parting of rubber compound between adja-
cent plies
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 corre-
sponding standard tire
Section width The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding ele-
vations due to labeling, decoration, or protec-
tive 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
Te s t r i m The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and
may be any rim listed as appropriate for use
with that tire

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Vehicle specifications
*:Table 1
 Occupant loading and distri bution for vehicle normal load
for various designated seating capacities
Tire related termMeaning
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
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 occupantsVehicle normal load,
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution in a normally loaded vehi- cle
2 through 4 2 2 in front
5 through 10 3 2 in front, 1 in second
seat
11 through 15 5 2 in front, 1 in second
seat, 1 in third seat, 1
in fourth seat
16 through 20 7 2 in front, 2 in second
seat, 2 in third seat, 1
in fourth seat

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WD 2 Wheel Drive
4WD 4 Wheel Drive A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
AUTO LSD Automatic Limited Slip Differential AVG Average
CRS Child Restraint System
DAC Downhill Assist Control
DISP Display ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data RecorderELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I/M Emission Inspection and Maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl M+S Mud and Snow
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board DiagnosticsRFT Run-Flat Tire
SRS Supplemental Restraint System TIN Tire Identification Number

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Alphabetical index
A/C ..................................... 220, 225
ABS ........................................... 180
Active head restraints ...............53
Air conditioning filter............... 378
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter .............. 378
Automatic air conditioning system ............ 225
Manual air conditioning system ................................ 220
Airbags Airbag operating conditions............................ 101
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 105
Airbag warning light............... 419
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions............ 101
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................... 105
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 111
General airbag precautions ......................... 105
Locations of airbags ................98
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................ 110
Proper driving
posture ..........................96, 105
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 101
Side airbag precautions ........ 105
SRS airbags ............................98
Antenna..................................... 242
Anti-lock brake system............ 180
Armrest ..................................... 320
Audio input ............................... 262 Audio system
Antenna................................. 242
Audio input ............................ 262
AUX adapter ......................... 262
CD player/changer ................ 245
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 252
Optimal use ........................... 259
Portable music player ........... 262
Radio..................................... 239
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 263
Type ...................................... 236
Automatic air
conditioning system ............. 225
Automatic light control system .................................... 165
Automatic transmission .......... 150
AUX adapter ............................. 262
Auxiliary box ........................... 311
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 396
Wattage................................. 473
Back door
Back door ................................ 46
Wireless remote control .......... 38
Smart key system .. ................. 26
Battery Checking ............................... 360
If the vehicle has a discharged battery .............. 453
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 206
Bluetooth
................................ 270
Bottle holder............................. 309
Brakes Fluid ...................................... 358
Parking brake ........................ 154
A
B

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Radiator .................................... 358
Radio ......................................... 239
Rear seatAdjustment ..............................54
Folding down second seatback ...............................57
Folding down third seatback ...............................59
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 396
Wattage ................................. 473
Rear view monitor system ...... 175
Rear window defogger ............ 233
Rear window wiper .................. 171
Replacing Fuses .................................... 384
Key battery ............................ 380
Light bulbs ............................. 396
Tires ...................................... 430
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ............................ 494
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt .............68
Automatic Locking Retractor ...............................71
Child restraint system installation ........................... 121
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ...................... 334
Emergency Locking
Retractor ...............................71
How to wear your seat belt......68
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................72
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ..............71
Reminder light ....................... 421
Seat belt extenders .................72
Seat belt pretensioners ...........70 Seat heaters ............................. 318
Seating capacity ...................... 204
Seats
Adjustment ........................ 49, 54
Adjustment precaution ...... 53, 62
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 121
Cleaning ................................ 333
Head restraints........................ 65
Properly sitting in the seat....... 96
Seat heaters.......................... 318
Service reminder indicators .............................. 159
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ......... 150
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 449
Shift lock system ..................... 449
Side airbags ............................... 98
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 396
Switch ................................... 165
Wattage................................. 473
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding............... 79
Smart key system
Entry function .......................... 26
Starting the engine ................ 143
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 472
Storage location .................... 430
Spark plug ................................ 469
Specifications .......................... 462
Speech command switch ........ 271
Speedometer ............................ 156
Steering
Column lock release ..... 145, 148
Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................. 76
Audio switches ...................... 263R
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Utility vehicle precautions ...... 193
Valet key .....................................24
Vanity lightsVanity lights ........................... 313
Wattage ................................. 473
Vanity mirrors........................... 313
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 464
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 418
Seat belt reminder ................. 421
Warning lights Active torque control
4WD system ............... 419, 421
Anti-lock brake system .......... 419
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ................. 421
Brake assist system .............. 419
Brake system ........................ 418
Charging system .... ............... 419
Cruise control indicator light ..................................... 419
Electric power steering system ................................ 419
Engine oil pressure ............... 419
Engine oil replacement
reminder light ...................... 421
Low fuel level ........................ 421
Low washer fluid ................... 421
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 419
Open door ............................. 421
Pretensioners ........................ 419
Seat belt reminder light ......... 421
Slip indicator light .................. 419
Smart key system... ............... 423
SRS airbags .......................... 419
Tire pressure warning light .... 421 Washer
Checking ............................... 364
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 206
Switch ........................... 169, 171
Washing and waxing ............... 330
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 198
Load limits ............................. 204
Weight ................................... 462
Wheels ...................................... 376
Window glasses ........................ 81
Window lock switch................... 81
Windows
Power windows ....................... 81
Rear window defogger .......... 233
Washer.......................... 169, 171
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 235
Windshield wipers ................... 169
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 380
Wireless remote control key.... 38
WMA disc.................................. 252U
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