2011 TOYOTA RAV4 warning

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6-1. Specifications
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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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Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a
tire that 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 termMeaning
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
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion 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 auto-
matic transmission, 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
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

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Abbreviation list
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC Traction control VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ..................................... 226, 232
ABS ........................................... 184
Active head restraints ...............53
Air conditioning filter............... 386
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter .............. 386
Automatic air conditioning system ............ 232
Manual air conditioning system ................................ 226
Airbags Airbag operating conditions............................ 101
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 105
Airbag warning light............... 427
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions............ 101
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................... 105
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 110
General airbag precautions ......................... 105
Locations of airbags ................98
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................ 109
Proper driving
posture ..........................96, 105
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 101
Side airbag precautions ........ 105
SRS airbags ............................98 Antenna .................................... 249
Anti-lock brake system ........... 184
Armrest ..................................... 329
Audio input ............................... 269
Audio system
Antenna................................. 249
Audio input ............................ 269
AUX port ............................... 269
CD player/changer ................ 252
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 259
Optimal use ........................... 266
Portable music player ........... 269
Radio..................................... 246
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 270
Type ...................................... 243
Automatic air conditioning system ............. 232
Automatic light control
system .................................... 165
Automatic transmission .......... 150
AUX port ................................... 269
Auxiliary box ........................... 318A

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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering........... 184
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery is discharged .......... 461
Emergency flasher
Switch ................................... 414
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 426
If a warning light turns on ....................................... 426
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 461
If the engine will not start...... 458
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted ................................ 459
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ............. 463
If you have a flat tire ............ 438
If you lose your keys............. 460
If you think something is wrong ................................. 422
If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 468
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ......................... 470
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 415
If your vehicle overheats ...... 466 Engine
Compartment ........................358
Engine switch ................143, 147
Hood......................................354
How to start the
engine .........................143, 147
Identification number .............476
If the engine will not start ......458
Ignition switch................143, 147
Overheating...........................466
Engine compartment cover.....360
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................480
Checking ...............................365
Preparing and checking before winter .......................210
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................156
Engine immobilizer system.......92
Engine oil Capacity ................................478
Checking ...............................361
Preparing and checking before winter .......................210
Engine oil maintenance data .........................................363
Enhanced vehicle stability control ....................................185
Enhanced VSC .........................185
EPS ............................................184
Event data recorder .................424E

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Alphabetical index
Tachometer .............................. 156
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 404
Switch ................................... 165
Wattage ................................ 485
Talk switch ............................... 278
Telephone switch .................... 278
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system..... 92
Theft prevention labels ............. 95
Tire inflation pressure ............ 380
Tire information Glossary ............................... 494
Size ...................................... 491
Tire identification number ..... 490
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 492
Tires Chains .................................. 210
Checking .............................. 373
If you have a flat tire ............. 438
Inflation pressure .................. 380
Information ........................... 489
Replacing ............................. 438
Rotating tires ........................ 373
Size ...................................... 484
Snow tires............................. 210
Tire pressure warning system........................ 373, 429 Tools .........................................438
Total load capacity...................208
Towing
Dinghy towing........................224
Emergency towing.................416
Trailer towing.........................214
Traction control........................184
TRAC .........................................184
Trip information .......................162
Trip meter .................................156
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............404
Switch....................................153
Wattage .................................485
Utility vehicle precautions ......197
Valet key .....................................24
Vanity lights Vanity lights ...........................320
Wattage .................................485
Vanity mirrors...........................320
Vehicle identification number ...................................476
Vehicle Stability Control..........184
VSC............................................184T
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Warning buzzersBrake system ........................ 426
Seat belt reminder ................. 429
Warning lights Active Torque Control
4WD system ............... 427, 429
Anti-lock brake system .......... 427
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ................. 429
Brake assist system .............. 427
Brake system ........................ 426
Charging system .... ............... 427
Cruise control indicator light ..................................... 427
Electric power steering .......... 427
Engine oil pressure ............... 427
Engine oil replacement reminder light ...................... 429
Low fuel level ........................ 429
Low washer fluid ................... 429
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 427
Open door ............................. 429
Pretensioners ........................ 427
Seat belt reminder light ......... 429
Slip indicator light .................. 427
Smart key system... ............... 431
SRS airbags .......................... 427
Tire pressure warning light .... 429 Washer
Checking ............................... 372
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 210
Switch ........................... 169, 171
Washing and waxing ............... 338
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 202
Load limits ............................. 208
Weight ................................... 474
Wheels ...................................... 384
Window glasses ........................ 81
Window lock switch................... 81
Windows
Power windows ....................... 81
Rear window defogger .......... 240
Washer.......................... 169, 171
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 242
Windshield wipers ................... 169
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 388
Wireless remote control key.... 38
WMA disc.................................. 259W

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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 438If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 458If the engine will not start
P. 9 2Engine immobilizer system
P. 463If the battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 459If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 466If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 460If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 463If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 4 2Side doors
P. 4 6Back door
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 468If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator light
comes onP. 426If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds...