2011 TOYOTA RAV4 run-flat

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If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 415
If you think something is wrong ................................ 422
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 423
Event data recorder ............ 424
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 426
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with standard
tires) .................................. 438
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with run-flat
tires) .................................. 457
If the engine will not start .... 458
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P.................... 459
If you lose your keys ........... 460
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with smart
key system)....................... 461
If the battery is discharged ........................ 463
If your vehicle overheats ..... 466
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 468
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ........................ 470 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 474
Fuel information.................. 486
Tire information .................. 489
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 500
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................. 503
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 506
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 507
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 509
Abbreviation list ........................ 520
Alphabetical index .................... 522
What to do if... .......................... 533
6Vehicle specifications
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Index

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 414
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 415
If you think something is wrong ............................. 422
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 423
Event data recorder ......... 424 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................... 426
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with standard
tires) ............................... 438
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with run-flat
tires) ............................... 457
If the engine will not start ................................ 458
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P............ 459
If you lose your keys ........ 460
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with smart
key system).................... 461
If the battery is discharged ..................... 463
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 466
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 468
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................... 470

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features P. 500) However, Toyota recommends that the
seat belt reminder buzzer be operational to alert the driver and front passen-
ger that the seat belts are not fastened.
CAUTION
■When the electric power steering warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavie r than usual when operating, firmly
hold and operate it using more force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Vehicles with run-flat tires:
• Decelerate to the lowest appropr iate speed as soon as possible.
Do not drive over 55 mph (90 km/h).
• Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure immediately.
• If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Have
the tire replaced by the nearest Toyota dealer.
• Avoid abrupt maneuvering and brak ing. If the vehicle tires deterio-
rate, you could lose control of th e steering wheel or the brakes.
●Vehicles with standard tires:
• Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the
tire inflation pressure immediately.
• If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check
the tires. If the tire is flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat
tire repaired by the nearest Toyota dealer.
• Avoid abrupt maneuvering and brak ing. If the vehicle tires deterio-
rate, you could lose control of th e steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with run-flat tires)
■In some condition (such as at high temperatures)
You cannot continue driving for up to 100 miles (160 km).
■If you cannot distinguish between the standard tires and run-flat
tires
Consult your Toyota dealer.
■For the detailed information on run-flat tires
See the tire warranty book.
NOTICE
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
■To avoid damaging the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters
Do not use liquid sealants on flat tires.
Take your vehicle to the nearest Toyota dealer or authorized tire
dealer as soon as possible.
■ Run-flat tires (A “RFT” or “DSST” mark is molded on the
sidewall)
You can continue driving a
vehicle with run-flat tires even
if any tire goes flat.
It is possible to run for a max-
imum of 100 miles (160 km)
at a speed below 55 mph (90
km/h) after the tire pressure
warning light comes on.
( P. 426)

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Tire infor mation
Typical tire symbols
Tire size( P. 491)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P. 490)
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform tire quality grading” that follows.
Location of treadwear indicators ( P. 373)
Run-flat tire (RFT) or standard tire ( P. 457)
This vehicle can be equipped with eit her run-flat tires (RFT) or stan-
dard tires. A “RFT” or “DSST” mark is molded on the sidewall of the
run-flat tire.
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the
strands which form the plies in a tire.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked
“RADIAL” is a bias-ply tire.
TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE
A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly filled in the
tire. A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube main-
tains the air pressure.

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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