2012 TOYOTA RAV4 run flat

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When trouble arises
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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. 436)

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Tire infor mation
Typical tire symbols
Tire size( P. 501)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P. 500)
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform tire quality grading” that follows.
Location of treadwear indicators ( P. 381)
Run-flat tire (RFT) or standard tire ( P. 467)
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

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What to do if...
What to do if...
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The engine does not start
P. 468If the engine will not start
P. 9 5Engine immobilizer system
P. 473If the battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 469If 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. 476If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 470If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 473If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 4 2Side doors
P. 4 6Back door
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 478If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator light
comes onP. 436If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds...