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8-1. Specifications
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as pri-
marily intended for use on lightweight trucks
or multipurpose passenger vehicles
Load ratingThe maximum load that a tire is rated to carry
for a given inflation pressure
Maximum load ratingThe load rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressureThe maximum cold inflation pressure to which
a tire may be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical
dimension requirements
Open spliceAny parting at any junction of tread, sidewall,
or innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width
The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including ele-
vations due to labeling, decorations, or protec-
tive bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars,
multipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks,
that have a gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) of 10,000 lb. or less.
PlyA layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separationA 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
Tire related termMeaning

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Vehicle specifications
*: Table 1 Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for
various designated seating capacities
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
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separationThe 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
Test rim
The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and
may be any rim listed as appropriate for use
with that tire
TreadThat portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road
Tread ribA tread section running circumferentially
around a tire
Tread separationPulling 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 fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire
assembly securely during testing
Tire related termMeaning

605What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RAV4_OM_OM42809U_(U)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle
when the lock is set. Open the rear door from outside and
then unlock the child-protector lock. ( P. 122)
● Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 197)
● Is the battery discharged? ( P. 542)
● Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the
brake pedal? ( P. 200)
● Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 200)
● Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehi-
cle? ( P. 103)
● Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 204)
● Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way.
( P. 540)
● Is the battery discharged? ( P. 542)
The rear door cannot be opened
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
(vehicles without a smart key system)
The engine does not start
(vehicles with a smart key system)

606What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Vehicles without a smart key system
Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake
pedal with the engine swit ch in the “ON” position: P. 538
● Vehicles with a smart key system
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake
pedal with the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode: P. 5 3 8
● Vehicles without a smart key system
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is
removed from the engine switch. ( P. 198)
● Vehicles with a smart key system
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle.
( P. 203)
● Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat
cannot be operated if the win dow lock switch is pressed.
( P. 156)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you
depress the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or cl
ose by operating the power
window switches

609Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 288, 295Air conditioning filter ............. 460
Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 295
Manual air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 288
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................................. 260
Function ................................ 260
Warning light ......................... 504
Air conditioning filter .............. 460
Air conditioning
system ............................ 288, 295Air conditioning filter ............. 460
Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 295
Manual air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 288
Airbags ....................................... 38 Airbag operating conditions .... 46
Airbag precautions for
your child .............................. 41
Airbag warning light .............. 504
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ............. 46
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................... 43
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 51
General airbag precautions .... 41
Locations of airbags................ 38
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 45 Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 46
Side airbag precautions .......... 43
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions ............................. 46
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 43
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners ............... 593
SRS airbags ........................... 38
All-wheel drive system............ 259
Anchor brackets ........................ 64
Antennas (smart key system) .................................. 102
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ...................................... 260
Function ................................ 260
Warning light......................... 504
Armrest..................................... 400
Assist grips .............................. 402
Audio input .............................. 345
Audio system ........................... 308
Audio input............................ 345
AUX port/USB port............. 327, 335, 345
Bluetooth
® audio .................. 349
CD player.............................. 315
iPod ...................................... 327
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 320
Optimal use .......................... 343
Portable music player ........... 345
Radio .................................... 312
Steering wheel audio switch ................................. 346
USB memory ........................ 335
AUTO LSD ................................ 261
Automatic air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 460
Automatic air conditioning system .......... ...................... 295
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Automatic High Beam ............. 221
Automatic light control system .................................... 219
Automatic transmission.......... 207 If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 538
S mode ................................. 210
AUX port ................................... 345
Back door
Back door.............................. 125
Wireless remote control ........ 113
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 487
Wattage ................................ 562
Battery ...................................... 438
Battery checking ................... 438
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 542
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 276
Warning light ......................... 504
Bluetooth
®
Audio system ................. ....... 349
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............. 349
Bottle holders .......................... 384
Brake Fluid ...................................... 436
Parking brake........................ 215
Warning light ......................... 503
Brake assist ............................. 260
Break-in tips ............................. 166
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control................................... 88
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 266 Blind Spot Monitor
function ............................... 270
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ............................... 273 Care .................................. 404, 408
Aluminum wheels ................. 406
Exterior ................................. 404
Interior .................................. 408
Seat belts.............................. 409
Cargo capacity......................... 552
Cargo hooks ............................ 385
CD player.................................. 315
Chains ...................................... 276
Child restraint system............... 59 Booster seats, definition ......... 59
Booster seats, installation....... 70
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 59
Convertible seats, installation ............................ 66
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em ............ 51
Infant seats, definition............. 59
Infant seats, installation .......... 66
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors.................... 64
Installing CRS with seat
belts...................................... 66
Installing CRS with top tether strap ........................... 71
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Child safety ................................ 58Airbag precautions .................. 41
Back door precautions .......... 130
Battery precautions ....... 438, 545
Child restraint system ............. 59
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 34
Installing child restraints ......... 63
Moon roof precautions .......... 162
Power window lock switch .... 156
Power window
precautions ......................... 158
Rear door child-protectors .... 122
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 464
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 37
Seat belt precautions .............. 35
Seat heater precautions........ 399
Child-protectors....................... 122
Cleaning ........................... 404, 408
Aluminum wheels.................. 406
Exterior ................................. 404
Interior................................... 408
Seat belts .............................. 409
Clock ......................................... 396
Coat hooks ............................... 401
Condenser ................................ 436
Console box ............................. 382
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 546
Cruise control .......................... 241
Cup holders.............................. 383
Curtain shield airbags ............... 38
Customizable features ............ 579 Daytime running light
system.................................... 219
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ..... 305
Rear window ......................... 305
Windshield ............................ 290
Differential................................ 558
Dimension ................................ 552
Dinghy towing.......................... 196
Display LDA (Lane Departure
Alert)................................... 245
Multi-information display ......... 89
Trip information....................... 90
Display Audio system
*Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 420
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system......... 123
Back door ............................. 125
Door glasses......................... 156
Door lock ...................... 120, 125
Open door warning buzzer ... 104
Open door warning light ....... 507
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 154
Rear door child-protectors .... 122
Side doors ............................ 120
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 143
Driving ...................................... 164
Break-in tips.......................... 166
Correct posture ....................... 28
Driving mode select switch ................................. 209
Procedures ........................... 164
Winter drive tips .................... 276
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system .......................... 261
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*: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to
“Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

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Side mirrors ............................. 154Adjusting and folding ............ 154
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 266
Side turn signal lights ............. 214 Replacing light bulbs............. 489
Turn signal lever ................... 214
Smart key system ...................... 99 Antenna location ................... 102
Entry functions ........................ 99
Starting the engine................ 200
Snow tires ................................ 279
Spare tire .................................. 519
Inflation pressure .................. 561
Storage location .................... 520
Spark plug ................................ 557
Specifications .......................... 552
Speedometer .............................. 87
Sport mode............................... 209
Steering lock .................... 198, 203
Steering wheel ......................... 150 Adjustment ............................ 150
Audio switches ...................... 346
Stop/tail lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 486
Wattage ................................ 562
Storage feature ........................ 380
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 549
Sun shade
Roof ...................................... 160
Sun visors ................................ 395 Switch
All-wheel drive lock switch .... 259
Audio remote control
switches ............................. 346
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
switch ................................. 266
Cruise control switch ............ 241
“DISP” button .......................... 90
Door lock switch ................... 121
Driving mode select switch ................................. 209
Driving position memory switches ............................. 143
“ECO MODE” button............. 209
Emergency flashers
switch ................................. 492
Engine switch ............... 197, 200
Fog light switch ..................... 228
Ignition switch ............... 197, 200
Intuitive parking assist .......... 253
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert)................................... 246
Light switches ....................... 217
Moon roof switches............... 159
Outside rear view mirror
switches ............................. 154
Power back door main
switch ................................. 127
Power back door opener and closer switch................ 125
Power door lock switch ......... 121
Power window switch ........... 156
Rear window wiper and washer switch..................... 234
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ................ 305
Seat heater switches ............ 398
“SPORT” button .................... 209