2014 TOYOTA RAV4 tire pressure

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6818-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of hybrid
transmission, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio and
heater, to the extent t hat these items are avail-
able 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
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below

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Vehicle specifications
Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at alternate
angles substantially less than 90 degrees to
the centerline of the tread
CarcassThe tire structure, except tread and sidewall
rubber which, when inflated, bears the load
ChunkingThe breaking away of pieces of the tread or
sidewall
CordThe strands forming the plies in the tire
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber
compounds
CrackingAny parting within the tread, sidewall, or inner-
liner of the tire extending to cord material
CT
A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire
and rim system in which the rim is designed
with rim flanges pointed radially inward and
the tire is designed to fit on the underside of
the rim in a manner that encloses the rim
flanges inside the air cavity of the tire
Extra load tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire
GrooveThe space between two adjacent tread ribs
Innerliner
The layer(s) forming the inside surface of a
tubeless tire that contains the inflating medium
within the tire
Innerliner separationThe parting of the innerliner from cord material
in the carcass
Intended outboard
sidewall
(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall,
bears white lettering, or bears manufac-
turer, brand, and/or model name molding
that is higher or deeper than the same
molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of an asym- metrical tire that has a particular side that
must always face outward when mounted
on a vehicle
Tire related termMeaning

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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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8-3. Items to initialize
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Vehicle specifications
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system opera-
tion after such cases as the battery being reconnected, or main-
tenance being performed on the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power back door
(if equipped)• After reconnecting or chang- ing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 128
Moon roof (If equipped)
• After reconnecting or chang- ing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 160
Maintenance data
(U.S.A. only)• After the maintenance is per- formedP. 521
Tire pressure warning
system (If equipped)• When changing the tiresizeP. 5 5 4

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High mounted stoplightReplacing .............................. 597
Hood ......................................... 533
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 494
Coat hooks............................ 509
Grocery bag hooks ............... 494
Retaining hooks
(floor mat) ............................. 26
Horn .......................................... 216
I/M test ...................................... 527
Identification ............................ 661 Engine................................... 662
Vehicle .................................. 661
Ignition switch
(engine switch) .............. 197, 200
Ignition switch light (engine switch light) ............. 486
Illuminated entry system ........ 488
Immobilizer system ................... 76
Indicators ................................... 80
Initialization Maintenance ......................... 521
Moon roof.............................. 160
Power back door ................... 128
Tire pressure warning system ......... ....................... 553
Inside rear view mirror ............ 150
Instrument panel light
control ...................................... 86
Interior lights............................ 486
Switch ................................... 487
Wattage ................................ 670
Intuitive parking assist............ 253 Jack
Positioning a floor jack.......... 535
Vehicle-equipped
jack ..................................... 628
Jack handle ...................... 628, 633
Jam protection function
Moon roof ............................. 159
Power back door opener and closer........................... 128
Power windows..................... 156
Keyless entry ..................... 99, 113 Smart key system ................... 99
Wireless remote control ........ 113
Keys ............................................ 96 Battery-saving function ......... 106
Electronic key ......................... 96
Engine switch ............... 197, 200
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 646
If you lose your keys ............... 97
Key number plate ................... 96
Keyless entry .................. 99, 113
Keys........................................ 96
Replacing the battery............ 570
Warning buzzer .................... 104
Wireless remote control key...................................... 113
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Side mirrors ............................. 153Adjusting and folding ............ 153
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 277
Side turn signal lights ............. 214 Replacing light bulbs............. 597
Turn signal lever ................... 214
Smart key system ...................... 99 Antenna location ................... 102
Entry functions ........................ 99
Starting the engine................ 200
Snow tires ................................ 290
Spare tire .................................. 627
Inflation pressure .................. 669
Storage location .................... 628
Spark plug ................................ 665
Specifications .......................... 660
Speedometer .............................. 85
Sport mode............................... 209
Steering lock .................... 198, 203
Steering wheel ......................... 149 Adjustment ............................ 149
Audio switches ...................... 356
Stop/tail lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 594
Wattage ................................ 670
Storage feature ........................ 489
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 656
Sun shade
Roof ...................................... 159
Sun visors ................................ 503 Switch
All-wheel drive lock switch .... 270
Audio remote control
switches ............................. 356
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
switch ................................. 277
Cruise control switch ............ 241
“DISP” button .......................... 88
Door lock switch ................... 120
Driving mode select switch ................................. 209
Driving position memory switches ............................. 142
“ECO MODE” button............. 209
Emergency flashers
switch ................................. 600
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............... 158
Outside rear view mirror
switches ............................. 153
Power back door main
switch ................................. 126
Power back door opener and closer switch................ 124
Power door lock switch ......... 120
Power window switch ........... 155
Rear window wiper and washer switch..................... 234
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ................ 316
Seat heater switches ............ 506
“SPORT” button .................... 209

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Talk switch*.......................... 483
Telephone switches ...... 365, 457
Tire pressure warning
reset switch ........................ 553
VSC OFF switch ................... 273
Window lock switch............... 155
Windshield wipers and washer switch ..................... 229
Tachometer ................................ 85
Tail lights .................................. 217 Light switch ........................... 217
Replacing light bulbs............. 595
Wattage ................................ 670
Talk switch
*............................. 483
Telephone switches ........ 365, 457
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ..... 76
Tire inflation pressure ............. 669
Maintenance data ................. 669
Warning light ......................... 616
Tire information ....................... 674
Glossary................................ 681
Size ....................................... 677
Tire identification number ..... 676
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 679
Tire pressure warning system .................................... 553
Function ................................ 553
Initializing .............................. 553
Installing tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters......................... 553
Registering ID codes ............ 555
Tire pressure warning
reset switch ........................ 553
Warning light ......................... 616 Tires .......................................... 551
Chains .................................. 287
Checking............................... 551
If you have a flat tire ............. 627
Inflation pressure .................. 669
Information............................ 674
Replacing.............................. 627
Rotating tires ........................ 552
Size....................................... 669
Snow tires ............................. 290
Spare tire .............................. 627
Tire pressure warning
system .......... ...................... 553
Warning light......................... 616
Tools ......................................... 628
Top tether strap ......................... 71
Total load capacity .................. 660
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 196
Emergency towing ................ 603
Towing eyelet ....................... 604
Trailer towing ........................ 181
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 271
Transmission
Automatic transmission ........ 207
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 645
Selecting the driving mode ... 209
Trip information ......................... 88
Trip meters ................................. 88
Turn signal lights .................... 214 Replacing light bulbs................... 590, 594, 597
Turn signal lever ................... 214
Wattage ................................ 670
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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USB port ........................... 345, 391
Utility vehicle precautions ...... 292
Valet key ..................................... 96
Vanity lights ............................. 503Vanity lights .......................... 503
Wattage ................................ 670
Vanity mirrors .......................... 503
Vehicle data recordings ............ 10
Vehicle identification number ................................... 661
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 271
Voice command system
*....... 483
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .................................. 271
Warning buzzers ...................... 611 Brake system ....... ................. 611
Downshifting ......................... 211
Key reminder ........................ 619
Open back door .................... 615
Open door ............................. 615
Open moon roof .................... 160
Seat belt remainder .............. 615
Warning lights.......................... 611 ABS....................................... 612
Automatic High Beam ........... 613
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ................ 613
Brake system ....... ................. 611
Charging system ................... 612
Electric power steering ......... 613 Low engine oil pressure........ 612
Low fuel level ........................ 615
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 612
Open door............................. 615
Seat belt reminder light......... 615
Slip indicator ......................... 613
SRS ...................................... 612
Tire pressure ........................ 616
Washer ..................................... 229 Checking............................... 550
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 287
Switch ................................... 229
Washing and waxing ............... 512
Weights
Cargo capacity...................... 660
Load limits ............................ 180
Weights................................. 660
Wheels ...................................... 565 Replacing wheels ................. 565
Size....................................... 669
Window glasses ...................... 155
Window lock switch ................ 155
Windows................................... 155 Power windows..................... 155
Rear window defogger.......... 316
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 318
Windshield wipers ................... 229
Intermittent windshield wipers ................................. 229
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