
RAV4_OM_OM42A41U_(U)
6899-1. 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 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
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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Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty battery, and special trim
Rim
A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are
seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
the maximum loaded vehicle weight, and
dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
curb weight, accessory weight, and normal
occupant weight (distributed in accordance
with Table 1
* below), and dividing by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between compo-
nents in the bead
Tire related termMeaning 

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Designated seating 
capacity, Number of  occupantsVehicle normal load, 
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution  in a normally loaded  vehicle
2 through 422 in front
5 through 1032 in front, 1 in second  seat
11 through 155
2 in front, 1 in second 
seat, 1 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
16 through 207
2 in front, 2 in second 
seat, 2 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat 

737Alphabetical index
RAV4_OM_OM42A41U_(U)
Talk switch*.......................... 478
Telephone switches ...... 366, 456
Tire pressure warning 
reset switch ........................ 567
VSC OFF switch ................... 299
Window lock switch............... 156
Windshield wipers and  washer switch ..................... 221
Tachometer ................................ 85
Tail lights .................................. 212 Light switch ........................... 212
Replacing light bulbs............. 598
Wattage ................................ 678
Talk switch
*............................. 478
Telephone switches ........ 366, 456
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ..... 73
Tire inflation pressure ............. 677
Maintenance data ................. 677
Warning light ......................... 619
Tire information ....................... 682
Glossary................................ 689
Size ....................................... 685
Tire identification number ..... 684
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 687
Tire pressure warning  system .................................... 567
Function ................................ 567
Initializing .............................. 567
Installing tire pressure warning valves and 
transmitters......................... 567
Registering ID codes ............ 569
Tire pressure warning 
reset switch ........................ 567
Warning light ......................... 619 Tires .......................................... 565
Chains .................................. 315
Checking............................... 565
If you have a flat tire ............. 642
Inflation pressure .................. 677
Information............................ 682
Replacing.............................. 642
Rotating tires ........................ 566
Size....................................... 677
Snow tires ............................. 317
Spare tire .............................. 642
Tire pressure warning 
system .......... ...................... 567
Warning light......................... 619
Tools ......................................... 643
Top tether strap ......................... 69
Total load capacity .................. 670
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 195
Emergency towing ................ 609
Towing eyelet ....................... 609
Trailer Sway Control ............. 298
Trailer towing ........................ 181
Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 231
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 297
Trailer Sway Control ............... 298
Trailer towing ........................... 181
Transmission Automatic transmission ........ 203
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 657
Paddle shift switches ............ 206
Selecting the driving mode ... 205
Trip information ......................... 90
Trip meters ................................. 90
Troubleshooting ...................... 722
Turn signal lights .................... 210 Replacing light bulbs................... 593, 597, 601
Turn signal lever ................... 210
Wattage ................................ 678
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”. 

738Alphabetical index
RAV4_OM_OM42A41U_(U)
USB port ........................... 354, 394
Utility vehicle precautions ...... 319
Vanity lights ............................. 519Vanity lights .......................... 519
Wattage ................................ 678
Vanity mirrors .......................... 519
Vehicle data recordings .............. 9
Vehicle identification  number ................................... 671
Vehicle Stability Control  (VSC) ...................................... 297
Voice command system
*....... 478
VSC (Vehicle Stability  Control) .................................. 297
Warning buzzers ...................... 615 Brake system ....... ................. 615
Downshifting ......................... 208
Key reminder ................ 131, 637
Open back door .................... 616
Open door ............................. 616
Open moon roof .................... 162
Pre-collision braking ............. 238
Seat belt reminder ................ 616
Warning lights.......................... 615 ABS....................................... 616
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ................ 617
Brake system ....... ................. 615
Charging system ................... 615
Electric power steering ......... 616 Low engine oil pressure........ 615
Low fuel level ........................ 617
Maintenance required 
reminder light ..................... 617
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 615
Open door............................. 616
Pre-Collision System ............ 618
Seat belt reminder light......... 616
Slip indicator ......................... 616
SRS ...................................... 616
Tire pressure ........................ 619
Warning messages.................. 626
Washer ..................................... 221 Checking............................... 564
Preparing and checking 
before winter ...................... 315
Switch ................................... 221
Washing and waxing ............... 536
Weights Cargo capacity...................... 670
Load limits ............................ 180
Weights................................. 670
Wheels ...................................... 580
Replacing wheels ................. 580
Size....................................... 677
Window glasses ...................... 156
Window lock switch ................ 156
Windows................................... 156 Power windows..................... 156
Rear window defogger ..................... 486, 493
Windshield wiper  de-icer ............................ 486, 493
Windshield wipers ................... 221 Intermittent windshield wipers ................................. 221
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