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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
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735Alphabetical index
RAV4_OM_OM0R005U_(U)
Talk switch*.......................... 478
Telephone switches ...... 364, 455
Tire pressure warning
reset switch ........................ 567
VSC OFF switch ................... 309
Window lock switch............... 156
Windshield wipers and washer switch ..................... 222
Tachometer ................................ 84
Tail lights .................................. 213 Light switch ........................... 213
Replacing light bulbs............. 598
Wattage ................................ 676
Talk switch
*............................. 478
Telephone switches ........ 364, 455
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ..... 73
Tire inflation pressure ............. 675
Maintenance data ................. 675
Warning light ......................... 618
Tire information ....................... 680
Glossary................................ 687
Size ....................................... 683
Tire identification number ..... 682
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 685
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 ......................... 618 Tires .......................................... 565
Chains .................................. 314
Checking............................... 565
If you have a flat tire ............. 641
Inflation pressure .................. 675
Information............................ 680
Replacing.............................. 641
Rotating tires ........................ 566
Size....................................... 675
Snow tires ............................. 316
Spare tire .............................. 641
Tire pressure warning
system .......... ...................... 567
Warning light......................... 618
Tools ......................................... 642
Top tether strap ......................... 69
Total load capacity .................. 668
Touchless power back door ........................................ 115
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 195
Emergency towing ................ 609
Towing eyelet ....................... 609
Trailer Sway Control ............. 308
Trailer towing ........................ 181
Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 232
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 307
Trailer Sway Control ............... 308
Trailer towing ........................... 181
Transmission Automatic transmission ........ 203
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 209
Paddle shift switches ............ 206
Selecting the driving mode ... 205
Trip information ......................... 94
Trip meters ................................. 85
Troubleshooting ...................... 720
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Turn signal lights..................... 211Replacing light
bulbs ................... 593, 597, 601
Turn signal lever ................... 211
Wattage ................................ 676
USB port ........................... 352, 393
Utility vehicle precautions ...... 318
Vanity lights ............................. 519 Vanity lights .......................... 519
Wattage ................................ 676
Vanity mirrors .......................... 519
Vehicle data recordings .............. 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 669
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 307
Voice command system
*....... 478
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .................................. 307
Warning buzzers ...................... 615 Brake system ....... ................. 615
Downshifting ......................... 208
Key reminder ................ 131, 636
Open back door .................... 627
Open door ............................. 627
Open moon roof .................... 162
Pre-collision braking ............. 239
Seat belt reminder ................ 616 Warning lights ......................... 615
ABS ...................................... 615
Brake system ....... ................. 615
Electric power steering ......... 616
Low fuel level ........................ 616
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 615
Pre-Collision System ............ 617
Seat belt reminder light......... 616
Slip indicator ......................... 616
SRS ...................................... 615
Tire pressure ........................ 618
Warning messages.................. 625
Washer ..................................... 222 Checking............................... 564
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 314
Switch ................................... 222
Washing and waxing ............... 536
Weights Cargo capacity...................... 668
Load limits ............................ 180
Weights................................. 668
Wheels ...................................... 580
Replacing wheels ................. 580
Size....................................... 675
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 ................... 222 Intermittent windshield wipers ................................. 222
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