2018 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID spare tire location

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
12-volt battery
The 12-volt battery is located in
the left-hand side of luggage com-
partment.Vehicles with full-size spare
tire: Turn the knob of each clip
on the rear deck board to
unlock.
When inspecting the battery terminals
Remove the rear deck board.
Location
Removing the 12-volt battery cover
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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Tires
Check if the treadwear indicators are showing on the tires. Also check
the tires for uneven wear, such as excessive wear on one side of the
tread. Check the spare tire condition and pressure if not rotated.
New tread
Worn tread
Treadwear indicator
The location of treadwear indica tors is shown by a “TWI” or “Δ” marks,
etc., molded into the sidewall of each tire.
Replace the tires if the treadwear indicators are showing on a tire.
Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance sched-
ules and treadwear.
Checking tires
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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Situations in which the tire pressure warning system may not oper-
ate properly (if equipped)
●In the following cases, the tire pressure warning system may not operate
properly.
• If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not an OE (Original Equip- ment) tire.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not of the specified size.
• Tire chains etc. are equipped.
• Lock nuts are equipped.
• An auxiliary-supported run- flat tire is equipped.
• If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
• If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, particularly around the wheels or wheel housings.
• If the tire inflation pressure is extremely higher than the specified level.
• If the spare tire is in a location subject to poor radio wave signal reception.
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• If a large metallic object which ca n interfere with signal reception is
put in the luggage compartment.
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: Vehicles with full-si ze spare tire only
●Performance may be affected in the following situations.
• Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large
display, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or
electrical noise
• When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless communication device
●When the vehicle is parked, the time taken for the warning to start or go
off could be extended.
●When tire inflation pressure declines rapidly for example when a tire has
burst, the warning may not function.

5568-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the tire pressure warning system is not functioning (vehicles with
the tire pressure warning system)
The tire pressure warning system will be disabled in the following condi-
tions:
(When the condition be
comes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
are used
●If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not
registered in the tire pressure warning computer
●If the tire inflation pressure is 70 psi (480 kPa, 4.9 kgf/cm2 or bar) or
higher
The tire pressure warning system may be disabled in the following condi-
tions:
(When the condition be comes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies are
nearby
●If a radio set at a similar frequency is in use in the vehicle
●If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed
●If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, particularly around the
wheels or wheel housings
●If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used (Even if you use Toyota wheels,
the tire pressure warning system may not work properly with some types
of tires.)
●If tire chains are used
●If the spare tire is in a location su bject to poor radio wave signal recep-
tion.
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●If a large metallic object which can interfere with signal reception is put
in the luggage compartment.
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If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking
for 1 minute (vehicles with the tire pressure warning system)
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1
minute when the power switch is turn ed to ON mode, have it checked by
your Toyota dealer.
■ Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an
audio sound.
■ Customization
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features →P. 643)

5828-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Tool bag
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5918-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire (if equipped)
●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically
designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire
on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire is attached (if equipped)
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, it may actu-
ally negatively effect the drive-train components:
• E-Four (Electric Four wheel drive system)
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire (if equipped)
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Fail-
ure to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or
serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in
their storage location to reduce the po ssibility of personal injury during a
collision or sudden braking.
• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC
•TRAC
• Cruise control (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)
• EPS
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) (if equipped)
• PCS (Pre-Collision System) (if equipped) • Rear view monitor system (if
equipped)
• Toyota parking assist monitor (if equipped)
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Panoramic view monitor (if equipped)
• Entune Premium Audio with Navigation (if equipped)

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6239-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Tire size (→ P. 625)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) (→ P. 624)
Location of treadwear indicators (→ P. 505)
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 put into the tire.
A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air
pressure.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( →P. 629)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure (→ P. 629)
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.
Summer tires or all season tires (→ P. 509)
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S”
is a summer tire.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” molded on its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary
emergency use only.
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675Alphabetical index
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Smart key system .................... 136Antenna location ................... 136
Entry functions .............. 113, 119
Starting the hybrid system .... 201
Snow tires ................................ 323
Spare tire .................................. 581
Inflation pressure .................. 617
Storage location .................... 582
Spark plug ................................ 615
Specifications .......................... 610
Speedometer .............................. 93
Sport mode............................... 209
Steering lock ............................ 204
Steering wheel ......................... 155 Adjustment ............................ 155
Audio switches ...................... 337
Heated steering wheel .......... 439
Telephone switches .............. 401
Stop/tail lights Replacing light bulbs............. 534
Wattage ................................ 618
Storage feature ........................ 443
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 607
Sun visors ................................ 457
Sunshade Roof ...................................... 166
Switch Audio remote control
switches.............................. 337
Cruise control switch............. 280
Door lock switch.................... 115
Driving mode select switch ................................. 209
Driving position memory
switches.............................. 150
Dynamic radar cruise control switch...................... 268
“ECO MODE” button ............. 209 Emergency flashers
switch ................................. 542
Engine switch (power switch) .................... 201
EV drive mode switch ........... 206
Fog light switch ..................... 226
Garage door opener switches ............................. 461
Heated steering wheel switch ................................. 439
Ignition switch ....................... 201
Intuitive parking assist .......... 284
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 262
Light switches ....................... 216
Meter control switches ............ 98
Moon roof switches............... 165
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................. 159
Power back door opener
and closer switch................ 119
Power door lock switch ......... 115
Power switch ........................ 201
Power window switch ........... 162
Rear window wiper and washer switch..................... 231
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers switch ................ 433
Seat heater switches ............ 439
“SPORT” button .................... 209
Talk switch
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Telephone switches .............. 401
Tire pressure warning
reset switch ........................ 506
VSC OFF switch ................... 314
Window lock switch .............. 162
Windshield wipers and washer switch..................... 227
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.