2021 TOYOTA RAV4 inflation pressure

6969-1. Specifications
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 components
in the bead
Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in whic h the ply cords that
extend to the beads are la id at alternate angles
substantially less than 9 0 degrees to the center-
line 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 th e plies in the tire
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber com-
pounds
CrackingAny parting withi n the tread, sidewall, or inner-
liner of the tire extend ing 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 correspond-
ing standard tire
GrooveThe space between two adjacent tread ribs
Innerliner
The layer(s) forming th e 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
Tire related termMeaning

6979-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Intended outboard side-
wall
(a)The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears
white lettering, or bear s manufacturer, 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 asymmetri-
cal tire that has a par ticular side that must
always face outward whe n mounted on a vehi-
cle
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as primar-
ily intended for use on lightweight trucks or mul-
tipurpose 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 o f an inflated new tire
Overall width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the
sidewalls of an inflated ti re, including elevations
due to labeling, decorations, or protective bands
or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars, multi-
purpose 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 adjacent
plies
Tire related termMeaning

6989-1. Specifications
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemi-
cals, fabric and steel or other materials, that,
when mounted on an aut omotive wheel, pro-
vides the traction and co ntains the gas or fluid
that sustains the load
Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in whic h 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 correspond-
ing standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the
sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations
due to labeling, decoratio n, or protective 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 a s described in ASTM F-
1805-00, Standard Test Method for Single
Wheel Driving Traction i n a Straight Line on
Snow-and Ice-Covered Su rfaces, 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 t hat 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
Tire related termMeaning

742Alphabetical Index
switch ................................. 253
VSC OFF switch................... 365
Window lock switch .............. 160
Windshield defogger switch ......................... 517, 524
Windshield wipers and washer switch ................................. 218
T
Tachometer ......................... 82, 85
Tail lights Light switch .......................... 211
Replacing light bulbs ............ 619
Talking on the Bluetooth
®
hands-free system ............... 480 Call screen operation ........... 480
Incoming call waiting ............ 482
Sending tones ...................... 481
Transmit volume setting ....... 481
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 73
Engine immobilizer system .... 70
Tire inflati on pressure
Maintenance data................. 682
Tire inflation pressure display function............................... 592
Warning light ........................ 644
Tire information ...................... 690 Glossary ............................... 694
Size ...................................... 692
Tire identification number ..... 691
Tire section names ............... 692
Tire pressure warning system Function ............................... 592
Initializing ............................. 598
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ...... 597
Registering ID codes ............ 601
Warning light ........................ 644
Tires ......................................... 589 Chains .................................. 373 Checking ..............................589
Glossary ...............................694
If you have a flat tire .............653
Inflation pressure
..................604
Information ......... ..................690
Replacing .............................653
Rotating tires ........................591
Size ......................................682
Snow tires.............................371
Spare tire ..............................653
Tire identification number .....691
Tire inflation pressure display function ...............................592
Tire pressure warning system ...........................................592
Uniform Tire Qua lity Grading 693
Warning light ........................644
Tools ........................................654
Top tether strap ........................61
Total load capacity .........177, 180
Touch screen ..........................386 Touch screen gestures .........386
Touch screen operation........387
Towing Dinghy towing .......................193
Emergency towing ................634
Towing eyelet ...............634, 654
Trailer sway control ..............364
Trailer towing ........................181
Toyota Apps ............................510 Entering keyword ..................512
Toyota Apps button (Setup screen) ...................................384
Toyota Apps setting s .............514
Toyota parking assist monitor ...............................................304Distance guide line display mode ...........................................309
Driving precautions ...............304
Estimated course line display mode ..................................307
Parking assist guide line display

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever (P.579)
Fuel filler door opener lever ( P.224)
Fuel filler door ( P.224)
Hood lock release lever ( P.579)
Tire inflation pressure ( P.683)
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)14.5 gal. (55 L, 12.1 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline onlyP.678
Cold tire inflation pressureP.683
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill reference)P.678
Engine oil typeP.678
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B
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D
E