2022 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME winter tires

15Pictorial index
Precautions against winter season ......................................P.382
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*...................P.397
Precautions against car wash
(Rain-sensing windshield wipers)
*.......................................P.441
Replacing the wiper insert .................................... ...............P.483
Fuel filler door ............................................... .....................P.304
Refueling method ............................................... ..................P.304
Fuel type/fuel tan k capacity .................................................P.547
Charging port .................................................. .....................P.99
Charging method ................................................ .................P.114
Tires ....................................................................................P.464
Tire size/inflation pressure ................................... ................P.551
Winter tires/tire chain ........................................ ...................P.382
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system
*.................P.464
Coping with flat tires......................................... ....................P.522
Hood ....................................................................................P.453
Opening ........................................................ .......................P.453
Engine oil ..................................................... ........................P.548
Coping with overheat ........................................... ................P.539
Warning messages ..............................................................P.518
Headlights..................................................... ......................P.293
Turn signal lights ...............................................................P.286
Parking lights .....................................................................P.293
Daytime running lights .. ....................................................P.293
Side marker lights ............................................. .................P.293
LED accessory lights
*........................................................P.293
Stop lights/tail lights ........................................ ..................P.293
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.492, Watts: P.552)
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942-1. Plug-in hybrid system
HV mode while on the free-
way and change to EV mode
or AUTO EV/HV mode after
leaving the freeway. (P.78)
 Turn the “A/C” switch off
when it is not needed. Doing
so can help reduce excessive
electricity and fuel consump-
tion.
In summer: When the ambient tem-
perature is high, use the recircu-
lated air mode. Doing so will help to
reduce the burden on the air condi-
tioning system and reduce electric-
ity and fuel consumption as well.
In winter: Avoid excessive and
unnecessary use o f the heater.
Usage of the heated steering wheel
(if equipped) ( P.401) and seat
heaters ( P.402) are effective.
 Using the Remote Air Condi-
tioning System ( P.399)
while the AC charging cable is
connected to the vehicle can
reduce electricity consump-
tion immediately after starting
off by operating air condition-
ing mainly using electricity
from an external power
source.
 When setting the charging
schedule, setting the charging
mode to “Departure” and “Cli-
mate Prep” to on can reduce
electricity consumption imme-
diately after starting off by
operating air conditioning before charging is completed.
(
P.130)
Make sure to check the tire infla-
tion pressure frequently. If there
is improper tire inflation pres-
sure in the tires, the EV driving
range will become shorter, and
fuel consumption when in HV
mode will increase.
Also, as snow tires can cause
large amounts of friction, their
use on dry roads can lead to
increased fuel and electricity
consumption.
Carrying heavy luggage will lead
to poor fuel economy. Avoid car-
rying unnecessary luggage.
Installing a large roof rack will
also cause poor fuel economy.
Since the gasoline engine starts
up and cuts out automatically,
warming up is not necessary.
Air conditioning
Checking tire inflation
pressure
Luggage
Warming up before driv-
ing

3825-6. Driving tips
5-6.Driving tips
Use fluids that are appropriate
to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician
inspect the condition of the
12-volt battery.
 Have the vehicle fitted with
four snow tires or purchase a
set of tire chains for the front
tires.
*
Ensure that all tires are the same
size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted
on vehicles with 235/55R19 tires.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary
preparations and inspec-
tions before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always
drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a
loss of vehicle control and cause
death or serious injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended
level of air pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75
mph (120 km/h), regardless of
the type of snow tires being
used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just
some wheels.
■Driving with tire chains
(except 235/55R19 tires)
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the
vehicle being unable to be driven
safely, and may cause death or
serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the
speed limit specifi ed for the tire
chains being used, or 30 mph
(50 km/h), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road
surfaces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration,
abrupt steering, sudden brak-
ing and shifting operations that
cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before
entering a curve to ensure that
vehicle control is maintained.
●Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing
Assist) system.