2023 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID flat tire

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ing for 1 hour or more, park the vehicle
in a safe place for approximately 20
minutes and then drive the vehicle
again.
■When initializing
●Initialization is performed while driving
at a vehicle speed of approximately
40 km/h (25 mph) or more.
●Make sure to carry out initialization
after adjusting the tire inflation pres-
sure. Also, make sure the tires are
cold before carrying out initialization
or tire inflation pressure adjustment.
●The tire pressure warning system can
be initialized by yourself, but depend-
ing on the driving conditions and driv-
ing environment, initialization may
take some time to complete.
■The initialization operation
●If you have accidentally turned the
power switch to OFF during initializa-
tion, it is not necessary to restart the
initialization again as initialization will
restart automatically when the power
switch has been turned to ON for the
next time.
●If you accidentally perform initializa-
tion when initialization is not neces-
sary, adjust the tire inflation pressure
to the specified level when the tires
are cold, and conduct initialization
again.
●While the position of each tire is being
determined and the inflation pres-
sures are not being displayed on the
multi-information display, if the infla-
tion pressure of a tire drops, the tire
pressure warning light will come on.
■If the tire pressure warning system
is not initialized properly
●In the following situations, initialization
may take longer than usual to be com-
pleted or may not be possible. Nor-
mally, initialization completes within
approximately 30 minutes.
• Vehicle is not driven at approximately
40 km/h (25 mph) or more• Vehicle is driven on unpaved roads
• Vehicle is driven near other vehicles
and system cannot recognize tire
pressure warning valve and transmit-
ters of your vehicle over those of other
vehicles.
• If the vehicle is driven in heavy traffic
or another situation where other vehi-
cles are driven close by, it may take
time for the system to recognize the
tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitters of your vehicle over those of
other vehicles.
●If initialization does not complete after
driving for 1 hour or more, park the
vehicle in a safe place for approxi-
mately 20 minutes and then drive the
vehicle again.
●If the vehicle is reversed during initial-
ization, the data up to that point is
reset, so perform the initialization pro-
cedure again from the beginning.
●In the following situations, initialization
will not be started or was not com-
pleted properly and the system will not
operate properly. Perform the initial-
ization procedure again.
• If, when attempting to start initializa-
tion, the tire pressure warning light
does not blink 3 times.
• If, when the vehicle has been driven
for about 20 minutes after performing
initialization, the tire pressure warning
light blinks for approximately 1 minute
and then illuminates.
If initialization cannot be completed after
performing the above procedure, con-
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.

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Maintenance and care
Every tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter has a unique ID
code. When replacing a tire pres-
sure warning valve and transmitter,
it is necessary to register the ID
code.
When registering the ID codes, per-
form the following procedure.
■Registering procedure (with 7-
inch display)
1 Park the vehicle in a safe place,
wait for approximately 20 min-
utes, and then start the hybrid
system.
2 Press or of the meter
control switches on the steering
wheel and select .
3 Press or of the meter
control switches and select
“Vehicle Settings”, and then
press and hold .
4 Press or of the meter
control switches and select
“TPWS”, and then press .
5 Press or of the meter
control switches and select
“Identifying Each Wheel & Posi-
tion”. Then press and hold
until the tire pressure warning
light starts slowly blinking 3
times.
The change wheel set mode is acti- vated and registration is started.
Then a message will be displayed on
the multi-information display.
When registration is being performed, the tire pressure warning light will blink
for approximately 1 minute then illumi- nate and “--” will be displayed for the inflation pressure of each tire on the
multi-information display.
6 Drive straight (with occasional
left and right turns) at approxi-
mately 40 km/h (25mph) or
more for approximately 10 to 30
minutes.
When registration is completed, the tire pressure warning light will go off and
the inflation pressure of each tire will be displayed on the multi-information dis-play.
Even if the vehicle is not driven at approximately 40 km/h (25 mph) or
WARNING
■When initializing the tire pres-sure warning system
Do not initialize tire inflation pressure without first adjusting the tire inflation pressure to the specified level. Other-
wise, the tire pressure warning light may not come on even if the tire infla-tion pressure is low, or it may come
on when the tire inflation pressure is actually normal.
Registering ID codes

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more, registration can be completed by
driving for a long time. However, if reg-
istration does not complete after driving
for 1 hour or more, perform the proce-
dure again from the beginning.
7Initialize the tire pressure warn-
ing system. (P.492)
■Registering procedure (with
12.3-inch display)
1Park the vehicle in a safe place,
wait for approximately 20 min-
utes, and then start the hybrid
system.
2Press and hold to display
the cursor on the content display
area (center) of the multi-infor-
mation display.
3Press or of the meter
control switches to select
and then press .
4Press or of the meter
control switches and select
“ Vehicle Settings”, and
then press and hold .
5Press or of the meter
control switches and select
“TPWS”, and then press .
6Press or of the meter
control switches and select
“Identifying Each Wheel & Posi-
tion”. Then press and hold
until the tire pressure warning
light starts slowly blinking 3
times.
The change wheel set mode is acti-vated and registration is started.
Then a message will be displayed on
the multi-information display.
When registration is being performed,
the tire pressure warning light will blink
for approximately 1 minute then illumi-
nate and “--” will be displayed for the
inflation pressure of each tire on the
multi-information display.
7Drive straight (with occasional
left and right turns) at approxi-
mately 40 km/h (25mph) or
more for approximately 10 to 30
minutes.
When registration is completed, the tire
pressure warning light will go off and
the inflation pressure of each tire will be
displayed on the multi-information dis-
play.
Even if the vehicle is not driven at
approximately 40 km/h (25 mph) or
more, registration can be completed by
driving for a long time. However, if reg-
istration does not complete after driving
for 1 hour or more, perform the proce-
dure again from the beginning.
8Initialize the tire pressure warn-
ing system. (P.492)
■When registering ID codes
●ID code registration is performed
while driving at a vehicle speed of
approximately 40 km/h (25 mph) or
more.
●Before performing ID code registra-
tion, make sure that no wheels with

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■Effects of incorrect tire inflation
pressure
Driving with incorrect tire inflation pres- sure may result in the following:
●Reduced fuel economy
●Reduced driving comfort and poor handling
●Reduced tire life due to wear
●Reduced safety
●Damage to the drive train
If a tire needs frequent inflating, have it
checked by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Instructions for checking tire infla-
tion pressure
When checking tire inflation pressure, observe the following:
●Check only when the tires are cold.If your vehicle has been parked for at
least 3 hours or has not been driven for more than 1.5 km or 1 mile, you will get an accurate cold tire inflation
pressure reading.
●Always use a tire pressure gauge.
It is difficult to judge if a tire is properly inflated based only on its appearance.
●It is normal for the tire inflation pres-sure to be higher after driving as heat is generated in the tire. Do not reduce
tire inflation pressure after driving.
●Passengers and luggage weight
should be placed so that the vehicle is
balanced.Tire inflation pressure
Make sure to maintain the
proper tire inflation pressure.
Tire inflation pressure should
be checked at least once per
month. However, Toyota rec-
ommends that tire inflation
pressure be checked once
every two weeks. ( P.590)
WARNING
■Proper inflation is critical to save tire performance
Keep your tires properly inflated. If the tires are not properly inflated, the following conditions may occur
which could lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury:
●Excessive wear
●Uneven wear
●Poor handling
●Possibility of blowouts resulting
from overheated tires
●Air leaking from between tire and
wheel
●Wheel deformation and/or tire dam-
age
●Greater possibility of tire damage
while driving (due to road hazards, expansion joints, sharp edges in the road, etc.)
NOTICE
■When inspecting and adjusting
tire inflation pressure
Be sure to put the tire valve caps back on.
If a valve cap is not installed, dirt or moisture may get into the valve and cause an air leak, resulting in
decreased tire inflation pressure.

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Maintenance and care
When replacing wheels, care
should be taken to ensure that they
are equivalent to those removed in
load capacity, diameter, rim width
and inset*.
Replacement wheels are available
at any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
*: Conventionally referred to as offset.
Toyota does not recommend using
the following:
 Wheels of different sizes or types
 Used wheels
 Bent wheels that have been
straightened
■When replacing wheels
The wheels of your vehicle are equipped with tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters that allow the tire pressure warning system to provide advance warning in the event of a loss in tire
inflation pressure. Whenever wheels are replaced, tire pressure warning valves and transmitters must be installed.
( P.488, 500)
Wheels
If a wheel is bent, cracked or
heavily corroded, it should be
replaced. Otherwise, the tire
may separate from the wheel
or cause a loss of handling
control.
Wheel selection
WARNING
■When replacing wheels
●Do not use wheels that are a differ-
ent size from those recommended in the Owner’s Manual, as this may result in a loss of handling control.
●Never use an inner tube in a leak-ing wheel which is designed for a
tubeless tire. Doing so may result in an accident, causing death or seri-ous injury.
■When installing the wheel nuts
Never use oil or grease on the wheel
bolts or wheel nuts. Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened, leading to bolt
or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or grease can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall
off, causing an accident and resulting in death or serious injury. Remove any oil or grease from the wheel bolts
or wheel nuts.
■Use of defective wheels prohib-
ited
Do not use cracked or deformed wheels.
Doing so could cause the tire to leak air during driving, possibly causing an accident.

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When trouble arises
When trouble arises
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 526
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency
....................................... 526
If the vehicle is submerged or
water on the road is rising
....................................... 527
8-2. Steps to take in an emer-
gency
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .............................. 529
If you think something is wrong
....................................... 532
If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds... 534
If a warning message is dis-
played ............................. 544
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
without spare tire) ........... 548
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
with spare tire) ................ 559
If the hybrid system will not
start ................................ 568
If you lose your keys ......... 570
If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened ........................... 570
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............. 571
If the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged .......................... 573
If your vehicle overheats... 578
If the vehicle becomes stuck
....................................... 582

5308-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When using a flat-bed truck to
transport the vehicle, use tire strap-
ping belts. Refer to the owner’s
manual of the flat-bed truck for the
tire strapping method.
In order to suppress vehicle move-
ment during transportation, set the
parking brake and turn the power
switch off.
If a tow truck is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using cables or
chains secured to the emergency
towing eyelets. This should only be
attempted on hard surfaced roads
for short distances at under 30
km/h (18 mph).
A driver must be in the vehicle to
steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles,
steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
WARNING
■When towing the vehicle
Be sure to transport the vehicle with
all four wheels raised off the ground. If the vehicle is towed with the tires contacting the ground, the drivetrain
or related parts may be damaged, the vehicle may fly off the truck, or elec-tricity generated by the operation of
the motor may cause a fire to occur depending on the nature of the dam-age or malfunction.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
●Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the power switch is off. The steering lock mechanism (if
equipped) is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for tow-ing at the opposite end of the raised
vehicle. Without adequate clear- ance, the vehicle could be dam-aged while being towed.
■Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to prevent body damage.
Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
To have your vehicle towed by
another vehicle, the towing eyelet
must be installed to your vehicle.
Install the towing eyelet using the
following procedure.
1 Take out the wheel nut wrench
and towing eyelet. ( P.549,
560)
2 Using a flathead screwdriver,
remove eyelet cover ( ), and
then remove eyelet cover ( ).
To protect the bodywork, place a rag between the screwdriver and the vehi-cle body as shown in the illustration.
3 Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
4 Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench (if equipped) or hard
metal bar.
5 Securely attach cables or chains
to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
6 Enter the vehicle being towed
and start the hybrid system.
Turn off the Parking Support Brake function. (if equipped): P.403
If the hybrid system does not start, turn
the power switch to ON.
7 Shift the shift lever to N and
release the parking brake.
Turn automatic mode off. ( P.321)
When the shift lever cannot be shifted:  P.316
■While towing
If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, making steering and brak- ing more difficult.
■Wheel nut wrench (if equipped)
●Vehicles without spare tire: Wheel nut wrench is installed in luggage com-
partment. ( P.550)
●Vehicles with spare tire: Wheel nut
wrench is in the tool bag in luggage compartment. ( P.560)
●Vehicles without wheel nut wrench:
Emergency towing proce-
dure
A
B