Toyota RAV4 2000, Owner'S Manual

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TIRE CHAIN SELECTION
Use tire chains of the correct size.
Use only genuine Toyota tire chains or equiv-
alent for use on the RAV4 EV.
NOTICE
If the wrong combination of tire and
chain is used, the chains could dam-
age the vehicle body.
* RAV4 EV genuine tire chains
(Part No. 08321−11120)
Laws about using tire chains vary ac-
cording to locality and type of road, so
always check your local laws before
you install tire chains.
CHAIN INSTALLATION
Install the chains on the front tires as
tightly as possible. Do not use tire
chains on the rear tires. Retighten
chains after driving 0.51.0 km
(1/41/2 mile).
When installing chains on your tires, careful-
l y f ol l ow t he i ns t r uc t i ons o f t he c hai n
manufacturer.
If wheel covers are used, they will be
scratched by the chain band, so remove the
covers before putting on the chains.
CAUTION
D
Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or
the chain manufacturer’s recom-
mended speed limit, whichever is
lower.
D
Drive carefully avoiding bumps,
holes, and sharp turns, which may
cause the vehicle to bounce.
D
Avoid sharp turns or locked−wheel
braking, as use of chains may ad-
versely affect vehicle handling.
NOTICE
Do not attempt to use a tire chain on
the compact spare tire, as it may re-
sult in damaging to the vehicle as
well as the tire.