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4-6.Driving tips
Use fluids that are appropriate to
the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician
inspect the condition of the bat-
tery.
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 prepa-
rations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter.
Always drive the vehicle in a
manner 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 at speeds in excess of
the speed limit or the speed limit
specified for the 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 vehi-
cle being unable to be driven safely,
and may cause death or serious
injury.
●
Do not drive in excess of the speed
limit specified for the tire chains
being used, or 50 km/h (30 mph),
whichever is lower.
●
Avoid driving on bumpy road sur-
faces or over potholes.
●
Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt
steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden
engine braking.
●
Slow down sufficiently before enter-
ing a curve to ensure that vehicle
control is maintained.
●
Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing
Assist) system (if equipped).
●
Do not use LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with steering control) system
(if equipped).
NOTICE
■
Repairing or replacing snow tires
(vehicles with tire pressure warn-
ing system)
Request repairs or replacement of
snow tires from your Toyota dealer or
legitimate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and
attachment of snow tires affects the
operation of the tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters.
Summary of Contents for RAV4 (RHD) - MMC
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