Inspection And Adjustment Procedure; Tire Inflation Pressure Check Interval; Effects Of Incorrect Tire Inflation Pressure - Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2018 Service Manual

Inspection and adjustment procedure

1
Tire valve
2
Tire pressure gauge
1
Remove the tire valve cap.
2
Press the tip of the tire pressure gauge onto the tire valve.
3
Read the pressure using the gauge gradations.
4
If the tire inflation pressure is not at the recommended level, adjust
the pressure.
If you add too much air, press the center of the valve to deflate.
5
After completing the tire inflation pressure measurement and
adjustment, apply soapy water to the valve and check for leakage.
6
Put the tire valve cap back on.
■

Tire inflation pressure check interval

You should check tire inflation pressure every two weeks, or at least once
a month.
Do not forget to check the spare.
■

Effects of incorrect tire inflation pressure

Driving with incorrect tire inflation pressure 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 your Toyota dealer.
RAV4-HV_OM_OM42B81U_(U)
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
515
7