Toyota RAV4 EE Owner's Manual page 532

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DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE: Engine and Chassis
SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION
Snow tires should be installed on all
wheels.
Installing snow tires on the front wheels
only can lead to an excessive difference
in road grip capability between the front
and rear tires, which could cause loss of
vehicle control.
When storing removed tires, you should
store them in a cool dry place.
Mark the direction of rotation and be sure
to install them in the same direction when
replacing.
CAUTION
Do not drive with the snow tires
D
incorrectly inflated.
Observe permissible
D
speed for your snow tires and the
legal speed limit.
RAV4_EE
TIRE CHAIN SELECTION
Use the tire chains of correct size.
Use the following type chains.
A Diameter of side chain
maximum
B Width of side chain
C Length of side chain
D Diameter of cross chain
E Width of cross chain
F Length of cross chain
Regulations regarding the use of tire
chains vary according to location or
type of road, so always check local reg-
ulations before installing chains.
If the wrong combination of tire and
chain is used, the chains could dam-
age the vehicle body.
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
(1/4—1/2 mile).
When installing chains on your tires, care-
fully follow the instructions of the chain
manufacturer.
Side chain
Cross chain
mm (in.)
3 (0.12)
10 (0.39)
30 (1.18)
4 (0.16)
14 (0.55)
25 (0.98)
NOTICE
driving 0.5—1.0 km
Finish