2005 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 297

2005 Toyota RAV4 Manual

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'05 Rav4_U (L/O 0409) Side chain NOTICE If the wrong combination of tire and chain is used, the chains could damage the vehicle body. CAUTION D Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or the chain manufacturer's recommended speed limit, whichever is lower. Cross chain 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 0.5-1.0 km (1/4-1/2 mile). D Drive carefully avoiding bumps, holes, and sharp turns, which may cause the vehicle to bounce. braking, as use of chains may adversely affect vehicle handling. D Avoid sharp turns or locked- wheel D When driving with chains installed, be sure to drive carefully. Slow down before entering curves to avoid losing control of the vehicle. Otherwise an accident may occur. TIRE CHAIN SELECTION Use the tire chains of correct size. For 215/70R16 and 235/60R16 tires, use the following type chains. A B C D E F Diameter of side chain Width of side chain Length of side chain Diameter of cross chain Width of cross chain Length of cross chain mm (in.) 3 (0.12) 10 (0.39) 30 (1.18) 4 (0.16) 14 (0.55) 25 (0.98) When installing chains on your tires, carefully follow the instructions of the chain manufacturer. If wheel covers are used, they will be scratched by the chain band, so remove the covers before putting on the chains. Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary according to location or type of road, so always check local regulations before installing chains. 297 2005 RAV4 from Sep. '04 Prod. (OM42570U)

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