2001 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 196

TIRE CHAIN SELECTION Use tire chains of the correct size. Use only genuine Toyota tire chains or equivalent on the RAV4 EV. 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). When installing chains on your tires, carefull 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 recommended speed limit, whichever is lower. NOTICE If the wrong combination of tire and chain is used, the chains could damage the vehicle body. * RAV4 EV genuine tire chains (Part No. 08321-11120) Laws about using tire chains vary according to locality and type of road, so always check your local laws before you install tire chains. 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 the curves to avoid losing control of the vehicle. Otherwise an accident may occur. 188