2005 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 257

'05 Rav4_U (L/O 0409) -After changing wheels 10.Check the air pressure of the replaced tire. Adjust the air pressure to the specification designated on page 316 in Section 8. If the pressure is lower, drive slowly to the nearest service station and fill to the correct pressure. Do not forget to reinstall the tire inflation valve cap as dirt and moisture could get into the valve core and possibly cause air leakage. If the cap is missing, have a new one put on as soon as possible. 11. Restow all the tools and jack securely. As soon after changing wheels as possible, tighten the wheel nuts to the torque specified on page 316 in Section 8 with a torque wrench. Have a technician repair the flat tire. Initial adjustment of the tire pressure warning system is necessary after you have replaced your tires or wheels. See "Tire pressure warning system" on page 131 in Section 1- 7. CAUTION Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden braking. If your vehicle becomes stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it forward and backward. Two- wheel drive models with traction control system-Turn off the traction control system to become unstuck to allow the tires to spin enough to remove the vehicle from the obstruction. (For details, see "Traction control system (two- wheel drive models)" on page 126 in Section 1- 7.) CAUTION Do not attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it forward and backward if people or objects are anywhere near the vehicle. During the rocking operation the vehicle may suddenly move forward or backward as it becomes unstuck, causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects. 257 2005 RAV4 from Sep. '04 Prod. (OM42570U)