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My owner's manual shows and discusses the low pressure warning symbols... I'm wondering if the 'Primes' get the system even if other Canadian-model cars don't.

Can any Canadian owners advise me?

Thanks!
 
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Oh, I know they're not legally required.... but when I look in the owner's manual


it says in part:
"As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS-tire pressure warning system) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light) when one or more of your tires is significantly underinflated "
 
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And it's reiterated a few places through the book.

I'm trying to figure out if this is the stupidest set of typos ever... or if it's actually included in Cdn Rav4Primes. No mention of it on Toyota Canada's website, online brochure, etc.
 
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I took a look at the French owners' manual...

the page numbered 580, but actually 582 in the file, shows the low pressure symbol and has a little writeup
■ Lampe témoin de pression des pneus
Si la lampe s’allume après avoir clignoté pendant environ 1 minute (un avertisseur sonore ne retentit pas) : Défaillance du système témoin de basse pression des pneus Faites vérifier le système par votre concessionnaire Toyota. Lorsque la lampe s’allume (un avertisseur sonore retentit) : Faible pression de gonflage des pneus pour des causes naturelles Réglez la pression de gonflage des pneus au niveau prescrit pour les pneus à froid. (P.624) Faible pression de gonflage des pneus en raison d’une crevaison Arrêtez immédiatement le véhicule dans un endroit sécuritaire. Procédure à suivre (P.583)

I thought maybe the English Canada manual was just the same one as in the US whereas there would be a unique one for Quebec... so I'm surprised to see the system mentioned in the French language version.

Unless it was just translated and no one reviewed it for content.
 
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nntw said:
I took a look at the French owners' manual...

the page numbered 580, but actually 582 in the file, shows the low pressure symbol and has a little writeup
■ Lampe témoin de pression des pneus
Si la lampe s’allume après avoir clignoté pendant environ 1 minute (un avertisseur sonore ne retentit pas) : Défaillance du système témoin de basse pression des pneus Faites vérifier le système par votre concessionnaire Toyota. Lorsque la lampe s’allume (un avertisseur sonore retentit) : Faible pression de gonflage des pneus pour des causes naturelles Réglez la pression de gonflage des pneus au niveau prescrit pour les pneus à froid. (P.624) Faible pression de gonflage des pneus en raison d’une crevaison Arrêtez immédiatement le véhicule dans un endroit sécuritaire. Procédure à suivre (P.583)

I thought maybe the English Canada manual was just the same one as in the US whereas there would be a unique one for Quebec... so I'm surprised to see the system mentioned in the French language version.

Unless it was just translated and no one reviewed it for content.
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The manual might be generic. In the US it is included. I think the question has been asked and answered. There is no TPMS in canadian RAV4 Primes.
 
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nntw said:
To be honest, that's what made me question the owner's manual in the first place; it looks like an old fashioned stem, not a high tech metal one.

I've sent my VIN off to Toyota Canada, asking for clarification.
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Waste of time. You have a normal rubber valve stem, no TPMS. Technically there is a metal inner core of the "rubber" valve stem.
 
#12 ·
EASY way to check is to reduce one tire by 25% of PSI (cold).

Front and Rear tires should be 33PSI. 33 * .75 = 24.75PSI for ONE tire. Drive around the block, say upto 2miles, and just let the car sit in READY mode. If TPMS exists, it should get triggered.
 
Discussion starter · #13 ·
"We would like to take this opportunity to advise that your vehicle is not equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System."
Email from Toyota Canada.

So I've asked them what they plan to do in terms of updating their owners' manuals... and what else might be wrong in them.

French edition too.

Thanks to all for helping confirm what I expected.
 
Discussion starter · #16 ·
Flaming Homer said:
This one irks me a bit, I get that other stuff requires hardware so more $$, but this would be a strictly software issue
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The same can be true of a tire monitoring system.

My 2005 Sienna AWD relied on the ABS sensors as a tire warning system.

If one of the tires was going flat, its diameter was smaller, and that wheel would be turning more rapidly.

The software flagged that wheel as having a tire problem... and it really worked, even with the Dunlop 'runflats' the car had as standard equipment.

Just an indication that the tire had a problem was enough- I didn't need the pressure sensors.
 
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nntw said:
The same can be true of a tire monitoring system.

My 2005 Sienna AWD relied on the ABS sensors as a tire warning system.

If one of the tires was going flat, its diameter was smaller, and that wheel would be turning more rapidly.

The software flagged that wheel as having a tire problem... and it really worked, even with the Dunlop 'runflats' the car had as standard equipment.

Just an indication that the tire had a problem was enough- I didn't need the pressure sensors.
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I agree. My 2017 CRV has ABS sensors and they work fine. I too wonder about the small things that are missed. A 60k+ car and they can't even write an acceptable user manual.
 
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TPMS is nothing but headache. Everytime when changing tires it was an additional expense. The manual clearly states that some features might not be available on your car depending on your trim level. Similary the american made cars dont come standard with a 6.6 kilowatt chargers. The american ones dont have mud flaps all weather mats and door sills standard. Its the way it is. If you want to start an petition asking toyota to give road side signs to canadian made cars I will join on.
 
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I agree with your comment on the TPMS. However, my Rav has everything on it that is/was available. RSA would be nice. My point is (honda does it) that if it is not available in Canada, say so in the manual, even "if available" would help.
 
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jaysahu said:
TPMS is nothing but headache. Everytime when changing tires it was an additional expense. The manual clearly states that some features might not be available on your car depending on your trim level. Similary the american made cars dont come standard with a 6.6 kilowatt chargers. The american ones dont have mud flaps all weather mats and door sills standard. Its the way it is. If you want to start an petition asking toyota to give road side signs to canadian made cars I will join on.
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Yes, I agree. I would gladly pay not to have the TPMS. I do not look forward to paying an extra $200+ when putting together snow rims and wheels. I will likely drive 4 months with a tpms warning light on next winter. Hopefully the car will then recognize the TPMS on the original set after that amount of time.
 
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