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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 152
Fog light switch ................... 155
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 156
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 158
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 159
Rear view monitor system... 163
Driving assist systems ........ 166
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 169
Vehicle load limits ............... 172
Winter driving tips ............... 173
Trailer towing ...................... 177
Dinghy towing ..................... 178
3-1. Using the touch screen Touch screen ...................... 182
Setting the touch screen (Vehicles with AUX
adapter) ............................ 187
Setting the touch screen (Vehicles without AUX
adapter) ............................ 192 3-2. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system (Vehicles with
AUX adapter) ................... 197
Automatic air conditioning system (Vehicles without
AUX adapter) ................... 204
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 211
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 213
3-3. Using the audio system Audio system type (Vehicle with AUX adapter) ............ 215
Audio system type (Vehicle without AUX adapter) ....... 218
Using the radio (Vehicle with AUX adapter) ............ 221
Using the radio (Vehicle without AUX adapter) ....... 230
Using the CD player (Vehicle with AUX
adapter) ............................ 235
Using the CD player (Vehicle without AUX
adapter) ............................ 243
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................. 250
Optimal use of the audio (Vehicle with AUX
adapter) ............................ 259
3Interior features

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 122
Power (ignition) switch ..... 132
Transmission.................... 138
Turn signal lever .............. 142
Parking brake ................... 143
Horn ................................. 144
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 145
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 148 2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............... 152
Fog light switch ................ 155
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 156
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 158
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................... 159
Rear view monitor system ........................... 163
Driving assist systems ..... 166
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage .......... 169
Vehicle load limits ............ 172
Winter driving tips ............ 173
Trailer towing ................... 177
Dinghy towing .................. 178

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PRIUS_U_(OM47614U)(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine
how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity
of your vehicle. ( P. 172)
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.
Example on your vehicle
Cargo capacity
Total load capacity
When 2 people with the combined weight of 366 lb. (166 kg) are
riding in your vehicle, which has a total load capacity of 810 lb. (365
kg), the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be
as follows:
810 lb. — 366 lb. = 444 lb. (365 kg — 166 kg = 199 kg)
In this condition, if 3 more pa ssengers with the combined weight of
388 lb. (176 kg) get on , the available cargo and luggage load will be
reduced as follows:
444 lb. — 388 lb. = 56 lb. (199 kg — 176 kg = 23 kg)
As shown in the above example, if the number of occupants
increases, the cargo and luggage load equaling the combined weight
of the occupants who got on later, by an amount. In other words, if an
increase in the number of occupants causes an excess of the total
load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus cargo and luggage
load), you must reduce the carg o and luggage on your vehicle.

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Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information
label. (P. 384)
CAUTION
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the ti res, but also degrade steering and
braking ability, resulting in an accident.
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
■ Total load capacity: 810 lb. (365 kg)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants,
cargo and luggage.
■ Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the ma ximum number of occupants
whose estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
Even if the number of occupants are within the seating capacity,
do not exceed the total load capacity.
■ Towing capacity
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
■ Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the
weight and the number of occupants.

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Trailer towing
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Toy-
ota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the
use of a tow hitch carri er for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your
Toyota is not designed for trailer towing or for the use of tow hitch
mounted carriers.
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Alphabetical index
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Tire information
Glossary ............................... 479
Size ...................................... 476
Tire identification number ..... 475
Uniform tire quality grading .. 477
Tires
Chains .................................. 175
Checking .............................. 375
Compact spare tire ............... 437
If you have a flat tire ............. 436
Inflation pressure .................. 468
Information ........................... 473
Pressure warning system ..... 375
Replacing ............................. 436
Rotating tires ........................ 375
Size ...................................... 468
Snow tires............................. 175
Spare tire .............................. 437
Tools......................................... 436
Total load capacity .................. 172
Touch screen ........................... 182
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 178
Emergency towing ................ 413
Trailer towing ........................ 177
Transmission “P” position switch ................ 139
Transmission ........................ 138
Trip information......................... 27
Trip meter................................. 146
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 403
Switch ................................... 142
Wattage ................................ 469
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 327
Wattage ................................ 469
Vanity mirrors .......................... 327
Vehicle identification
number................................... 461
Vehicle load limits ................... 172 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................423
Open door ............................426
Seat belt reminder .................426
Warning lights Anti-lock brake
system (ABS) ......................425
Brake system ........................423
Charging system .... ...............424
Electric power steering warning light........................425
Low fuel level ........................426
Malfunction indicator lamp ....424
Master warning light ..............427
Open door .............................426
Seat belt reminder light .........426
SRS airbags ..........................424
Tire pressure warning
light .....................................426
Washer Checking ...............................374
Preparing and checking before winter .......................173
Switch....................................156
Washing and waxing ...............342
Weight
Cargo capacity ......................169
Load limits .............................172
Weight ...................................460
Wheels ......................................388
Window glasses ........................76
Window lock switch ...................76
Windows Power windows .......................76
Rear window defogger ..........213
Washer ..................................156
Windshield wipers
Windshield wipers .................156
Winter driving tips ...................173
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................49
Replacing the battery ............392
WMA disc ..................................250
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