towing capacity TOYOTA PRIUS 2019 Owners Manual (in English)

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4-1. Before driving
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Driving
Cargo and luggage
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) — (Total weight of occ upants)
Steps for Determini ng Correct Load Limit 
(1) Locate the statement “The co mbined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s
placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers t hat
will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers fr om
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo an d lug-
gage load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there wil l be
five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400  750 (5150) =
650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loa ded
on the vehicle. That weight may n ot safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capac ity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your tra iler will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine h ow
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of y our
vehicle. ( P. 238)
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Y our
vehicle is not desig ned for trailer towing.
Take notice of the following information about storage precau-
tions, cargo capacity and load.
Capacity and distribution

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Vehicle load limits
◆Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): P. 754
Total load capacity means the co mbined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
◆Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the max imum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
◆Towing capacity
Toyota does not recommend towi ng a trailer with your vehicle.
◆Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading inform ation label.
(  P. 632)
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capaci t y,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
WARNING
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering
and braking ability, res ulting in an accident.

815Alphabetical index
PRIUS_OM_OM47C35U_(U)
CleaningAluminum wheels.................. 587
Camera sensor ..................... 287
Exterior ................................. 586
Hybrid battery (traction
battery) air intake vent ........ 641
Interior................................... 592
Radar sensor ........................ 286
Seat belts .............................. 593
Water-repellent coating......... 587
Coat hooks ............................... 576
Combination meter .................... 98
Clock adjustment .................. 103
Main display .......................... 115
Multi-information display ....... 122
Warning lights and indicators ............................ 107
Condenser ................................ 614
Console box ............................. 552
Coolant ..................................... 612 Capacity ................................ 760
Checking ............................... 612
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 427
Cooling system ........................ 612 Engine overheating ............... 746
Hybrid system overheating ... 748
Consumption screen ....... 162, 169
Cruise control Cruise control........................ 330
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 314
Cup holders.............................. 553
Curtain shield airbags ............... 36
Customizable features ............ 780 Daytime running light
system.................................... 261
Deck board ............................... 557
Defogger Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 530, 540
Rear window ................. 530, 540
Windshield .................... 530, 540
Dimension ................................ 754
Dinghy towing.......................... 240
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 337
Drive information .................. 124
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 314
Energy monitor ..... 125, 162, 169
Head-up display.................... 155
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 308
Multi-information display ....... 122
Parking assist
system ....... ................. 350, 377
Pre-collision warning ............ 291
Trip information..................... 117
Warning messages ............... 693
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 602
Door courtesy lights ............... 548 Location ................................ 548
Wattage ................................ 764D

826Alphabetical index
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Tools ................................. 703, 722
Top tether strap ......................... 73
Total load capacity .................. 754
TowingDinghy towing ....................... 240
Emergency towing ................ 674
Towing eyelet........................ 677
Trailer towing ........................ 239
Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 283
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ..................................... 87
Traction control (TRAC) .......... 417 VSC OFF switch ................... 419
Traction motor (electric
motor) ....................................... 83
Trailer towing ........................... 239
Transmission ........................... 250 Driving mode select switch ................................. 335
Hybrid transmission .............. 250
P position switch ................... 251
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 417 VSC OFF switch ................... 419
Trip meters ............................... 117
Troubleshooting ...................... 808
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs..... 660, 662
Turn signal lever ................... 256
Wattage ................................ 764
USB charging ports ................. 565
USB memory ............................ 465
USB port ................................... 439 Vanity lights ............................. 563
Wattage ................................ 764
Vanity mirrors .......................... 563 Vanity lights .......................... 563
Vehicle data recordings ............ 10
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 755
Vehicle proximity notification
system...................................... 84
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 417
Voice command system ......... 519 Microphone ........................... 485
Switches ............................... 519
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .... 417
Warning buzzers Brake system ....... ................. 682
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 337
Downshifting ......................... 252
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 304
Open door..................... 185, 684
Parking assist sensors............... 349, 360, 373
Pre-collision warning ............ 291
Radar cruise control ............. 324
Seat belt reminder ................ 684
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