towing capacity TOYOTA PRIUS 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

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4
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. 652
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. 530)
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.

713Alphabetical index
PRIUS_OM_OM47D44U_(U)
CleaningAluminum wheels.................. 485
Camera sensor ..................... 288
Exterior ................................. 484
Hybrid battery (traction
battery) air intake vent ........ 539
Interior................................... 490
Radar sensor ........................ 287
Seat belts .............................. 491
Water-repellent coating......... 485
Clock ........................................... 98
Adjustment ............................ 103
Coat hooks ............................... 474
Combination meter .................... 98 Clock adjustment .................. 103
Main display .......................... 115
Multi-information display ....... 122
Warning lights and indicators ............................ 107
Condenser ................................ 512
Console box ............................. 450
Consumption screen ....... 162, 169
Coolant ..................................... 510
Capacity ................................ 658
Checking ............................... 510
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 418
Cooling system ........................ 510 Engine overheating ............... 644
Hybrid system overheating ... 646
Cruise control Cruise control........................ 331
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 315
Cup holders.............................. 451
Curtain shield airbags ............... 36
Customizable features ............ 678 Daytime running light
system.................................... 262
Deck board ............................... 455
Defogger Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 428, 438
Rear window ................. 428, 438
Windshield .................... 428, 438
Dimension ................................ 652
Dinghy towing.......................... 240
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 338
Drive information .................. 124
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 315
Energy monitor ..... 125, 162, 169
Head-up display.................... 155
Intuitive parking assist .......... 351
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 309
Main display.......................... 115
Multi-information display ....... 122
Parking Support Brake function............................... 367
RCTA detection display ........ 338
S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking Guidance
System) .............................. 378
Pre-collision warning ............ 292
Trip information..................... 117
Warning messages ............... 591
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 500
Door courtesy lights ............... 446 Location ................................ 446
Wattage ................................ 662D
*: Refer to “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Tonneau cover (luggage cover) ..................................... 459
Tools ................................. 601, 620
Top tether strap ......................... 73
Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight) .................... 652
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 240
Emergency towing ................ 572
Towing eyelet........................ 575
Trailer towing ........................ 239
Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 284
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 408 Function ................................ 408
VSC OFF switch ................... 410
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ..................................... 87
Air intake vent ......................... 88
Location .................................. 87
Specification ......................... 655
Traction control (TRAC) .......... 408 Function ................................ 408
VSC OFF switch ................... 410
Traction motor (electric motor) ....................................... 83
Trailer towing ........................... 239
Transmission ........................... 251 Driving mode select switch ... 336
Hybrid transmission .............. 251
P position switch ................... 252
Trip meters ............................... 117
Turn signal lights..................... 257 Replacing light bulbs..... 558, 560
Turn signal lever ................... 257
Wattage ................................ 662
USB charging ports ................. 463
USB port
*1, 2
Vanity lights ............................. 461 Wattage ................................ 662
Vanity mirrors .......................... 461 Vanity lights .......................... 461
Vehicle data recording .............. 10
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 653
Vehicle proximity notification
system...................................... 84
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 408
Function ................................ 408
VSC OFF switch ................... 410
Voice command system
*1, 2
VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) .................................. 408 Function ................................ 408
VSC OFF switch ................... 410
Warning buzzers Approach warning................. 325
Brake system ....... ................. 580
Intuitive parking assist .......... 353
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 305
Open door..................... 185, 582
Parking Support Brake
function............................... 367
Pre-collision warning ............ 292
Radar cruise control ............. 325
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)................................... 338
Seat belt reminder ................ 582
Shift position ......................... 253
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