length TOYOTA PRIUS 2023 Owners Manual

2394-1. Before driving
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Driving
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Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. In order to
avoid accident, death or serious injury, keep the following in mind
when towing:
■Checking connections between trailer and lights
Stop the vehicle and check the operation of the connection between
the trailer and lights after driving for a brief period as well as before
starting off.
■Practicing driving with a coupled trailer
● Get the feel for turning, stopping and reversing with the trailer
coupled by practicing in an area with no or light traffic.
● When reversing with a coupled trailer, hold the section of the
steering wheel nearest to you and rotate clockwise to turn the
trailer left or counterclockwise to turn it right. Always rotate a little
at a time to prevent steering error. Have someone guide you
when reversing to lessen the risk of an accident.
■Increasing vehicle-to-vehicle distance
At a speed of 10 km/h (6 mph), the distance to the vehicle running
ahead of you should be equivalent to or greater than the combined
length of your vehicle and trailer. Avoid sudden braking that may
cause skidding. Otherwise, the vehicle may spin out of control. This
is especially true when driving on wet or slippery road surfaces.
NOTICE
■ When the rear bumper strengthening material is aluminum
Ensure the steel bracket part does not come directly in contact with that
area.
When steel and aluminum come into contact, there is a reaction similar to
corrosion, which will weaken the section concerned and may result in dam-
age. Apply a rust inhibitor to parts that will come in contact when attaching a
steel bracket.
Guidance

2404-1. Before driving
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Sudden acceleration/steering input/cornering
Executing sharp turns when towing may result in the trailer colliding
with your vehicle. Decelerate well in advance when approaching
turns and take them slowly and carefully to avoid sudden braking.
■Important points regarding turning
The wheels of the trailer will travel closer to the inside of the curve
than the wheels of the vehicle. To make allowance for this, take the
turns wider than you would normally do.
■Important points regarding stability
Vehicle movement resulting from uneven road surfaces and strong
crosswinds will affect handling. The vehicle may also be rocked by
passing buses or large trucks. Frequently check behind when mov-
ing alongside such vehicles. As soon as such vehicle movement
occurs, immediately start to decelerate smoothly by slowly applying
the brakes. Always steer the vehicle straight ahead while braking.
■Passing other vehicles
Consider the total combined length of your vehicle and trailer and
ensure that the vehicle-to-vehicle distance is sufficient before exe-
cuting lane changes.

6548-1. Specifications
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Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: Vehicles with 195/65R15 tires
*3: Vehicles with 215/45R17 tires
*4: Vehicles that can tow a trailer. (P. 233)
Dimensions and weights
Overall length4575 mm (180.1 in.)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 in.)
Overall height*1
2WD
models
Without raised
vehicle height1470 mm (57.9 in.)
With raised vehi-
cle height1490 mm (58.7 in.)
AWD models1475 mm (58.1 in.)
Wheelbase2700 mm (106.3 in.)
Tread*1
Front1530 mm (60.2 in.)*2
1510 mm (59.4 in.)*3
Rear
Without raised
vehicle height1540 mm (60.6 in.)*2
1520 mm (59.8 in.)*3
With raised vehi-
cle height1530 mm (60.2 in.)*2
1510 mm (59.4 in.)*3
Gross vehicle
mass2WD models1790 kg (3946 lb.)
AWD models1845 kg (4068 lb.)
Maximum per-
missible axle
capacityFront1020 kg (2249 lb.)
Rear975 kg (2150 lb.)
Drawbar load*460kg (132 lb.)
Towing capac-
ity
*4
Without brake725 kg (1598 lb.)With brake