towing capacity TOYOTA PRIUS C 2017 NHP10 / 1.G Owners Manual

1774-1. Before driving
4
Driving
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) — (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit —
(1) Locate the statement “The comb ined 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 that
will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug- gage load capacity.
For example, if the “ XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be
five 150 lb passengers in your v ehicle, 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 loaded on the vehicle. That weight ma y not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a tr ailer, 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. 181)
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your
vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following information about storage precau-
tions, cargo capacity and load:
Capacity and distribution

1814-1. Before driving
4
Driving
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
◆Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): (→P. 532)
Total load capacity means the comb ined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
◆Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maxi mum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
◆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.
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information label.
( → P. 441)
Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
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, resu lting in an accident.

594Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
Tools ......................................... 502
Total load capacity .................. 181
TowingDinghy towing ....................... 183
Emergency towing ................ 469
Trailer towing ........................ 182
TRAC......................................... 264
Traction control ....................... 264
Transmission Hybrid transmission .............. 198
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 200
Trip information ......................... 96
Trip meter ................................... 93
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 455
Switch ................................... 202
Wattage ................................ 540
Toyota Safety Sense C ............ 221 Automatic High Beam ........... 245
Front sensor.......................... 223
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ................................... 240
PCS (Pre-Collision system) ........ 227 USB memory .................... 284, 311
Vanity mirrors .......................... 391
Vehicle data recordings ............ 10
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 533
Vehicle Proximity Notification
System ................................... 74
Vehicle stability control .......... 264
VSC ........................................... 264
VSC OFF switch....................... 265U
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