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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 172
Cargo and luggage............ 181
Vehicle load limits ............. 185
Trailer towing..................... 186
Dinghy towing.................... 187
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 188
Power (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system) ........... 192
EV drive mode................... 199
Hybrid transmission........... 202
Turn signal lever................ 206
Parking brake .................... 207
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 208
Fog light switch ................. 212
Windshield wipers and washer ..................... 214
Rear window wiper and washer ..................... 218 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ........................... 221
4-5. Toyota Safety Sense C Toyota Safety Sense C...... 225
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 231
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)..... 241
Automatic High Beam ........ 246
4-6. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .................... 251
Rear view monitor system ............................. 255
Driving assist systems ....... 265
4-7. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....................... 271
Winter driving tips .............. 274
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Driving the vehicle ............. 172
Cargo and luggage ........... 181
Vehicle load limits ............. 185
Trailer towing..................... 186
Dinghy towing ................... 187
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 188
Power (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system) ........... 192
EV drive mode .................. 199
Hybrid transmission........... 202
Turn signal lever................ 206
Parking brake .................... 207
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 208
Fog light switch ................. 212
Windshield wipers and washer ..................... 214
Rear window wiper and washer ..................... 218 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .......................... 221
4-5. Toyota Safety Sense C Toyota Safety Sense C ..... 225
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 231
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .... 241
Automatic High Beam ....... 246
4-6. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .................... 251
Rear view monitor system ............................ 255
Driving assist systems ...... 265
4-7. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....................... 271
Winter driving tips ............. 274

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Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) — (Total weight of occ upants)
Steps for Determining 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. 185)
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Y our
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

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◆Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): (P. 5 3 6 )
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. 444)
Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capaci ty,
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.

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Trailer towing
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch
or the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bi cy-
cle, etc. Your vehicle is not des igned for trailer towing or for the
use of tow hitch mounted carriers.

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PRIUS c_U• When a detectable object appears to be nearly the same color o
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ness as its surroundings
• If a detectable object cuts or suddenly emerges in front of your vehicle
• When the front of your vehicle is hit by water, snow, dust, et c.
• When a very bright light ahead, such as the sun or the headlig hts of
oncoming traffic, shines directly into the front camera sensor
• When approaching the side or front of a vehicle ahead
• If a vehicle ahead is a bicycle or motorcycle
• If a vehicle ahead is narrow, such as a personal mobility vehi cle
• If a preceding vehicle has a small rear end, such as an unload ed truck
• If a vehicle ahead is carrying a load which protrudes past its rear bumper
• If a vehicle ahead is irregularly shaped, such as a tractor or side car
• If a pedestrian ahead is shorter than approximately 3.2 ft. (1 m) or taller
than approximately 6.5 ft. (2 m)
• If a pedestrian is wearing oversized clothing (a rain coat, lo ng skirt, etc.),
making their silhouette obscure
• If a pedestrian is bending forward or squatting or bicyclist i s bending for-
ward
• If a pedestrian is moving fast
• If a pedestrian is pushing a stroller, wheelchair, bicycle or other vehicle
• When driving in inclement weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow or a sandstorm
• When driving through steam or smoke
• When the surrounding area is dim, such as at dawn or dusk, or while at
night or in a tunnel, making a detectable object appear to be n early the
same color as its surroundings
• When driving in a place where the surrounding brightness changes sud- denly, such as at the entrance or exit of a tunnel
• If your vehicle is skidding • If a preceding vehicle has a low rear end, such as a low bed trailer
• If a vehicle ahead has extremely high ground clearance

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Stop lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 464
Storage feature ........................ 388
Storage precautions ................ 183
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 533
Sun visors ................................ 393
Switch
Automatic High Beam switch ................................. 246
Cruise control........................ 251
Eco drive mode switch .......... 203
Emergency flasher switch ..... 468
EV drive mode switch ........... 199
Fog light switch ..................... 212
Hazard light switch................ 468
Headlight switch.................... 208
Ignition switch ............... 188, 192
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch ................................. 243
Light switches ....................... 208
PCS (Pre-Collision system) switch ..... ............... 234
Power door lock switch ......... 130
Power switch................. 188, 192
Power window switch............ 163
Rear window wiper and washer switch ..................... 218
Steering wheel audio
switches.............................. 283
VSC OFF switch ................... 266
Window lock switch............... 163
Wiper and washer ......... 214, 218 Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 464
Switch ................................... 208
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .. ............... 88
Theft prevention labels ........... 91
Theft prevention labels ............. 91
Tire inflation pressure............. 444
Tire information Glossary ............................... 555
Size....................................... 551
Tire identification number ..... 550
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 553
Tires Chains .................................. 275
Checking............................... 435
If you have a flat tire ............. 505
Inflation pressure .................. 543
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 436
Information............................ 548
Replacing.............................. 505
Rotating tires ........................ 435
Size....................................... 543
Snow tires ............................. 276
Spare tire .............................. 505
Tire pressure warning system ....... ................. 436, 483
Tools ......................................... 506
Total load capacity .................. 185
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 187
Emergency towing ................ 472
Trailer towing ........................ 186T