towing capacity TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 2014 1.G Owners Manual

346 2-5. Driving information
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47856U_(U)
Capacity and distributionCargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capa city) — (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 
(1) Locate the statement “The combined 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 av ailable 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 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 loaded on the vehicle. That wei ght may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trai ler, 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. 350)
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your
vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.

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2-5. Driving information
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47856U_(U)
Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information
label. (P. 489)
CAUTION
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the ti res, but also degrade steering and
braking ability, resulting in an accident.
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
TWR (Trailer Weight Rating) and cargo capacity.
■ Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): P. 614
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants,
cargo and luggage.
■ Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the ma ximum number of occupants
whose estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
■ TWR (Trailer Weight Rating)
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.

682 Alphabetical index
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47856U_(U)
Tonneau cover ......................... 406
Tools ......................................... 451
Total load capacity................... 350
Touch tracer display ................260
TowingDinghy towing........................ 357
Emergency towing................. 528
Trailer towing......................... 356
TRAC ......................................... 330
Traction control........................ 330
Trailer towing ........................... 356
Transmission
Hybrid transmission............... 247
P position switch ................... 250
Trip information ....................... 276
Trip meter ................................. 259
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Switch.................................... 256
Wattage ................................. 624
USB port
*................................. 383
Vanity lights Vanity lights ........................... 395
Wattage ................................. 624
Vanity mirrors........................... 395
Vehicle data recordings ............24
Vehicle identification number ................................... 615
Vehicle proximity notification system ......................................38
Vehicle stability control........... 330
VSC............................................ 330 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 535
Open door ............................ 539
Seat belt reminder................. 539
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) .................................. 537
Automatic headlight leveling system ................................ 538
Brake system ................ 535, 538
Charging system .... ............... 536
Cruise control ........................ 538
Electric power steering
system ................................ 537
High coolant temperature...... 536
Hybrid system ....................... 537
Low fuel level ........................ 539
Low tire pressure .................. 540
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 537
Open door ............................. 539
Pre-collision system .............. 538
Radar cruise control. ............. 538
Seat belt warning light........... 539
Slip indicator ......................... 538
SRS airbags .......................... 537
Tire pressure warning light.... 540U
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