2010 TOYOTA PRIUS load capacity

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Lubrication system■ Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use
Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to sat-
isfy the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 may be used. How-
ever, it must be replaced with
SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
The 0W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates the characteristic of the
oil which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow
for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the oil viscosity when the oil is at its operating
temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited if the vehi-
cle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
Oil capacity 
Drain and refill 
(reference) With filter
Without filter
4.4 qt. (4.2 L, 3.7 Imp.qt.)
4.1 qt. (3.9 L, 3.4 Imp.qt.)
Outside temperature

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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation 
pressure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended 
inflation pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer.
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of trans-
mission, power steering, power brakes, power
windows, power seats, radio and heater, to the
extent that these items
are available as factory-
installed equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded 
vehicle weight The sum of:

(a) Curb weight 
(b) Accessory weight 
(c) Vehicle capacity weight 
(d) Production options weight

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Tire related termMeaning
Normal occupant
weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter 
(Wheel diameter) Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity) The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity

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*:Table 1  Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load
for various designated seating capacities
Designated seating
capacity, Number of occupantsVehicle normal load,
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle
2 through 4 2 2 in front
5 through 10 3 2 in front, 1 in second
seat
11 through 15 5 2 in front, 1 in second
seat, 1 in third seat, 1
in fourth seat
16 through 20 72 in front, 2 in second
seat, 2 in third seat, 1
in fourth seat

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Keyless entry ............................. 63
Keys
Electronic key ......................... 63
If you lose your keys............. 540
If your electronic key 
battery is discharged .......... 541
Key number plate ................... 42
Keyless entry .......................... 63
Keys ....................................... 41
“POWER” switch .................. 162
Mechanical key....................... 41
Wireless remote control key ... 63
Knee airbag.............................. 113
Lane keeping assist ................ 235
Language Multi-information 
display ................................ 188
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 472
Wattage ................................ 567
Light bulbs Replacing ............................. 472
Wattage ................................ 567
Lights Emergency flasher switch .... 486
Fog light switch..................... 209
Hazard light switch ............... 486
Headlights switch ................. 206
Interior lights ......................... 363
Replacing light bulbs ............ 472
Turn signal lever ................... 178
Vanity lights .......................... 377
Wattage ................................ 567
LKA ........................................... 235
Load capacity .......................... 260
Luggage compartment light Switch ..................................... 73
Wattage ................................ 567
Luggage cover......................... 385 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself 
maintenance .......................416
General maintenance ............412
Maintenance data..................556
Maintenance 
requirements .......................410
Meter Instrument panel light 
control .................................184
Meters ...................................181
Micro dust and 
pollen filter .............................274
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror.............93
Side mirror heater .................289
Side mirrors .............................96
Vanity mirrors ........................377
Moon roof .................................100
MP3 disc ...................................311
Multi-information display ........188
Noise from under vehicle ..........22
Odometer ..................................181
Oil Engine oil ..............................426
Opener Back door ................................72
Fuel filler door .......................104
Hood......................................420
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ...............96
Outside temperature 
display ....................................378
Overhead console ....................370
Overheating, Hybrid 
system ....................................548K
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Smart key system
Antenna location............... 46, 58
Entry function ......................... 43
Starting the hybrid system .... 162
Solar Ventilation System ................................... 282
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 565
Storage location ................... 524
Spark plug................................ 562
Specifications .......................... 556
Speedometer ........................... 181
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................. 92
Audio switches ..................... 323
Storage compartment ............. 367
Storage feature ........................ 367
Stuck If your vehicle becomes 
stuck................................... 553
Sun visors ................................ 376
Switch Driving mode select 
switch ................................. 172
Emergency flasher switch .... 486
Fog light switch..................... 209
Ignition switch ....................... 162
Light switches ....................... 206
Power door lock switch........... 67
“POWER” switch .................. 162
Power window switch ............. 98
Ventilation switch.................. 282
Window lock switch ................ 98
Wipers and washer switch.... 210
Tail lights Switch ................................... 206
Talk switch ............................... 329
Telephone switch .................... 329 Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ...............108
Theft prevention labels............110
Tire inflation pressure .............565
Tire information Glossary ................................579
Size .......................................575
Tire identification number ......574
Uniform tire quality grading ...577
Tires Chains ...................................263
Checking ...............................441
Compact spare tire ................525
If you have a flat tire ..............524
Inflation pressure...................565
Information ............................572
Pressure warning system ......442
Replacing ..............................524
Rotating tires .........................441
Size .......................................565
Snow tires .............................264
Spare tire...............................525
Tonneau cover .........................385
Tools .........................................524
Total load capacity...................260
Towing Dinghy towing........................267
Emergency towing.................487
Trailer towing.........................266
TRAC .........................................245
Traction control........................245
Trailer towing ...........................266
Transmission “P” position switch .................174
Transmission .........................171
Trip information .......................188
Trip meter .................................188
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............472
Switch....................................178
Wattage .................................567
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Vanity lightsVanity lights ...........................377
Wattage .................................567
Vanity mirrors...........................377
Vehicle identification 
number ...................................557
Vehicle load limits.................... 260
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................496
Open door ............................ 499
Seat belt reminder .................499
Warning lights Anti-lock brake 
system (ABS) ......................497
Automatic headlight  leveling system .... ...............497
Brake system ........................496
Charging system .... ...............497
Electric power steering .........497
High coolant temperature ......499
Low fuel level ........................499
Malfunction indicator lamp ....497
Master warning......................499
Open door ............................. 499
Pre-Collision system ............. 497
Seat belt reminder .................499
SRS airbags .......................... 497
Tire pressure .........................499
Warning messages .................. 508
Washer Checking ............................... 434
Preparing and checking 
before winter ....................... 261
Switch.................................... 210
Washing and waxing ............... 404 Weight
Cargo capacity ...................... 260
Load limits ............................. 260
Weight ................................... 556
Wheels ...................................... 455
Window glasses ........................ 98
Window lock switch................... 98
Windows Power windows ....................... 98
Rear window defogger .......... 289
Washer.................................. 210
Windshield wipers ................... 210
Winter driving tips ................... 261
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ................... 63
Replacing the battery ............ 460
WMA disc.................................. 311V
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