2010 TOYOTA PRIUS trailer

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
3
PRIUS_U (OM47668U) U.S.A.
2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............... 150
Power (ignition) switch ........ 162
EV-Drive Mode.................... 168
Transmission....................... 171
Turn signal lever ................. 178
Parking brake ...................... 179
Horn .................................... 180
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 181
Indicators and warning 
lights ................................. 185
Multi-information display ..... 188
2-3. Operating the lights 
and windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 206
Fog light switch ................... 209
Windshield wipers 
and washer ....................... 210
Rear window wiper 
and washer ....................... 212
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 213 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 214
Dynamic radar 
cruise control .................... 218
Rear view monitor 
system .............................. 231
LKA (Lane-Keeping 
Assist) .............................. 235
Hill-start assist control ........ 243
Driving assist systems ........ 245
Pre-Collision System .......... 249
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 255
Vehicle load limits............... 260
Winter driving tips ............... 261
Trailer towing ...................... 266
Dinghy towing ..................... 267
2When driving

When driving2
149
PRIUS_U (OM47668U) U.S.A.
2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 150
Power (ignition) switch ..... 162
EV-Drive Mode................. 168
Transmission.................... 171
Turn signal lever .............. 178
Parking brake ................... 179
Horn ................................. 180
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 181
Indicators and warning 
lights .............................. 185
Multi-information  display............................ 188 2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............... 206
Fog light switch ................ 209
Windshield wipers 
and washer .................... 210
Rear window wiper  and washer .................... 212
Headlight 
cleaner switch ................ 213
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................... 214
Dynamic radar 
cruise control ................. 218
Rear view monitor 
system ........................... 231
LKA (Lane-Keeping 
Assist) ............................ 235
Hill-start assist control ...... 243
Driving assist systems ..... 245
Pre-Collision System........ 249
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage .......... 255
Vehicle load limits ............ 260
Winter driving tips ............ 261
Trailer towing ................... 266
Dinghy towing .................. 267

229
2-4. Using other
driving systems
2
When driving
PRIUS_U (OM47668U) U.S.A.
CAUTION
■Situations unsuitable for dynamic radar cruise control
Do not use dynamic radar cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in inappropriate speed control and could cause an acci-
dent resulting in death or serious injury.
● In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice and snow
● On steep downhills, or where there are sudden changes between sharp up
and down gradients 
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
● At entrances to expressways
● When weather conditions are bad enough that they may prevent the sen-
sors from functioning correctly (fog, snow, sandstorm, heavy rain, etc.)
● When an approach warning buzzer can be heard often
■ When the sensor may not be corr ectly detecting the vehicle ahead
Apply the brakes as necessary when any of the following types of vehicles
are in front of you. 
As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect these types of vehicles,
the approach warning ( P. 227) will not be activated, and a fatal or serious
accident may result.
● Vehicles that cut in suddenly
● Vehicles traveling at low speeds
● Vehicles that are not moving
● Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers with no load on board etc.)
● Motorcycles traveling in the same lane

256 2-5. Driving information
PRIUS_U (OM47668U) U.S.A.
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 comb ined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehi-
cle’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 luggage 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 avail-
able 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 may not safely exceed the available cargo and lug-
gage 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. C onsult this manual to determine
how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity
of your vehicle. ( P. 260)
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.

260
2-5. Driving information
PRIUS_U (OM47668U) U.S.A.
Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information
label. (P. 451)
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,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
■ Total load capacity: 825 lb. (370 kg)
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.
Even if the number of occupants are within the seating capacity,
do not exceed the total load capacity.
■ 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.

266
2-5. Driving information
PRIUS_U (OM47668U) U.S.A.
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, bicycle, etc.
Your Toyota is not designed for tr ailer towing or for the use of tow
hitch mounted carriers.
ITO25P102

607
Alphabetical index
PRIUS_U (OM47668U) U.S.A.
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
T