2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN load capacity

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Vehicle specifications
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
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, shown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion 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 auto-
matic transmission, 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 vehi-
cle 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 distributionDistribution 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
12-volt battery, and special trim
RimA 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 designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
Ve h i c l e c a pa c i t y
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
Tire related termMeaning
Tread separation Pulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators
(TWI)
The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the
degrees of wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire
assembly securely during testing
Designated seating
capacity, Number of
occupants
Ve h i c l e n o r m a l l o a d ,
Number of occupants
Occupant distribution in
a normally loaded vehi-
cle
2 through 4 2 2 in front
5 through 10 32 in front, 1 in second
seat
11 t h r o u g h 1 5 5
2 in front, 1 in second
seat, 1 in third seat, 1
in fourth seat
16 through 20 7
2 in front, 2 in second
seat, 2 in third seat, 1
in fourth seat

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Language ..................................280
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 507
Wattage .................................620
Light bulbs
Replacing ..............................507
Wattage .................................620
Lights
Emergency flasher switch .....524
Fog light switch .....................298
Foot lights..............................382
Hazard light switch ................524
Headlight switch .................... 292
Interior lights..................383, 384
Personal lights.......................383
Replacing light bulbs ............. 507
Shift lever lighting ..................382
Turn signal lever....................254
Turn signal light switch ..........254
Vanity lights ...........................393
Wattage .................................620
Load capacity ...........................348
Luggage compartment light
Switch....................................141
Wattage .................................620
Luggage cover .........................404
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 439
General maintenance............ 434
Maintenance data ................. 610
Maintenance
requirements....................... 431
Maintenance data..................... 432
Meter
Instrument panel light
control ................................. 260
Meters ................................... 257
Speed unit select button ....... 259
Trip information display ......... 274
Micro dust and pollen filter ..... 362
Microphone*............................ 415
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 166
Side mirror heater ................. 375
Side mirrors........................... 169
Vanity mirrors ........................ 393
MP3 disc*
Multi-information display ........ 266
Navigation system
(refer to “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual”)
Noise from under vehicle .......... 22
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Tonneau cover .........................404
Tools .........................................448
Total load capacity...................348
Touch tracer display ................258
Towing
Dinghy towing........................355
Emergency towing.................526
Trailer towing.........................354
TRAC .........................................328
Traction control........................328
Trailer towing ...........................354
Transmission
Hybrid transmission............... 245
P position switch ...................248
Trip information .......................274
Trip meter .................................257
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 507
Switch....................................254
Wattage .................................620
USB port*.................................381
Vanity lights
Vanity lights ...........................393
Wattage .................................620
Vanity mirrors...........................393
Vehicle data recordings ............24
Vehicle identification
number ...................................611
Vehicle proximity notification
system ...................................... 38
Vehicle stability control...........328
VSC............................................328
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 533
Open door ............................ 537
Seat belt reminder................. 537
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) .................................. 535
Automatic headlight leveling
system ................................ 536
Brake system ................ 533, 536
Charging system ................... 534
Cruise control ........................ 536
Electric power steering
system ................................ 535
High coolant temperature...... 534
Hybrid system ....................... 535
Low fuel level ........................ 537
Low tire pressure .................. 538
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 535
Open door ............................. 537
Pre-collision system .............. 536
Radar cruise control. ............. 536
Seat belt warning light........... 537
Slip indicator ......................... 536
SRS airbags .......................... 535
Tire pressure warning light.... 538
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Warning messages ................. 546
Washer
Checking .............................. 469
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 349
Switch................................... 300
Washing and waxing............... 424
Weight
Cargo capacity ..................... 348
Load limits ............................ 348
Weight .................................. 610
Wheels...................................... 490
Window glasses ...................... 171
Window lock switch ................ 171
Windows
Power windows .................... 171
Rear window defogger ......... 375
Washer ................................. 300
Windshield wipers................... 300
Winter driving tips................... 349
Wireless remote control key
Locking/Unlocking ................ 132
Replacing the battery ........... 493
WMA disc*
*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.