2012 TOYOTA PRIUS V load capacity

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
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, s hown 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 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
12-volt 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 distri bution 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 fixture The fixture used to hold the wheel and tire
assembly securely
during testing
Designated seating
capacity, Number of occupantsVehicle normal load,
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution in a normally loaded vehi- cle
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 7 2 in front, 2 in second
seat, 2 in third seat, 1
in fourth seat

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Alphabetical index
PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 421
Wattage ................................ 506
Light bulbs Replacing ............................. 421
Wattage ................................ 506
Lights Emergency flasher switch .... 436
Fog light switch..................... 221
Foot lights ............................. 301
Hazard light switch ............... 436
Headlight switch ................... 213
Interior lights ......................... 302
Personal lights ...................... 303
Replacing light bulbs ............ 421
Shift lever lighting ................. 301
Turn signal lever ................... 194
Turn signal light switch ......... 194
Vanity lights .......................... 315
Wattage ................................ 506
Load capacity .......................... 272
Luggage compartment light Switch ..................................... 80
Wattage ................................ 506
Luggage cover......................... 330
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance .. 363
General maintenance ........... 358
Maintenance data ................. 496
Maintenance requirements ... 355
Reset the maintenance data .................................... 356 Meter
Instrument panel light control .................................199
Meters ...................................197
Speed unit select button........199
Trip information display .........201
Micro dust and pollen filter .....287
Microphone
*............................340
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror...........108
Side mirror heater .................295
Side mirrors ...........................110
Vanity mirrors ........................315
MP3 disc
*
Navigation system (refer to “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual”)
Noise from under vehicle ..........20
Odometer ..................................198
Oil Engine oil ..............................373
Opener Back door ................................79
Fuel filler door .......................115
Hood......................................366
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding .............110
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch .....................295
Outside temperature
display ....................................280
Overhead console ....................312
Overheating ..............................487
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*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Tail lightsSwitch.................................... 213
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............... 119
Theft prevention labels............121
Tire inflation pressure ............. 398
Tire information Glossary ................................517
Size ....................................... 513
Tire identification number ......512
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................... 515
Tires
Chains ...................................274
Checking ............................... 389
Compact spare tire ................462
If you have a flat tire ..............462
Inflation pressure...................398
Inflation pressure sensor ....... 390
Information ............................ 510
Replacing ..............................462
Rotating tires .........................389
Size ....................................... 504
Snow tires ............................. 273
Spare tire............................... 462
Tire pressure warning system ........................389, 449 Tonneau cover ......................... 330
Tools ......................................... 462
Total load capacity .................. 272
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 278
Emergency towing ................ 438
Trailer towing ........................ 277
TRAC ......................................... 252
Traction control ....................... 252
Trailer towing ........................... 277
Transmission Hybrid transmission .............. 185
P position switch ................... 188
Trip information ....................... 201
Trip meter ................................. 198
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 421
Switch ................................... 194
Wattage................................. 506
USB port
*
Vanity lights Vanity lights........................... 315
Wattage................................. 506
Vanity mirrors .......................... 315
Vehicle data recordings ............ 22
Vehicle identification number ................................... 497
Vehicle proximity notification system.................. 32
Vehicle stability control .......... 252
VSC ........................................... 252
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Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 444
Open door ........................... 450
Seat belt reminder ................ 451
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) ................................. 446
Automatic headlight leveling system................................ 448
Brake system................ 444, 447
Charging system .... .............. 445
Cruise control ....................... 448
Electric power steering
system................................ 446
High coolant temperature ..... 445
Hybrid system....................... 445
Hybrid system overheat........ 449
LED headlights ..................... 448
Low engine oil pressure ....... 445
Low fuel level........................ 451
Low hybrid battery (traction battery) ................. 449
Low tire pressure .................. 451
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 446
Open door ............................ 450
Parking lock system ............. 447
P position request... .............. 449
Pre-collision system ............. 447
Radar cruise control. ............ 448
Seat belt warning light .......... 451
Slip indicator ......................... 447
Smart key system ... .............. 459
SRS airbags ......................... 446
Tire pressure warning light ... 451 Warning message
Parking lock system ..............448
Washer
Checking ...............................382
Preparing and checking before winter .......................273
Switch....................................223
Washing and waxing ...............348
Weight Cargo capacity ......................272
Load limits .............................272
Weight ...................................496
Wheels ......................................402
Window glasses .......................112
Window lock switch .................112
Windows Power windows .....................112
Rear window defogger ..........295
Washer ..................................223
Windshield wipers ...................223
Winter driving tips ...................273
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................72
Replacing the battery ............408
WMA disc
*
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*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.