2013 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN tow

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2-5. Driving information
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47787U_(U)
Capacity and distribution
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) — (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 available 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 weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, 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. 3 4 8 )
To y o t a d o e s n o t r e c o m m e n d t o w i n g a t r a i l e r w i t h y o u r v e h i c l e . Yo u r
vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.

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2-5. Driving information
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CAUTION
■Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compart-
ment:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Stow carg o and luggage in the luggage compar tment whenever possi-
ble.
●Do not stack cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment higher
than the seatbacks.
Such items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the
vehicle in the event of sudden braking or in an accident.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations as the
item may get under the brake or accelerator pedal and prevent the
pedals from being depressed properly, block the driver’s vision, or hit
the driver or passengers, causing an accident:
•At the feet of the driver
•On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
•On the luggage cover
•On the instrument panel
•On the dashboard

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2-5. Driving information
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Ve h i cl e l o a d l i m i t s
■To ta l l o a d c a pa c i t y a n d s e a t i n g c a pa c i t y
These details are also described on the tire and loading information
label. (→P. 4 8 6 )
CAUTION
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering and
braking ability, resulting in an accident.
Ve h i c l e l oa d l i m i ts i n c l u d e t o ta l l o a d c a pa c i t y, s e a t i ng c a pa c i t y,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
■To ta l l o a d c a pa c i t y ( v e h i c l e c a pa c i t y w e i g h t ) : →P. 6 1 0
To t a l l o a d c a p a c i t y m e a n s t h e c o m b i n e d w e i g h t o f o c c u p a n t s ,
cargo and luggage.
■Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants
whose estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
■To w i n g c a pa c i t y
To y o t a d o e s n o t r e c o m m e n d t o w i n g a t r a i l e r w i t h y o u r v e h i c l e .
■Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the
weight and the number of occupants.

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2-5. Driving information
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47787U_(U)
Tr ailer towing
To y o ta d o e s n o t r e c o m m e n d t o w i n g a trailer with your vehicle.
To y o ta a l s o d o e s n o t r e c o m m e n d t h e i n s ta l l a t i o n o f a t o w h i t c h o r
the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc.
Yo u r v e h i c l e i s n o t d e s i g n e d f o r t railer towing or for the use of tow
hitch mounted carriers.

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2-5. Driving information
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47787U_(U)
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When driving
Dinghy towing
NOTICE
■To a v o i d s e r i o u s d a m a g e t o y o u r v e h i c l e
Do not tow your vehicle with the four wheels on the ground.
Yo u r v e h i c l e i s n o t d e s i g n e d t o b e d i n g h y t o w e d ( w i t h 4 w h e e l s o n
the ground) behind a motor home.

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3-4. Using the storage features
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47787U_(U)
Bottle holders
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CAUTION
■Items unsuitable for the bottle holder
Do not place anything other than pet bottles in the bottle holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of sudden braking,
sudden swerving or an accident and cause injury.
NOTICE
■Items that should not be stowed in the bottle holders
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may
spill and glasses may break.
Bottle holders

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3-5. Other interior features
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47787U_(U)
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Interior features
Stowing the luggage cover
Remove the side deck boards
and open the center deck board.
Flip the cover over from its
usage position so that the “TOP”
mark is facing downward, and
stow the cover.
Replace the side and the center deck boards.
STEP 1
STEP 2
“TOP” mark
STEP 3

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3-5. Other interior features
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47787U_(U)
CAUTION
■When the cargo hooks are not in use
To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their stowed positions.
■Caution while driving
Keep the lid of each storage spaces closed while driving. In the event of sud-
den braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur due to an occupant
being struck by an open auxiliary box or the items stored inside.
■Caution for the luggage cover
●Do not allow children to climb on the luggage cover. Climbing on the lug-
gage cover could result in damage to the luggage cover, possibly causing
death or serious injury to the child.
●Make sure that the rear edge of the cover is laying flat. If the cover is
installed with the rear edge raised, the view from the rear window may be
obstructed, which could cause an accident.
●Make sure that seat belts are not caught up in the luggage cover. If a seat
belt is caught up in the cover, it may not be able to restrain passengers
properly.