2015 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN load capacity

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Vehicle specifications
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A11U_(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 ..................................285
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 511
Wattage .................................628
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 511
Wattage .................................628
Lights
Emergency flasher switch .....528
Fog light switch .....................303
Foot lights..............................388
Hazard light switch ................528
Headlight switch .................... 297
Interior lights..................389, 390
Personal lights.......................389
Replacing light bulbs ............. 511
Shift lever lighting ..................388
Turn signal lever....................259
Turn signal light switch ..........259
Vanity lights ...........................399
Wattage .................................628
Load capacity ...........................354
Luggage compartment light
Switch....................................145
Wattage .................................628
Luggage cover .........................410
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 445
General maintenance............ 439
Maintenance data ................. 618
Maintenance
requirements....................... 436
Maintenance data..................... 437
Meter
Instrument panel light
control ................................. 265
Meters ................................... 262
Speed unit select button ....... 264
Trip information display ......... 279
Micro dust and pollen filter ..... 368
Microphone*............................ 421
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 170
Side mirror heater ................. 381
Side mirrors........................... 173
Vanity mirrors ........................ 399
MP3 disc*
Multi-information display ........ 271
Navigation system
(refer to “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual”)
Noise from under vehicle .......... 22
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Tonneau cover .........................410
Tools .........................................454
Total load capacity...................354
Touch tracer display ................263
Towing
Dinghy towing........................ 361
Emergency towing.................532
Trailer towing.........................360
TRAC .........................................333
Traction control........................333
Trailer towing ...........................360
Transmission
Hybrid transmission............... 249
P position switch ...................252
Trip information .......................279
Trip meter .................................278
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 511
Switch....................................259
Wattage .................................628
USB port*................................. 387
Vanity lights
Vanity lights ...........................399
Wattage .................................628
Vanity mirrors...........................399
Vehicle data recordings ............24
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 619
Vehicle proximity notification
system ......................................38
Vehicle stability control...........333
VSC............................................333
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 537
Open door ............................ 541
Seat belt reminder................. 541
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) .................................. 539
Automatic headlight leveling
system ................................ 540
Brake system ................ 537, 540
Charging system ................... 538
Cruise control ........................ 540
Electric power steering
system ................................ 539
High coolant temperature...... 538
Hybrid system ....................... 539
Low fuel level ........................ 541
Low tire pressure .................. 542
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 539
Open door ............................. 541
Pre-collision system .............. 540
Radar cruise control. ............. 540
Seat belt warning light........... 541
Slip indicator ......................... 540
SRS airbags .......................... 539
Tire pressure warning light.... 542
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Warning messages ................. 550
Washer
Checking .............................. 474
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 355
Switch ........................... 305, 309
Washing and waxing............... 430
Weight
Cargo capacity ..................... 354
Load limits ............................ 354
Weight .................................. 618
Wheels...................................... 494
Window glasses ...................... 175
Window lock switch ................ 175
Windows
Power windows .................... 175
Rear window defogger ......... 381
Washer ......................... 305, 309
Windshield wipers................... 305
Winter driving tips................... 355
Wireless remote control key
Locking/Unlocking ................ 136
Replacing the battery ........... 497
WMA disc*
*:Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.