2015 TOYOTA PRIUS V load capacity

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PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U)
9-1. Specifications
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular produc-
tion 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 bat-
tery, 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 designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal 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
Vehicle maximum load
on the tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of the maxi-
mum loaded vehicle weight, and dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of curb
weight, accessory weight, and normal occupant
weight (distributed in accordance with Table 1
*
below), and dividing by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim
Tire related termMeaning

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9-1. Specifications
*: Table 1  Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load forvarious designated seating capacities
Tread separationPulling 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
Tire related termMeaning
Designated seating
capacity, Number of occupantsVehicle normal load,
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution in
a normally loaded vehicle
2 through 422 in front
5 through 1032 in front, 1 in second
seat
11 through 155
2 in front, 1 in second
seat, 1 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
16 through 207
2 in front, 2 in second
seat, 2 in third seat, 1 in
fourth seat

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PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U)
Tail lightsLight switch ........................... 187
Replacing light bulbs............. 476
Talk switch ............................... 335
Telephone switch .................... 335
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ................. 82
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data ................. 557
Warning light ......................... 493
Tire pressure warning system
Function ................................ 442
Initializing .............................. 442
Installing tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters......................... 442
Registering ID codes ............ 443
Tire pressure warning
reset switch ........................ 443
Warning light ......................... 493
Tire information ....................... 562 Tires .......................................... 441
Chains .................................. 262
Checking............................... 441
Glossary ............................... 567
If you have a flat tire ............. 518
Inflation pressure .................. 450
Replacing.............................. 518
Rotating tires ........................ 441
Size....................................... 557
Snow tires ............................. 261
Spare tire ...................... 518, 557
Tire identification number ..... 564
Tire pressure warning system .......... ...................... 442
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .............................. 565
Warning light......................... 493
Tools ......................................... 519
Top tether strap ......................... 69
Total load capacity .................. 550
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 171
Emergency towing ................ 482
Towing eyelet ....................... 484
Trailer towing ........................ 170
Traction control ....................... 244
Trailer towing ........................... 170
Transmission Driving mode select switch ... 243
Hybrid transmission .............. 179
P position switch ................... 180
Selecting a driving mode ...... 243
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Open door ............................. 491
Parking lock system .............. 490
PCS ...................................... 489
Seat belt reminder light ......... 492
Slip indicator ......................... 490
SRS ...................................... 489
Tire pressure......................... 493
Warning messages .................. 501
Washer
Checking ............................... 435
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 261
Switch ........................... 200, 203
Washing and waxing ............... 404
Weights
Cargo capacity ...................... 169
Load limits............................. 550
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ................. 598
Wheels ...................................... 453
Replacing wheels.................. 518
Size ....................................... 557
Window glasses....................... 152
Window lock switch ................ 152
Windows
Power windows ..................... 152
Rear window defogger .......... 364
Washer ......................... 200, 203
Windshield wipers ................... 200
Winter driving tips ................... 261
Wireless communication ........ 308
Wireless remote control key .......................................... 116
Locking/Unlocking................. 116
Panic mode ........................... 117
Replacing the battery ............ 459
WMA disc ................................. 290