2015 TOYOTA PRIUS V towing capacity

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Cargo and luggage
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capaci ty) — (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 v ehicle, 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 ma y not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a tr ailer, 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. 169)
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your
vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.
Take notice of the following information about storage precau-
tions, cargo capacity and load.
Capacity and distribution

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Vehicle load limits
◆Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): P. 5 5 0
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
◆Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maxi mum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
◆Towing capacity
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
◆Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information label.
(  P. 450)
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
WARNING
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering
and braking ability, resu lting in an accident.

604Alphabetical index
PRIUS v_OM_OM47887U_(U)
Child-protectors....................... 123
CleaningAluminum wheels.................. 405
Exterior ................................. 404
Interior................................... 408
Panoramic roof ..................... 407
Radar sensor ................ 224, 256
Seat belts .............................. 409
Climate remote control ........... 369
Clock ................................... 92, 384
Condenser ................................ 431
Console box ............................. 375
Coolant Capacity ................................ 555
Checking ............................... 429
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 261
Cooling system ........................ 429 Hybrid system overheating ... 541
Consumption screen ............... 108
Cruise control
Cruise control........................ 208
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 212
Warning messages ............... 504
Cup holders.............................. 376
Curtain shield airbags ............... 41
Customizable features ............ 573 Daytime running light
system.................................... 190
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ..... 364
Rear window ......................... 364
Windshield ............................ 364
Dimension ................................ 550
Dinghy towing.......................... 171
Display Drive information .................. 102
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 212
Energy monitor ............. 102, 108
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)................................... 225
Multi-information display ....... 100
Trip information....................... 94
Warning messages ............... 501
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 417
Door courtesy lights ............... 371 Location ................................ 371
Wattage ................................ 558D

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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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