2016 TOYOTA PRIUS V load capacity

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PRIUS v_OM_OM47B12U_(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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PRIUS v_OM_OM47B12U_(U)
9-1. Specifications
*: Table 1  Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for
various 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_OM47B12U_(U)
Tail lights
Light switch ........................... 189
Replacing light bulbs............. 478
Talk switch ............................... 337
Telephone switch .................... 337
Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system................. 82
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data ................. 559
Warning light ......................... 495
Tire pressure warning system
Function ................................ 444
Initializing .............................. 444
Installing tire pressure
warning valves and
transmitters......................... 444
Registering ID codes ............ 445
Tire pressure warning
reset switch ........................ 445
Warning light ......................... 495
Tire information ....................... 564Tires .......................................... 443
Chains .................................. 264
Checking............................... 443
Glossary ............................... 569
If you have a flat tire ............. 521
Inflation pressure .................. 452
Replacing.............................. 521
Rotating tires ........................ 443
Size....................................... 559
Snow tires ............................. 263
Spare tire ...................... 521, 559
Tire identification number ..... 566
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 444
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading .............................. 567
Warning light......................... 495
Tools ......................................... 522
Top tether strap ......................... 69
Total load capacity .................. 552
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 173
Emergency towing ................ 484
Towing eyelet ....................... 486
Trailer towing ........................ 172
Traction control ....................... 246
Trailer towing ........................... 172
Transmission
Driving mode select switch ... 245
Hybrid transmission .............. 181
P position switch ................... 182
Selecting a driving mode ...... 245
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PRIUS v_OM_OM47B12U_(U)
Open door ............................. 493
Parking lock system .............. 492
PCS ...................................... 491
Seat belt reminder light ......... 494
Slip indicator ......................... 492
SRS ...................................... 491
Tire pressure......................... 495
Warning messages .................. 503
Washer
Checking ............................... 437
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 263
Switch ........................... 202, 205
Washing and waxing ............... 406
Weights
Cargo capacity ...................... 171
Load limits............................. 552
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ................. 600
Wheels ...................................... 455
Replacing wheels.................. 521
Size ....................................... 559
Window glasses....................... 153
Window lock switch ................ 153
Windows
Power windows ..................... 153
Rear window defogger .......... 366
Washer ......................... 202, 205
Windshield wipers ................... 202
Winter driving tips ................... 263
Wireless communication ........ 310
Wireless remote control
key .......................................... 116
Locking/Unlocking................. 116
Panic mode ........................... 117
Replacing the battery ............ 461
WMA disc ................................. 292