2016 TOYOTA PRIUS V towing capacity

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4
Driving
Cargo and luggage
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. 171)
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 2
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, 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.
◆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. 452)
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, resulting in an accident.

606Alphabetical index
PRIUS v_OM_OM47B12U_(U)
Child-protectors....................... 123
Cleaning
Aluminum wheels.................. 407
Exterior ................................. 406
Interior................................... 410
Panoramic roof ..................... 409
Radar sensor ................ 226, 258
Seat belts .............................. 411
Climate remote control ........... 371
Clock ................................... 92, 386
Condenser ................................ 433
Console box ............................. 377
Coolant
Capacity ................................ 557
Checking ............................... 431
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 263
Cooling system ........................ 431
Hybrid system overheating ... 543
Consumption screen ............... 108
Cruise control
Cruise control........................ 210
Dynamic radar cruise
control................................. 214
Warning messages ............... 506
Cup holders.............................. 378
Curtain shield airbags ............... 41
Customizable features ............ 575Daytime running light
system.................................... 192
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 366
Rear window ......................... 366
Windshield ............................ 366
Dimension ................................ 552
Dinghy towing.......................... 173
Display
Drive information .................. 102
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................ 214
Energy monitor ............. 102, 108
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert)................................... 227
Multi-information display ....... 100
Trip information....................... 94
Warning messages ............... 503
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 419
Door courtesy lights ............... 373
Location ................................ 373
Wattage ................................ 560D

617Alphabetical index
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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