2021 TOYOTA PRIUS load capacity

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PRIUS_OM_OM47E09U_(U)
8-1. Specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressure
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
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended
inflation pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of hybrid
transmission, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio and
heater, to the extent that these items are avail-
able 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
vehicle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 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

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Vehicle specifications
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
Rim
A 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 l uggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
the maximum loaded vehicle weight, and
dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined 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

PRIUS_OM_OM47E09U_(U)
6898-1. Specifications
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Vehicle 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

732Alphabetical index
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Language (multi-information display)................................... 153
LATCH system ........................... 59
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .............. 515
Hood lock release lever ........ 515
Shift lever .............................. 255
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever ............... 212
Turn signal lever ................... 261
Wiper lever............................ 275
License plate lights ................. 263 Light switch ........................... 263
Replacing light bulbs............. 577
Light AHB (Automatic High Beam) ................................. 268
Door courtesy lights .............. 458
Emergency flashers .............. 580
Fog light switch ..................... 273
Footwell lights ....................... 458
Headlight switch.................... 263
Illuminated entry system ....... 460
Interior lights ................. 459, 460
Interior light list...................... 458
Luggage compartment light ..................................... 192
Personal lights ...................... 459
Replacing light bulbs............. 568
Shift lever light ...................... 458
Turn signal lever ................... 261
Vanity lights .......................... 473
Wattage ................................ 674
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 568
Wattage ................................ 674
Load capacity........................... 242
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ...... 307
Luggage cover ......................... 471 Main display ............................. 115
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance... 512
General maintenance ........... 508
Maintenance data ................. 664
Maintenance requirements ... 505
Malfunction indicator lamp..... 592
Master warning light ............... 603
Meter ........................................... 98 Clock adjustment .................. 103
Combination meter ................. 98
Head-up display.................... 158
Indicators .............................. 107
Instrument cluster light control ................................ 100
Main display.......................... 115
Multi-information display ....... 124
Warning lights ....................... 107
Warning messages ............... 603
Microphone
*1, 2......................... 76
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 214
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ................... 440, 450
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 216
Vanity mirrors ....................... 473
Moon roof ................................. 223
Door lock linked moon roof operation ............................ 220
Jam protection function ........ 224
Operation .............................. 223
MP3 disc
*1
LM

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Tonneau cover (luggage cover) ..................................... 471
Tools ................................. 613, 632
Top tether strap ......................... 72
Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight) .................... 664
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 244
Emergency towing ................ 584
Towing eyelet........................ 587
Trailer towing ........................ 243
Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 ......... 288
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 420 Function ................................ 420
VSC OFF switch ................... 422
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ..................................... 88
Air intake vent ......................... 89
Location .................................. 88
Specification ......................... 667
Traction control (TRAC) .......... 420 Function ................................ 420
VSC OFF switch ................... 422
Traction motor (electric motor) ....................................... 84
Trailer towing ........................... 243
Transmission ........................... 255 Driving mode select switch ... 347
Hybrid transmission .............. 255
P position switch ................... 256
Trip meters ............................... 119
Turn signal lights..................... 261 Replacing light bulbs..... 570, 572
Turn signal lever ................... 261
Wattage ................................ 674
USB charging ports ................. 475
USB port
*1, 2
Vanity lights ............................. 473 Wattage ................................ 674
Vanity mirrors .......................... 473 Vanity lights .......................... 473
Vehicle data recording .............. 10
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 665
Vehicle proximity notification
system...................................... 85
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 420
Function ................................ 420
VSC OFF switch ................... 422
Voice command system
*1, 2
VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) .................................. 420 Function ................................ 420
VSC OFF switch ................... 422
Warning buzzers Approach warning................. 336
Brake system ....... ................. 592
Intuitive parking assist .......... 365
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .... 312
Open door..................... 189, 594
Parking Support Brake function............................... 379
Pre-collision warning ............ 296
Radar cruise control ............. 336
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)................................... 349
Seat belt reminder ................ 595
Shift position ......................... 257
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Warning lights.......................... 107ABS....................................... 593
Brake Override System......... 596
Brake system ....... ................. 592
Charging system ................... 592
Drive-Start Control ................ 596
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ..................................... 595
Electronic engine control system ......... ....................... 592
Electric power steering
system ......... ....................... 593
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light...................... 595
High coolant temperature ..... 594
Low engine oil pressure ........ 592
Low fuel level ........................ 594
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 592
Master warning light.............. 595
Open door ............................. 594
Parking Support Brake function ............................... 596
PCS ...................................... 593
PKSB OFF indicator ............. 594
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder light...................... 595
Seat belt reminder light ......... 595
Slip indicator ......................... 594
SRS ...................................... 593
Tire pressure......................... 595 Warning messages.................. 603
Warning reflector storage
space ...................................... 470
Washer ............................. 275, 281 Checking............................... 530
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 430
Switch ........................... 275, 281
Washing and waxing ............... 496
Water-repellent coating .......... 497
Weights .................................... 664 Cargo capacity...................... 242
Load limits ............................ 664
Wheels ...................................... 545
Replacing wheels ................. 631
Size....................................... 672
Window glasses ...................... 218
Window lock switch ................ 218
Windows Power windows..................... 218
Rear window
defogger ..................... 440, 450
Washer ......................... 275, 281
Windshield wipers ................... 275 Handling the wiper arms ....... 501
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 277
Replacing the wiper insert .... 556
Winter driving tips ................... 430
Wiper insert replacement ....... 556
Wireless charger ..................... 477
Wireless remote control ......... 180 Battery-Saving Function ....... 198
Locking/Unlocking ................ 186
Panic mode........................... 181
Replacing the battery............ 560
WMA disc
*1
*1: Refer to “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION S YSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.