Vehicle Load Limits - Toyota Prius 2011 Manual

2-5. Driving information

Vehicle load limits

Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
Total load capacity: 825 lb. (370 kg)
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Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants,
cargo and luggage.
Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
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Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants
whose estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
Even if the number of occupants are within the seating capacity,
do not exceed the total load capacity.
Towing capacity
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Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Cargo capacity
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Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the
weight and the number of occupants.
Total load capacity and seating capacity
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These details are also described on the tire and loading information
label. (P. 463)
CAUTION
Overloading the vehicle
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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.
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