Toyota 2015 Prius Owner's Manual page 344

2-5. Driving information
Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight):
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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.
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. 457)
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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