Toyota 2013 Prius PHV Owner's Manual page 416

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): →P. 610
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Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants,
cargo and luggage.
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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.
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Towing capacity
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
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Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the
weight and the number of occupants.
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Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information
label. (→P. 486)
CAUTION
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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.
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