2011 Toyota Prius Owners Manual - Page 295

2 -5 . Driving inform a t ion Ve hicle loa d lim it s Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, towing capacity and cargo capacity. n Total load capacity: 825 lb. (370 kg) Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo and luggage. n 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. Even if the number of occupants are within the seating capacity, do not exceed the total load capacity. n Towing capacity Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. n Cargo capacity Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight and the number of occupants. 2 When driving n Total load capacity and seating capacity These details are also described on the tire and loading information label. (→P. 463) CAUTION n 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. 269 PRIUS_U (OM47685U) DVD