Toyota Yaris: Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, towing capacity and cargo capacity.
■ Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): (→P. 342)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo and luggage.
■ 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.
■ Towing capacity (3-door models for Canada): (→P. 342)
Towing capacity means the maximum gross trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo weight) that your vehicle is able to tow.
■ Towing capacity (except 3-door models for Canada)
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
■ Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight and the number of occupants.
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information label.(→P. 262)
CAUTION
■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.
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following information about storage precautions, cargo
capacity and load:
● Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever possible.
● Be sure all items ...
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the vehicle
in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevailing weather
conditions.
■ Pre-winte ...
See also:
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving:
■ Starting the engine
→ P. 124
■ Driving
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
With the brake pedal depre ...
Air conditioning system
Vehicles without an air conditioning on/off button
Vehicles with an air conditioning on/off button
Adjusting the settings
To adjust the fan speed, turn the fan speed control dial clockwise (i ...
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedures
as given in these sections.
CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move su ...