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#3934 of 3943 Re: Towing with a 2006 HH Limited [sockpuppet1969] by wwest Sep 02, 2009 (9:25 am)
Replying to: sockpuppet1969 (Sep 02, 2009 6:17 am) Because of the transaxle's propensity to overheat the ATF the non-hybrid HL (and RX) most likely comes standard with the towing package but I rather doubt the HH does.   Your dealer can tell you for certain.
#3935 of 3943 Re: Towing with a 2006 HH Limited [sockpuppet1969] by newski3 Sep 02, 2009 (12:59 pm)
Replying to: sockpuppet1969 (Sep 02, 2009 6:17 am) I purchased my 2006 Highlander Hybrid Limited new and I still own it. Also, I still have the "06 Highlander" sales brochure I received at the time of purchase. Under "Exterior Features" it show: ---quote--- --Towing Prep Package - Includes trailer prewiring and transmission oil cooler. --Standard on: Highlander Hybrid AND Highlander Hybrid Limited. (Then it refers to note #5) Note #5: Towing Prep Package - Includes upgraded radiator, transmission oil cooler, 130-amp alternator and trailer prewiring; 4-cylinder models add: 3000-lb. towing capacity, (my note: of course, the 06 Hybrid only had a V6 engine so 4-cyl remark does not apply.) engine oil cooler, power-steering oil cooler and 120-watt fan coupling; V6 models add 3500-lb. towing capacity and 160-watt fan coupling. ---unquote---   Page 319 of Owner's Manual for all 2006 Highlanders: ---quote--- Towing capacity: Without towing package: 2000 lb. With towing package: 3500 lb. (My note: not sure how you handle the "add 3500-lb towing capacity" from the "brochure"???   Final note: As you probably know, the actual towing bar and attachment were not supplied with the new car as standard equipment. Hope this helps. Replies to this message: sockpuppet1969 (Sep 03, 2009 4:43 am)
#3936 of 3943 Re: Towing with a 2006 HH Limited [newski3] by sockpuppet1969 Sep 03, 2009 (4:43 am)
Replying to: newski3 (Sep 02, 2009 12:59 pm) Thanks newski. That was my understanding. I'm going to get a Reese hitch this weekend then boat shopping here I come!
#3937 of 3943 Sirius satellite radio in first generation HH with Nav by sockpuppet1969 Sep 03, 2009 (4:47 am)
Has anyone added Sirius satellite radio to their first generation Highlander Hybrid with the navigation system? I don't see an aux input or a satellite button anywhere. I am looking for something that integrates into the nav unit and displays song/artist/channel information on the screen.
#3938 of 3943 Beep beep beep beep by sockpuppet1969 Oct 10, 2009 (5:12 pm)
Anyone know how to turn off the beep every time you touch a button on the touch screen? 2006 HiHy w/Nav.    Thanks!
#3939 of 3943 Traveling with my dogs by poodlemom1955 Oct 31, 2009 (6:08 pm)
I made arrangements today to become the owner of a 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. I will get it in a week. It is loaded. I travel mostly with my 3 dogs. 2 big poodles and a little. I am wondering if any of you know of a good dog gate type of thing to divide the cargo area from the passenger area so the dogs have a relatively safe place to ride. I do not travel with crates., They would take up TOO MUCH ROOM!!!   Thanks! Nancy Replies to this message: lynnkushnir (Nov 01, 2009 10:52 pm)
#3940 of 3943 Re: Towing with a 2006 HH Limited [sockpuppet1969] by gowhitten Nov 01, 2009 (3:11 pm)
Replying to: sockpuppet1969 (Sep 02, 2009 6:17 am) Hi,   Probably - I think you can tell from the VIN number sequence. You should remember that the Highlander is basically a passenger car dressed up as an SUV and the HH is has much less capabilities because the AWDi (read - IDIOT) transmission has no real mechanical connection between the pistons and the wheels and will just turn off when slightly taxed.   I have a 2006 HH with towing package and a 3,200 boat/trailer and I would not tow it any further than the local boat ramp (6 miles). Beside the brakes on the H are only passenger car brakes and the OEM tire are really poor.   I do some times tow a smaller, lightweight fishing boat with some problems. It will hardly make it up long grades and gets stuck on steep boat ramps. On one ramp, after we put the boat in the water, I could not pull the empty trailer out of the water, so we we unhitched the trailer, pulled the car up, and then my buddy and I pulled the trailer up by hand!. We had to drive the boat 15 miles down to a flatter ramp so we could pull the boat out of the water. (My friend was so pissed that we lost over an hour of fishing time, so he now always drives his Explorer, which has no problems.) Replies to this message: sockpuppet1969 (Nov 01, 2009 6:36 pm) wwest (Nov 02, 2009 9:19 am)
#3941 of 3943 Re: Towing with a 2006 HH Limited [gowhitten] by sockpuppet1969 Nov 01, 2009 (6:36 pm)
Replying to: gowhitten (Nov 01, 2009 3:11 pm) Thanks for the info. I just had the steering rack recall service done on my HH and had the hitch installed at the same time. They checked while it was on the lift and I do not have the transmission cooler. As best I can can tell from talking to the dealer, browsing the web and reviewing the owners manual - the '06 HH has a tow limit of 3500 lbs stock from Toyota (without additional tow package) as compared to the 2000 lbs limit of the stock 6cyl. I guess this is due to more power and/or larger alternator from the hybrid system? Does the ICE version of the hybrid have a CVT or a regular automatic trans?   Anyway, I bought the HH is to tow, so tow I am going to do. I will be towing a pontoon boat/trailer with a wet weight of about 3,000 lbs. I plan on leaving the boat on the trailer at the marina so will only be towing to/from home (about 10 miles one-way) a few times a year. Hopefully it will be able to pull the boat out of the water without too much trouble.
#3942 of 3943 Re: Traveling with my dogs [poodlemom1955] by lynnkushnir Nov 01, 2009 (10:52 pm)
Replying to: poodlemom1955 (Oct 31, 2009 6:08 pm) Target has two pet gates that can be purcahsed on line that work really well. The pet tubular and the vehicle soft pet barrier. (But earplugs you have to puchase separate....)
#3943 of 3943 Re: Towing with a 2006 HH Limited [gowhitten] by wwest Nov 02, 2009 (9:19 am)
Replying to: gowhitten (Nov 01, 2009 3:11 pm) "..no real mechanical connection..."   Yes, and that's what allows it to be a quite unique FULL-TIME F/awd system. Both front and rear drives can be "on" full time since there is no issue of drive line windup.   Only 75HP at the rear is the "real" limitation.

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