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#3862 of 3943 Re: Wish Toyota would have given more options for HH [dorenescar] by bennb Dec 10, 2007 (1:27 pm)
Replying to: dorenescar (Nov 29, 2007 12:22 am) The 400h currently doesn't have as many options as the HH ... specifically EV or econ button/mode ... included MP3/Aux connection. I just can't get over the Highlander's boring looks.
#3863 of 3943 Re: Snow Chains for 2008 HH Limited? [gagrice] by monte8 Dec 10, 2007 (9:16 pm)
Replying to: gagrice (Dec 10, 2007 1:26 pm) "I would think chains on the back wheels of an HH or RXH would be asking for trouble."   The owner's manual (2008 HH) specifically limits use of chains to the front wheels.   "You are not even supposed to go through mud with that rear electric drive."   Why do you think that. The HH manual says "not intended for off road use." This does not mean that the electric rear motor cannot handle mud. It just will overheat and shut down if called on to provide power to the rear wheels for too long a time. Replies to this message: gagrice (Dec 10, 2007 9:38 pm)
#3864 of 3943 Re: Snow Chains for 2008 HH Limited? [stevedebi] by monte8 Dec 10, 2007 (9:20 pm)
Replying to: stevedebi (Dec 10, 2007 12:10 pm) "Does your owner's manual say chains can be used? They would probably say "cable" not chains."   Nope, it says chains. It even provides an illustration and specific dimensions of the links that are acceptable. Replies to this message: stevedebi (Dec 11, 2007 2:55 pm) wwest (Dec 11, 2007 4:17 pm)
#3865 of 3943 Re: Snow Chains for 2008 HH Limited? [monte8] by gagrice Dec 10, 2007 (9:38 pm)
Replying to: monte8 (Dec 10, 2007 9:16 pm) It just will overheat and shut down if called on to provide power to the rear wheels for too long a time.   That is exactly what I was alluding to. The Hybrid SUVs are not designed to use off road.
#3866 of 3943 Re: Snow Chains for 2008 HH Limited? [monte8] by stevedebi Dec 11, 2007 (2:55 pm)
Replying to: monte8 (Dec 10, 2007 9:20 pm) "Nope, it says chains. It even provides an illustration and specific dimensions of the links that are acceptable."   Cool, thanks for looking it up for me. Replies to this message: wwest (Dec 11, 2007 4:17 pm)
#3867 of 3943 Re: Snow Chains for 2008 HH Limited? [stevedebi] by wwest Dec 11, 2007 (4:17 pm)
Replying to: stevedebi (Dec 11, 2007 2:55 pm) Due to tight, EXTREMELY tight, clearance between the rear suspension and the inside sidewall of the tire neither standard link chains nor cable chains can be used on the rear of any RX, HL, nor Sienna.   And please keep in mind that both Toyota and Lexus indicate in their respective owners manuals that tire chains on the front ONLY can potentially be quite hazardous.   I added 1.6" wheel spacers and upgraded to 17X8 wheels all around on my '01 AWD RX300 so rear tire chains can be used.....FIRST, and then the fronts added when and if the need arises.   But be aware that even with the spacers the clearance from the tire tread surface to the spring remains fairly tight so rear chains must be especially snug when used.
#3868 of 3943 How do I connect to 12v inside fuse box? by larryp3 Dec 21, 2007 (5:36 am)
08 Hi Hy. I need an 'always on' 12v source inside the fuse box under the hood. I see a plastic square with a big "+" on the top in the front right fuse box corner but am afraid to break it pulling on it. All help appreciated. Larry
#3869 of 3943 EV and ECON mode by smoss1 Jan 03, 2008 (11:20 am)
We are looking at the HH. What are the EV and ECON modes for? Thanks
#3870 of 3943 EV and ECON mode by p38light Jan 03, 2008 (12:04 pm)
EV mode directs the car to use electric motors only. You can go less than a mile or two and no faster than 20-25 mph in EV mode. ECON mode restricts acceleration to remain within the most economical limits. The car accelerates slowly unless you push the accelerator hard enough to overcome the ECON mode, than it accelerates normally.
#3871 of 3943 EV and econ by stanwagon Jan 03, 2008 (1:52 pm)
I just got my 2008 Highlander Hybrid. I am at 10000 feet in Summit County, Colo., and so far it has been quite good in some very deep snow.   It refuses to go into EV mode even in parking lots, and I think that is because it has been very cold out. I use ECON essentially all the time and I am getting 24 mpg up here, but it has been very cold and that affects mileage.   So far I have been pleased. I know it will not handle the very rough roads as well as my Ford Explorer (with low-range) did, but I will be interested to try when the time comes.   Thank goodness it does not beep in reverse, like the Prius.   The B mode is MUCH stronger than the Prius. It slows the car very strongly, and it also jolts the charging needle so that it seems certain to me that B mode causes more recharging than not using B mode. The various postings on this matter re. the Prius all said that NO, it does not charge more, it is just used for slowing the car to make up for the lack of a downshift. But it seems clear that it is charging more on the HH.

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