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#3929 of 3943 Re: 2010 HiHy Information [zebart72] by wvgasguy May 05, 2009 (4:32 pm)
Replying to: zebart72 (May 03, 2009 9:13 pm) I am considering a new vehicle. I like the 2009 HIghlander features, but the fuel efficiency isn't that impressive (at least for me).   So what kind / brand of 4wd SUV are you comparing it to that does impress you? I find 25+ mpg pretty impressive for a large comfortable SUV with towing abilities. Don't know what else can really compete with it. Maybe I'm easier to impress. Maybe I'm comparing it to the 14.5 mpg my Expedition gets Replies to this message: stevedebi (Jun 18, 2009 3:44 pm) wvgasguy (Jul 17, 2009 8:55 am)
#3930 of 3943 Re: 2010 HiHy Information [wvgasguy] by stevedebi Jun 18, 2009 (3:44 pm)
Replying to: wvgasguy (May 05, 2009 4:32 pm) "So what kind / brand of 4wd SUV are you comparing it to that does impress you? I find 25+ mpg pretty impressive for a large comfortable SUV with towing abilities. Don't know what else can really compete with it. Maybe I'm easier to impress. Maybe I'm comparing it to the 14.5 mpg my Expedition gets"   Well, except for towing, the Ford Escape Hybrid is pretty good. I get about 30 in town and on the road, and the AWD is mechanical, not electric. Replies to this message: wvgasguy (Jul 17, 2009 8:55 am)
#3932 of 3943 Re: 2010 HiHy Information [stevedebi] by wvgasguy Jul 17, 2009 (8:55 am)
Replying to: stevedebi (Jun 18, 2009 3:44 pm) Well, except for towing, the Ford Escape Hybrid is pretty good. I get about 30 in town and on the road, and the AWD is mechanical, not electric.   I like the mechanical AWD in the Escape but I needed to tow 3500 lbs. Also the second row seating in the Escape is terrible in comparison to the HH.
#3933 of 3943 Towing with a 2006 HH Limited by sockpuppet1969 Sep 02, 2009 (6:17 am)
Just picked up a 2006 Highlander Hybrid Limited ($26K at CarMax with 45K, like new condition). I got it for the 3rd row seat and to tow a boat. Can someone confirm that the towing package is standard in this vehicle - including the bigger alternator, radiator, a transmission cooler and is pre-wired for the lighting harness? Thanks in advance. Replies to this message: wwest (Sep 02, 2009 9:25 am) newski3 (Sep 02, 2009 12:59 pm) sockpuppet1969 (Sep 03, 2009 4:43 am) gowhitten (Nov 01, 2009 3:11 pm) sockpuppet1969 (Nov 01, 2009 6:36 pm) wwest (Nov 02, 2009 9:19 am)
#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!

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