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Replying to: stevedebi (Jun 18, 2009 3:44 pm) 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. |
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| 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. | |
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Replying to: sockpuppet1969 (Sep 02, 2009 6:17 am) Your dealer can tell you for certain. |
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Replying to: sockpuppet1969 (Sep 02, 2009 6:17 am) ---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.
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Replying to: newski3 (Sep 02, 2009 12:59 pm) |
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| 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. | |
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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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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
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Replying to: sockpuppet1969 (Sep 02, 2009 6:17 am) 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.)
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