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#3162 of 3174 Re: TCH Charging of Battery [rjohn2] by kdhspyder May 11, 2009 (5:14 pm)
Replying to: rjohn2 (May 11, 2009 11:55 am) You don't need to do any revving at all. You can drive forever at whatever speed you desire as long as you have gas in the car.
#3163 of 3174 TCH vs. '10 Prius by ck90211 Jul 23, 2009 (3:36 pm)
Anyone looked/drove both TCH and the new '10 Prius?   I have a 07 Prius (instead of TCH because of CA HOV sticker), and looking to buy another hybrid soon (thanks to $4500 Clunker program). Like to get some feedback from folks who tried TCH and '10 Prius. Thanks.   Any words on hybrid minivans (C'mon Toyota all your minivan, Previa and old Sienna owners are waiting)?
#3164 of 3174 Re: TCH Charging of Battery [rjohn2] by vivianz Jul 24, 2009 (4:58 am)
Replying to: rjohn2 (May 11, 2009 11:55 am) I too live in south Louisiana, and one of the reasons I bought the TCH is it's ablility to go much longer on the highway than other cars. I have an 08, and have gotten excellent mileage. The only thing it has a really small trunk. You can't take much if you are evacuating. I haven't had to evacuate yet, but..... Replies to this message: rjohn2 (Aug 18, 2009 6:39 am) larsb (Aug 18, 2009 7:49 am) aahmf (Oct 08, 2009 10:21 pm) and 1 more...
#3165 of 3174 Re: TCH Charging of Battery [vivianz] by rjohn2 Aug 18, 2009 (6:39 am)
Replying to: vivianz (Jul 24, 2009 4:58 am) I did find out some great news last week, after worrying for the past couple of years about it. The Camry gas engine will automatically kick in once the battery level drops to a certain level, so there is no way you can get stranded in slow moving traffic unless your battery completely dies on the road and you have to stop your engine or you run out of gas. Then you have to have it jump started.   I was relieved about that. Replies to this message: larsb (Aug 18, 2009 7:49 am) aahmf (Oct 08, 2009 10:21 pm) larsb (Oct 09, 2009 6:41 am)
#3166 of 3174 Re: TCH Charging of Battery [rjohn2] by larsb Aug 18, 2009 (7:49 am)
Replying to: rjohn2 (Aug 18, 2009 6:39 am) rjohn2 says, "The Camry gas engine will automatically kick in once the battery level drops to a certain level, so there is no way you can get stranded in slow moving traffic unless your battery completely dies on the road and you have to stop your engine or you run out of gas. Then you have to have it jump started. "   You are right about everything except the last sentence.   You don't have to have the car "jump started" if you run out of gas. The "engine battery" is separate from the "hybrid battery" and the car behaves no differently than any other gasoline-powered car if you run out of gas - put gas in the car and go.   If you leave the lights on all night, then you might need a jump start, just like any other car with a regular 12v battery which controls the power accessories in the car.   Let me know if you have any other questions - don't wait "a couple of years" before asking !!!   I have owned my TCH for three years and if I don't know the answer, I can find it. Replies to this message: aahmf (Oct 08, 2009 10:21 pm) larsb (Oct 09, 2009 6:41 am)
#3167 of 3174 Windshield Wipers by pat85 Aug 20, 2009 (8:31 am)
How do I remove the widshield wipers to replace them.?
#3168 of 3174 Re: 2009 camry hybrid Premium Package w/Navi ??? [gerrythegreat] by jrsdriver Sep 09, 2009 (8:27 am)
Replying to: gerrythegreat (Jul 06, 2008 11:39 am) I live in the U.S. and was told I had no choice but to have leather seats if I wanted the heated seats and side mirrors, which I did. I also wanted the NAV system. All these things are terrific in my 2009 TCH.   The only thing is that I would have preferred velour seats. Unfortunately, that was not an option. Replies to this message: larsb (Sep 09, 2009 12:15 pm)
#3169 of 3174 Re: 2009 camry hybrid Premium Package w/Navi ??? [jrsdriver] by larsb Sep 09, 2009 (12:15 pm)
Replying to: jrsdriver (Sep 09, 2009 8:27 am) I agree. The last car I had with quality velour seats was the 1987 Cressida.   Those seats were AWESOME and PLUSH and GORGEOUS !!!   Toyota offering them as an option today would be a slam dunk for a lot of people.
#3170 of 3174 Re: TCH Charging of Battery [larsb] by aahmf Oct 08, 2009 (10:21 pm)
Replying to: larsb (Aug 18, 2009 7:49 am) Hey larsb,   Im thinking of buying a TCH, however, i have a newbie quetion if you would be kind enough to answer.   If the electric battery was removed or went dead, will the car and all its options (AC, Lights, radio...etc) stop working? in other words, will the car continue to run as a conventional one (gas) or will stop dead?   Your answer is very much appreciated. Thank you. Replies to this message: larsb (Oct 09, 2009 6:41 am)
#3171 of 3174 Buzzing from steering column by james99 Oct 09, 2009 (4:59 am)
Once in a while I feel a brief buzz coming from the steering column, it sounds like an electrical noise. I sometime hear it when the heating comes on. The car computer failed a month ago(had to get a new one), not sure if it has anything to do with this.

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