Toyota Highlander excess heat safety problems

3 messages, Last post on Aug 06, 2009 at 11:24 AM

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#2 of 3 Battery vents by sulevfan Aug 06, 2009 (7:16 am)
I distinctly recall a very explicit warning from the dealer about the air vents underneath the backs seat and that they should remain unobstructed meaning that we should never put stuff on the floor area of the rear seats. I think it sucks, since I usually put stuff there and now have to find a different way to do things. I have noticed in the new Prius that the vents have moved to be beside the driver side pasenger - again a poor design I think.
#3 of 3 Battery vents by foxholo Aug 06, 2009 (11:24 am)
Thanks for your reply. My dealer did not mention it during the sale, only after it was researched after the fact. In my mind, it's a pretty dire warning and should be emphasized. And better still: A complete design change for battery ventilation.