C6 Chris

Try again and be sure to tap BETWEEN the horizontal lines, not the top/bottom of the monitor... I was able to do it, but what to do from here, I haven't a clue...

We have a new 2007 400h, have not tired it yet, but it sounds like it son't work. Any update on this?

My firend that owns a RX330 said he once knew how to do this, but has since "lost" the secret. Anyone know?

The only thing I could find was a drawing of the batteries on page 13 in this .pdf file that's called "Lexus RX400h Hybrid - Emergency Response Guide". I think it's supposed to be used by emergency response personnel when dealing with the vehicle after its been involved in an accident. I think I'll print it out and keep it in the glove box... Lexus RX400h Emergency Response Guide .pdf attached also... Jim Very Interesting, thanks for posting... How the heck did you find this?

Yeah, that's what I thought too, but our friends owns an AWD RX330 and it too has a flat floorboard in the back...

Just wondering how many there are and how big they are. I was pleasantly surprised with how little they affect interior space in the 400h. I understand this is not so in other hybrids like the Camry...

Ouch! :chairshot: Was yours one of the early ones? A 2006 or 2007?

Curious. What is your wife's reasoning for wanting a Range Rover?

I'm still a little confused with all this. Let me get this straight. The battery is being charged all the time when coasting and is evident by see the display indicating power going from the wheels to the battery. Regenerative Braking assists the stopping power by applying power to the electric motors to slow the car down Right? So how do you know when this is occuring? Can you tell by reading the displays or is it happening all the time when braking? If there is no visible indication, then how do you know when it is not working? Confused, but trying to understand... :-)

Thanks all for your valuable input! So the Vais Unit comes with Aux In, but the Lexus Unit does not? Interesting. I guess the Vais unit gets installed by a third party and not Lexus if I go this route. Sounds like yours hasn't been installed yet, so have you actually compared the two installs and confirm is they are functionally the same, except for the Aux-In? Also, where is the Aux-In actually installed in the car? Also, how does it work? Where is the button to switch between them?

Thanks for the reply. So there appears to be at least two solutions to add XM - THe Vaistech XM and the "Lexus XM Box". Is suspect Lexus does not make the unit that does this, does anyone know who makes theirs? Also, are they functionally the same?

I remember this and thought the same thing when they did this. Absolutely, a real issue that manufacturers need to consider. Guess that's why the 2007 RX400H prominently displays the HYBRID tag on the sides. Lexus listened to the 2006 Owners!

We just got our RX400H at $500 over Invoice ($5000 below MSRP) and we are in the SF Bay Area. This is how we got this great price. First I wrote an email listing the minimum options, in our case, White and NAVI, and offered $500 over invoice and said we were ready to pay today in cash. I then went to Lexus and emailed every dealer within 100 miles of us the same email. I received a response from every one, some didn't have the color and the ones that did would not go that low. Most were $1500 over invoice and one was $1000 over. However, one called and met my price over the phone. The cool thing is that there was no haggling.... If ther couldn't do it, they said so, if they could then they followed through. Hate to tell everyone this "secret" way of getting a great price, but when you go to Lexus Dealers, one thing is very clear - there is ALOT of money being made by the Dealers!

Just curious to see how current owners reply to this poll.

I cannot believe a car of this caliber does not come with Satelite Radio (but does come with a button labeled SAT). :chairshot: I have talked to several dealers and received price quotes of $700 - $1000. Don't know the brand of the equipment, but thought you folks here could give me your input on what works what doesn't. Or what to look our for...:whistles: