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Lexus RX 400h: Driving Tips & Tricks
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2) how does the 400h AWD behave on snowy roads, for example during storms? does it deliver "real" AWD traction?
There have been a lot of complaints that the system is not always proactive enough, but the 400h is capable of using only electric energy and electric motors for initial acceleration.
If Toyota themselves publish a "no off-road warning", it would be wise to obey. Especially if the same statement is in the owner's manual, or in the warranty statement.
Also, to address those that complain that Lexus (or any Make) don't put accurate mileage numbers on the sticker, you are complaining about the wrong entity. It is not the manufactures that do the rating. Though they may tailor a car to get high ratings for the specific EPA test, it is the EPA and it's rating system you see. Put the rating blame where it belongs. Has anyone ever read the 'city' and 'highway' testing method? VERY non-real-world testing. Hopefully new testing methods will align the ratings to more realistic numbers. That being said, I always think it amusing when people say "I should not have to baby this vehicle to get great mileage." Or "It's a sporty car. It should get that mileage even when driven that way." That is just silly talk. Like people complaining about gas prices and then driving 10mpg vehicles, or driving 85mph. Of course you use a lot of gas.
Hybrids are not immune to wasteful driving habits. If you choose to drive 'spirited' or 75mph, so be it, but don't complain you are not getting 40mpg. We all have to take responsibility for our driving habits and choices and be realistic on how those choices impact actual mileage. Those ratings are mainly there as a form of comparison at this point. You may likely not get those same numbers, but at least we have a form of comparing one vehicle to another, so that is better than nothing.
I believe there is some sequence of locking and unlocking the door manually with the key that allows me to start it. I saw this once done from a mechanic, but forgot the procedure.
I understand the risks, but it would take up too much space here to explain my predicament. Any help would be appreciated.
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"..the offset being a lower HP rating.."
Unless you have one hell of a high level of wind drag then consistently driving your 5.3 liter V8 at 65 MPH it MUST consume more fuel at 5000 feet elevation vs at sea level. HP = HP.
As a rule internal combustion engines consume more fuel at higher altitutes. Less oxygen in the atmosphere so engines must work harder, more friction, to reach an equal level of HP production.
Recreational vehicle gensets must often be re-jetted, larger jets to provide more fuel flow, in order to run with a full load, or to support A/C startup surge loads, at higher elevations.
Montana....less traffic to content with....improved FE...??
Over-inflated or new tires...??
Could also have something to do with the non-linear torque curve of your 5.3L.