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03-06-12, 02:08 PM

Milesfw

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Going on vacation

I just bought a 2010 RX450h. I will be going on vacation so the vehicle will be sitting in my garage for eight days. Do I have to worry about it starting when I return?

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03-06-12, 02:15 PM

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I'd make sure I drive it a few miles before I left. It should be ok but if longer you could just have a friend drive it around the block. Even though you have it shut off, the computers are constantly monitoring stuff and do a very slow drain.

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I just bought a 2010 RX450h. I will be going on vacation so the vehicle will be sitting in my garage for eight days. Do I have to worry about it starting when I return?

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03-06-12, 02:17 PM

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I wouldn't be worried. Have a great time.

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03-06-12, 02:51 PM

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Are you serious? 8 days is nothing and this is a complete waste of a thread, in fact, I think it's more of a thread to direct attention towards your vacation.

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03-06-12, 03:36 PM

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Are you serious? 8 days is nothing and this is a complete waste of a thread, in fact, I think it's more of a thread to direct attention towards your vacation.

Funny

, I just came back from a 3 weeks vacation, the car started up like a champ.

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03-06-12, 05:49 PM

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Mine often sits for 8 days unused ... you will not have any issues. Do it often and you will kill your standard 12 volt battery. But, one vacation is nothing.