Do hybrid Highlanders have a problem with the battery dying if you don't drive it enough?

Tiny
SHELLEY_A
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My friend has a 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. She is having trouble with the battery dying. She has been told she does not drive it enough, that she needs to let it run for 20 minutes to half an hour before driving it every morning. They say there is nothing wrong with the battery. She had knee surgery last summer and the car sat most of the summer. It started right away the first time she drove it. What's the real deal with the battery problem? Thanks for your help. Shelley
Saturday, November 19th, 2011 AT 2:22 AM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Lets get the battery and alternator load tested-start here Both okay could be a parastic draw-
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Saturday, November 19th, 2011 AT 2:33 AM
Tiny
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Has the problem been resolved?
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Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 AT 2:09 PM

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