I bought my SG about 2 months ago hoping that it would give me practical sensing functions not available from the standard MFD. From driving the car I discovered that there were more modes of operation other than the EV mode that could boost FE (fuel-cut, energy re-circulation). What I find now after using this device is that it gives me interesting rather than practical information. Having one doesn't change the way I drive but it does give a more accurate (for the most part) readout of fuel economy.

It is very easy to connect. It plugs in undeneath the steering column. I run the wire through to the top of the column and that's where it sits. Someone had posted pictures of thier mounting but I couldn't find the link. I did a Google search one time but couldn't find a hybrid specific scanner. The SG has to be told that the car is a hybrid so that it doesn't go to sleep at every stop light.

-Ed