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There is a thread on Toyota Nation addressing the issue: http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=291482 I haven't tried any of the suggestions.

Finally got around to detailing my car over the week end. The finish is so smooth I need to be careful closing the tail gate otherwise my hand slips off and I end up head butting the panel. It's amazing how much extra grime the clay removes and how smooth it feels afterwards.

Tried 4 applications to a light scratch over the weekend, but it didn't seem to make much difference. Followed the advice here and kept working the product until it had all but disappeared.

Were're talking about driver and front passenger door arm rests right? Mine are very rigid (Nov 08). I suggest you put a good deal of your body weight on them and see if they break. Better to get them replaced now under warranty. They were probably designed for 40-60kg Japanese people. Just one more thing I need to add to my list of warranty reapirs at the next service

It probably would have been, or where did they get the 'stronger' spare part from? I haven't noticed any dodgyness in the arm rest of my Nov build KX-S I have a March 08 build. The passenger side is rigid, but the driver's side is very flexible. It actually feels like it's broken already.

Did they say whether it's been fixed in models after a certain production date?

Mine does have a little movement in it, but I've never noticed it rattling when driving.

Welcome to the forum. I haven't had the feature enabled, but I remember reading or seeing a video somewhere that explained that the doors will unlock if the airbags are deployed or the car is in an accident. Can't remember where though.

On the main window of each forum at the bottom left below the topics there is a search box. I didn't use it on this occaison as I remembered the topic being discussed back in Feb.

This has been discussd previously in another thread. Recommendation was to buy the injector cleaner, do the treatment yourself and then use it regularly when you top up. I bought a bottle for approx $16, which yields 11 full tanks and have been using it since new.

Did a resonable drive from Brisbane to Binna Burra in Lamington National park today. Lots of steep, narrow and windy roads. No back or neck pain at all. Must be a difference in the way I sit when doing a long relaxing trip compared to commuting. One thing that was pleasing, was the way the kluger handled up and down the mountain. Very comfortable and confident in the corners. I spent most of the time in S mode shifting between second and third and hardly needed to touch the brakes. Didn't have as much chassis roll as I would of expected. Followed a couple of sedans and stuck to their tails like glue (in the end they pulled over and let me pass, which was much appreciated). The 2004 Subaru Forestor that I drove before the Kluger loved the windy roads as well but lack the power in the hills. The kluger had only a tad more roll, but being able to just touch the accelerator and get the engine working up the slopes was great. My partner kept trying to distract me to look at the view, but I was having so much fun enjoying the drive.

cervix uteri (neck of the uterus) commonly abbreviated by just about everyone to cervix (and as you point out it doesn't necessarily make it technically correct :) ). Who says learning latin these days is a waste of time :) Back on topic, it's still a painful chair.

and who might that be http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/pai...-spinal-anatomy perhaps a bit of extra education might also be helpfull http://www.anatomy.usyd.edu.au/glossary/glossary.cgi?page=c Well what do you know, everyone's correct :D

No

I like your way of thinking :D

Well I don't have a cervix so must just have an odd shaped noggin :D

If you decide to go with a cargo barrier check out this thread. I've found the genuine toyota barrier limits some of the space availble in the back, and prevents the use of the cargo blind. It is fairly easy to remove, taking approx 5 minutes if you want to use the 3rd row of seats. I'm not sure whether the non-genuine milford barrier differs at all (the genuine model is made by milford anyway).

According to the manual, the centre of the head rest should be level with the top of your ears. Having it low means it is not positioned properly. At the very least the top should be above your ears to minimise whip lash. I took the head rest out and played around with all the adjustments until I found the most comfortable position. Stuck the head rest back in and it intruded into the space wher my head wants to be. It needs to sit about 1-2cm further back. I find that it pushes my head forward which throws out my neck and back. I'm only in the car for an hour a day and it is having a big impact on me. I'm considering buying a replacement head rest, but am concerned with safety in rear end collision.

I have the auto-answer switched off, and the bluetooth handsfree still keeps doing the same thing. Puts the existing party on hold and then rings until I either answer or disconnect the incoming caller. Most BT kits I've ever used simply display a visual notification and allow you to choose. Any other suggestions on how to fix this as I use call waiting quite a lot?

Can get a resonable little compressor these days from the Autoshops for $50-$100. It's invaluable for things such as the kid's bike tyres (always seem to be flat whenever they want to ride), inflatable pool toys (try blowing up a large inflatable dolphin using your lungs :) ), and of course for adjusting the tyre pressure in your car at home or on the go if off-roading. Small enough to keep in the back of the kluger all the time.

A couple of sites which compare nitrogen vs air for tyre inflation: http://blogs.consumerreports.org/cars/2007...-nitrogen-.html http://www.toyo.com.au/TechInfoPDFs/TTT-17...20Inflation.pdf http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive...to/4302788.html Reasons used as arguments for nitrogen are: Nitrogen bleeds through the rubber slower than oxygen so pressure loss over time is less with nitrogen than air. Nitrogen has a higher specific gas constant than oxygen and therefore exhibits less pressure change with increased temperature (volume and mass being equal). Nitrogen also has a higher specific heat than oxygen so it therefore takes more heat energy to increase its temperature. Combining these two properties means that pressure in nitrogen filled tyres will increase less than air filled tyres. The pressure will still change in the tyre due to increased tyre temperature from rolling friction as described by Gay-Lussac's Law Nitrogen fills use equipment that minimises water vapour in the gas, whereas most air fill stations don't filter water vapour and may not properly bleed air lines of water. This can result in water in the tyres. Having water in tyres is more weight to move around therefore increased fuel consumption. Reduced oxygen content inside tyre reduces oxidation of rubber and extends tyre life. Bottom line of argument is all of the above reduces variation in tyre pressure and therefore provides better tyre life and fuel consumption. However the practicality of using nitrogen in the tyres of everyday cars I would think is pretty limited. Every time you want to fill your tyres you would need to go to a specific nitrogen fill station and pay for the privilege. Compare that to air where you can just go down to the local service station and fill for free. Also if you need to change your tyre pressure regularly, for example when going off road, you would need to carry a nitrogen fill station with you, which I imagine is going to be far more expensive than a small portable compressor from one of the discount auto outlets. If you are racing where every little bit of performance counts, or your own a fleet of vehicles with your own facility for nitrogen fills then it is probably worth it. As an individual with one vehicle that is your daily drive then it will probably cost more than what you would save on tyres and fuel. Best bet is to check the air pressure in your tyres regularly and fill up for free at the local servo.

I'm reasonably tall and have had a lot more back and neck pain since driving the Kluger. I've adjusted all the settings on the seat but can't seem to find a position that feels right. Even had my chiropractor take a look. Not the most comfortable car seats.

While we're talking chemistry, helium doesn't exist as molecules, only as individual atoms :)

I believe there are vents in the floor behind the second row searts. May also possibly be vents below front seats (possibly could be cable ducts)

Mine doesn't but according to the customisations in the manual it can. Ask your dealer to set it up.