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Sir Gregory

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  1. I forgot to add an update. I took my Kluger back to the same dealer and the result was better but not perfect. It was very quiet there due to the lockdown and I was able to talk to one of the senior mechanics. He took the car for about 30 minutes and when finished he told me that the option was now on for the windows, but it was not possible to do for the moonroof. So, four out of five? I'll live with that.
  2. It's a possibility. Are there any 2021 Kluger non-hybrid owners out there who have been able to get this feature enabled?
  3. Page 105 of the 2021 Kluger Hybrid Owner's Manual says there is an option to open or close all windows and the moonroof from the wireless remote. However it says this option must be customised by your Toyota dealer. I took my car to Castle Hill Toyota and asked them to set the option. Unfortunately they said it was not available. Has anyone else had success getting this option configured?
  4. Castle Hill Toyota told me that automatically locking doors when moving from P to D and visa versa was not configurable by the service department. Turning off the chirping rear door when opening or closing was configured. A single chirp still occurs when opening or closing, but the regular chirp for the duration of the door movement has gone.
  5. I had a similar problem on my 2008 Kluger, and from memory it was the gears, not the motor. Can't recall how much it cost unfortunately. Certainly not $3K+ though.
  6. I'm just about to take my 2021 Kluger Grande Hybrid up to Castle Hill Toyota for the complimentary inspection, and will ask for two config changes via OBD: Turn off the power rear door warning beep Lock doors when moving from P to D and visa versa. Will Toyota know what I'm talking about and if so will I be changed for this change? Stay tuned.
  7. I've just bought the 2021 Kluger Grande Hybrid, and it's still missing, even though it's been in the US Highlander and many other Toyota models for years. My guess is it's just disabled, and can be re-enabled by the service department using onboard diagnostics (OBD). I'll certainly be asking, and will be really annoyed if there's a charge to turn it back on. Here's a screenshot of a Toyota (Camry 2017?) that has it: and here's the 2017 YouTube video where I found it:
  8. Our new 2021 Kluger Hybrid Grande was delivered three days ago. Due to Sydney's lockdown we've had little opportunity to drive it other than essential trips for groceries.  Already we love the quiet, refined ride and have noticed the amazing fuel economy compared with our previous Kluger. We can't wait to get it out of Sydney on a long trip.

    We researched the car thoroughly before buying, and knew many of the features available in the US versions (Highlander) had been dropped or turned off. Here's a list of things that went missing in the translation from Highlander to Kluger:

    1. 12.3" infotainment screen
    2. Digital rear-view mirror
    3. Wireless phone charging
    4. 4-way lumber support
    5. Adjustable thigh support
    6. Second row captains chairs
    7. Ventilated 2nd-row seats
    8. Remote start
    9. Tyre pressure monitor 
    10. Curve-adaptive headlights
    11. Auto door locking/unlocking based on speed or gear position (P/D)
    12. Reverse Autonomous Emergency Braking
    13. Latest Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+

    The Palisade Highlander was the other car on our short list. We test-drove both for more than an hour, and found the Hyundai superior in many ways, particularly interior room, and the lane centering assist was noticeably better than the Kluger. In the end we stayed with the devil we knew; we've had Klugers since 2004.

    We bought through John Cadogan's broker service (autoexpert.com.au/) and saved on both delivery time and cost. 

    This will probably be our last car as we approach the "departure lounge" of our lives. I'm already tracking mobility scooters. Fully electric of course! 😄

     

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