If I get this CX-5, I'm going to have to find a solution around this key. I just hate carrying fat things in my pockets. And I lose keys left and right. I have 6 keys each to my current vehicles, just standard old metal keys. Misplace them all the time.
So as I understand it, if this key fob thing is close to the vehicle, then you can press a button on the CX-5 to open the doors and liftgate? Is this true? So if I leave it on the inside, in the glove compartment, my vehicle isn't safe? I hope this is not true.
As I understand it, the key itself, inside of the fob, can be dup'ed at many places. And these copies can be used to open the door. This is a great solution for me if the key fob doesn't allow others to just walk up and get in. For I can put the entire fob and key into the car and leave them there. Then use duplicate keys to unlock the door. That would be perfect. Once in the CX-5, just push the start button, as the fob is nearby.
I'm sure it can't be this easy. Either the car won't like the fob always being near and disable it. Or there is some button on the door where people can get in if the fob is in the car. Of course such a button could be disconnected. But maybe there is another d*mn button on the liftgate? And the passenger side door?
I must find some solution/alternative to carrying that thick fob around. And to have backup keys.