Important advice when your key will not turn

[NGC]

I found myself in the position of being able to enter my CX9 BUT the turn knob to start the vehicle was locked. The vehicle acted like I was breaking in with the alarm going off.
SOLUTION - Take the steering wheel and jiggle it back and forth and everything worked fine so said the Manual and it was good advice.
I'm glad I wasn't miles away from the too big to carry Mazda CX9 Manual.
CX9 -Advanced Keyless Entry

 

[giswong]

Thanks。。。。I think it's been a standard feature on all brands for a long time but still , nice to point it out, just in case.

 

[Lindyrect]

Poor you,

As a current member of the Armed Forces of the US; If you can't carry a car manual, then you are pretty much a b*tch.

BTW, my "1978" Ford Granda was the same way as far as the steering wheel locking. Good to see new, inexperienced drivers these days.

 

[djc6]

If you can't carry a car manual, then you are pretty much a b*tch.

I no longer carry mine; the only place it'll fit is the glove box, which is rather small to begin with - I've got various child care items I'd rather keep in there. One thing I do wish the CX-9 had more of is storage space. I don't see how that makes me a b*tch - its about prioritizing what fits in the car.

 

[xarthan]

i throw mine in the back in the compartment where the sub and spare tire is.

 

[Force-1]

Welcome to 1980.

 

[nguvanh]

Today, it seems no one wants to read User's Manual Before Using until they get into an issue.

Poor you,

As a current member of the Armed Forces of the US; If you can't carry a car manual, then you are pretty much a b*tch.

BTW, my "1978" Ford Granda was the same way as far as the steering wheel locking. Good to see new, inexperienced drivers these days.