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Hi all, I've noticed that my rear hatch will not unlock when the car is running, even if it is in park. I seem to remember it used to unlock in this situation, which is useful when dropping off/picking up someone with luggage. If I kill the engine it will unlock. Anyone else have this...

Same thing here. It doesn't happen every time like the OP said, but seems to be especially when I'm coasting up to a red light. Had me a little concerned at first, but now I'm used to it. -stumbles

Thanks SayNoToPistons, this advice helps a lot. A couple of weeks ago I took my new car to a car wash (hand wash) to get it clean. Following that, I clayed the hood and a front panels with Meguiar's Smooth Surface Clay kit. I didn't notice anything coming off on the clay, so I decided not...

Bose audio and Moonroof come together in one package that should only add ~$1100 to the invoice cost of the car.

Stormtrooper, thanks for the update. MediaMonkey should be able to fix any tag issues as well. MM has a functions under Tools>Advanced Tag Management called "Clean Id3v1 and v2 tags..." and "Synchronize tags". If you first clean the tags in your library, followed by Synchronize them, that...

Wow, looks awesome.

I wonder who they think has sharper handling or more desirable styling in this class, since those two things were major pros for the CX-5 in my mind when I was shopping. VW Tiguan for handling was the only one that I thought was close. I'm quite fond of the Kia Sportage's styling too, but not...

Quick update to share the troubleshooting and tips I've learned in trying to do music with a USB flash drive. 1) I bought a 64gb Patriot Axle drive (~$40), which is nice because its small and can fit below the tray in the center console. 2) However, it came formatted in exFAT and the head...

Wow, thanks maxwax and felt_rider, I'll have to try out Waze. I had no idea it could do what you are describing (give voice nav directions over BT, even when the head unit has another mode selected), that sounds fantastic! Felt_Rider, we have a lot in common. We are both in Georgia, and we...

Just an update: I tried this method and it does work. I made a 2 hour silent .mp3 track using a low bitrate (to save space) and put it on my iPhone 4S. It "plays" over BT allowing the voice nav to come through. -stumbles

Thanks Stormtrooper. I actually ordered one of these last Friday, so I hope I get it this week. I have the black interior, so after seeing your pics I'm not worried. One questions though: Do you need to have the headrests on to keep it in place? -stumbles

Looks really cool. Too bad I don't have wi-fi where I park. Also, I found a pretty handy sync function on Media Monkey (free music software) that I think I'll use to manage my music when updated. Not as good as the Automatica, but cheaper. -stumbles

Looks really slick all black!

Took off some badges. First the dealer badge had to go! Sorry I don't have a before photo, but they had "Rick Case" lettering above the CX-5 badge. After: Next, I took off the SkyActiv badge (Love the technology, but not the badge). After: I'm still deciding on what to do with the CX-5...

Yes, I'm now pretty sure this is a quirk of the Apple iOS and the way it handles turn-by-turn voice navigation. Perhaps it will be changed in the upcoming 7.0 version. Just so you know, you WILL get turn-by-turn navigation directions with Apple Maps or Google maps if you have music playing over...

Interesting, so you get maps directions via BT when the audio console says "Paused" for BT music? I wonder if its an iOS vs. Android difference or if I'm doing something wrong.

Anyone else notice this issue?

Here's how I have it set up:

Yup, same one as the link to Amazon in my original post. However, I bought this mount and it will NOT fit as shown in the picture of the Chevy. Well, not quite anyway (the 12V power plug gets in the way). I think you could mount it on the side closer to the driver seats (opposite the 12V plug...

I ended up getting the mount from Amazon in my original post and mounting it on the piano black plastic dash detail next to the right-center vent. Works/looks pretty solid, I'm happy with it. Only random question: Is seems like turn-by-turn navigation directions from my iPhone 4S over...