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I keep my fob in my pocket. However, this was a car wash, and you can't keep the fob. You have to give it to the car wash guy. It's a similar situation when you valet. You don't keep the fob, you give it to the valet guy. Maybe next time the car wash guy / valet guy gets the fob, and I keep the...

I got locked out of my 2017 CX-5 with the key fob INSIDE the car and the engine running. It happened at the local car wash. The key fob was inside, the engine was running, and after closing the tailgate the car wash guy pushed the lock button at the tail gate. BOOM, LOCKED OUT!! My wife came to...

If you have the key fob, simply remove the physical key that sits inside by pressing the release button and unlock the driver door. I got locked out of my 2017 CX-5 with the key fob INSIDE the car and the engine running. It happened at the local car wash. My wife came to rescue me with the other...

I ended up going with the US Mazda OEM system, installed by a pro. It took him more than an hour, having to remove trim panels, etc. but it works like a charm.

I've had it happen twice, and on both occasions it was raining.

If you're in a hurry, there is an awesome product from Tekonsha (not vehicle specific) that does not touch the vehicle's electrical system (other than a dedicated power cable directly to the battery). It's self-contained, available now, requires no splicing, but it's EXPENSIVE. It's the Zero...

Curt 58002 is the harness bracket for the 1.25 inch hitch.

That sucks. Did U-Haul install a Mazda OEM harness, or a U-Haul “universal” harness? The Mazda harness has its own circuitry, breaker, etc. so as not to overload the regular tail light fuses.

My 2017 CX-5 GT has an intermittent dashboard rattle. It's not terribly loud, but it sure is annoying. I have not found a pattern or situation that causes it. It's not even related to the smoothness of the road. I've tried removing everything in the glove box and front storage bin but it didn't...

Here are pics of my installation of the Curt 58002 harness connector bracket for a 1.25 Class II hitch, its package and instructions. https://flic.kr/p/Wt6Kyk https://flic.kr/p/Wt6Ku2 https://flic.kr/p/Wt6K8k https://flic.kr/p/Wt6JZK

Good luck! I cringed at the thought of removing all those parts, running cables underneath the vehicle (without the aid of a lift), and having to put all that back into place. I know my limits, so I opted to have a pro do it. Yeah, it sounds like the cost is comparable in CA.

Finally!! Sounds even more expensive than the cost of pro installation + part in the US. I paid $100 U$D for the installation (because it is not simple, took him 2.5 hours) plus $63 for the part. The instructions are 15 pages long, so I opted not to do it myself. I didn't feel comfortable...

Another addition to my trailer wiring harness is a bracket to support it near the receiver. I found this gem that require NO DRILLING. This one is for a Class II 1.25 hitch. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B81775Q/?tag=m20b7-20

I bought the OEM harness from http://www.realmazdaparts.com (they might ship to Canada), and it cost $50 plus $13 for shipping (they also check the VIN number for proper fitment). The Curt version is nearly twice the price! It was quite the little nightmare for the installer to get it into my...

The 2017 CX-5 requires 0W-20 synthetic oil (in the USA). Don't use anything else.

I use the MRCC in stop-and-go rush-hour traffic almost every day during my commute home on a 2-lane congested avenue, but under certain traffic conditions I disable it. It just doesn't completely understand city traffic yet. If someone changes into your lane it does hard breaking. If the car...

Yup, exactly the same here. After experiencing that a couple of times I touch the brakes to disable the MRCC when I see the car ahead of me turning.

I bought the Curt Class II hitch for my 2017 CX-5 GT FWD, part number 12170, and had it installed by a pro for $55. Today I received the Mazda OEM trailer wiring harness, and the instructions are 15 pages long and terribly complicated, making you removed all kinds of trim, folding seat handles...

I like my HUD very much. I hardly even look down at the speedometer anymore. It also gives you simplified and easy-to read nav instructions. When you get the "premium package" you get more than just the HUD. You also get the 2-position driver memory seat, 6-way power passenger seat; and...

Yes, it sticks to the carpeting with velcro. There are straps to attach the top to the rear seat headrests.