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2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD Long-Term Road Test

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edited September 2014 in Mazda

image2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD Long-Term Road Test

Modern cars rarely use up dashboard space for something that isn't vital. In our CX-5 there's a small chunk of real estate carved out for something, but we can't tell what it is.

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  • glossgloss Member Posts: 150
    It is indeed the SD card for the Nav unit.
  • zimtheinvaderzimtheinvader Member Posts: 580
    It is also an attempt at a really good idea. That part in that area is the Navigation hardware. On models that didn't come with Nav there is a little cubby there that you just pop out and for around $500 you just pop the Nav unit into that spot and instantly you have Nav on the radio screen.
    I hear the Nav has some overly intrusive safety features that make it harder to use but it is a great idea having it where you can add Nav to non-Nav models for a decent price.
  • craigistcraigist Member Posts: 29
    There actually is a change drawer there if you don't have the nav system, although it could be better designed - no rubber insert and it's kind of shallow. Good place to stick gum wrappers though.
  • craigistcraigist Member Posts: 29
    There actually is a change drawer there if you don't have the nav system, although it could be better designed - no rubber insert and it's kind of shallow. Good place to stick gum wrappers though.
  • nxtiaknxtiak Member Posts: 13
    Wow I can't believe this update.
    Seriously? infrared? LOL.
    It's the nav unit. There's a door, slide it to the left and the SD card is there. Take it out and stick it in a computer, load TomTomHome software to update your GPS Maps and other stuff. Doubt you guys have done that yet.
    Here's the unit for sale, you can see the whole unit.
    http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Mazda-Accessories-KD37-79-EZX-Navigation/dp/B0083X7HV6
  • nxtiaknxtiak Member Posts: 13
    Sorry I mean, slide it to the right to open the SD card door.
  • meng_maomeng_mao Member Posts: 24
    How is that not in the manual? Is there a separate nav manual?
  • agentorangeagentorange Member Posts: 893
    NSA mandated data port.
  • redskins5926redskins5926 Member Posts: 4
    gloss, zimtheinvader, and nxtiak are correct. This is part of the navigation unit, where the SD card is stored.
  • erictreeseerictreese Member Posts: 2
    It is the where the SD card is stored for the GPS. Did you get a demonstration when you picked up the CX-5?
  • erictreeseerictreese Member Posts: 2
    There is a smart guide and a nav manual.
  • mikegray1mikegray1 Member Posts: 1
    I asked the sales rep during a test drive and they said it is a port to update the navigation system.
  • morto00xmorto00x Member Posts: 1
    Yes, it's a SD card slot for navigation updates.
  • mikeygrnmikeygrn Member Posts: 1
    There is an SD card in there for updated the nav system.
  • rhudyco2229rhudyco2229 Member Posts: 1
    THAT SLOT IS FOR MC SD CARD FOR NAVIGATION AS IN TOM TOM OR GARMIN....HOPE THIS HELPS
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