How to Unlock the Locked Steering Wheel of X-Trail?
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First, press the clutch or brake pedal, then gently turn the key with your right hand while simultaneously rocking the steering wheel left and right with your left hand. The key can then be turned, or you can fully turn the steering wheel to insert the key and unlock it, starting the vehicle.
I've driven the X-Trail for over a decade and encountered the steering wheel lock many times. Turning the steering wheel after turning off the engine triggers the anti-theft lock, but the unlocking method is quite simple: First, sit in the driver's seat and insert the key into the ignition switch. Then gently turn the steering wheel left and right—just a slight wiggle, no need for excessive force. Simultaneously turn the key to the ACC position, and usually, the lock will release. If the key won't turn, try turning the steering wheel in the opposite direction, but don't force it to avoid damaging the lock cylinder or steering column. Last time, it happened to me in a rainy parking lot, and I was in a panic, but following this method, it was resolved in two seconds. Parking with the steering wheel in the straight position can reduce the chances of it locking. New drivers should practice this a few times to get familiar with it—stay calm and coordinate the movements when it happens. By the way, other SUVs like the CR-V have similar designs, and the operation is basically the same.
