Where is the keyhole of the Magotan?
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The keyhole of the Magotan is located inside the cover in front of the left front door handle, which can be pried open with a small flat-head screwdriver. The Magotan has a length, width, and height of 4865mm, 1832mm, and 1471mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 2871mm. It is equipped with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, and features such as tire pressure warning, electronic stability control, brake assist, engine electronic anti-theft system, rearview camera, and rear radar. The Magotan's tire specification is 215/60R16, with a front suspension of MacPherson independent suspension and a rear suspension of multi-link independent suspension. Its top speed is 208 kilometers per hour.
Speaking of the Magotan's ignition keyhole, our 2019 model really gave me a hard time! On the day we brought the new car home, I fumbled around in the parking lot for ages before finally checking the manual to discover that the newer Magotan models mostly come with keyless start—you just press the start button next to the steering wheel normally. However, there's a coin-sized cover hidden under the steering column, which you can pry open with the mechanical key to reveal the emergency keyhole. Last time my car key battery died suddenly, I had to rely on this hole to start the car. The older Magotan's keyhole, on the other hand, is in a very obvious spot on the right side of the instrument panel. If you're driving a newer model, I recommend locating this hidden keyhole in advance to avoid the embarrassment I went through the first time.
I've been driving the Magotan for almost five years, and the keyhole design is quite interesting. The older models had a visible slot on the instrument panel to the right of the steering wheel, but the newer versions feature a hidden design for a cleaner look. The emergency keyhole is located under the steering column, and you have to crouch down to see the small cover with the key symbol. Last time a friend borrowed my car and couldn't find the keyhole, I showed them how to use the mechanical key to pry open the cover from the side. Here's a fun fact: if the car key runs out of battery, you can still start the car by holding the remote key against the push-to-start button for recognition. However, the smart key battery in the newer Magotan models lasts three to four years, so the chance of encountering such an issue is actually quite low.
The location of the keyhole in the Magotan varies depending on the model year. In older models, it's conspicuously located next to the instrument panel on the right side of the steering wheel. However, in newer models, it's hidden under a cover at the base of the steering column. If you bend down and feel around the knee area of the driver's seat, you'll find a plastic piece with a key icon. You can pry it open with the tip of the mechanical key to insert and start the car. There's actually an illustration on page 43 of the manual, but most people don't bother to look. I remember last time when my neighbor's daughter went on a trip in her Magotan, the key fob battery died and she was crying in the car. I used this method to help her start the car in an emergency. Nowadays, new cars are designed with hidden keyholes mainly to make the center console look cleaner and more aesthetically pleasing.
