Before Driving; Doors and Locks- Page 89

2016 Mazda CX-3 Cx 3 Owners Manual

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Before Driving

Doors and Locks

CAUTION

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  Before opening the liftgate, remove 

any snow and ice accumulation on it. 
Otherwise, the liftgate could close under 
the weight of the snow and ice resulting 
in injury.

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  Be careful when opening/closing the 

liftgate during strong winds. If a strong 
gust blows against the liftgate, it could 
close suddenly resulting in injury.

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  Fully open the liftgate and make sure 

that it stays open. If the liftgate is only 
opened partially, it could slam shut 
by vibration or wind gusts resulting in 
injury.

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  When loading or unloading luggage in 

the luggage compartment, turn off  the 
engine. Otherwise, you could get burned 
by the heat of the exhaust gas.

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  Be careful not to apply excessive force 

to the damper stay on the liftgate such 
as by putting your hand on the stay. 
Otherwise, the damper stay may bend 
and aff ect the liftgate operation.

Damper stay

 Opening and Closing the Liftgate

    Opening  the  liftgate  with  Electric 
liftgate opener

    Unlock the doors and liftgate, then press 
the electric liftgate opener on the liftgate 
and raise the liftgate when the latch 
releases.

Electric liftgate 
opener

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