When Liftgate Cannot be Opened; If Trouble Arises; When Liftgate Cannot be- Page 553

When Liftgate Cannot be

Opened

If the battery is dead, the liftgate cannot be
unlocked and opened.
In this case, the liftgate can be unlocked
by taking care of the dead battery
situation.
Refer to Jump-Starting on page 7-13.
If the liftgate cannot be unlocked even if
the dead battery situation has been
resolved, the electrical system may have a
malfunction.
In this case, the liftgate can be opened
using the following procedure as an
emergency measure.
1. Remove the cover on the interior

surface of the liftgate with a flathead
screwdriver.
 

Cover

2.

(Without power liftgate)

Turn the lever to the right to unlock the
liftgate.
 

Lever

(With power liftgate)

Push the liftgate while pressing the
lever down.
 

Lever

After performing this emergency measure,
have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.

If Trouble Arises

When Liftgate Cannot be Opened

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