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If Trouble Arises

When Liftgate Cannot be Opened

When Liftgate Cannot be 

Opened

If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a 

malfunction in the electrical system and 

the liftgate cannot be opened, perform 

the following procedure as an emergency 

measure to open it:

1.  Remove the cover on the interior 

surface of the liftgate with a flathead 

screwdriver.

Cover

2. 

(With power liftgate)

  Push the liftgate while pressing the 

lever down.

Lever

(Without power liftgate)

  Turn the lever to the right to unlock the 

liftgate.

Lever

After performing this emergency 

measure, have the vehicle inspected at 

an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as 

possible.

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