Before Driving; Closing the liftgate; Doors and Locks- Page 123

2021 Mazda CX-9 Cx 9 Owners Manual

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and raise the liftgate when the latch
releases.
For the power liftgate operation, refer to
Power Liftgate on page 3-22.

Electric liftgate 
opener 

NOTE

(With the advanced keyless function)

A locked liftgate can also be opened
while the key is being carried.

When opening the liftgate with the doors
and the liftgate locked, it may require a
few seconds for the liftgate latch to
release after the electric liftgate opener
is pressed.

The liftgate can be closed when the
doors are locked with the key left in the
vehicle. However, to prevent locking the
key in the vehicle, the liftgate can be
opened by pressing the electric liftgate
opener. If the liftgate cannot be opened
despite doing this procedure, first push
the liftgate completely closed, then press
the electric liftgate opener to fully open
the liftgate.

When the liftgate latch is released by
pressing the electric liftgate opener, the
liftgate raises slightly. If the liftgate is
not operated for a certain period of
time, the liftgate cannot be raised.

To open

Press the electric liftgate opener again.

To close

To close the liftgate from its slightly
raised position, open it first by pressing
the electric liftgate opener, then close it
after waiting at least 1 second.

If the liftgate is not fully closed, the
driver is notified by a warning indicated
in the instrument cluster.

If the vehicle battery is dead or there is
a malfunction in the electrical system
and the liftgate cannot be unlocked, the
liftgate can be opened by performing the
emergency procedure.
Refer to When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened on page 7-52
.

Closing the liftgate

Lower the liftgate slowly using the liftgate
handle, then push the liftgate closed using
both hands.
Do not slam it. Pull up on the liftgate to
make sure it is secure.
For the power liftgate operation, refer to
Power Liftgate on page 3-22.

Liftgate handle

NOTE

Confirm that the liftgate is securely closed.
The liftgate, move it without pressing the
electric liftgate opener to verify that the
liftgate has not been left ajar.

Before Driving

Doors and Locks

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  • 22. Electric liftgate opener NOTE (With the advanced keyless function)  A locked liftgate can also be opened while the key is being carried.
  • 52. Closing the liftgate Lower the liftgate slowly using the liftgate handle, then push the liftgate closed using both hands.
  • 22. Liftgate handle NOTE Confirm that the liftgate is securely closed.

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