Luggage Compartment; Closing the liftgate/trunk lid; Do not drive the vehicle with the- Page 112

2021 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan Owners Manual

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The trunk lid 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

trunk lid can be opened by pressing

the electric trunk lid opener. If the

trunk lid cannot be opened despite

doing this procedure, press the

electric trunk lid opener to fully open

the trunk lid after pushing the trunk

lid completely closed.

If the vehicle battery is dead or there

is a malfunction in the electrical

system and the trunk lid cannot be

unlocked, the trunk lid can be

opened by performing the

emergency procedure.

Refer to When Liftgate/Trunk Lid

Cannot be Opened on page 7-48.

Closing the liftgate/trunk lid

Lower the liftgate/trunk lid slowly

using the liftgate/trunk lid grip recess,

then push the liftgate/trunk lid closed

using both hands.

Do not slam it. Pull up on the liftgate/

trunk lid to make sure it is secure.

(5–door)

(4–door)

WARNING

Do not drive the vehicle with the

liftgate-ajar warning indication

displayed :

Otherwise, the liftgate/trunk lid may

open unexpectedly and result in an

accident.

NOTE

Con

fi

rm that the liftgate/trunk lid is

securely closed.

Move the liftgate/trunk lid without

pressing the electric liftgate/trunk lid

opener to verify that the liftgate/trunk

lid has not been left ajar.

Luggage Compartment

Luggage compartment cover (5-door)

WARNING

Do not place anything on top of the

cover:

Placing luggage or other cargo on top

of the luggage compartment cover is

dangerous. During sudden braking or a

collision, the cargo could become a

projectile that could hit and injure

someone.

Before Driving

Doors and Locks

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  • 48. Closing the liftgate/trunk lid Lower the liftgate/trunk lid slowly using the liftgate/trunk lid grip recess, then push the liftgate/trunk lid closed using both hands.