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2015 Mazda MAZDA5 Owners Manual

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9. Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
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When the liftgate cannot be opened

If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a
malfunction in the electrical system and
the liftgate cannot be unlocked, perform
the following procedure as an emergency
measure to unlock it:

1. Remove the cap on the interior surface

of the liftgate with a flathead
screwdriver.

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2. 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.

Closing the liftgate

To close, lower the liftgate slowly using
the liftgate grip recess, and then push the
liftgate closed using both hands.
Do not slam it. Pull up on the liftgate to
make sure it is secure.

Liftgate grip 
recess

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