Black plate (90,1)
Hatch (5-Door)
WARNING
Never allow a person to ride in the
hatch area:
Allowing a person to ride in the hatch
area is dangerous. The person in the
hatch area could be seriously injured
or killed during sudden braking or a
collision.
Keep the hatch closed when driving:
Exhaust gas entering the cabin of a
vehicle through an open hatch is
dangerous. This gas contains CO
(carbon monoxide), which is colorless,
odorless, and highly poisonous. If
inhaled, it can cause loss of
consciousness and death.
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Locking, Unlocking with Key
The hatch can be locked/unlocked by
inserting the key into the driver's door key
slot, refer to Power Door Locks (page
3-10).
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Locking, Unlocking with Transmitter
The hatch can be locked/unlocked by
operating the keyless entry system
transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System
(page 3-3).
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Locking, Unlocking with Door-
Lock Switch
The hatch can be locked/unlocked by
operating the door-lock switch, refer to
Power Door Locks (page 3-10).
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Opening and Closing the Hatch
To open the hatch, pull up on the handle.
NOTE
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is
a malfunction in the electrical system
and the hatch cannot be unlocked,
perform the following manual
procedure as an emergency measure to
unlock it:
1. Remove the cap on the interior
surface of the hatch with a flathead
screwdriver.
Cap
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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
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