Liftgate
WARNING.
Never allow a person to ride in the
luggage compartment:
Allowing a person to ride in the
luggage compartment is dangerous.
The person in the luggage compartment could be seriously injured or killed during sudden braking or a collision.
Do not drive with the liftgate open: Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle is dangerous. An open liftgate in a moving vehicle will cause exhaust gas to be drawn into the cabin. This gas contains CO (carbon monoxide), which is colorless, odorless, and highly poisonous, and it can cause loss of consciousness and death.
Moreover, an open liftgate could cause occupants to fall out in an accident.
Locking, Unlocking with Key
The liftgate can be locked/unlocked by inserting the key into the driver's door key slot, refer to Power Door Locks.
Locking, Unlocking with Transmitter
The liftgate can be locked/unlocked by operating the keyless entry system transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System.
Locking, Unlocking with Door-Lock Switch
The liftgate can be locked/unlocked by operating the door-lock switch, refer to Power Door Locks.
Opening and Closing the Liftgate
Opening the liftgate
Pull up on the handle.
NOTE.
The liftgate opens to a position (1) slightly lower than the fully open position. To fully open the liftgate (2), push it up around the area indicated by the arrow. Do not apply excessive force when pushing it up.
NOTE.
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 cover on the interior surface of
the liftgate.
2. Turn the lever to the right to unlock the liftgate.
After performing this emergency measure, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Closing the liftgate
Use both hands to push the liftgate down until the lock snaps shut. Do not slam it.
Pull up on the liftgate to make sure it is securely latched.
See also:
Light Bulbs
WARNING:
Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs
yourself:
Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs
yourself is dangerous. Because the
xenon fusion bulbs require high
voltage, you could receive an ele ...
Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING:
Do not spin the wheels at more than 56
km/h (35 mph), and do not allow
anyone to stand behind a wheel when
pushing the vehicle:
When the vehicle is stuck, spinning
the wheels at high sp ...
Beep Sounds
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Beep
If a malfunction is detected in both the air
bag/front seat belt pretensioner system
and the warning light, a warning beep
sound will be he ...