Mazda 3 2004 - How to Use the Liftgate;Trunk Lid

Be careful not to apply excessive
force to the damper stay on the
liftgate such as by putting your hand
on the stay. Otherwise, the damper
stay may bend and affect the liftgate
operation.
1. Damper stay
Do not modify or replace the liftgate
damper stay. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer if a liftgate damper
stay is deformed or damaged for
reasons such as a collision or if there
is some other problem.
How to Use the Liftgate/
Trunk Lid
Opening the Liftgate (5–door)
Using the electric liftgate opener
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Unlock the door.
3. Press the electric liftgate opener.
4. Lift the liftgate.
NOTE
(Vehicles with advanced keyless
function)
The liftgate can be opened even while
the doors and the liftgate are locked by
pressing the electric liftgate opener
while carrying the key.
Opening the Trunk Lid (4–door)
Using the trunk lid release button
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Push the trunk lid release button.
Opening/closing
Liftgate/Trunk Lid
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