Mazda 3 - Page 93

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Before Driving
Doors and Locks
NOTE
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(Hatchback)
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When the latch is released by
pressing the electric liftgate opener,
the liftgate raises slightly. If the
liftgate is not operated for a certain
period of time, the liftgate cannot be
raised.
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To open
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Press the electric liftgate opener
again.
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To close
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To close the liftgate from its slightly
raised position, open it ¿ rst by
pressing the electric liftgate opener,
then close it after waiting at least 1
second.
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If the liftgate is not fully closed,
the driver is noti¿ ed by a warning
indicated in the instrument cluster.
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If the vehicle battery is dead or there
is a malfunction in the electrical
system and the liftgate/boot lid
cannot be unlocked, the liftgate/boot
lid can be opened by performing the
emergency procedure.
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Refer to When Liftgate/Boot Lid
Cannot be Opened on page 7-57 .
Closing the liftgate/boot lid
Lower the liftgate/boot lid slowly using
the liftgate/boot lid grip recess, then push
the liftgate/boot lid closed using both
hands.
Do not slam it. Pull up on the liftgate/boot
lid to make sure it is secure.
(Hatchback)
Liftgate grip
recess
(Saloon)
Boot lid grip recess
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