Mazda 2013 Mazda3 Owner's Manual page 119

Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
NOTE
When the liftgate is unlocked by pressing
l
the electric liftgate opener button, the
liftgate raises slightly to allow it to be
opened. If the liftgate is not operated for a
certain period of time after the electric
liftgate opener button has been pressed, the
liftgate cannot be raised any more from its
slightly raised position. Press the electric
liftgate opener button again to fully open
the liftgate. To close the liftgate from its
slightly raised position, open it first by
pressing the electric liftgate opener button
and wait for 1 second or longer, then close
it.
The door-ajar warning light will illuminate
if the liftgate is not fully closed.
The sound of the latch may be heard for a
l
few seconds after the electric liftgate
opener has been pressed, however, this does
not indicate a malfunction.
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. Fold down the rear seatbacks.
Refer to Split-Folding Rear Seatback
on page 2-8.
3-40
2. Remove the cap on the interior surface
of the liftgate with a flathead
screwdriver.
3. 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
To close, lower the liftgate slowly using
the liftgate grip recess, and then push the
liftgate closed using both hands.
Cap
Lever