When Liftgate Cannot Be Opened - Mazda CX-3 Owner's Manual

When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a
malfunction in the electrical system and
the liftgate cannot be opened, perform
the following procedure as an emergency
measure to open it:
1. Fold down the rear seatbacks.
Refer to Split/One-piece Folding the
Seatback on page 2-7 .
2. Remove cover on the interior surface of
the liftgate using a fl athead screwdriver.
Cover
3. Using a fl athead screwdriver, open the
inner cover.

When Liftgate Cannot be Opened

4. Using a fl athead screwdriver, turn the
lever to the right to unlock the liftgate.
After performing this emergency measure,
have the vehicle inspected at an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.
If Trouble Arises
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