Mazda Mazda5 Owner's Manual page 94

Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
NOTE
When the liftgate latch is released by
l
pressing the electric liftgate opener,
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 has
been pressed, the liftgate cannot be
raised any more from its slightly
raised position. Press the electric
liftgate opener again to fully open
the liftgate. To close the liftgate from
its slightly raised position, open it
first by pressing the electric liftgate
opener, and waiting for 2 seconds or
longer then close it.
The sound of the latch may be heard
l
for a few seconds after the electric
liftgate opener has been pressed,
however, this does not indicate a
malfunction.
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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 opened, perform the
following procedure as an emergency
measure to Open it:
1. Remove the cap on the interior surface
of the liftgate with a flathead
screwdriver.
2. 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.
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