Mazda CX-5 Owner's Manual page 92

CX-5_8CA5-EA-11L_Edition3 Page92
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Before Driving
Doors and Locks
While the ignition is switched ON, the
liftgate can be opened only when the
vehicle is stopped with the parking brake
applied (manual transaxle), or with the
selector lever in the P position (automatic
transaxle).
NOTE
(With the advanced keyless function)
l
A locked liftgate can also be opened
l
while the key is being carried.
When using the advanced keyless
l
function to open the liftgate, it may
require a few seconds for the liftgate to
unlock after the electric liftgate opener
is pressed.
The liftgate can be closed when the
l
doors are locked with the key left in the
vehicle. However, to prevent leaving the
key in the vehicle, the liftgate can be
opened by pressing the electric liftgate
opener.
When the liftgate is unlocked by pressing
l
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 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.
3-20
Form No.8CA5-EA-11L
Black plate (92,1)
Closing the liftgate
To close, lower the liftgate slowly using
the liftgate grip recess, and then push the
liftgate closed using both hands.
Do not slam it. Pull up on the liftgate to
make sure it is secure.
Liftgate grip
recess