Mazda 3 Owner's Manual page 96

Using the electric trunk lid opener
(With the advanced keyless function)
A locked trunk lid can also be opened
while the key is being carried.
Press the electric trunk lid opener on the
trunk lid, then raise the trunk lid when the
latch releases.
While the ignition is switched ON, the
trunk lid can only be opened when the
vehicle is stopped.
NOTE
When opening the trunk lid with the
doors and the trunk lid locked, it may
require a few seconds for the trunk lid
latch to release after the electric trunk
lid opener is pressed.
The trunk lid can be closed when the
doors are locked with the key left in the
vehicle. However, to prevent locking the
key in the vehicle, the trunk lid can be
opened by pressing the electric trunk lid
opener.
Electric trunk lid
opener
Doors and Locks
Closing the liftgate/trunk lid
Lower the liftgate/trunk lid slowly using
the liftgate/trunk lid grip recess, then push
the liftgate/trunk lid closed using both
hands.
Do not slam it. Pull up on the liftgate/trunk
lid to make sure it is secure.
(5–door)
Liftgate grip
recess
(4–door)
Trunk lid grip recess
Before Driving
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