Mazda 2015 5 Owner's Manual page 95

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
When the liftgate latch is released by
l
pressing 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.
If the liftgate is not fully closed, the driver
is notified by a warning indicated in the
instrument cluster.
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.
Doors and Locks
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. Remove the cap on the interior surface
of the liftgate with a flathead
screwdriver.
Cover
2. 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.
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