Mazda 2008 Mazda6 Owner's Manual page 87

qOpening and Closing the Hatch
To open the hatch, pull up on the handle.
Doors and Locks
NOTE
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a
malfunction in the electrical system and the
hatch cannot be unlocked, perform the
following manual procedure as an emergency
measure to unlock it:
1. Remove the cap on the interior surface of
the hatch with a flathead screwdriver.
2. Turn the lever to the right to unlock the
hatch.
Lever
After performing this emergency measure,
have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
To close, use both hands to push the hatch
down until the lock snaps shut. Do not
slam it. Pull up on the hatch to make sure
it is secure.
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