Mazda mx5 Owner's Manual page 93

The remote release button function can
be disabled by locking the doors using
the transmitter, auxiliary key, or a request
switch to prevent an intruder in the vehicle
from opening the boot.
To enable the remote release button
operation, unlock the doors by using the
transmitter, auxiliary key, or a request
switch, or switch the ignition ON.
NOTE
The remote release button cannot be
disabled by locking the doors using the
door-lock switch/door-lock knob.
Refer to Locking, Unlocking with Door-
Lock Switch on page 3-16 .
Refer to Locking, Unlocking with Door-
Lock Knob on page 3-19 .
Using the electric boot lid opener
(With the remote release button)
A boot lid can also be opened while the
key is being carried.
Press the electric boot lid opener and raise
the boot lid when the latch releases.
(Without the remote release button)
Unlock the doors and boot lid, then press
the electric boot lid opener and raise it
when the latch releases.
NOTE
(With the advanced keyless function)
A locked boot lid can also be opened
while the key is being carried.
Doors and Locks
NOTE
When opening the boot lid with
the doors locked, it may require a
few seconds for the boot lid latch
to release after the electric boot lid
opener is pressed.
The boot 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
boot lid can be opened by pressing
the electric boot lid opener. If the
boot lid cannot be opened despite
doing this procedure, press the
electric boot lid opener to fully open
the boot lid after pushing the boot lid
completely closed.
If the vehicle battery is dead or there
is a malfunction in the electrical
system and the boot lid cannot be
unlocked, the boot lid can be opened
by performing the emergency
procedure.
Refer to When Boot Lid Cannot be
Opened on page 7-53 .
Closing the boot lid
Use both hands to push the boot lid down
until the lock snaps shut. Do not slam it.
Pull up on the boot lid to make sure it is
secure.
Before Driving
Electric boot lid
opener
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