Mazda 3 Sport 2017 Manual page 100

Before Driving
Doors and Locks
NOTE
When opening the trunk lid with the
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doors 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
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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. If the trunk lid cannot be opened
despite doing this procedure, press the
electric trunk lid opener to fully open
the trunk lid after pushing the trunk lid
completely closed.
If the vehicle battery is dead or there
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is a malfunction in the electrical
system and the trunk lid cannot be
unlocked, the trunk lid can be opened by
performing the emergency procedure.
Refer to When Liftgate/Trunk Lid
 
Cannot be Opened on page 7-44 .
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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