Mazda CX-9 2021 Manual page 123

NOTE
Do not apply unnecessary force to the

power liftgate when it is opening/closing
electrically. Unnecessary force on the
liftgate may cause it to reverse direction
of movement automatically. Also, it
could result in a malfunction.
The power liftgate may not open/close

electrically if the vehicle is parked on an
incline, or there is strong wind, or the
liftgate is laden with snow.
If a power liftgate system fuse has

blown, the liftgate cannot be opened
using the power liftgate switch or the
electric liftgate opener. Use the
emergency lever to open the liftgate.
Fully close the power liftgate before

disconnecting the vehicle battery. If the
battery is disconnected with the liftgate
open, it cannot be opened or closed
automatically after the battery is
reconnected. If this happens, fully close
the liftgate manually to restore the auto
full open/close function.
If the liftgate is snow-laden, remove the

snow before operating the power
liftgate. Operating the power liftgate
with excessive force applied to the
liftgate may damage the liftgate.
Operation using the transmitter
Press the power liftgate button for one
second or longer. The hazard warning
lights flash twice and the liftgate opens/
closes after the beep sounds.
Refer to Transmitter on page 3-5.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched ON, the

transmitter does not operate.
Doors and Locks
When opening the liftgate by pressing

the power liftgate button on the
transmitter, the liftgate can be opened
even when it is locked.
If the power liftgate button on the

transmitter is pressed while the liftgate
is opening/closing electrically, the beep
is activated and the liftgate stops. When
pressing the power liftgate button again,
the liftgate moves in the reverse
direction.
Operation using each switch
Operation conditions
Opening the liftgate
If the vehicle has satisfied all the
following operation conditions, the power
liftgate can be opened using the power
function.
All doors and the liftgate are unlocked.

The ignition is switched OFF, or the

selector lever is in P with the ignition
switched ON.
Closing the liftgate
The ignition is switched OFF, or the

selector lever is in P with the ignition
switched ON.
NOTE
If the vehicle moves with the selector

lever shifted to a position other than P
while the liftgate is opening/closing
electrically, the liftgate moves as
follows:
While opening electrically
Before Driving
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