Mazda 2015 CX-5, Owner'S Manual

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NOTE
(With the advanced keyless function)
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A locked liftgate can also be opened while
the key is being carried.
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When opening the liftgate with the doors
and the liftgate locked, it may require a few
seconds for the liftgate latch to release after
the electric liftgate opener is pressed.
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The liftgate can be closed when the doors
are locked with the key left in the vehicle.
However, to prevent leaving the key in the
vehicle, the liftgate can be opened by
pressing the electric liftgate opener. If the
liftgate cannot be opened despite doing this
procedure, press the electric liftgate opener
to fully open the liftgate after pushing the
liftgate completely closed.
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When the liftgate latch is released by
pressing the electric liftgate opener, 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 has been pressed, the
liftgate cannot be raised any more from its
slightly raised position. Press the electric
liftgate opener again to fully open the
liftgate. To close the liftgate from its slightly
raised position, open it first by pressing the
electric liftgate opener, and waiting 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.
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The sound of the latch may be heard for a
few seconds after the electric liftgate
opener has been pressed, however, this does
not indicate a malfunction.
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If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a
malfunction in the electrical system and the
liftgate cannot be unlocked, the liftgate can
be opened by performing the emergency
procedure.
Refer to When Liftgate Cannot be Opened
on page 7-36.
Closing the liftgate
To close, lower the liftgate slowly using
the liftgate grip recess, and then push the
liftgate closed using both hands.
Do not slam it. Pull up on the liftgate to
make sure it is secure.
Liftgate grip
recess
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Before Driving
Doors and Locks
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