Mazda 3 2018, Owner'S Manual

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When Liftgate/Trunk Lid
Cannot be Opened
If the battery is dead, the liftgate/trunk lid
cannot be unlocked and opened.
In this case, the liftgate/trunk lid can be
unlocked by taking care of the dead
battery situation.
Refer to Jump-Starting on page 7-16.
If the liftgate/trunk lid cannot be unlocked
even if the dead battery situation has been
resolved, the electrical system may have a
malfunction.
In this case, the liftgate/trunk lid can be
opened using the following procedure as
an emergency measure.
(5–door)
1. Wrap the end of a flathead screwdriver
in a cloth and remove the cap on the
interior surface of the liftgate using it.
Cap
2. Turn the lever to the right to unlock the
liftgate.
Lever
Cap
(4–door)
1. Open the cover.
2.
(With theft-prevention cover)
Open the cap.
Cover
Cap
If Trouble Arises
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
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