Mazda 3 Sedan 2020, Owner'S Manual

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The trunk 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
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.
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If the vehicle battery is dead or there
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 7-48.
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)
(4–door)
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with the
liftgate-ajar warning indication
displayed :
Otherwise, the liftgate/trunk lid may
open unexpectedly and result in an
accident.
NOTE
Con fi rm that the liftgate/trunk lid is
securely closed.
Move the liftgate/trunk lid without
pressing the electric liftgate/trunk lid
opener to verify that the liftgate/trunk
lid has not been left ajar.
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Luggage Compartment
Luggage compartment cover (5-door)
WARNING
Do not place anything on top of the
cover:
Placing luggage or other cargo on top
of the luggage compartment cover is
dangerous. During sudden braking or a
collision, the cargo could become a
projectile that could hit and injure
someone.
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
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