Mazda CX-52017, Owner'S Manual

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Before Driving
Doors and Locks
CAUTION
      When closing the power liftgate,
make sure there are no foreign objects
around the striker. If foreign objects are
obstructing the striker, the liftgate may
not close properly.
Striker
      Do not install accessories to the power
liftgate other than specifi ed accessories.
Otherwise, it cannot be opened/closed
automatically and could result in a
malfunction.
      Be careful when switching the power
liftgate from electrical to manual
operation. The power liftgate may open/
close unexpectedly depending on its
position which could result in injury.
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 system detects weight such as that
caused by a snow-laden liftgate when
it is opened electrically, after the beep
activates three times, the liftgate stops
after reversing.
     
If the power liftgate is snow-laden,
remove the snow before operating the
liftgate.
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