When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened

If the battery is dead, the trunk cannot be unlocked and opened.

In this case, the trunk can be unlocked by taking care of the dead battery situation.

Refer to Jump-Starting (Search).

If the trunk cannot be unlocked even if the dead battery situation has been resolved, the electrical system may have a malfunction.

1. Close the convertible top.

   Refer to Raising the Convertible Top (Search).

2. Remove the windblocker.

    

   

3. Remove the fasteners on the right side of the vehicle.

    

   

4. Partially peel back the cover on the right side of the vehicle.

    

   

5. Turn and loosen the cap screws until the screws start to spin free.

    

   

6. Pull out the cap and open the trunk lid.

   After performing this emergency measure, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.