Liftgate
How to Use the Liftgate
Opening the Liftgate
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Unlock the door.
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Press the electric liftgate opener.
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Lift the liftgate.
(Vehicles with advanced keyless function)
The liftgate can be opened even while the doors and the liftgate are locked by pressing the electric liftgate opener while carrying the key.
Closing the Liftgate
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Lower the liftgate slowly using the liftgate recess.
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Press down the liftgate to close.
How to Use the Power Liftgate
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In the following cases, the liftgate may not open/close automatically.
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The vehicle is parked on an incline.
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There are strong winds.
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There is snow on the liftgate.
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If the lead-acid battery is disconnected with the liftgate open, the liftgate cannot be opened/closed automatically. To restore the automatic open/close function, fully close the liftgate manually.
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If the system detects weight such as that caused by a snow-laden liftgate when it is opened automatically, a warning sound is activated, the liftgate moves in the reverse direction, and then stops.
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If the selector lever is shifted to another position and the vehicle is moved while the liftgate is opening/closing automatically, a warning sound is activated and the liftgate closes.
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The liftgate may close unexpectedly after opening it on slopes. Always make sure that the liftgate is stationary.
When the following operations are performed, the hazard warning lights flash 2 times, a warning sound is activated, and the liftgate automatically opens/closes fully.
Opening/closing using the liftgate open/close switch (
) on the key
Press the liftgate open/close switch on the key for 1 second or longer when all of the following conditions are met.
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The vehicle power is switched OFF.
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The vehicle is stopped.
Opening/closing the liftgate using the power liftgate switch
Press the power liftgate switch for 1 second or longer when all of the following conditions are met.
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The vehicle is stopped.
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The vehicle power is switched to a position other than ON, or the selector lever is in the P position with the vehicle power switched ON
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All the doors are unlocked (when opening)
Opening the liftgate using the electric liftgate opener
Press the electric liftgate opener when all of the following conditions are met.
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The vehicle power is switched to a position other than ON, or the selector lever is in the P position with the vehicle power switched ON
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All the doors are unlocked.
The liftgate can be opened even while the doors are locked by pressing the electric liftgate opener while carrying the key.
Closing the liftgate using the power liftgate close switch
Press the power liftgate close switch when all of the following conditions are met.
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The vehicle power is switched to a position other than ON, or the selector lever is in the P position with the vehicle power switched ON
Closing using the door-lock switch on the liftgate (Some Models)
Press the door-lock switch on the liftgate when all of the following conditions are met.
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You are carrying the key.
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The vehicle power is switched OFF.
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All the doors are closed.
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The liftgate is not automatically opening/closing.
The doors, liftgate, and the fuel-filler lid/charging port lid are locked, the hazard warning lights operate 1 time.
Then, the liftgate fully closes automatically.
Opening/closing using the hands-free function (Some Models)
Do the kicking motion with all of the following conditions met while the vehicle is stopped.
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You are carrying the key.
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The hands-free function is on.
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The vehicle power is switched to a position other than ON, or the selector lever is in P with the vehicle power switched ON.
A : About 30―50 cm (12―19.7 in)
B : About 10 cm (3.9 in)
When the kicking motion is done correctly, the hazard warning lights flash 2 times, a beep sound is activated, and the liftgate opens/closes automatically. Be careful not to contact the liftgate.
Move your foot away from under the bumper within about 1 second after moving it under the bumper.
If the kicking motion is done while the liftgate is opening/closing automatically, the liftgate will stop. If the kicking motion is done again, the liftgate moves in the direction opposite to the direction it was moving before it stopped.
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Do not do the kicking motion while wearing footwear which exposes the feet, such as sandals. If your foot contacts the hot exhaust pipe, it could cause serious burns.
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Do not do the kicking motion while the area where you are standing is unstable such as a slope or icy road. Otherwise, you could fall down, resulting in injury.
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The hands-free sensor detects in a range of about 30 cm on both the left and right sides from the center of the rear bumper.
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The hands-free sensor may not operate normally under the following conditions.
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Your foot remains placed within the detection area.
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You move your foot left and right within the detection area.
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The kicking motion is too fast or too slow.
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Your foot contacts the rear bumper when doing the kicking motion.
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You are wearing shoes such as rubber boots which do not conduct electricity well.
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There is equipment emitting strong radio waves near the vehicle.
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The detection area of the hands-free sensor is dirty.
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When the detection area of the hands-free sensor is dirty, wipe it off with a clean cloth. Before cleaning the sensor, place the key outside of its operation range or turn off the hands-free function using Mazda Connect.
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If the operation using the hands-free sensor is not possible even though the operation conditions are met, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Hands-free function ON/OFF switching
The hands-free function can be switched on/off.
Refer to Mazda Connect Owner's Manual or consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
To prevent an unintended operation, turn off the function.
Stopping the liftgate
If any of the following operations is done, the automatic opening and closing of the liftgate stops.
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The liftgate open/close switch on the key is pressed.
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The power liftgate switch is pressed.
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The electric liftgate opener is pressed.
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The power liftgate close switch is pressed.
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The door-lock switch on the liftgate is pressed.
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The kicking motion is done.
The liftgate cannot be stopped when it is half open or lower. It moves in the close direction by the load weight of the liftgate itself.
The automatic opening/closing of the liftgate can be stopped using the kicking motion even if you do not have the key.
Moving the liftgate again
If any of the following operations is done, the liftgate moves in the direction opposite to the direction it was moving before it stopped.
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The liftgate open/close switch on the key is pressed for 1 second or longer.
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The power liftgate switch is pressed for about 1 second or longer.
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The electric liftgate opener is pressed.
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The power liftgate close switch is pressed.
When the door-lock switch on the liftgate is pressed, the liftgate automatically fully closes.
