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Liftgate
Never allow a person to ride in the luggage compartment:
Allowing a person to ride in the luggage compartment is dangerous. The person in the luggage compartment could be seriously injured or killed during sudden braking or a collision.
Do not drive with the liftgate open:
Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle is dangerous. An open liftgate in a moving vehicle will cause exhaust gas to be drawn into the cabin. This gas contains CO (carbon monoxide), which is colourless, odourless, and highly poisonous, and it can cause loss of consciousness and death. Moreover, an open liftgate could cause occupants to fall out in an accident.
Do not stack or leave loaded luggage unsecured in the luggage compartment:
Otherwise, the luggage may move or collapse, resulting in injury or an accident. In addition, do not load luggage higher than the seatbacks. It may affect the side or rear field of view.
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Before opening the liftgate, remove any snow and ice accumulation on it. Otherwise, the liftgate could close under the weight of the snow and ice resulting in injury.
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Be careful when opening/closing the liftgate during strong winds. If a strong gust blows against the liftgate, it could close suddenly resulting in injury.
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Fully open the liftgate and make sure that it stays open. If the liftgate is only opened partially, it could slam shut by vibration or wind gusts resulting in injury.
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When loading or unloading luggage in the luggage compartment, turn off the engine. Otherwise, you could get burned by the heat of the exhaust gas.
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Be careful not to apply excessive force to the damper stay on the liftgate such as by putting your hand on the stay. Otherwise, the damper stay may bend and affect the liftgate operation.
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Do not modify or replace the liftgate damper stay. Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer if a liftgate damper stay is deformed or damaged for reasons such as a collision or if there is some other problem.
Opening and Closing the Liftgate
Opening the liftgate with Electric liftgate opener
Unlock the doors and liftgate, press the electric liftgate opener on the liftgate, and then raise the liftgate when the latch releases.
(With the advanced keyless function)
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A locked liftgate can also be opened while the key is being carried.
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When opening the liftgate with the doors and the liftgate locked, it may require a few seconds for the liftgate latch to release after the electric liftgate opener is pressed.
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The liftgate can be closed when the doors are locked with the key left in the vehicle. However, to prevent leaving the key in the vehicle, the liftgate can be opened by pressing the electric liftgate opener. If the liftgate cannot be opened despite doing this procedure, press the electric liftgate opener to fully open the liftgate after pushing the liftgate completely closed.
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When the liftgate latch is released by pressing the electric liftgate opener, the liftgate raises slightly to allow it to be opened. If the liftgate is not operated for a certain period of time after the electric liftgate opener has been pressed, the liftgate cannot be raised any more from its slightly raised position. Press the electric liftgate opener again to fully open the liftgate. To close the liftgate from its slightly raised position, open it first by pressing the electric liftgate opener, and waiting for 1 second or longer then close it.
If the liftgate is not fully closed, the driver is notified by a warning indicated in the instrument cluster.
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If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the electrical system and the liftgate cannot be unlocked, the liftgate can be opened by performing the emergency procedure.
Refer to When Liftgate Cannot be Opened (Search).
Closing the liftgate
To close, lower the liftgate slowly using the liftgate grip recess, and then push the liftgate closed using both hands.
Do not slam it. Pull up on the liftgate to make sure it is secure.
Luggage Compartment
Loading golf bags
Golf bags can be carried in the luggage compartment.
Up to four golf bags can be carried in the luggage compartment.
Place each of the first three golf bags into the luggage compartment with the bottom of each bag pointed to the right, and then set the top of each bag so that it is pointed to the left.
Place the fourth golf bag with its top pointed to the left, and then set the bottom of the bag so that it is pointed to the right.
Some golf bags cannot fit depending on their size.
Luggage Compartment Cover
Luggage Compartment Cover
Use the luggage compartment cover to conceal cargo or luggage.
Do not place anything on top of the luggage compartment 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.
Make sure the luggage compartment cover is firmly secured. If it is not firmly secured, it could unexpectedly disengage resulting in injury.
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If you attempt to open the liftgate under cold weather conditions with the luggage compartment cover attached, the damper function may not operate normally and the liftgate may be difficult to raise. The liftgate can be opened more easily under cold weather conditions if the luggage compartment cover is not attached.
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When opening/closing the liftgate, the weight of the liftgate is different depending on whether the luggage compartment cover is used or not, however, this does not indicate a malfunction.
Removing the cover
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Raise the luggage compartment cover by the tabs with both hands, detach it from the clips, and let it roll up.
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Squeeze the spring holders on both ends of the retractor bar inward and remove the cover.
Removing the luggage compartment cover at a slight angle will make it easier to remove.
Installing the cover
Reverse the procedure for removal.
