Liftgate/Boot Lid

 


Never allow a person to ride in the luggage compartment/boot:

Allowing a person to ride in the luggage compartment/boot is dangerous. The person in the luggage compartment/boot could be seriously injured or killed during sudden braking or a collision.

Do not drive with the liftgate/boot lid open:

Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle is dangerous. An open liftgate/boot lid 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/boot lid 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/boot lid, remove any snow and ice accumulation on it. Otherwise, the liftgate/boot lid could close under the weight of the snow and ice resulting in injury.

  • Be careful when opening/closing the liftgate/boot lid during strong winds. If a strong gust blows against the liftgate/boot lid, it could close suddenly resulting in injury.

  • Fully open the liftgate/boot lid and make sure that it stays open. If the liftgate/boot lid is only opened partially, it could slam shut by vibration or wind gusts resulting in injury.

  • When loading or unloading luggage in the luggage compartment/boot, turn off the engine. Otherwise, you could get burned by the heat of the exhaust gas.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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Opening and Closing the Liftgate/Boot Lid

Opening the boot lid

Using the remote release button

Push the remote release button.

 

Opening the liftgate/boot lid with Electric liftgate/boot lid opener

Unlock the doors and liftgate/boot lid, then press the electric liftgate/boot lid opener on the liftgate/boot lid and raise the liftgate/boot lid when the latch releases.

(Wagon)

 

(Saloon)

 

 


(With the advanced keyless function)

  • A locked liftgate/boot lid can also be opened while the key is being carried.

  • When opening the liftgate/boot lid with the doors and the liftgate/boot lid locked, it may require a few seconds for the liftgate/boot lid latch to release after the electric liftgate/boot lid opener is pressed.

  • The liftgate/boot 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 liftgate/boot lid can be opened by pressing the electric liftgate/boot lid opener. If the liftgate/boot lid cannot be opened despite doing this procedure, first push the liftgate/boot lid completely closed, then press the electric liftgate/boot lid opener to fully open the liftgate/boot lid .

  • (Wagon)

    When the latch is released by pressing the electric liftgate opener, the liftgate raises slightly. If the liftgate is not operated for a certain period of time, the liftgate cannot be raised.

    To open

    Press the electric liftgate opener again.

    To close

    To close the liftgate from its slightly raised position, open it first by pressing the electric liftgate opener, then close it after waiting at least 1 second.

  • If the liftgate is not fully closed, the driver is notified by a warning indicated in the instrument cluster.

  • If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the electrical system and the liftgate/boot lid cannot be unlocked, the liftgate/boot lid can be opened by performing the emergency procedure.

    Refer to When Liftgate/Boot Lid Cannot be Opened (Search).

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Closing the liftgate/boot lid

Lower the liftgate/boot lid slowly using the liftgate/boot lid grip recess, then push the liftgate/boot lid closed using both hands.

Do not slam it. Pull up on the liftgate/boot lid to make sure it is secure.

(Wagon)

 

(Saloon)

 

Luggage Compartment

Loading golf bags

Golf bags can be carried in the luggage compartment.

(Wagon)

Up to four golf bags can be carried in the luggage compartment.

 

Place each of the first two 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 third golf bag with its top pointed to the right, and then set the bottom of the 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.

(Saloon)

Up to three golf bags can be carried in the luggage compartment.

 

Place each of the three golf bags into the luggage compartment with the bottom of each bag pointed to the left, and then set the top of each bag so that it is pointed to the right.

 

 

 


Some golf bags cannot fit depending on their size.

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Luggage Compartment Cover (Wagon)

Luggage Compartment Cover

Use the luggage compartment cover to conceal cargo or luggage. The luggage compartment cover can be stored under the luggage board.

 


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.

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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.

  • 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.

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The luggage compartment cover can be used on the front and rear sides individually.

Using the front luggage compartment cover

Pull out the luggage compartment cover and insert the attachment pin into the securing groove.

Using the rear luggage compartment cover

Pull out the luggage compartment cover and insert it into the clips of the liftgate.

Removing the cover

  1. If the luggage compartment cover has been pulled out, retract it.

  2. 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.

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Storing the cover (Some Models)

  1. Open the luggage board.

     

  2. Rotate the shopping bag hook out of its retainer and set the luggage board against it.

     

  3. Remove the partitions on both sides of the luggage compartment.

     

  4. Store the luggage compartment cover with the tabs pointed down.

     

  5. Close the luggage board.

Installing the cover

Reverse the procedure for removal.

Luggage Compartment Net (Wagon) (Some Models)

The luggage compartment net can be used as a compartment separator or to keep animals in the back.

 


Do not use the luggage compartment net to secure objects in the luggage compartment or the rear seat area:

Using the luggage compartment net to secure objects in the luggage compartment or the rear seat area is dangerous. The luggage compartment net is not designed to hold objects in place that could fly forward in a frontal collision. Unsecured objects that are thrown around the inside of the vehicle could cause injury to occupants. This is particularly true for objects stacked above the seatback level. Never stack objects above the seatback level. If the luggage compartment is divided from the rear seat, pull the luggage compartment cover over the cargo in the luggage compartment.

Make sure luggage and cargo is secured before driving:

Not securing cargo while driving is dangerous as it could move or be crushed during sudden braking or a collision and cause injury.

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Make sure the net is firmly secured. If it is not firmly secured, it could unexpectedly disengage resulting in injury.

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The width of the net anchors can be shortened by pushing both sides inward.

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To install the net:

  1. Insert the spring holder on the left end of the retractor bar into the installation groove from the bottom.

     

  2. Retract the spring holder on the right end of the retractor bar to insert it into the installation groove.

     

  3. Slowly pull out the net in the upward direction, insert the left and right net anchors into the ceiling retainers, and slide them to the position indicated in the figure.

     

To remove the net:

  1. Lift the net slightly and disengage the anchors from the ceiling retainers.

  2. Slowly lower and support the net as it rolls up into the retainer bar.

  3. Remove the retainer bar in the reverse order of installation.

 


When disengaging the net anchors, hold the top of the net firmly in your hand. If you lose control of the net, it will automatically roll up in an uncontrolled manner and could cause injury.

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