2002 Mazda MPV Owner's Manual - Page 84

J16L_EA.book Page 18 Friday, February 22, 2002 11:34 AM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Liftgate NOTE • If there is a problem with the power sliding doors and you want to operate them manually, press the power sliding doors main switch to the OFF position and they can be operated manually. • If the power sliding doors main switch is pressed to the OFF position while the doors are opening/closing electrically, the sliding door(s) can be stopped. If you press the power sliding doors main switch to the ON position again, the door(s) can be opened/ closed electrically. • When a sliding door is half open and the system is switched to manual operation, the door can be operated manually by first sliding it forward and back, and then in the desired direction. WARNING Open Liftgate: 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 colorless, odorless, and highly poisonous, and it can cause loss of consciousness and death. Moreover, an open liftgate could cause occupants to fall out in accident. Do not drive with the liftgate open. M Locking, Unlocking with Key To lock the liftgate with the key, insert the key and turn it counterclockwise. Lock Unlock To unlock the liftgate with the key, insert the key and turn it clockwise. 3-18 Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K