2009 Mazda CX-9 Owner's Manual - Page 114

Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 2. (With power liftgate) Push the liftgate while pressing the lever down. (Without power liftgate) Turn the lever to the right to unlock the liftgate With power liftgate Lever WARNING Be sure to watch the power liftgate as it opens or closes, and make sure that it closes completely: Opening or closing the power liftgate while not watching it move is dangerous. Because of unseen obstacles and the jam-safe feature, a liftgate may not close completely and, if left unnoticed, could result in serious injury or death if an occupant were to fall out of the vehicle. Always be sure that the area around the liftgate is clear before activating it. Always confirm the safety of the area around the power liftgate before operating it electrically. Not checking the area around the liftgate for people before operating it using the power liftgate switch or the button on the keyless entry system is dangerous. A person could become caught between the liftgate and an obstruction while it is opening electrically or between the liftgate and vehicle while it is closing electrically, resulting in an accident and serious injury. Always be sure the power liftgate completely closes before shifting into gear and driving the vehicle: Shifting out of Park (P) while the liftgate is moving is dangerous. The liftgate will not close completely and this could result in serious injury or death if an occupant were to fall out of the vehicle. Occupants in the vehicle will also not have full protection in a collision. Without power liftgate Lever After performing this emergency measure, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Manually closing the liftgate Use both hands to push the liftgate down until the lock snaps shut. Do not slam it. Pull up on the liftgate to make sure it is securely latched. qPower Liftgate í The power liftgate opens/closes electrically by operating switches in the vehicle or the buttons on the keyless entry system transmitter. Refer to Keyless Entry System on page 3-13. 3-32 í Some models.