2009 Mazda CX-9 Owner's Manual - Page 115

Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Never allow children to operate the power liftgate system: Allowing children to operate the power liftgate switch and the keyless entry system is dangerous. Children are not aware of the dangers of people getting fingers and hands caught in a moving liftgate. If someone's neck, head or hands get caught in a closing door, it could result in death or serious injury. NOTE l l l CAUTION Ø When closing the power liftgate, make sure there are no foreign objects around the striker. If foreign objects are obstructing the striker, the liftgate may not close properly. Striker l l l Ø Do not install accessories to the power liftgate other than specified accessories. Otherwise, it cannot be opened/closed automatically and could result in a malfunction. Ø Be careful when switching the power liftgate from electrical to manual operation. The power liftgate may open/close unexpectedly depending on its position which could result in injury. Do not apply unnecessary force to the power liftgate when it is opening/closing electrically. Unnecessary force on the liftgate may cause it to reverse direction of movement automatically. The power liftgate may not open/close electrically if the vehicle is parked on an incline, or there is strong wind, or the liftgate is laden with snow. The power liftgate will not operate unless it is unlocked. The power liftgate does not operate unless it is unlocked using the power door lock function. Refer to the Power Door Locks on page 3-28. If a power liftgate system fuse has blown, the liftgate cannot be opened using the power liftgate switch or the outer handle (liftgate). Use the emergency lever to open the liftgate. Fully close the power liftgate before disconnecting the vehicle battery. If the battery is disconnected with the liftgate open, it cannot be opened or closed automatically after the battery is reconnected. To restore the power liftgate functions, perform the following: 1 Park on level ground. 2 Fully close the liftgate manually. 3 Unlock the liftgate and all the doors. 4 Press the power liftgate switch or the power liftgate button on the keyless entry system transmitter to fully open the liftgate. 5 Press the power liftgate switch or the power liftgate button on the keyless entry system transmitter again to fully close the liftgate. 3-33