2009 Mazda MAZDA3 Owner's Manual - Page 86

Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks The liftgate can be locked/unlocked by inserting the key into the driver's door key slot, refer to Power Door Locks (page 3-10). NOTE If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the electrical system and the liftgate cannot be unlocked, perform the following procedure as an emergency measure to unlock it: 1. Remove the cap on the interior surface of the liftgate with a flathead screwdriver. qLocking, Unlocking with Transmitter The liftgate can be locked/unlocked by operating the keyless entry system transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System (page 3-3). qLocking, Unlocking with DoorLock Switch The liftgate can be locked/unlocked by operating the door-lock switch, refer to Power Door Locks (page 3-10). Cap qOpening and Closing the Liftgate Opening the liftgate Pull the handle and lift up the liftgate. 2. Turn the lever to the right to unlock the liftgate. Lever After performing this emergency measure, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. 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. 3-12