When Liftgate Cannot be Opened
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the electrical system and the liftgate can not be opened, perform the following procedure as an emergency measure to Open it: 1. Remove the cap on the interior surface of the liftgate with a flathead screwdriver.

2. Turn the lever to the right to unlock the liftgate.

After performing this emergency measure, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Warning Sound is Activated
Customer Information and Reporting Safety DefectsSide Air Bag Module [Standard Deployment Control System]
Purpose
When a side air bag module receives an impact from a lateral collision, the
operation (deployment) of the air bag mediates the impact to the chest, stomach,
and waist of the driver and front passenger.
Function
When a side air bag module receives an impact from a la ...
Discharge Headlight Control Module
Purpose
Converts DC voltage from the battery to AC voltage and outputs the stabilized
voltage to the discharge headlight.
Function
The discharge headlight control module controls the voltage from the battery
to illuminate the discharge headlight.
The discharge headl ...
Tie Rod Inspection
1. Inspect for bending and damage.
If there is any malfunction, replace the tie rod.
2. Inspect for excessive play.
If there is any malfunction, replace the tie rod.
3. Swing the tie rod five times.
4. Measure the swing torque of the tie rod using a pull scale.
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