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 DefectsUpper Panel Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front console box.
b. Shift lever knob (MTX).
c. Shift panel.
3. Open the console lid.
4. Remove the button, then open the fastener.
5. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and remove the upper panel ...
Vanity Mirror Illumination Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the sunvisor..
3. Verify that the continuity between the vanity mirror illumination terminals
is as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the sunvisor.
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Hydraulic Variable Valve Timing Actuator
Purpose, Function
The hydraulic variable valve timing actuator operates according to the hydraulic
pressure and changes the phases of the exhaust camshaft. As a result, the open/close
period of the exhaust valve is changed, optimized valve timing in accordance
with driving conditions ...