Mazda 3 Owners Manual: When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the electrical system and the liftgate/trunk lid cannot be opened, perform the following procedure as an emergency measure to open it:
(5–door)
- Remove the cap on the interior surface of the liftgate with a flathead screwdriver.
- Turn the lever to the right to unlock the liftgate
(4–door)
- Open the cover.
- Open the cap.
- Turn the screw counterclockwise and remove it, and then remove the inner cover.
- Move the lever to the left to fold the seatback.
- Move the lever to the left to open the trunk lid.
(Type A)
(Type B)
After performing this emergency measure, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep
Vehicles with advanced keyless function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle while
the ignition is not switched OFF and
all the doors are closed, the beep which
sounds outside of the vehicle wil ...
Active Driving Display Does Not Operate
If the Active Driving
Display Does Not Operate
If the active driving display does not
operate, switch the ignition off and then
restart the engine. If the active driving
display does not operate ...
Other materials:
Splash Shield Removal/Installation
Front Splash Shield
1. Remove the bolts and fastener then remove the front splash shield.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Splash Shield
1. Remove the fastener, screws and capnut .
2. Pull the rear splash shield in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure,
the ...
Operating the Radio
Radio ON
Select the icon on the home
screen to display the Entertainment screen. When selecting
the desired radio, the following icons are indicated in the lower part of the
center display.
AM/FM Radio
Icon
Function
Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to ...
Starter Interlock Switch Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the starter interlock switch if it is removed from the vehicle
even once. Replace with a new starter interlock switch when installing.
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Disconnect the starter interlock switch connec ...
