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:
Clock Spring Inspection [Two Step Deployment Control System]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the driver–side air bag module..
3. Remove the steering wheel..
4. Remove the column cover.
5. Remove the clock spring..
6. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the ...
Tires
For reasons of proper performance, safety,
and better fuel economy, always maintain
recommended tire inflation pressures and
stay within the recommended load limits
and weight distribution.
WARNING
Using Diff erent Tire Types:
Driving your vehicle with diff erent
types of tires ...
Precaution
Intermittent Concern Troubleshooting
Vibration method
If malfunction occurs or becomes worse while driving on a rough road or when
the engine is vibrating, perform the steps below.
NOTE:
There are several reasons why vehicle or engine vibration could cause an
electrical m ...
