If you are carrying the transmitter
around the liftgate or there is another
person around the liftgate who is
carrying a transmitter, do not allow the
following to occur. Otherwise, the
hands-free liftgate sensor will operate
and the liftgate may open/close
unexpectedly resulting in an accident.
A person not carrying a transmitter
does the kicking motion.
While the liftgate is open, a person
sitting on the edge of the luggage
compartment swings his or her legs.
Installing/removing the body cover or
removing snow around the rear
bumper.
Picking up something which was
dropped under the rear bumper.
Spraying water on the rear bumper
using a high water pressure car
washer.
Pushing a shopping cart close to the
rear bumper.
A moving object such as an animal or
a ball approaches the rear bumper.
To prevent an unintended operation,
place the transmitte r outside of its
operation range or turn off the
hands-free liftgate.
NOTE
The hands-free liftgate sensor detects in
a range of about 30 cm (12 in) on both
the left and right sides from the center of
the rear bumper.
The hands-free liftgate sensor may not
operate normally under the following
conditions.
Your foot remains placed within the
detection area.
You move your foot left and right
within the detection area.
The kicking motion is too fast or too
slow.
Your foot contacts the rear bumper
when doing the kicking motion.
You are wearing shoes such as rubber
boots which do not conduct electricity
well.
There is equipment emitting strong
radio waves near the vehicle.
The detection area of the hands-free
liftgate sensor is dirty.
When the detection area of the
hands-free liftgate sensor is dirty, wipe
it off with a clean cloth. Place the
transmitter outside of its operation
range or wipe off the area around the
sensor with a clean cloth after turning
off the hands-free liftgate.
If the operation using the hands-free
liftgate sensor is not possible even
though the operation conditions are met,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Hands-free liftgate ON/OFF switching
The hands-free liftgate can be switched
on/off.
To prevent an unintended operation, turn
off the function.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda
Connect Owner's Manual.
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