
To prevent an unintended operation,
place the key outside of its operation
range or turn off the hands-free
function using Mazda Connect.
A person not carrying a key 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.How to Use the Power
Liftgate
NOTE
In the following cases, the liftgate
may not open/close automatically.
The vehicle is parked on an incline.There are strong winds.There is snow on the liftgate.If the lead-acid battery is
disconnected with the liftgate open,
the liftgate cannot be opened/
closed automatically. To restore the
automatic open/close function, fully
close the liftgate manually.
If the system detects weight such as
that caused by a snow-laden liftgate
when it is opened automatically, a
warning sound is activated, the
liftgate moves in the reverse
direction, and then stops.
If the selector lever is shifted to
another position and the vehicle is
moved while the liftgate is opening/
closing automatically, a warning
sound is activated and the liftgate
closes.
The liftgate may close unexpectedly
after opening it on slopes. Always
make sure that the liftgate is
stationary.
When the following operations are
performed, the hazard warning lights
flash 2 times, a warning sound is
activated, and the liftgate
automatically opens/closes fully.
Opening/closing
Liftgate
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Opening/closing using the liftgate
open/close switch () on the key
Press the liftgate open/close switch on
the key for 1 second or longer when all
of the following conditions are met.
The vehicle power is switched OFF.The vehicle is stopped.
Opening/closing the liftgate using the
power liftgate switch
Press the power liftgate switch for 1
second or longer when all of the
following conditions are met.
The vehicle is stopped.The vehicle power is switched to a
position other than ON, or the
selector lever is in the P position with
the vehicle power switched ON
All the doors are unlocked (when
opening)
Opening the liftgate using the electric
liftgate opener
Press the electric liftgate opener when
all of the following conditions are met.
The vehicle power is switched to a
position other than ON, or the
selector lever is in the P position with
the vehicle power switched ON
All the doors are unlocked.
NOTE
The liftgate can be opened even while
the doors are locked by pressing the
electric liftgate opener while carrying
the key.
Closing the liftgate using the power
liftgate close switch
Press the power liftgate close switch
when all of the following conditions
are met.
The vehicle power is switched to a
position other than ON, or the
selector lever is in the P position with
the vehicle power switched ON
Closing using the door-lock switch on
the liftgate*
Press the door-lock switch on the
liftgate when all of the following
conditions are met.
You are carrying the key.The vehicle power is switched OFF.All the doors are closed.
Opening/closing
Liftgate
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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 sensor is dirty.
When the detection area of the
hands-free sensor is dirty, wipe it off
with a clean cloth. Before cleaning
the sensor, place the key outside of
its operation range or turn off the
hands-free function using Mazda
Connect.
If the operation using the hands-free
sensor is not possible even though
the operation conditions are met,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Hands-free function ON/OFF
switching
The hands-free function can be
switched on/off.
Refer to Mazda Connect Owner's
Manual or consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
To prevent an unintended operation,
turn off the function.
Stopping the liftgate
If any of the following operations is
done, the automatic opening and
closing of the liftgate stops.
The liftgate open/close switch on the
key is pressed.
The power liftgate switch is pressed.The electric liftgate opener is
pressed.
The power liftgate close switch is
pressed.
The door-lock switch on the liftgate
is pressed.
The kicking motion is done.
NOTE
The liftgate cannot be stopped when it
is half open or lower. It moves in the
close direction by the load weight of
the liftgate itself.
The automatic opening/closing of the
liftgate can be stopped using the
kicking motion even if you do not have
the key.
Moving the liftgate again
If any of the following operations is
done, the liftgate moves in the
direction opposite to the direction it
was moving before it stopped.
The liftgate open/close switch on the
key is pressed for 1 second or longer.
The power liftgate switch is pressed
for about 1 second or longer.
The electric liftgate opener is
pressed.
The power liftgate close switch is
pressed.
When the door-lock switch on the
liftgate is pressed, the liftgate
automatically fully closes.
Opening/closing
Liftgate
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Powe r Wi n d ow s
The power window has two functions.
Auto-opening/Closing Function
The windows can be fully opened and
closed without having to continue
operating the power window switch.
Jam-Safe Function
If a foreign object is detected between
the window and the window frame
while the window is closing , the
window stops closing and opens
slightly.
NOTE
The power windows cannot be
opened from the outside of the
vehicle if the power window
initialization has not been
completed.
Refer to Initializing the Power
Window on page 8-31.
(A window cannot be closed)
If the jam-safe function has operated
and the window cannot be closed,
check around the window frame for
a foreign object.
If there is no foreign object around
the window frame, forcibly close a
window using the following
procedure.
1. After switching the vehicle powerOFF, wait for 45 seconds or
longer.
2. Switch the vehicle power ON.
3. Operate the switch in the direction to close the window
until the jam-safe function
operates and the window stops.
Repeat this operation a total of 5
times.
4. Continue pulling up the switch to fully close the window.
Warnings and Cautions
for Using the Power Windows
WARNING
When closing the windows, be careful
that a passenger’s hand or head does
not get pinched.
Be especially careful with children. If a
hand or head becomes pinched, it
could cause serious injury.
Do not let a child operate the power
window switches.
If a hand or head becomes pinched, it
could cause serious injury.
Keep the power window lock switch
in the lock position when carrying a
child.
If the child operates the power
window switch incorrectly and a hand
or head becomes pinched, it could
cause serious injury.
Make sure that there is nothing
blocking the window just before it
closes completely or while the power
window switch is being pulled.
The jam-safe function may not be able
to prevent the window from closing
completely. If a finger gets pinched, it
could cause serious injury.
Do not let a child put a hand or head
out of the window.
Be careful not to let a child put a hand
or head out of the window while
driving the vehicle. If the child's hand
or head hits something outside the
vehicle or sudden braking is applied, it
could result in seri ous injury or death.
Opening/closing
Windows
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Convenient Ways to Usethe Power Windows
Operation Function After Vehicle
power is Switched OFF
All the windows can be opened and
closed for approximately 40 seconds
after the vehicle power is switched to
ACC or OFF with all doors closed. If
any door is opened, the power
window will stop operating.
Remote Power Window Operation
All power windows can be opened
from outside the vehicle after the
doors are closed.
The power windows can be operated
remotely when the power window lock
button on the driver's door is in the
lock or unlocked position.
Remote power window operation is
activated under the following
conditions.
All the doors and liftgate are closed.The vehicle power is switched OFF.
NOTE
The power windows cannot be
opened from the outside of the vehicle
if the power window initialization has
not been completed.
Opening
The windows can be opened for
ventilating the cabin before getting in
the vehicle.
Press the unlock button on the key
quickly and briefly 3 times and then
immediately afterwards, press and
hold the unlock button to open the
windows.
To stop the windows from opening ,
release the button. If the operation is
performed from the beginning again,
the windows open.
Opening/closing
Windows
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Moonroof*
The moonroof can be opened or
closed when operating the overhead
tilt/slide switch at the front seats.
1. Tilt/slide switch
Jam-safe function
If foreign matter caught between the
moonroof and the window frame is
detected while it is closing
automatically, the moonroof stops and
opens partway.
NOTE
Before leaving the vehicle or washing
your Mazda, make sure the
moonroof is completely closed so
that water does not get inside the
cabin area.
After washing your Mazda or after it
rains, wipe the water off the
moonroof before operating it to
avoid water penetration which could
cause rust and water damage to your
headliner.
The jam-safe function may operate
under the following conditions.
A strong impact is detected while
the moonroof is closing
automatically.
The moonroof is closing
automatically during very low
temperatures.
When the jam-safe function is
inoperable, the moonroof initial
setting is not performed.
Refer to Initializing the moonroof on
page Reference 8-33.
Opening/closing
Sunroof
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How to Use the
Immobilizer System
NOTE
The hybrid system may not start and
security indicator light may illuminate
or flash if the key is placed in an area
where it is difficult for the system to
detect the signal, such as on the
dashboard or in the glove
compartment. Move the key to a
location within the signal range,
switch the vehicle power off, and
then restart the hybrid system.
Signals from a TV or radio station, or
from a transceiver or mobile
telephone could interfere with your
immobilizer system. If you are using
the proper key and the hybrid system
fails to start, check the security
indicator light.
Arming
The system is armed when the vehicle
power is switched from ON to off.
The security indicator light
in the
instrument cluster flashes every 2
seconds until the system is disarmed.
Disarming
The system is disarmed when the
vehicle power is switched ON with the
correct programmed key. The security
indicator light
illuminates for
about 3 seconds and then turns off.
If the hybrid system does not start with
the correct key, and the security
indicator light remains illuminated or
flashing , try the following:
Make sure the key is within the
operat ional range for signal
transmission. Switch the vehicle power
off, and then restart the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system does not start after
3 or more tries, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Opening/closing
Security System
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Theft-Deterrent System
If the theft-deterrent system detects an
inappropriate entry into the vehicle,
which could result in the vehicle or its
contents being stolen, the alarm alerts
the surrounding area of an abnormality
by sounding the horn and flashing the
hazard warning lights.
The system will not function unless it's
properly armed. So when you leave the
vehicle, follow the arming procedure
correctly.
How to Use the
Theft-Deterrent System
How to Arm the System
1. Close the windows and the
panorama sunroof/moonroof*
securely.
2. Switch the vehicle power OFF.
3. Make sure the hood, the doors, and the liftgate are closed.
4. Press the lock button on the transmitter. The hazard warning
lights will flash once.
The following method will also arm
the theft-deterrent system:
Press the door-lock switch
while
any door is open and then close all
of the doors.
( With the advanced keyless
function)
Touch the sensing area of the door
lock touch sensor.
The security indicator light
in
the instrument cluster flashes twice
per second for 20 seconds.
5. After 20 seconds, the system is fully armed.
NOTE
The theft-deterrent system can also
be armed by activating the auto
relock function with all the doors,
the liftgate and the hood closed.
Refer to Transmitter on page 4-5.
The system will disarm if one of the
following operations takes place
within 20 seconds after pressing the
lock button:
Unlocking any door.Opening any door.Opening the hood.Switching the vehicle power ON.
To rearm the system, do the arming
procedure again.
Opening/closing
Security System
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