Tailgate

WARNING

Never carry passengers in the cargo area: Carrying passengers in the cargo area is dangerous. These occupants may be seriously injured or killed during sudden braking or in a crash.

Do not drive with the tailgate open: Exhaust gases entering the vehicle are dangerous.

Driving with the tailgate open allows exhaust gases to enter the vehicle. Exhaust gases contain CO (carbon monoxide), which is colorless, odorless and highly poisonous. It can cause loss of consciousness or death. In addition, in a crash, an open tailgate may allow passengers to be thrown out of the vehicle.

Do not leave cargo improperly secured (stacked) in the cargo area. Otherwise it may shift or tip over, causing injury or an accident.

Also, do not load cargo so that it extends above the height of the seatbacks. It may block your side or rear view.

CAUTION

• Before opening the tailgate, remove any accumulated snow or ice from it. Otherwise, the tailgate may close under the weight of the snow or ice, causing injury.
• Use caution when opening/closing the tailgate in strong winds.

A strong gust of wind against the tailgate may close it suddenly, causing injury.

Fully open the tailgate and make sure it stays in the open position.

If the tailgate is only partially open, vibration or wind may cause it to close suddenly and cause injury.

Turn off the engine when loading or unloading cargo from the cargo area.

Otherwise, you may be burned by exhaust gases coming from the tailpipe.

Get to Know Your Mazda: Doors and Locks

Do not press on the tailgate struts, e.g., with your hands.

Otherwise, the struts may bend, preventing the tailgate from moving.

Opening and Closing the Tailgate

Opening the Tailgate (Hatchback)

Using the Power Open Button

Unlock the doors and tailgate, then press the power open button on the tailgate and lift it up once the latch is released.

CAUTION

(With Advanced Keyless Entry System)

• A locked tailgate can also be opened when the key is within range.

• When opening the tailgate with all doors and the tailgate locked, unlocking the tailgate after pressing the power open button may take a few seconds.

• - The trunk lid can be closed when the doors are locked and the key is left in the vehicle. However, the trunk lid can be opened with the power opener button to remove the key left in the vehicle. If the trunk lid cannot be opened by performing this procedure, press the power trunk opener button after pushing firmly on the fully closed trunk lid.

• When the trunk lid is unlocked using the power opener button, the lid rises slightly to allow it to open fully. If the trunk lid is not fully opened after the specified time has passed, it cannot be opened and remains in the slightly raised position. To open it fully, press the power opener button again.

  To close a slightly raised trunk lid, first open it fully by pressing the power opener button, wait 1 second or longer, then close it.

  If the trunk lid is not fully closed, a warning displayed in the instrument cluster notifies the driver of this condition.

• If the battery discharges or the electrical system is damaged and the trunk lid does not unlock, the lid can be opened by performing the emergency procedure.

  See 'When the Trunk Cannot Be Opened' on page 7-52.

Opening the Trunk Lid (Sedan)

Using the remote release button

Press the release button.

Using the power trunk opener button (With Advanced Keyless Entry System)

The trunk lid can also be opened when the key is within range.

Press the power trunk opener button, then lift the lid after the latch is released.

CAUTION

• When trying to open the trunk lid with the doors locked, after pressing the power trunk opener button it may be necessary to wait a few seconds for the lid to unlock.

• The trunk lid can be closed when the doors are locked and the key is left in the vehicle. However, the trunk lid can be opened with the power opener button to remove the key left in the vehicle. If the trunk lid cannot be opened by performing this procedure, press the power trunk opener button after pushing firmly on the fully closed trunk lid.

• If the battery discharges or the electrical system is damaged and the trunk lid does not unlock, the lid can be opened by performing the emergency procedure.

  See 'When the Trunk Cannot Be Opened' on page 7-52.

Closing the tailgate

(Hatchback)

Slowly lower the trunk lid using the handle, then press the closed lid with both hands.

Do not slam the lid. Try to open the lid to make sure it is properly locked.

(Sedan)

Use both hands to press the lid until the latch engages. Do not slam the lid. Try to open the lid to make sure it is properly locked.

Boot

Rear shelf (Hatchback)*

WARNING

Do not place any objects on the rear shelf: Placing luggage or other objects on the rear shelf is a safety hazard. During sudden braking or a collision, objects on the shelf may fall and strike or injure passengers. The rear shelf is designed only to cover luggage in the trunk and is not designed to carry heavy, unsecured objects, which pose a safety hazard in the event of a rollover.

Secure heavy objects or luggage to the trunk floor using the tie-down hooks.

Before driving, check that luggage and cargo are properly secured: Unsecured luggage is a safety hazard while driving, because in sudden braking or a collision it may move and cause injury to passengers.

CAUTION

Before driving, check that luggage and cargo are properly secured. Improperly secured luggage and cargo may move and cause injury to passengers.

Access to the trunk is gained by opening the trunk lid and lifting the rear shelf, with the cords attached to the hooks located on both sides of the lid.

Removing the rear shelf

The shelf can be removed from the vehicle to increase trunk capacity.

1. Disconnect the cord ends from the hooks.

2. Gently lift the rear part of the shelf, pull outward, and remove it from the retainers.

3. Grasp the front part of the shelf and remove it.

Loading golf bags (Sedan only)

A maximum of two golf bags can fit in the trunk.

1. Place the bottom of the first golf bag in the trunk facing left, with the entire bag fitted against the front of the trunk.

2. Place the second golf bag in the trunk with its bottom facing left and fitted against the rear of the trunk.

CAUTION

Depending on size, some golf bags may not fit.