Nov 2, 2017 · 1. Touring497 · #15 · Feb 15, 2020. gruuvin said: If this happens to anybody, where your backup camera feed doesn't show up on your screen when you put the car into reverse, first try a forced reboot. I had the issue a few mornings ago. I rebooted the infotainment center, and the backup camera feature worked again. Opening and Closing the Liftgate. Press the electric liftgate opener on the liftgate, and then raise the liftgate when the latch releases. While the ignition is switched ON, the liftgate can be opened only when the vehicle is stopped with the parking brake applied (manual transaxle), or with the selector lever in the P position (automatic ... 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the following parts: a. Liftgate upper trim. b. Liftgate side trim. c. Liftgate lower trim.May 29, 2017 · Mazda CX-9. May 29, 2017. #1. There appears to be a second button on the outside of the liftgate, on the right side (the liftgate open/close is in the center.) The button beeps when pressed but does nothing else that I can tell. Owners's manual comes up empty, but I may be not looking in right place. Hear a beeping sound coming from back of vehicle. Battery is dead, had to open with manual key. Crawled into back to follow the sound of the beep, appeares to be coming from the back hatch door. Pryed open the panel door where the inside release is located, stuck my hand in to open from hatch from the inside and it just stopped beeping.SUBSCRIBE, it’s FREE! ️ http://goo.gl/QBzFSk My Youtube Gear… ️Main Camera: (Amazon) https://geni.us/AKtY ️Backup Camera: (Amazon) https://geni.us/mnVnqy...1 Switch the ignition off and close all of the doors and the liftgate. 2 Open the driver's door. 3 Within 30 seconds of opening the driver's door, press and hold the LOCK button on the key for 5 seconds or longer. All of the doors and the liftgate lock and the beep sound activates at the currently set volume.2013 Mazda CX-5 L4-2.0L. Service type. Trunk does not lock or open Inspection. Estimate. $99.99. Shop/Dealer Price. $110.24 - $117.94. Show example Mazda CX-5 Trunk does not lock or open Inspection prices. Trunks are one of the simpler components of a vehicle, but just like any other mechanical part, they can malfunction. The car itself does not contain any driver's area control to pop the trunk, but the Mazda keyfob does - see the picture. You have to press and hold the trunk release button for a couple of seconds and then the trunk pops open by itself. JR. The 4 Door Sedan has a trunk release button that pops open the trunk.Mazda mazda 3 hatcback: hi, i have a 10 mazda 3 hatchback hi, i have a '10 mazda 3 hatchback grand touring. the hatchback release only intermittently works. it seems to occur more frequently when the ambient temp drops to 40 degress or below. i have tried un … This works for a 2014 CX5.. I do it all the time.. l1o2l 4 yr. ago. Double press the button. It should disable the auto feature. wssecurity • 4 yr. ago. I hope this is true. wssecurity • 4 yr. ago. Didn't seem to work on the 2018.MAZDA DOOR DOES NOT LOCK UNLOCK FIX. DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT MAZDA 2 3 5 6 CX-3 CX-5 CX-7If any of the doors does not lock or unlock it is very possib...Always gotta remember to lock the door after closing the trunk. Actually its working but everytime you go near the hatch it will always auto unlock so it feels like its not working. Perform this to make sure. Perform auto lock and walk away. When you hear the second beep , leave your fob well away from your vehicle and check if hatch is still ...Per the title, the rear hatch will not open even when all the conditions are met--vehicle in park, parking brake applied, ignition off, driver door unlocked--the actuator doesnt make any move when using the key fob, the button on the dash, or the button on the exterior of the hatch.Always gotta remember to lock the door after closing the trunk. Actually its working but everytime you go near the hatch it will always auto unlock so it feels like its not working. Perform this to make sure. Perform auto lock and walk away. When you hear the second beep , leave your fob well away from your vehicle and check if hatch is still ...2. All the doors and the liftgate lock automatically when the vehicle speed is about 20 km/h (12 mph) or more. 3 (Factory Setting) All the doors and the liftgate lock automatically when the vehicle speed is about 20 km/h (12 mph) or more. All the doors and the liftgate unlock when the ignition is switched from ON to Off. Sep 1, 2018 · Thank you for watching my Channel. All the videos I upload is to assist any individual with some thing they might of not know until watching one of these vid... Toronto, ON Canada. : 2017 CX-5 GT. Jan 7, 2020. #6. The 2020 models get the new larger square fob that debuted with the 2019 Mazda 3. The buttons are on the side so we'll have to see if this is any better than the fobs for the 2017-2019.The lift gate on our 2019 Mazda CX-9 is locked. We can not open the rear gate manually or with the powerlift. I have tried opening it using the lever in the back panel, but it is not moving. I need to … read moreDec 8, 2022 · Q-How Do You Open the Rear Hatch on a Mazda Cx-5? Turn the lever to the right to unlock the liftgate. Push the liftgate while pushing the lever down. Conclusion. In conclusion, if your Mazda CX 5 trunk won’t close, there are a few things you can try to fix the issue. First, check the latch to make sure it is not damaged or sticking. #1 hey everyone. so today i noticed the liftgate would not open. not with the remote, not by pressing the button by the steering wheel, not by pressing the button on the liftgate itself. no beeps or movement or anything. any clue or insight into what it could be?Jul 3, 2014 · The car itself does not contain any driver's area control to pop the trunk, but the Mazda keyfob does - see the picture. You have to press and hold the trunk release button for a couple of seconds and then the trunk pops open by itself. JR. The 4 Door Sedan has a trunk release button that pops open the trunk. Opening and Closing the Liftgate. Press the electric liftgate opener on the liftgate, and then raise the liftgate when the latch releases. While the ignition is switched ON, the liftgate can be opened only when the vehicle is stopped with the parking brake applied (manual transaxle), or with the selector lever in the P position (automatic ...The Mazda CX-5 is a compact crossover produced by Mazda starting in 2012 for the 2013 model year lineup. It is Mazda's first car featuring the new KODO – Sou...Power Liftgate does not work. Hi all, Thanks in advance for helping out if you might have any tips or ideas what might be happening with my 2018 Mazda CX5. All of a sudden today my car's power liftgate just stopped working. It is not responding either to my keyfob or trying to manually pressing the button at the back. No beeps, no clicks, nothing.1. Check The Power Liftgate Fuse. The fuse box is usually under the hood and on the right side of the engine bay. Check the power liftgate fuse to see if it has blown or if it has any other issues. If the power liftgate fuse is blown or has another issue, then replacing it should do the trick. 2.Opening and Closing the Liftgate. Press the electric liftgate opener on the liftgate, and then raise the liftgate when the latch releases. While the ignition is switched ON, the liftgate can be opened only when the vehicle is stopped with the parking brake applied (manual transaxle), or with the selector lever in the P position (automatic ... The 3 beeps indicate that the doors are locked. Make sure vehicle is in park and you unlock the doors, then hit the lift gate button. Problem resolved , it was the power liftgate module issue. Happened to me the other day as well. I can’t remember if the issue was I needed to put it in park or hit the unlock, but it was something simple like ...The lift gate on our 2019 Mazda CX-9 is locked. We can not open the rear gate manually or with the powerlift. I have tried opening it using the lever in the back panel, but it is not moving. I need to … read moreMar 1, 2020 · Oct 29, 2021. #16. dwm said: I bought my 2019 CX-5 Signature in January 2019. For 13 months I was able to open or close the rear hatch remotely with the engine running. This is a really important feature for me. TYPICAL SCENARIO: It's damn cold out. I approach the locked car and open the rear hatch from the remote. May want to first check your fuse box to make sure the liftgate fuse wasn't somehow blown during battery replacement. :edit: Also if fuse looks good, another step you can try is to manually open and close the liftgate using the emergency latch inside. a '16 CX9 user fixed theirs by disconnecting battery terminal but that was for a windshield ...Completely dead! Through another reddit post, I found a release from Mazda admitting 2019 CX-9, and 2020 CX-5 and CX-9 are having the same issues, parasitic draw on the battery because the power liftgate module doesn't go to sleep properly when the vehicle is turned off. I called the dealership and service was closed but my salesman got me a ... 2009 CX-9 with manual rear hatch. I can't get the rear hatch open using the exterior handle. It feels like the exterior hatch handle is stuck, as there is no movement in or out. I removed the interior inspection panel & can open the hatch that way. Electric lock motor operates when I press the remote. 1. Check The Power Liftgate Fuse. The fuse box is usually under the hood and on the right side of the engine bay. Check the power liftgate fuse to see if it has blown or if it has any other issues. If the power liftgate fuse is blown or has another issue, then replacing it should do the trick. 2.Dec 3, 2014 · Step 1. Throw keys about 20-30ft away. Step 3. Curse. Step 4. Remember step 1 and find keys. As long as the keys are near the car the trunk will open straight away. I have 2014 Mazda 3 Touring model. My trunk is not is not locking when I press the lock button on my key control twice (I heard the doors lock and the a horn) All other doors lock ... Switch the ignition off and close all of the doors and the liftgate. Open the driver's door. Within 30 seconds of opening the driver's door, press and hold the LOCK button on the key for 5 seconds or longer. All of the doors and the liftgate lock and the beep sound activates at the currently set volume.Dec 6, 2009 · Bullaculla, who posted the first thread on installation of his backup camera, is the God of 5 Mods, his mods are simply jaw-dropping. The backup camera that I have is a strip and must be mounted to the license plate holes, so I routed the wire through the hole underneath the plastic cover for the light right above the plate. 1. The auto door-lock function is disabled. 2. All the doors and the liftgate lock automatically when the vehicle speed is about 20 km/h (12 mph) or more. 3 (Factory Setting) All the doors and the liftgate lock automatically when the vehicle speed is about 20 km/h (12 mph) or more. The Mazda CX-5 is a compact crossover produced by Mazda starting in 2012 for the 2013 model year lineup. It is Mazda's first car featuring the new KODO – Sou...2013 Mazda CX-5 L4-2.0L. Service type. Trunk does not lock or open Inspection. Estimate. $99.99. Shop/Dealer Price. $110.24 - $117.94. Show example Mazda CX-5 Trunk does not lock or open Inspection prices. Trunks are one of the simpler components of a vehicle, but just like any other mechanical part, they can malfunction.There is a manual release, it's located behind a square piece of trim on the bottom of the lift gate. The reason it's there is because there's no normal reason to require the lift gate to be opened from the inside. BillyBalowski • 8 yr. ago. I know about that release, but I'd still like to have something inside. SUBSCRIBE, it’s FREE! ️ http://goo.gl/QBzFSk My Youtube Gear… ️Main Camera: (Amazon) https://geni.us/AKtY ️Backup Camera: (Amazon) https://geni.us/mnVnqy...Power Liftgate does not work. Hi all, Thanks in advance for helping out if you might have any tips or ideas what might be happening with my 2018 Mazda CX5. All of a sudden today my car's power liftgate just stopped working. It is not responding either to my keyfob or trying to manually pressing the button at the back. No beeps, no clicks, nothing.1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the following parts: a. Liftgate upper trim. b. Liftgate side trim. c. Liftgate lower trim.The 3 beeps indicate that the doors are locked. Make sure vehicle is in park and you unlock the doors, then hit the lift gate button. Problem resolved , it was the power liftgate module issue. Happened to me the other day as well. I can’t remember if the issue was I needed to put it in park or hit the unlock, but it was something simple like ...Like. blitzebill · #3 · Jan 15, 2016. your key fob should be in your pocket as you stand in front of the lift gate and the sensor will allow you to push the button under the Mazda emblem. that's the only way to open it. as far a I know, there are no inside buttons. 2016 Mazda CX-3 GT, 2016 Cadillac ATS-V Sport Sedan, 1990 Mazda Miata.The 3 beeps indicate that the doors are locked. Make sure vehicle is in park and you unlock the doors, then hit the lift gate button. Problem resolved , it was the power liftgate module issue. Happened to me the other day as well. I can’t remember if the issue was I needed to put it in park or hit the unlock, but it was something simple like ... May want to first check your fuse box to make sure the liftgate fuse wasn't somehow blown during battery replacement. :edit: Also if fuse looks good, another step you can try is to manually open and close the liftgate using the emergency latch inside. a '16 CX9 user fixed theirs by disconnecting battery terminal but that was for a windshield ...Oct 12, 2022 · The door lock actuator is a crucial component of the 2013-2017 Mazda CX-5's locking system and is responsible for ensuring the proper operation of the door l... It would eliminate the need for you to hit unlock. you must hold both button inside the car and on the phobe for it to go through. It won’t activate the power lift gate unless you hold is for a second. I have only had my CX50 for the past few days. On two occasions the button inside the car would not open the tailgate.Jan 8, 2021 · Wait for it to open all the way and stop moving. Manually move the liftgate to the desired height you’d like it to stop at. Press and hold the liftgate button until it beeps. Liftgate is now programmed to stop at the desired height. After you’ve finished this process, close the liftgate via its corresponding button. Switch the ignition off and close all of the doors and the liftgate. Open the driver's door. Within 30 seconds of opening the driver's door, press and hold the LOCK button on the key for 5 seconds or longer. All of the doors and the liftgate lock and the beep sound activates at the currently set volume.Apr 27, 2018 · Apr 27, 2018. #1. 2014 touring fwd cx-5. Yesterday, out of the blue, the lift gate stopped unlocking/opening. I can release it manually from the inside but nothing I do with the remote or door switch will unlock the lift gate. Online search turns up other instances and all say just go to dealer for a repair. Product Description. Has your Mazda 3 Hatchback or the Mazda CX-5 Rear Hatch Lock with Actuator stop working? Replace it with a New Genuine Mazda replacement lock that comes with the Actuator. Please the last 8 of your VIN at checkout so we can look up the correct item. Mine does the same, if you don't have the fob near your car it will be locked. Try to open trunk when keys aren't around car it will be locked. I think it is a convenience feature. I was confused at first too. SorryGoFish • 7 yr. ago.Jul 3, 2014 · The car itself does not contain any driver's area control to pop the trunk, but the Mazda keyfob does - see the picture. You have to press and hold the trunk release button for a couple of seconds and then the trunk pops open by itself. JR. The 4 Door Sedan has a trunk release button that pops open the trunk. Hatchback versions of the car don't have an unlock function for the hatch. The hatch is simply always locked. It is unlocked and opened in the single activity of pressing the rectangular button in back. There is no other unlock or open mechanism for the hatch using the key fob, or door buttons, or within the car.May 29, 2017 · Mazda CX-9. May 29, 2017. #1. There appears to be a second button on the outside of the liftgate, on the right side (the liftgate open/close is in the center.) The button beeps when pressed but does nothing else that I can tell. Owners's manual comes up empty, but I may be not looking in right place. Reasons Why Won’t Hatch Open. There are a few things that could be causing your Mazda CX-5 hatch not to open. The first thing you should check is the battery. If the battery is dead, the hatch will not open. If the battery is not the issue, then you may need to check the fuse box.Aug 21, 2021 · Disconnected and reconnected the battery, nothing. it won't start the engine, and the LED/auxiliary function of the car won't turn off it keeps beeping as if the keys are both in and outside of the car simulataneously … Dec 3, 2014 · Step 1. Throw keys about 20-30ft away. Step 3. Curse. Step 4. Remember step 1 and find keys. As long as the keys are near the car the trunk will open straight away. I have 2014 Mazda 3 Touring model. My trunk is not is not locking when I press the lock button on my key control twice (I heard the doors lock and the a horn) All other doors lock ... 1 Switch the ignition off and close all of the doors and the liftgate. 2 Open the driver's door. 3 Within 30 seconds of opening the driver's door, press and hold the LOCK button on the key for 5 seconds or longer. All of the doors and the liftgate lock and the beep sound activates at the currently set volume. If fuses are good, disconnect the battery and depress the brake pedal for 30 seconds to ensure the BCM is completely powered down, then reconnect battery and try again. If it still won't open, try unlocking all doors, then opening and closing the liftgate manually from the inside (instructions available in the online owner's manual).Turborascal. Just got my new 2019 CX9, The* lift-gate dash button* stopped working (just beeps 3 times).*. However the key-fob and the gate buttons work fine. In order for the tailgate dash button to work, first unlock all doors with the botton on the driver's door.Dec 26, 2017 · Dec 30, 2017. #16. granzyme said: Found this thread after experiencing the same issue: power liftgate became non-functional (had the beeps, but wouldn't open under any circumstance) on my month-old 2017 CX-5 AWD GT while braving 0F winter weather. The issue didn't resolve itself after returning to 40F+ weather. No other issues with the vehicle. My 2018 CX5 hatch won’t open. Not with the button on the fob, the button on the dash or the button on the batch. I called to bring it in but it’s gonna be $150 just to diagnose and then they will apply that to the total cost of the repair.Jan 8, 2021 · Wait for it to open all the way and stop moving. Manually move the liftgate to the desired height you’d like it to stop at. Press and hold the liftgate button until it beeps. Liftgate is now programmed to stop at the desired height. After you’ve finished this process, close the liftgate via its corresponding button. May want to first check your fuse box to make sure the liftgate fuse wasn't somehow blown during battery replacement. :edit: Also if fuse looks good, another step you can try is to manually open and close the liftgate using the emergency latch inside. a '16 CX9 user fixed theirs by disconnecting battery terminal but that was for a windshield ...Jan 24, 2017 · If your battery is fine, you’ll need to take the following Mazda CX-5 liftgate reset steps: First, enter the vehicle, and gain access to the rear cargo area. You will need to be able to reach the interior of the liftgate hatch. Using a flathead screwdriver, remove the cap on the liftgate door, located in the center of the hatch near the bottom. Reviewed by Melanie Reiff. Updated on Aug 28, 2023. Table of Contents. The most common cause for a Mazda CX-5’s trunk (or hatch) to not open is a dead battery. Swapping out a new battery usually fixes the issue, but there are other possible causes for a CX-5’s hatch to not open.Hatchback versions of the car don't have an unlock function for the hatch. The hatch is simply always locked. It is unlocked and opened in the single activity of pressing the rectangular button in back. There is no other unlock or open mechanism for the hatch using the key fob, or door buttons, or within the car.2. All the doors and the liftgate lock automatically when the vehicle speed is about 20 km/h (12 mph) or more. 3 (Factory Setting) All the doors and the liftgate lock automatically when the vehicle speed is about 20 km/h (12 mph) or more. All the doors and the liftgate unlock when the ignition is switched from ON to Off. #1 hey everyone. so today i noticed the liftgate would not open. not with the remote, not by pressing the button by the steering wheel, not by pressing the button on the liftgate itself. no beeps or movement or anything. any clue or insight into what it could be?The 3 beeps indicate that the doors are locked. Make sure vehicle is in park and you unlock the doors, then hit the lift gate button. Problem resolved , it was the power liftgate module issue. Happened to me the other day as well. I can’t remember if the issue was I needed to put it in park or hit the unlock, but it was something simple like ...Sep 24, 2018 · SUBSCRIBE, it’s FREE! ️ http://goo.gl/QBzFSk My Youtube Gear… ️Main Camera: (Amazon) https://geni.us/AKtY ️Backup Camera: (Amazon) https://geni.us/mnVnqy... The lift gate on our 2019 Mazda CX-9 is locked. We can not open the rear gate manually or with the powerlift. I have tried opening it using the lever in the back panel, but it is not moving. I need to … read moreMar 17, 2016 · Hi Drew. I have a 2015 Mazda CX-9 and the rear liftgate won't open at all now. I put a car top carrier on the car and while I was doing that, the automatic liftgate mechanism was activated. It hit the car top carrier and went back down. But, it didn't go all the way back down, so I pushed it closed. Now it won't budge. Mechanic's Assistant ... 2010 CX-9 with Power LiftGate... I am having sporadic problems when it is not locking properly. iIt goes up and down without any issues, but doesn't lock (just beeps). Once in a while i have to reset the ignition for it to close. Lately i just have to close it manually like a regular trunk door. Thinking to take it to the dealer to be checked out.May 28, 2023 · I was just on a thread dealing with locking of rear hatch door . I just changed the batteries in both fobs. I haven't tried the other yet but can't get hatch to lock even using inside door lock button. Will try the other fob but I know new batteries were good. Somebody mentioned the BCM...
Wrap the end of a flathead screwdriver in a cloth and remove the cover on the interior surface of the liftgate using it. Turn the lever to the right to unlock the liftgate. Push the liftgate while pressing the lever down. After performing this emergency measure, have the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda .... H e b delivery near me
2013 Mazda CX-5 L4-2.0L. Service type. Trunk does not lock or open Inspection. Estimate. $99.99. Shop/Dealer Price. $110.24 - $117.94. Show example Mazda CX-5 Trunk does not lock or open Inspection prices. Trunks are one of the simpler components of a vehicle, but just like any other mechanical part, they can malfunction.If fuses are good, disconnect the battery and depress the brake pedal for 30 seconds to ensure the BCM is completely powered down, then reconnect battery and try again. If it still won't open, try unlocking all doors, then opening and closing the liftgate manually from the inside (instructions available in the online owner's manual).May 28, 2023 · I was just on a thread dealing with locking of rear hatch door . I just changed the batteries in both fobs. I haven't tried the other yet but can't get hatch to lock even using inside door lock button. Will try the other fob but I know new batteries were good. Somebody mentioned the BCM... Product Description. Has your Mazda 3 Hatchback or the Mazda CX-5 Rear Hatch Lock with Actuator stop working? Replace it with a New Genuine Mazda replacement lock that comes with the Actuator. Please the last 8 of your VIN at checkout so we can look up the correct item.Switch the ignition off and close all of the doors and the liftgate. Open the driver's door. Within 30 seconds of opening the driver's door, press and hold the LOCK button on the key for 5 seconds or longer. All of the doors and the liftgate lock and the beep sound activates at the currently set volume. My 2018 CX5 hatch won’t open. Not with the button on the fob, the button on the dash or the button on the batch. I called to bring it in but it’s gonna be $150 just to diagnose and then they will apply that to the total cost of the repair. I work at a mazda dealer. Open the tailgate manually and leave it open, take both the cables OFF the battery and hold them together (when the cables are OFF the battery) re install the cables on battery and wait a minute. Close the tailgate manually. Cycle the car to key on engine off, wait about 30 seconds then key off. The 3 beeps indicate that the doors are locked. Make sure vehicle is in park and you unlock the doors, then hit the lift gate button. Problem resolved , it was the power liftgate module issue. Happened to me the other day as well. I can’t remember if the issue was I needed to put it in park or hit the unlock, but it was something simple like ... Reviewed by Melanie Reiff. Updated on Aug 28, 2023. Table of Contents. The most common cause for a Mazda CX-5’s trunk (or hatch) to not open is a dead battery. Swapping out a new battery usually fixes the issue, but there are other possible causes for a CX-5’s hatch to not open.Toronto, ON Canada. : 2017 CX-5 GT. Jan 7, 2020. #6. The 2020 models get the new larger square fob that debuted with the 2019 Mazda 3. The buttons are on the side so we'll have to see if this is any better than the fobs for the 2017-2019.Wrap the end of a flathead screwdriver in a cloth and remove the cover on the interior surface of the liftgate using it. Turn the lever to the right to unlock the liftgate. Push the liftgate while pressing the lever down. After performing this emergency measure, have the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda ...1. The auto door-lock function is disabled. 2. All the doors and the liftgate lock automatically when the vehicle speed is about 20 km/h (12 mph) or more. 3 (Factory Setting) All the doors and the liftgate lock automatically when the vehicle speed is about 20 km/h (12 mph) or more. Reasons Why Won’t Hatch Open. There are a few things that could be causing your Mazda CX-5 hatch not to open. The first thing you should check is the battery. If the battery is dead, the hatch will not open. If the battery is not the issue, then you may need to check the fuse box.1. Check The Power Liftgate Fuse. The fuse box is usually under the hood and on the right side of the engine bay. Check the power liftgate fuse to see if it has blown or if it has any other issues. If the power liftgate fuse is blown or has another issue, then replacing it should do the trick. 2.Power Lift Gate/ Trunk Won’t Close. Hi friends. I’m having an issue getting the trunk on my CX5 to close. The trunk opens with no real issues but when I close it, it gets about 80% closed and then fails. It also has just recently started creaking and making these loud noises upon opening and closing. As stated it works but seems to stop ... 1. The auto door-lock function is disabled. 2. All the doors and the liftgate lock automatically when the vehicle speed is about 20 km/h (12 mph) or more. 3 (Factory Setting) All the doors and the liftgate lock automatically when the vehicle speed is about 20 km/h (12 mph) or more. Opening and Closing the Liftgate. Press the electric liftgate opener on the liftgate, and then raise the liftgate when the latch releases. While the ignition is switched ON, the liftgate can be opened only when the vehicle is stopped with the parking brake applied (manual transaxle), or with the selector lever in the P position (automatic ... .