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Mazda CX-5: How to set the power liftgate opening height

2 min readReviewed 25 October 2026

CHECK YOUR CAR2025 Mazda CX-5 US-market digital owner manual; only the equipment and controls described here.

A position below halfway cannot be stored. Keep people clear of the moving tailgate.

THE QUICK ANSWER

Stop the powered liftgate at the desired height above halfway open, then hold its close switch for about three seconds. Two beeps confirm the new opening position.

Step by step

1Choose a safe heightPark with enough clearance and open the liftgate. Stop it at your preferred position, more than halfway open.
2Store the positionHold the close switch on the liftgate for about three seconds. Listen for two confirmation beeps.
3Check the resultClose and reopen it while watching the clearance. To restore full height, open it and hold the close switch about seven seconds until three beeps.

Tick steps as you go. Your progress stays in this tab.

Common questions

Will releasing at the first two beeps reset full height?+

No. Continue holding about seven seconds for the three-beep reset confirmation.

SOURCES & SCOPE

Where this guide comes from

Written from the official references below, reviewed on 25 October 2026. This is a source-based guide, not a claim of hands-on vehicle testing.

Mazda USA — 2025 CX-5 owner manual ↗

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