2008 Mazda MAZDA3 Owner's Manual - Page 239

Interior Comfort Interior Equipment qCenter Console To open, pull the lower release latch. Use the loops in the luggage compartment to secure cargo with a rope or net. The tensile strength of the loops is 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf). Do not apply excessive force to the loops as it will damage them. Small items can be placed in the tray of the center console lid. To open it, pull the upper release latch. NOTE To secure cargo with a rope or net, the trunk board loops can be used in the same way as the cargo securing loops (page 6-62). qCargo Sub-Compartment (5 Door) í With flexible floor board To use the cargo sub-compartment, partially open or remove the trunk boards. Trunk board qCargo Securing Loops (5 Door) WARNING Make sure luggage and cargo is secured before driving: Not securing cargo while driving is dangerous as it could move or be crushed during sudden braking or a collision and cause injury. Cargo subcompartment í Some models. 6-61