2008 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 101

Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 3. Grasp the support rod in the padded area and secure it in the stay hole indicated by the arrow to hold the hood open. Moonroof í The moonroof can be opened or closed electrically only when the ignition switch is in the ON position. Slide switch Clip Pad Support rod Tilt switch qClosing the Hood 1. Check under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in place and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers, etc.) have been removed. 2. Insert the support rod in its clip while holding up the hood. Verify that the support rod is secured in the clip before closing the hood. 3. Close the hood so that it locks securely. WARNING Do not let passengers stand up or extend part of the body through the open moonroof while the vehicle is moving: Extending the head, arms, or other parts of the body through the moonroof is dangerous. The head or arms could hit something while the vehicle is moving. This could cause serious injury or death. Make sure the opening is clear before closing the moonroof: A closing moonroof is dangerous. The hands, head, or even neck of a person ―especially a child― could be caught in it as it closes, causing serious injury or even death. NOTE 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. í Some models. 3-39