2008 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 242

Interior Comfort Interior Equipment To open, squeeze the latch and pull the lid down. When closing the storage box, put the storage box back in its original position until you hear a click sound. Loading long objects with storage box removed The storage box can be removed for convenient loading of long objects such as skis placed through the trunk. NOTE When using the storage box to store heavy accessories, remove the storage box before placing or removing the accessories. WARNING Secure long objects in the trunk so that they cannot be thrown forward in the cabin and avoid sudden breaking or maneuvering: Sudden braking or maneuvering while long objects are loaded through the removed storage box area and into the trunk is dangerous. Operation of the shift/selector lever could be obstructed resulting in a serious accident. Insert the key (auxiliary key*) and turn it clockwise to lock, counterclockwise to unlock. * Advanced key equipped vehicle Unlock Lock 6-52