2008 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 95

Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Closing the trunk lid Grasp the inner handle and pull the trunk lid down, then push the trunk lid down until it locks securely. Be careful not to slam it. Pull up on the trunk lid to make sure it is secured. Handle Inside Trunk Release Lever Your vehicle is equipped with an inside trunk release lever that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the trunk. No matter how careful adults might be with keys and locking their cars, parents should be aware that children may be tempted to play around vehicles and use the trunk as a hiding place. Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and location of the inside trunk release lever so that all children can be told about it in an appropriate way, keeping in mind that most vehicles don't have such levers. qTrunk Light The trunk light is on when the lid is open and off when it's closed. WARNING Close the trunk lid and do not allow children to play inside the vehicle: Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving children in the vehicle with the keys is dangerous. Children could open the trunk lid and climb inside resulting in possible injury or death from heat exposure. Always keep the car from being a tempting place to play by locking doors and the trunk, and keeping the keys where children can not play with them: Leaving children or animals unattended in a parked vehicle is dangerous. Babies left sleeping and children who lock themselves in cars or trunks can die very quickly from heat prostration. Do not leave your children or pets alone in a car at any time. Do not leave the car or the trunk unlocked. NOTE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the trunk open for a long period when the engine is not running. 3-33