2004 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 64

J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 13 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Trunk Release Slide Lever Your vehicle is equipped with a trunk release slide 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 trunk release slide 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. WARNING Unattended Children and Pets: Leaving children or animals unattended in a parked vehicle is dangerous. Babies left sleeping and kids who lock themselves in cars or trunks can die very quickly from heat prostration. Don't leave your children or pets alone in a car at any time. Don't leave the car or the trunk unlocked. Always keep the car from being a tempting place to play by locking doors and the trunk, and keeping the keys where children won't play with them. M Opening the Trunk Lid from the Inside Slide the illuminated trunk release slide lever in the direction of the arrow. The lever is made of material that will glow for hours in the darkness of the trunk following a brief exposure to ambient light. The trunk release slide lever is located on the inside of the trunk end trim. WARNING Open Trunk Lid and Children: 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. Close the trunk lid and do not allow children to play inside the vehicle. 3-13 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C