2009 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 97

Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Closing the freestyle doors 1. Close the rear door first, and then close the front door. Front door WARNING Make sure the rear door is closed securely before closing the front door: Driving with the doors not securely closed is dangerous. If the rear door is not completely closed, the front door will not be securely closed. This could cause the front door to open unexpectedly while driving and may result in an accident. Rear door CAUTION Before closing a front door make sure other passengers are not operating a rear door and a rear passenger's head or hands are away from the rear door. If the front door is closed while a passenger is operating the rear door handle, a hand or fingers could be injured if the handle is forced back. Also, a rear passenger could hit their head against the door during access to the rear seat. NOTE The front door cannot latch or lock while the rear door is opened. 2. Make sure the freestyle doors are securely closed. 3-31