Trunk Lid (4 Door) - Mazda 2009 Mazda3 4-Door Owner's Manual

Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
CAUTION
To prevent cargo from shifting while
driving or during sudden
deceleration, be careful of the
following:
Ø Do not open the luggage
compartment cover while the
vehicle is moving.
Ø Do not overload the luggage
compartment so that the cover
cannot be closed.
Ø Do not allow cargo to interfere
with the luggage compartment
cover latch.
This cover can be removed for more
room. To do this, just unfasten the straps;
then lift and pull it out.
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Trunk Lid (4 Door)

WARNING
Never allow a person to ride in the
trunk:
Allowing a person to ride in the trunk
is dangerous. In addition, the person
in the trunk could be seriously
injured or killed during sudden
braking or a collision.
Keep the trunk closed when driving:
Exhaust gas entering the cabin of a
vehicle through an open trunk is
dangerous. This gas contains CO
(carbon monoxide), which is
colorless, odorless, and highly
poisonous. If inhaled, it can cause
loss of consciousness and death.