mazda-om-release2-029 1..372 ++ - Mazda Canada

Knowing Your MazdaDoors and LocksInside Trunk ReleaseLever (4 Door)Your vehicle is equipped with an insidetrunk release lever that provides a meansof escape for children and adults in theevent they become locked inside thetrunk.No matter how careful adults might bewith keys and locking their cars, parentsshould be aware that children may betempted to play around vehicles and usethe trunk as a hiding place.Adults are advised to familiarizethemselves with the operation andlocation of the inside trunk release leverso that all children can be told about it inan appropriate way, keeping in mind thatmost vehicles don't have such levers.WARNINGTrunk Access and Children:Leaving the trunk lid open or leavingchildren in the vehicle with the keys isdangerous. Children could open thetrunk lid and climb inside resulting inpossible injury or death from heatexposure. Close the trunk lid, lock therear seatbacks and do not allowchildren to play inside the vehicle.Unattended Children and Pets:Leaving children or animalsunattended in a parked vehicle isdangerous. Babies left sleeping andkids who lock themselves in cars ortrunks can die very quickly from heatprostration. Don't leave your childrenor pets alone in a car at any time.Don't leave the car, the rear foldingseats or the trunk unlocked. Alwayskeep the car from being a temptingplace to play by locking rear seats,doors and the trunk, and keeping thekeys where children can not play withthem.3-15