Mazda 2003 MX-5 Miata, Manual

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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Form No. 8R09-EA-02G
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Before removing or installing the
hardtop, stop in a safe place off the
right-of-way and park on a level
surface.
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When removing the hardtop, make sure
objects inside the vehicle aren’t blown
away by the wind.
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Secure all loose objects inside before
driving with the hardtop removed.
•
Don’t drive through an automatic car
wash; it may damage the hardtop.
•
Don’t remove or install the hardtop
when the wind is strong; the wind
could damage the hardtop.
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When removing the hardtop, make sure
the operation is performed by 2
persons.
•
Before removing the hardtop, lower the
antenna.
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Removing the hardtop while it’s wet
can cause water to drip into the
passenger compartment.
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Removing the Detachable
Hardtop
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
firmly set the parking brake.
2. Lower the side windows, then turn off
the ignition.
3. Pull down the sunvisors.
4. Push the unlock buttons and fully
release the top latches.
Fastening Mechanisms:
It is dangerous to place your hands or
fingers near the fastening
mechanisms. Your hands or fingers
could be caught and injured by the
mechanism. Always keep your hands
and fingers away from the fastening
mechanisms when moving the top.
WARNING
Sunvisor
Sunvisor
Unlock button
Top latch
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