C O N V E R T I B L E
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Convertible
Convertible
Quick Tips
2004 Mazda
Miata
page 14
page 15
Tip: To ensure that top is
securely fastened: Push up
on top (4); if rattling is heard,
repeat top latching process
or have vehicle inspected
by dealer
Detachable hardtop*
Tip: Perform hardtop installation
or removal with two people
Park on a level surface away from
traffic lanes; set parking brake
and lower side windows; pull
down sunvisors
To remove:
Disconnect rear
window defogger coupler; lower
antenna; press unlock on top and
side latches to release top; slide
top rearward while pressing down
on the rear deck latches; lift hard
top straight off the body
Convertible top operation
Tips: Using an automatic car
wash can damage top
Storing articles inside near
the rear window can cause
damage to top upon lowering
Windblocker* helps reduce
wind entering cabin area
with top down
To lower:
Park on a level
surface away from traffic
lanes; set parking brake; lower
side windows and pull down
sunvisors, remove all objects
from top storage area
Press unlock button (
1
); pull top
latches (
2
) until they completely
disengage from windshield
header (
3
); lift up on front
section of top (
4
); lower top
into storage area; snap top
latches (
2
) into closed position
Tips: Do not store a wet
or damp convertible top for
long periods of time
Secure all objects inside
vehicle before lowering top
To install convertible top
cover: Thread tether straps
(5) through anchor (6) and
snap into position; attach
top covering using fasteners;
insert rear edges into body
molding groove
To raise:
Park on a level
surface away from traffic lanes;
set parking brake; lower side
windows and pull down sunvisors
Open top latches (
2
) fully; lift top
(
4
) until it rests on windshield
header (
3
); fasten latches to
windshield header by pushing
up until click is heard
To install:
Lower antenna;
fully lower convertible top;
align rear latches with rear deck
studs; slide hard top forward
while pressing down on the
rear deck; push up top and side
latches to lock; reconnect rear
window defogger
*Denotes optional equipment
4
1
2
5
6
3
