Mazda 2006 MX-5, Owner'S Manual

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Detachable Hardtop Precautions
WARNING
Standing in a Moving Vehicle:
Standing in the vehicle, or sitting on
the convertible top storage area or
center console when the vehicle is
moving is a dangerous way to ride.
During a sudden maneuver or
collision you could be seriously
injured or even killed.
Sit in the seat with the seat belt on
when the vehicle is moving.
Hardtop and Rollover Accidents:
Rollover accidents on a hardtop
vehicle are dangerous. The hardtop is
not as strong as a regular steel roof.
Rollover accidents could dislodge or
crush the hardtop and cause serious
injuries or even death, just as with no
top or the convertible top.
Always drive safely and observe the
speed limit.
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
hardtop.
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When removing or installing the
hardtop, make sure the operation is
performed by 2 persons.
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Before removing or installing the
hardtop, be sure you are parked out of
traffic in a flat area near the location
your hardtop is to be stored.
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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.
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Don't drive through an automatic car
wash; it may damage the hardtop.
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Don't remove or install the hardtop
when the wind is strong; the wind
could damage the hardtop.
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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. Push the unlock button and fully
release the top latch.
Unlock button
Top latch
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