Mazda 2009 MX-5 Miata, Owner'S Manual

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10. Move the top latch slowly to make
sure the anchor engages with the
striker, then rotate the top latch to the
lock position until a click sound is
heard.
Striker
Anchor
CAUTION
Driving with the hardtop not fully
locked could damage the hardtop.
If the red indicator is visible on the
lock release button, the hardtop is
not locked. After locking the hardtop,
verify that the red indicator is not
visible.
Locked position
Unlocked position
Red indicator
NOTE
l
The operation indicator light turns off when
the top latch hook is locked.
l
If the hardtop is not closed properly even
with the top latch locked, contact Mazda to
have it inspected.
q
The Power Retractable Hardtop
Does not Close
If the hardtop cannot be closed electrically
by pressing the close switch, verify the
power retractable hardtop operation
conditions first.
Refer to Operation Conditions on page
3-50.
If the power retractable hardtop cannot be
closed even after the operation conditions
are all met, have it checked at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If you are unable to have the hardtop
checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer,
the hardtop can be closed manually as an
emergency measure.
The procedure for manually closing the
hardtop is as follows:
1. Release the locks of the deck and open
it. (Refer to Opening the deck)
2. Lift up the hardtop and close it. (Refer
to Closing the hardtop)
3. Tie the ropes to the deck links and
close the deck. (Refer to Closing the
deck)
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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
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