Mazda mx-5 2017, Owner'S Manual

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Before Driving
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
Opening the Roof
1. Park on a hard, level surface off the
right-of-way and firmly set the parking
brake.
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic
transmission in Park (P), a manual
transmission in Neutral.
3. Apply the parking brake with the brake
pedal depressed.
4. Start the Engine.
NOTE
Do not open/close the roof with the engine
stopped. Otherwise the vehicle's battery
power could be depleted.
5. Continue pressing the retractable
fastback switch in the open direction
until the roof is completely open.
NOTE

If the retractable fastback switch is
pressed in the open direction, a warning
beep sounds.

If the windows are closed, the windows
automatically open partially when the
rear roof opens.
After the rear roof is opened and
the retractable fastback switch is
continuously pressed in the open
direction, the power windows close
completely.
Once you remove your hand from the
switch, the power windows do not
close even if it is operated again. If this
happens, completely close the power
windows using the power window
switch.

The roof keeps opening and the
operation indicator light flashes while
the retractable fastback switch is
pressed in the open direction.

If the switch is released while the roof is
opening, the roof stops opening. If the
switch is pressed in the open direction
again, the roof resumes opening.

When the operation is finished, a beep
sound is heard and the operation
indicator light turns off.

When the roof is half-open, the front
roof resumes opening after the rear roof
is completely open.
Closing the Roof
1. Park on a hard, level surface off the
right-of-way and firmly set the parking
brake.
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic
transmission in Park (P), a manual
transmission in Neutral.
3. Apply the parking brake with the brake
pedal depressed.
4. Start the Engine.
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