Mazda mx-5 2017, Owner'S Manual

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Before Driving
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
CAUTION
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When getting in or out of the vehicle with the roof open, be careful not to hit your head or
body on the corner of the windshield glass. It may cause an injury.
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Do not drive with the roof partially opened; this could damage the roof or cause an
unexpected accident.
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Children should not be allowed to play with the retractable fastback switch.
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Do not place objects or cargo around the rear roof, rear glass, or the front roof storage area.
Even small objects may interfere and cause damage.
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Remove leaves that accumulate on and around the roof. If the leaves are not removed, they
may block the water drainage outlets.
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Before opening the roof, make sure the rear window defogger switch (Defroster) is turned
off. Otherwise the heat generated from the defogger could damage the roof and the
internal material.
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When opening/closing the roof, verify that there is no obstruction above the roof
(about 1.6 m (5 ft 2 in) from the ground) so as not to damage the roof or the obstruction.
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When opening/closing the roof, do not apply any load to the front roof or the rear roof. The
opening/closing mechanism of the roof may be damaged.
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Do not spray water directly near the seam of the window and roof when washing off dirt on
the roof with water. Otherwise, water may enter the cabin.
Refer to Retractable Fastback Maintenance on page 6-66.
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Open/close the roof with the vehicle parked on a hard, level ground in a safe place where
the vehicle does not obstruct traffic. If the roof is opened/closed on a slope or bump, the
opening/closing mechanism of the roof may be damaged.
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Do not drive through an automatic car wash as it may damage the roof.
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Do not open or close the roof forcefully when the ambient temperature is low and the roof
or the surrounding area is frozen as it could damage the roof.
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Opening the roof while it is wet can also cause water to drip into the passenger
compartment.
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Do not open or close the roof in a strong wind as it could damage the roof.
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