Mazda 2008 MX-5 Miata Owner's Manual page 115

MX-5_8X49-EA-07F_Edition2 Page115
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qOpening the Power Retractable
Hardtop
1. Park on a 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 hardtop with the engine
stopped. Otherwise the vehicle's battery power
could be depleted.
5. With the lock release button depressed,
pull the top latch outward to unlock.
Unlock button
Top latch
6. Verify that the operation indicator light
is illuminated and the lock is detached.
Form No.8X49-EA-07F
Black plate (115,1)
Doors and Locks
7. Press and hold the open button until the
hardtop opens completely.
NOTE
When the open switch is pressed, a beep
l
sound is heard.
The hardtop keeps opening and the
l
operation indicator light flashes while the
open switch is pressed.
If the switch is released while the hardtop is
l
opening, the hardtop stops opening. If the
switch is pressed again, the hardtop
resumes opening.
8. The deck opens.
NOTE
If the windows are closed, the windows
automatically open partially when the deck
opens.
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