Mazda 2004 Miata MX-5 Owner's Manual page 63

MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page63
Wednesday, June 9 2004 3:4 PM
Before lowering or raising the top, stop
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in a safe place off the right-of-way and
park on a level surface.
Make sure nothing is on the top or near
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the back window when raising or
lowering the top.
Even small objects may interfere and
cause damage.
When lowering the top, make sure
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objects inside the vehicle aren't blown
away by the wind.
Secure all loose objects inside before
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driving with the top down.
To help prevent burglary or vandalism
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and to ensure that the passenger
compartment stays dry, close the top
securely and lock all doors when
leaving the vehicle.
Don't drive through an automatic car
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wash; it may damage the top.
Don't raise or lower the top when the
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temperature is below 5 °C (41 °F) ; this
will damage the top material.
Don't lower the top when it's wet. If the
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top dries while folded, it will
deteriorate and shrink.
Lowering the top while it's wet can
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also cause water to drip into the
passenger compartment.
Don't raise or lower the top when the
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wind is strong; the wind could damage
the top.
qLowering the Convertible Top
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
firmly set the parking brake.
2. Lower the side windows, then turn off
the ignition.
Form No.8T72-EA-04G
Black plate (63,1)
Doors and Locks
3. Pull down the sunvisors.
Sunvisor
4. Remove all objects in the top storage
area.
WARNING
Objects in the Storage Area:
Putting heavy or sharp objects in the
top storage area is dangerous.
During a sudden stop or collision, they
can become projectiles that might hit
and injure passengers.
Don't place heavy or sharp objects in
the top storage area.
5. Push the unlock buttons and fully
release the top latches.
Knowing Your Mazda
Sunvisor
Unlock button
Top latch
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