Mazda MX-5 2024 Owner's Manual page 101

How to Use the
Convertible Top
(Retractable Fastback)
If the following conditions have been
satisfied, the roof can be opened/
closed.
The ignition is switched ON.

Shift/selector lever is in a position

other than R (reverse).
Vehicle speed is 10 km/h (6.2 mph)

or less.
The trunk lid is closed.

The vehicle is tilted at an angle of 15

degrees or less.
NOTE
If the roof cannot be closed even after
the operation conditions are all met,
have it checked at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
The roof can be closed manually as an
emergency measure.
Refer to Closing the roof manually on
page 8-37.
Opening the Roof
When opening the roof, make sure
objects inside the vehicle are not
blown away by the wind. Secure all
loose objects inside before driving with
the roof down.
1. Park the vehicle on level ground in a
safe place where the vehicle does
not obstruct traffic.
2. Make sure that the trunk is closed.
3. Start the engine.
4. Continue pressing the retractable
hardtop switch in the open
direction until the roof opening
operation is completed. The
operation indicator light flashes
while the switch is operated. In
addition, a message indicating the
open status of the roof is displayed
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Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
on the multi-information display.
When the opening operation is
completed, a beep sound is
activated and the operation
indicator light turns off.
Multi-information display
NOTE
If the windows are closed, the

windows automatically open
partially when the rear roof opens.
Opening/closing
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