Mazda MX-5 2024 Owner's Manual page 453

Do not use abrasive wax. This may
damage the protective coating and
discolor or deteriorate the paint.
NOTE
A spot remover to remove oil, tar, and
similar materials will usually also take
off the wax. Rewax these areas.
Drainage outlet cleaning procedure
There are drainage outlets on the left
and right of the lower side of the rear
window.
1. Rear roof
2. Rear window
3. Drainage outlet
NOTE
If leaves or other foreign matter block
the drainage outlets, water may enter
the cabin. Clean the drainage outlets
at least once every 2 months.
1. Continue pressing the retractable
hardtop switch in the open
direction until the rear roof is raised
up from the fully closed position.
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Inspection and Servicing/Cleaning
Exterior Maintenance
Refer to How to Use the
Convertible Top (Retractable
Fastback) on page 4-35.
2. Remove your finger from the
retractable hardtop switch after the
rear roof is raised up.
3. Make sure the drainage outlets are
visible.
1. Drainage outlet
2. Rear roof links
4. Switch the vehicle power OFF.
WARNING
Verify that the vehicle power is
switched off:
Closing the roof with the vehicle
power not switched off is
dangerous as the motors could turn
on suddenly and cause injury
resulting from hands or fingers
being pinched in the mechanism.
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