Mazda 2008 MX-5 Miata Owner's Manual page 114

MX-5_8X49-EA-07F_Edition2 Page114
Monday, June 25 2007 11:18 AM
Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
Before opening or closing the hardtop, stop in a safe place off the right-of-way and park
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on a level surface.
When opening the hardtop, make sure objects inside the vehicle are not blown away by
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the wind.
Secure all loose objects inside before driving with the hardtop down.
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To help prevent burglary or vandalism and to ensure that the passenger compartment
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stays dry, close the hardtop securely and lock both doors when leaving the vehicle.
Do not drive through an automatic car wash as it may damage the hardtop.
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Do not open or close the hardtop when the temperature is below 5 °C (41 °F) as it this
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will damage the hardtop material.
Opening the hardtop while it is wet can also cause water to drip into the passenger
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compartment.
Do not open or close the hardtop in a strong wind as it could damage the hardtop.
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qOperation Indicator Light
When illuminated
This notifies the driver that the hardtop is
only partially open.
When flashing
This indicates that the hardtop is being
open/closed. (During button operation)
When not illuminated
This indicates that the hardtop is open/
closed fully.
NOTE
If the operation indicator light flashes quickly,
there may be a system malfunction. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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Form No.8X49-EA-07F
Black plate (114,1)
qOperation Conditions
If the following conditions have been
satisfied, the hardtop can be opened/
closed.
The vehicle is parked on a level surface
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off the right-of-way and the parking
brake is firmly set.
The ignition switch is in the ON
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position.
Put a vehicle with an automatic
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transmission in Park (P) or Neutral (N),
a manual transmission in Neutral.
The trunk lid is closed.
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NOTE
If the power retractable hardtop cannot be
closed even after the operation conditions are
all met, have it checked at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
The hardtop can be closed manually as an
emergency measure.
Refer to The Power Retractable Hardtop Does
not Close on page 3-58.