Mazda 2005 mx-5 miata Manual page 65

qRaising 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.
3. Pull down the sunvisors.
Sunvisor
4. Undo the fasteners and straps.
5. Remove the top covering and store it
properly in the trunk.
6. Unlock the top latches and open them
fully.
7. Hold the top lift handle and pull the top
up and forward until it's against the
windshield header.
Windshield header
Sunvisor
Doors and Locks
8. After securely hooking the top latches
onto the windshield header, push each
latch up with the palm of your hand
until the lock buttons click and the
latches are locked.
CAUTION
Make sure the top is securely locked by
pushing up on it.
Driving with the top unlocked could
damage the top.
NOTE
Make sure the top is securely locked by
pushing up on it. If it still sounds loose
(rattles) after being locked by the top
latches, have it inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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