Mazda MX-5 Owner's Manual page 118

Before Driving
Convertible Top (Soft Top)
NOTE
If the power windows do not go
down automatically, fully open the
windows or open the doors.
To raise the convertible top from
inside the vehicle, use the convertible
top's handles.
Convertible top's handles
5. Sitting in a seat, grasp the convertible
top's handles, and press the convertible
top against the windscreen.
Make sure the striker engages with the
anchor, move the top latch slowly, and
then push the top latch upward until a
latch sound is heard.
Convertible top's handles
Anchor
3–42
Striker
CAUTION
Driving with the convertible top
not fully locked could damage the
convertible top.
If the red indicator is visible on the
lock release button, the convertible
top is not locked. After locking the
convertible top, verify that the red
indicator is not visible.
Do not spray water directly near the
seam of the window and convertible
top when ushing away dirt on the
soft top with water. Otherwise, water
may enter the vehicle.
Refer to Convertible Top
Maintenance on page 6-58 .
Locked position
Unlocked position
Red indicator