Mazda MX-5 Owner's Manual page 126

Before Driving
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
Operation
Operation complete
Operation Conditions
If the following conditions have been
satis ed, 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 boot lid is closed.
CAUTION
If the vehicle speed exceeds 10 km/h
(6.2 mph) during the opening/closing
operation, the opening/closing operation
of the roof stops midstream. If the
roof stops midstream, visibility at the
rear may be impaired or damage to the
roof may occur which could lead to an
accident. Operate the switch again with
the vehicle stopped, depending on the
road and traf c conditions, to complete
opening/closing operation of the roof.
3–50
Roof status
Rear roof closed
Indication
NOTE
If the roof cannot be closed even after
the operation conditions are all met,
have it checked at an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
The roof can be closed manually as an
emergency measure.
Refer to When the Roof Cannot be
Closed on page 7-60 .