Mazda MX-5 Owner's Manual page 554

If Trouble Arises
When the Roof Cannot be Closed
If the roof cannot be closed electrically by pressing the retractable fastback switch, verify
the roof operation conditions rst.
Refer to Operation Conditions on page 3-50 .
If the roof cannot be closed even after the operation conditions are all met, have it checked
at an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
If you are unable to have the roof checked at an Authorised Mazda Repairer, the roof can be
closed manually as an emergency measure.
The procedure for manually closing the roof is as follows:
1. Opening the rear roof
Release the locks of the rear roof and open it.
2. Closing the front roof
Lift up the front roof and close it.
3. Closing the rear roof
Tie the ropes to the rear roof links and close the rear roof.
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When the Roof Cannot be Closed
Front roof
Rear roof
Rear roof link