Mazda MX-5 2021 Manual page 109

Before Driving
Convertible Top (Hardtop)
5. Continue pressing the retractable
hardtop switch in the close direction
until the roof closing operation is
completed. When the closing operation
is completed, a beep sound is activated
and the operation indicator light turns
off.
6. Close the windows using the power
window switch.
NOTE
If the retractable hardtop switch is

pressed in the close direction, a warning
beep sounds.
When pressing the retractable hardtop

switch while the windows are closed, the
windows open slightly. The windows do
not return to their original positions
even after the roof closing operation is
completed.
The roof keeps closing and the operation

indicator light flashes while the
retractable hardtop switch is pressed in
the close direction.
If the switch is released while the roof is

closing, the roof stops closing. If the
switch is pressed in the close direction
again, the roof resumes closing.
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▼ Operation Conditions
If the following conditions have been
satisfied, 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 trunk lid is closed.

The vehicle is tilted at an angle of 15

degrees or less.
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 traffic
conditions, to complete opening/closing
operation of the roof.
NOTE
For the purposes of safety when

opening/closing the roof, follow the
instructions for Opening the Roof and
Closing the Roof.
If the roof cannot be closed even after

the operation conditions are all met,
have it checked at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
The roof can be closed manually as an
emergency measure.
Refer to When the Roof Cannot be
Closed on page 7-57.