Mazda 2002 Miata MX-5 Owner's Manual page 54

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Knowing Your Mazda
Doors and Locks
• Secure all loose objects inside when
driving with the top down.
• To help prevent burglary or vandalism
and to ensure that the passenger
compartment stays dry, close the top
securely and lock all doors when
leaving the vehicle.
• Don't drive through an automatic car
wash; it may damage the top.
• Don't raise or lower the top when the
temperature is below 5 °C (41 °F) ; this
will damage the top material.
• Don't lower the top when it's wet. If
the top dries while folded, it will
deteriorate and shrink.
• Lowering the top while it's wet can
also cause water to drip into the
passenger compartment.
• Don't raise or lower the top when the
wind is strong; the wind could damage
the top.
M Lowering 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
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4. Remove all objects in the top storage
5. Push the unlock buttons and fully
6. Lift up on the front section of the top to
Sunvisor
area.
WARNING
Objects in the Storage Area:
Putting heavy or sharp objects in the
top storage area is dangerous.
During a sudden stop or collision,
they can become projectiles that
might hit and injure passengers.
Don't place heavy or sharp objects in
the top storage area.
release the top latches.
release it from the windshield header.
Windshield header
Unlock button
Top latch