Mazda MX-5 2024 Owner's Manual page 92

Opening/closing
Convertible Top (Soft Top)
Warnings and Cautions
for Using the Convertible
Top (Soft Top)
WARNING
Sit in the seat with the seat belt
correctly fastened when the vehicle is
moving.
Standing in the vehicle, or sitting on
the convertible top storage area or
center console when the vehicle is
moving is a dangerous way to ride.
During a sudden maneuver or collision
you could be seriously injured or even
killed.
Always keep your hands and fingers
away from the fastening mechanisms
when moving the convertible top.
It is dangerous to place your hands or
fingers near the fastening mechanisms.
Your hands or fingers could be caught
and injured by the mechanism.
CAUTION
Remove leaves or other matter that
may accumulate on and around the
convertible top. If leaves or other
matter block the drain filter, water
may enter the vehicle. Clean the
drain filter at least once a year.
Refer to Closing the roof manually
on page 8-37.
Before opening the convertible top,
make sure the rear window defogger
switch is turned off. Otherwise the
heat generated from the defogger
could damage the convertible top
and the internal material.
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Before lowering or raising the
convertible top, stop in a safe place
off the right-of-way and park on a
level surface.
Make sure nothing is on the
convertible top or near the back
window when raising or lowering the
convertible top.
Even small objects may interfere and
cause damage.
Do not drive through an automatic
car wash; it may damage the
convertible top.
Do not raise or lower the convertible
top when the temperature is below
5 ℃ (41 ℉) ; this will damage the
convertible top material.
Do not lower the convertible top
when it's wet. If the convertible top
dries while folded, it will deteriorate
and mold.
Lowering the convertible top while
it's wet can also cause water to drip
into the passenger compartment.
Do not raise or lower the convertible
top in a strong wind as it could
damage the convertible top or cause
an unexpected accident.
Do not sit on the folded convertible
top. Otherwise, the convertible top
could be damaged or you may fall off
and be injured.
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