window MAZDA MODEL MX-5 2017 (in English) Owner's Manual

3–35
Before Driving
Convertible Top (Soft Top)
CAUTION
 
¾ Remove leaves or other matter that may accumulate on and around the convertible top.
If leaves or other matter block the drain fi lter, water may enter the vehicle. Clean the drain
fi lter at least once a year.
  Refer to Convertible Top Maintenance on page 6-64 .



¾ 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.
 


¾ Before lowering or raising the convertible top, stop in a safe place off the right-of-way and
park on a level surface.
 


¾ 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.



¾ Do not drive through an automatic car wash; it may damage the convertible top.



¾ Do not raise or lower the convertible top when the temperature is below 5 °C (41 °F) ; this
will damage the convertible top material.
 


¾ Do not lower the convertible top when it's wet. If the convertible top dries while folded, it
will deteriorate and mold.
 


¾ Lowering the convertible top while it's wet can also cause water to drip into the passenger
compartment.
 

¾ Do not raise or lower the convertible top in a strong wind as it could damage the
convertible top or cause an unexpected accident.

N O T E
 


y The power windows go down automatically in conjunction with the convertible top
opening/closing. However, this is a function for improving the operability, and it does not
mean there is a problem. If the vehicle battery is disconnected for vehicle maintenance or
other reasons, the power windows will not go down automatically. If the power windows
do not go down, the automatic open/close mechanism for the windows must be reset.
  Refer to Operating the Power Windows on page 3-31 .



y The windblocker reduces the amount of wind coming into the cabin from behind when
driving with the convertible top opened.
  Refer to Windblocker on page 5-140 .

y When lowering the convertible top, make sure objects inside the vehicle are not blown
away by the wind.
 


y Secure all loose objects inside before driving with the convertible top down.



y To help prevent burglary or vandalism and to ensure that the passenger compartment
stays dry, close the convertible top securely and lock both doors when leaving the vehicle.
 

y The soft top is made of high quality material and if it is not maintained correctly, the
material could harden, becomes stained, or have an uneven gloss.

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3–36
Before Driving
Convertible Top (Soft Top)
Lowering the Convertible Top
CAUTION
Do not sit on the folded convertible
top. Otherwise, the convertible top
could be damaged or you may fall off
and be injured.

1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. If the engine is running, turn it off.
3. Make sure there are no objects which
have been placed in the area where the
convertible top is to be retracted.
4. With the lock release button depressed
forward, pull back the top latch lever to
unlock it.


Top latch Lock release button
5. Remove the striker from the anchor.

Anchor
Striker
N O T E
If the power windows do not go down
automatically, fully open the windows or
open the doors.

6. Standing outside of the vehicle, hold
the convertible top along the front edge
and pull it toward the vehicle rear.


Front edge

N O T E
To lower the convertible top from inside
the vehicle, use the convertible top's
handles.


Convertible top's handles

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3–38
Before Driving
Convertible Top (Soft Top)
N O T E
 


y If the power windows do not go down
automatically, fully open the windows
or open the doors.
 


y To raise the convertible top from inside
the vehicle, use the convertible top's
handles.
 

Convertible top's handles

5. Sitting in a seat, grasp the convertible
top's handles, and press the convertible
top against the windshield.
Make sure the striker engages with the
anchor, move the top latch slowly, and
then push the top latch upward until a
latch sound is heard.


Convertible top's handles
Striker Anchor

CAUTION
 


¾ Driving with the convertible top not fully
locked could damage the convertible
top.
  If the red indicator is visible on the lock
release button, the convertible top is not
locked. After locking the convertible top,
verify that the red indicator is not visible.
 

Locked position
Unlocked position
Red indicator
 


¾ Do not spray water directly near the
seam of the window and convertible top
when fl ushing away dirt on the soft top
with water. Otherwise, water may enter
the vehicle.
  Refer to Convertible Top Maintenance on
page 6-64 .

NOTE
 


y The convertible top may be constricted
if it is left retracted for a long period.
Therefore, if the top has become
constricted, it may be dif¿ cult to hook
the top latch striker to the anchor.
 


y Make sure the convertible top is
securely locked by pushing up on it.
If it still sounds loose (rattles) after
being locked by the top latch, have
it inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.

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3–39
Before Driving
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
The Retractable fastback opens/closes electrically by operating switches in the vehicle.
When opening/closing the roof and window glass operate together. The front roof is stored
in the storage area under rear roof.
Front roof
Rear roof


Open
Close

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3–41
Before Driving
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
CAUTION
 


¾ When getting in or out of the vehicle with the roof open, be careful not to hit your head or
body on the corner of the windshield glass. It may cause an injury.
 


¾ Do not drive with the roof partially opened; this could damage the roof or cause an
unexpected accident.
 


¾ Children should not be allowed to play with the retractable fastback switch.



¾ Do not place objects or cargo around the rear roof, rear glass, or the front roof storage area.
Even small objects may interfere and cause damage.
 


¾ Remove leaves that accumulate on and around the roof. If the leaves are not removed, they
may block the water drainage outlets.
 


¾ Before opening the roof, make sure the rear window defogger switch (Defroster) is turned
off . Otherwise the heat generated from the defogger could damage the roof and the
internal material.
 


¾ When opening/closing the roof, verify that there is no obstruction above the roof
(about 1.6 m (5 ft 2 in) from the ground) so as not to damage the roof or the obstruction.
 


¾ When opening/closing the roof, do not apply any load to the front roof or the rear roof. The
opening/closing mechanism of the roof may be damaged.
 


¾ Do not spray water directly near the seam of the window and roof when washing off dirt on
the roof with water. Otherwise, water may enter the cabin.
  Refer to Retractable Fastback Maintenance on page 6-66 .



¾ Open/close the roof with the vehicle parked on a hard, level ground in a safe place where
the vehicle does not obstruct traffi c. If the roof is opened/closed on a slope or bump, the
opening/closing mechanism of the roof may be damaged.
 


¾ Do not drive through an automatic car wash as it may damage the roof.



¾ Do not open or close the roof forcefully when the ambient temperature is low and the roof
or the surrounding area is frozen as it could damage the roof.
 


¾ Opening the roof while it is wet can also cause water to drip into the passenger
compartment.
 


¾ Do not open or close the roof in a strong wind as it could damage the roof.
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3–42
Before Driving
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
N O T E
 


y When opening the roof, make sure objects inside the vehicle are not blown away by the
wind.
 


y Secure all loose objects inside before driving with the roof down.



y To help prevent burglary or vandalism and to ensure that the passenger compartment
stays dry, close the roof securely and lock both doors when leaving the vehicle.
 


y The power windows lower automatically in conjunction with the roof opening/closing.
This is a function for improving the operability and it does not indicate a problem.
  If the vehicle battery is disconnected for vehicle maintenance or other reasons, the power
windows will not lower automatically. If the power windows do not lower, reset the power
window automatic open/close function.
  Refer to Operating the Power Windows on page 3-31 .



y The windblocker reduces the amount of wind coming into the cabin from behind when
driving with the roof opened.
  Refer to Windblocker on page 5-140 .
Operation Indication
Operation Indicator Light


When illuminated
This indicates that the roof is only partially open.
When À ashing
This indicates that the roof is being open/closed. (During switch operation)
When not illuminated
This indicates that the roof is open/closed fully.
N O T E
If the operation indicator light À ashes quickly, there may be a system malfunction. Consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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3–45
Before Driving
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
Opening the Roof
1. Park on a hard, level surface off the
right-of-way and ¿ rmly set the parking
brake.
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic
transmission in Park (P), a manual
transmission in Neutral.
3. Apply the parking brake with the brake
pedal depressed.
4. Start the Engine.
N O T E
Do not open/close the roof with the engine
stopped. Otherwise the vehicle's battery
power could be depleted.

5. Continue pressing the retractable
fastback switch in the open direction
until the roof is completely open.


N O T E
 
y If the retractable fastback switch is
pressed in the open direction, a warning
beep sounds.
 


y If the windows are closed, the windows
automatically open partially when the
rear roof opens.
  After the rear roof is opened and
the retractable fastback switch is
continuously pressed in the open
direction, the power windows close
completely.
  Once you remove your hand from the
switch, the power windows do not
close even if it is operated again. If this
happens, completely close the power
windows using the power window
switch.
 

y The roof keeps opening and the
operation indicator light À ashes while
the retractable fastback switch is
pressed in the open direction.
 


y If the switch is released while the roof is
opening, the roof stops opening. If the
switch is pressed in the open direction
again, the roof resumes opening.
 


y When the operation is ¿ nished, a beep
sound is heard and the operation
indicator light turns off.
 


y When the roof is half-open, the front
roof resumes opening after the rear roof
is completely open.

Closing the Roof
1. Park on a hard, level surface off the
right-of-way and ¿ rmly set the parking
brake.
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic
transmission in Park (P), a manual
transmission in Neutral.
3. Apply the parking brake with the brake
pedal depressed.
4. Start the Engine.
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3–46
Before Driving
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
N O T E
Do not open/close the roof with the engine
stopped. Otherwise the vehicle's battery
power could be depleted.

5. Slightly slide the seats back if they are
in the foremost position.
6. Continue pressing the retractable
fastback switch in the close direction
until the rear roof is completely closed.


N O T E
 
y If the retractable fastback switch is
pressed in the close direction, a warning
beep sounds.
 


y If the windows are closed, the windows
automatically open partially when the
rear roof opens.
 

y The roof keeps closing and the
operation indicator light À ashes while
the retractable fastback switch is
pressed in the close direction.
 


y 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.
 


y When the operation is ¿ nished, a beep
sound is heard and the operation
indicator light turns off.

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3–49
Before Driving
Security System
*Some models.
Theft-Deterrent System *
If the theft-deterrent system detects an
inappropriate entry into the vehicle,
which could result in the vehicle or its
contents being stolen, the alarm alerts the
surrounding area of an abnormality by
sounding the horn and À ashing the hazard
warning lights.

The system will not function unless it's
properly armed. So when you leave the
vehicle, follow the arming procedure
correctly.
Operation
System triggering conditions
The horn sounds intermittently and the
hazard warning lights À ash for about 30
seconds when the system is triggered by
any one of the following:
 


y Unlocking a door with the key, door
lock switch, or an inside door-lock knob.
 


y Forcing open a door, the hood or the
trunk lid.
 


y Opening the hood by operating the hood
release handle.
 


y Switching the ignition ON without using
the push button start.

If the system is triggered again, the lights
and horn will activate until the driver's
door is unlocked with the transmitter.
(With the advanced keyless function)
The lights and horn can also be
deactivated by pressing the request switch
on a door.
N O T E
 


y The trunk lid does not open while the
theft-deterrent system is operating.
 


y If the battery goes dead while the theft-
deterrent system is armed, the horn will
activate and the hazard warning lights
will À ash when the battery is charged or
replaced.

How to Arm the System
1. Close the windows and the convertible
top securely.
2. Switch the ignition OFF.
3. Make sure the hood, the doors, and the
trunk lid are closed.
4. Press the lock button on the transmitter
or lock the driver's door from the
outside with the auxiliary key.
The hazard warning lights will À ash
once.
The following method will also arm the
theft-deterrent system:
Press the door-lock switch “
” while
any door is open and then close both of
the doors.
(With the advanced keyless function)
Press a request switch.

The security indicator light in the
instrument cluster À ashes twice per
second for 20 seconds.


5. After 20 seconds, the system is fully
armed.

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3–50
Before Driving
Security System
N O T E
 


y The theft-deterrent system can also be
armed by activating the auto relock
function with both the doors, the trunk
lid and the hood closed.
  Refer to Transmitter on page 3-4 .



y The system will disarm if one of the
following operations takes place within
20 seconds after pressing the lock
button:
 


y Unlocking any door.



y Opening any door.



y Opening the hood.



y Switching the ignition ON. 
 To rearm the system, do the arming
procedure again.
 


y When the doors are locked by pressing
the lock button on the transmitter
or using the auxiliary key while the
theft-deterrent system is armed, the
hazard warning lights will À ash once to
indicate that the system is armed.

To Turn Off an Armed System
An armed system can be turned off using
any one of the following methods:
 


y Pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter.
 


y Starting the engine with the push button
start.
 


y (With the advanced keyless function) 


y
 Pressing a request switch on the doors.

The hazard warning lights will À ash twice.
N O T E
When the doors are unlocked by pressing
the unlock button on the transmitter while
the theft-deterrent system is turned off, the
hazard warning lights will À ash twice to
indicate that the system is turned off.

To Stop the Alarm
A triggered alarm can be turned off using
any one of the following methods:
 


y Pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter.
 


y Starting the engine with the push button
start.
 


y (With the advanced keyless function) 


y
 Pressing a request switch on the doors.


y
 Pressing the electric trunk lid opener
while the key is being carried.


The hazard warning lights will À ash twice.
Theft-Deterrent Labels

A label indicating that your vehicle is
equipped with a Theft-Deterrent System is
in the console box.

Mazda recommends that you af¿ x it to the
lower rear corner of a front door window.
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