MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA 2005 Repair Manual

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3. Use the support rod to hold the hoodopen.
Clip
Support rod
qClosing the Hood
1. Check under the hood area to make
certain all filler caps are in place and
all loose items (e.g. tools, oil
containers, etc.) have been removed.
2. Insert the support rod in its clip while holding up the hood. Verify that the
support rod is secured in the clip before
closing the hood.
3. Close the hood so that it locks securely.
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Convertible Top
Windshield headerTop storage area
Top latch assembley
Top coveringTop latch assembly
detail
Top frame
Top latch
Unlock button
q
Convertible Top Precautions
WARNING
Standing in a Moving Vehicle:
Standing in the vehicle, or sitting on
the convertible top storage area or
center console when it's moving is a
dangerous way to ride. During a
sudden maneuver or collision you
could be seriously injured or even
killed.
Sit in the seat with the seat belt on
when the vehicle is moving.
WARNING
Fastening Mechanisms:
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. Always keep your hands
and fingers away from the fastening
mechanisms when moving the top.
CAUTION
Remove leaves that accumulate on and
around the convertible top. If the leaves
are not removed, they may block the
water drainage outlets.
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lBefore lowering or raising the top, stop
in a safe place off the right-of-way and
park on a level surface.
lMake sure nothing is on the top or near
the back window when raising or
lowering the top.
Even small objects may interfere and
cause damage.
lWhen lowering the top, make sure
objects inside the vehicle aren't blown
away by the wind.
lSecure all loose objects inside before
driving with the top down.
lTo 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.
lDon't drive through an automatic car
wash; it may damage the top.
lDon't raise or lower the top when the
temperature is below 5 °C (41 °F) ; this
will damage the top material.
lDon't lower the top when it's wet. If the
top dries while folded, it will
deteriorate and shrink.
lLowering the top while it's wet can
also cause water to drip into the
passenger compartment.
lDon't raise or lower the top when the
wind is strong; the wind could damage
the top.
qLowering 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
Sunvisor
4. Remove all objects in the top storage
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.
5. Push the unlock buttons and fully release the top latches.
Unlock button
Top latch
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6. Lift up on the front section of the top torelease it from the windshield header.
Windshield header
7. Fold back the front and carefully lower
it to the storage area, then put the
latches in the locked position.
qCovering the Convertible Top
1. Cover the convertible top with the top
covering, stored in the trunk.
2. Feed the straps on the bottom of the covering through the lower links and
snap them into position.
Top covering
Link Strap
3. Secure the top covering with the straps.
4. Affix the top covering fasteners.
5. Insert the top covering's rear edge into
the groove in the body molding.
Top covering
Body
Molding
CAUTION
Never drive with the top partially
folded or uncovered. Otherwise the top
and/or the top covering could be
damaged.
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qRaising 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 Sunvisor
4. Undo the fasteners and straps.
5. Remove the top covering and store it
properly in the trunk.
6. Unlock the top latches and open them fully.
7. Hold the top lift handle and pull the top up and forward until it's against the
windshield header.
Windshield header
8. After securely hooking the top latchesonto the windshield header, push each
latch up with the palm of your hand
until the lock buttons click and the
latches are locked.
CAUTION
Make sure the top is securely locked by
pushing up on it.
Driving with the top unlocked could
damage the top.
NOTE
Make sure the top is securely locked by
pushing up on it. If it still sounds loose
(rattles) after being locked by the top
latches, have it inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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9. If the rear window defroster coupler isdisconnected, connect the coupler.
Rear window defroster coupler
qTaking Care of the Top
Refer to convertible top maintenance
(page 8-47) for information on taking care
of the top.
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Detachable Hardtopí
Top latch assemblySide latch assemblyRear deck latch
Rear deck stud
Rear window defroster coupler
q Detachable Hardtop Precautions
WARNING
Standing in a Moving Vehicle:
Standing in the vehicle, or sitting on
the convertible top storage area or
center console when it's moving is a
dangerous way to ride. During a
sudden maneuver or collision you
could be seriously injured or even
killed.
Sit in the seat with the seat belt on
when the vehicle is moving.
WARNING
Hardtop and Rollover Accidents:
Rollover accidents on a hardtop
vehicle are dangerous. The hardtop is
not as strong as a regular steel roof.
Rollover accidents could dislodge or
crush the hardtop and cause serious
injuries or even death, just as with no
top or a soft top.
Always drive safely and observe the
speed limit.
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WARNING
Fastening Mechanisms:
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. Always keep your hands
and fingers away from the fastening
mechanisms when moving the top.
lWhen removing the hardtop, make sure
the operation is performed by 2
persons.
lBefore removing or installing the
hardtop, be sure you are parked out of
traffic in a flat area near the location
your top is to be stored.
lWhen removing the hardtop, make sure
objects inside the vehicle aren't blown
away by the wind.
lSecure all loose objects inside before
driving with the hardtop removed.
lDon't drive through an automatic car
wash; it may damage the hardtop.
lDon't remove or install the hardtop
when the wind is strong; the wind
could damage the hardtop.
lBefore removing the hardtop, lower the
antenna.
lRemoving the hardtop while it's wet
can cause water to drip into the
passenger compartment.
qRemoving the Detachable
Hardtop
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 Sunvisor
4. Push the unlock buttons and fully
release the top latches.
Unlock button
Top latch
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5. Push the unlock buttons and fullyrelease the side latches.
Unlock button
Side latch
6. Disconnect the rear window defrostercoupler.
Rear window defroster coupler
7. Slide the hardtop rearward whilepressing down on the rear deck latches
to unlock the latches.
Rear deck latch
Hardtop
8. Lift the hardtop straight off the body toprevent damage to the rear deck latches
and studs.
Rear deck stud
WARNING
Windshield's Edges:
Not being careful of the windshield's
edges when getting into or out of the
vehicle is dangerous. The windshield's
edges could scratch and cause
injuries.
Be careful of the windshield's edges
when getting into or out of the vehicle.
CAUTION
lBe careful not to strike the body with
any of the protruding hardtop
latches.
lUse extreme care when carrying the
hardtop to prevent scratching or
other damage to it.
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NOTE
Points to remember when storing the
detachable hardtop.
lDo not place the hardtop on a hard
surface, such as concrete or asphalt.
Place it on a cushioning material,
such as an old blanket.
lBe sure the top and side latches are
locked.
lDo not lean the hardtop against a
wall or stand it in an unstable way.
lStore the hardtop in a dry clean area,
and cover it with a soft material,
such as an old blanket.
qInstalling the Detachable
Hardtop
CAUTION
Do not attempt to install the hardtop
with the convertible top also up.
Lower the convertible top before
installing the hardtop, otherwise
damage will occur to the convertible
top.
NOTE
lBe sure to place the convertible top
latches in the locked position.
lMake sure the convertible top is
completely lowered before installing
the hardtop. Also confirm that the
rear window defroster coupler is
disconnected. 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 Sunvisor
4. Unlock the top latches and the side
latches on the hardtop.
Top latch assembly
Slide latch assembly
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