center console MAZDA MODEL MX-5 2016 Owners Manual (in English)

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Before Driving
Convertible Top (Soft Top)
Convertible Top (Soft Top)
Top latch assembly
Con vertible top's handlesCon vertible top
Convertible Top Precautions
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 Convertible Top Maintenance on page 6-62. 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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