MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA 2006 Owners Manual

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qRaising the Convertible Top
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Fully open the left and right windows.
3. Turn off the engine.
4. Pull the unlock lever outward to
disengage the lock.
Unlock lever
5. Standing outside of the vehicle, holdthe convertible top along the center
edge and pull it towards the vehicle
front.
Center edge
NOTE
To raise the convertible top from inside
the vehicle, use the convertible top's
handles.
Convertible top's
handles
6. Sitting in a seat, grasp the convertible
top's handles, and press the convertible
top against the windshield.
Move the top latch slowly to make sure
the anchor engages with the striker,
then push the top latch upward until a
click sound is heard.
Striker
Anchor
Convertible top's
handles
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CAUTION
Driving with the convertible top not
fully locked could damage the
convertible top.
If the red indicator is visible on the
unlock 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
NOTE
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. 7. Connect the rear window defroster
coupler if it has been disconnected.
qTaking Care of the Top
Refer to Convertible Top Maintenance
(page 8-53) for information on taking care
of the convertible top.
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Detachable Hardtop (Canada)í
Top latch assemblySide latch assembly
Rear deck latch
Rear deck stud
Rear window defroster coupler
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qDetachable Hardtop Precautions
WARNING
Standing in a Moving Vehicle:
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.
Sit in the seat with the seat belt on
when the vehicle is moving.
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 the convertible top.
Always drive safely and observe the
speed limit.
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
hardtop.
lWhen removing or installing 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 hardtop 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. Remove the antenna if it is installed. Refer to Antenna on page 6-10.
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4. Push the unlock button and fullyrelease the top latch.
Unlock button
Top latch
5. Remove the seat belts from the belt guides.
Belt guide
6. Slide the seats forward.Refer to Seat Slide on page 2-2.
7. Fold the seatbacks forward. Refer to Seat Recline on page 2-3. 8. Pull the levers and fully release the side
latches.
Side latch
Lever
9. After the side latches are fully released,
release the lever.
10. Lift the side latches while pulling the lever. Make sure the hooks are fully
released.
Side
latch
Lever Hook
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11. Disconnect the cord.
12. Slide the hardtop rearward whilepressing down on the rear deck
latches to unlock the latches.
Hardtop
Rear deck latch
13. Lift the hardtop straight off the bodyto prevent damage to the rear deck
latches and studs.
Hardtop
Rear deck stud
14. Set the belt guides and the seats backto their original positions.
15. Disconnect the hardtop rear window defroster coupler (A) from the coupler
(B), and remove the convertible top
rear window defroster coupler (C)
from its holder (D).
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
16. Connect the convertible top's rear
window defroster coupler (C) to the
coupler (B).
(C)
(B)
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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.
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. Remove the antenna if it is installed. Refer to Antenna on page 6-10.
4. Remove the seat belts from the belt guides.
Belt guide
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5. Slide the seats forward.Refer to Seat Slide on page 2-2.
6. Fold the seatbacks forward. Refer to Seat Recline on page 2-3.
7. Connect the rear window defroster coupler.
NOTE
Connect the convertible top's rear
window defroster coupler into the
holder so that it does not rattle.
8. Make sure the top latch and the sidelatches on the hardtop are unlocked.
Top latch
assembly
Side latch
assembly
9. Align the rear deck latches with therear deck studs and set the hardtop
squarely onto the body.
Hardtop
Rear deck stud
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10. Slide the hardtop forward whilepressing down on the rear deck
latches to lock the latches, and then
verify that they are secure by
attempting to lift the rear of the
hardtop.
Hardtop
Rear deck latch
CAUTION
lBe careful not to strike the body with
any of the protruding hardtop
latches.
lThe rear defogger grid and the
defogger cord could be damaged
when removing or installing the
hardtop. Make sure the rear defogger
grid isn't folded and the defogger
cord isn't caught between the
vehicle's body and the hardtop. 11. Make sure the striker for the top latch
is securely engaged with the anchor
before pushing up the top latch lever.
Push the lever of the top latch up with
the palm of your hand until the top
latch is locked.
Striker
Anchor
12. Pull the levers and fully release theside latches.
Side latch
Lever
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13. Make sure the hooks are engaged.Lift the side latches with the palm of
your hand until the latches are locked.
Side
latch
Hook
CAUTION
After installation, verify that all latches
are secure. Operating the vehicle with
unlocked latches may cause hardtop
damage or loss.
14. Set the belt guides and the seats back to their original positions.
15. Connect the cord.
NOTE
If the hardtop rattles even when all
latches are secure, drive slowly and
contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for
inspection.
q Detachable Hardtop Appearance
Care
Refer to Detachable Hardtop Maintenance
(page 8-53) for information on detachable
hardtop appearance care.
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