light MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP 2009 Workshop Manual

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qOperating the Driver's Side
Power Window (Type B)
Manual opening/closing
To open the window to the desired
position, lightly hold down the switch.
To close the window to the desired
position, lightly pull up the switch.
Close
Open
Driver's window
Auto-opening
To fully open the window automatically,
press the switch completely down.
To stop the window partway, lightly pull
up the switch and then release it.
q Operating the Passenger Power
Window (Type B)
To open the window to the desired
position, hold down the switch.
To close the window to the desired
position, pull up the switch.
Close
Open
Passenger's window
q Opening the Power Windows
from Outsideí
Both power windows can be opened from
outside the vehicle after the doors are
closed.
NOTE
The power windows cannot be opened from
outside the vehicle under the following
condition:
lA door or the trunk lid is opened.lThe key is inserted into the ignition switch.l(With advanced key)
The start knob is in any position except
Lock.
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Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
WARNING
When removing the fuel-filler cap,
loosen the cap slightly and wait for any
hissing to stop. Then remove it:Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can
burn skin and eyes and cause illness
if ingested. Fuel spray is released
when there is pressure in the fuel
tank and the fuel-filler cap is
removed too quickly.
Before refueling, stop the engine, and
always keep sparks and flames away
from the filler neck: Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be
ignited by sparks or flames causing
serious burns and injuries.
Additionally, use of the incorrect fuel-
filler cap or not using a fuel-filler cap
may result in fuel leak, which could
result in serious burns or death in an
accident.
CAUTION
Always use only a genuine Mazda
fuel-filler cap or an approved
equivalent, available at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer. The wrong
cap can result in a serious
malfunction of the fuel and emission
control systems. It may also cause
the check engine light in the
instrument cluster to illuminate.
qFuel-Filler Lid
The remote fuel-filler lid release is
mounted in the seat side box.
To open the seat side box, unlock it and
pull the release catch.
To open the fuel-filler lid, pull on the
remote fuel-filler lid release.
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qFuel-Filler Cap
To remove the fuel-filler cap, turn it
counterclockwise.
To close the fuel-filler cap, turn it
clockwise until two or more click sounds
are heard.
Close
Open
CAUTION
Make sure the fuel-filler cap is
tightened securely. The check engine
light may illuminate when the cap is
not tightened securely. If the light
remains on (even after you have
tightened the cap securely, driven,
and restarted the engine several
times), it may indicate a different
problem. Contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. NOTE
The removed cap can be attached to the inner
side of the lid during refueling to prevent fuel
on the cap from dripping onto the vehicle.
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6. Standing outside of the vehicle, holdthe convertible top along the center
edge and pull it toward the vehicle rear.
Center edge
NOTE
To lower the convertible top from inside the
vehicle, use the convertible top's handles.
Convertible top's
handles
7. Continue to move the convertible top
rearward while pressing the rear glass
lightly with your hand.
8. After the convertible top has beenfolded down, press the back end of the
folded down convertible top until a
click sound is heard, then the front end.
Lightly rock the retracted convertible
top to make sure it is securely locked.
9. Raise the windblocker if it is needed.
NOTE
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 6-84.
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Convertible Top (Power Retractable Hardtop)í
The power retractable hardtop opens/closes electrically by operating switches in the
vehicle. When opening/closing the hardtop, the hardtop, deck and window glass operate
together. The hardtop is stored in the storage area under the deck.
Top latch assembly
Close switchOpen switchDeck
Indicator light
Hardtop
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lBefore opening or closing the hardtop, stop in a safe place off the right-of-way and park
on a level surface.
lWhen opening the hardtop, make sure objects inside the vehicle are not blown away by
the wind.
lSecure all loose objects inside before driving with the hardtop down.lTo help prevent burglary or vandalism and to ensure that the passenger compartment
stays dry, close the hardtop securely and lock both doors when leaving the vehicle.
lDo not drive through an automatic car wash as it may damage the hardtop.lDo not open or close the hardtop forcefully when the ambient temperature is low and the
hardtop or the surrounding area is frozen as it could damage the hardtop.
lOpening the hardtop while it is wet can also cause water to drip into the passenger
compartment.
lDo not open or close the hardtop in a strong wind as it could damage the hardtop.
qOperation Indicator Light
When illuminated
This notifies the driver that the hardtop is
only partially open.
When flashing
This indicates that the hardtop is being
open/closed. (During button operation)
When not illuminated
This indicates that the hardtop is open/
closed fully.
NOTE
If the operation indicator light flashes quickly,
there may be a system malfunction. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
qOperation Conditions
If the following conditions have been
satisfied, the hardtop can be opened/
closed.
lThe vehicle is parked on a level surface
off the right-of-way and the parking
brake is firmly set.
lThe ignition switch is in the ON
position.
lPut a vehicle with an automatic
transmission in Park (P) or Neutral (N),
a manual transmission in Neutral.
lThe trunk lid is closed.
NOTE
If the power retractable hardtop cannot be
closed even after the operation conditions are
all met, have it checked at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
The hardtop can be closed manually as an
emergency measure.
Refer to The Power Retractable Hardtop Does
not Close on page 3-54.
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qOpening the Power Retractable
Hardtop
1. Park on a level surface off the right-of-
way and firmly 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.
NOTE
Do not open/close the hardtop with the engine
stopped. Otherwise the vehicle's battery power
could be depleted.
5. With the lock release button depressed, pull the top latch outward to unlock.
Lock release button
Top latch
6. Verify that the operation indicator light is illuminated and the lock is detached. 7. Press and hold the open button until the
hardtop opens completely.
NOTElWhen the open switch is pressed, a beep
sound is heard.
lThe hardtop keeps opening and the
operation indicator light flashes while the
open switch is pressed.
lIf the switch is released while the hardtop is
opening, the hardtop stops opening. If the
switch is pressed again, the hardtop
resumes opening.
8. The deck opens.
NOTE
If the windows are closed, the windows
automatically open partially when the deck
opens.
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9. The hardtop opens.
10. The hardtop retracts under the deck.
11. The deck closes.
NOTE
When the operation is finished, a beep sound is
heard and the operation indicator light turns
off.
qClosing the Power Retractable
Hardtop
1. Park on a level surface off the right-of-
way and firmly 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.
NOTE
Do not open/close the hardtop with the engine
stopped. Otherwise the vehicle's battery power
could be depleted.
5. Press and hold the close button until the hardtop closes completely.
NOTElWhen the close switch is pressed, a beep
sound is heard.
lThe hardtop keeps closing and the
operation indicator light flashes while the
close switch is pressed.
lIf the switch is released while the hardtop is
closing, the hardtop stops closing. If the
switch is pressed again, the hardtop
resumes closing.
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6. The deck opens.
NOTE
If the windows are closed, the windows
automatically open partially when the deck
opens.
7. The hardtop comes out from under thedeck.
8. The hardtop closes.
9. The deck closes.
NOTElWhen the operation is finished, a beep
sound is heard and the operation indicator
light illuminates.
lThe power windows cannot be closed
automatically.
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10. Move the top latch slowly to makesure the anchor engages with the
striker, then rotate the top latch to the
lock position until a click sound is
heard.
Striker
Anchor
CAUTION
Driving with the hardtop not fully
locked could damage the hardtop.
If the red indicator is visible on the
lock release button, the hardtop is
not locked. After locking the hardtop,
verify that the red indicator is not
visible.
Locked position
Unlocked position Red indicator
NOTElThe operation indicator light turns off when
the top latch hook is locked.
lIf the hardtop is not closed properly even
with the top latch locked, contact Mazda to
have it inspected.
q The Power Retractable Hardtop
Does not Close
If the hardtop cannot be closed electrically
by pressing the close switch, verify the
power retractable hardtop operation
conditions first.
Refer to Operation Conditions on page
3-50.
If the power retractable hardtop cannot be
closed even after the operation conditions
are all met, have it checked at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If you are unable to have the hardtop
checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer,
the hardtop can be closed manually as an
emergency measure.
The procedure for manually closing the
hardtop is as follows:
1. Release the locks of the deck and open
it. (Refer to Opening the deck)
2. Lift up the hardtop and close it. (Refer to Closing the hardtop)
3. Tie the ropes to the deck links and close the deck. (Refer to Closing the
deck)
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