2002 Mazda Miata MX-5 Owner's Manual - Page 59

J07L_8Q42-EA-01F.book Page 23 Tuesday, March 5, 2002 3:14 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks • When removing the hardtop, make sure objects inside the vehicle aren't blown away by the wind. • Secure all loose objects inside when driving with the hardtop removed. • Don't drive through an automatic car wash; it may damage the hardtop. • Don't remove or install the hardtop when the wind is strong; the wind could damage the hardtop. • When removing the hardtop, make sure the operation is performed by 2 persons. • Before removing the hardtop, lower the antenna. • Removing the hardtop while it's wet can cause water to drip into the passenger compartment. Unlock button 4. Push the unlock buttons and fully release the top latches. Top latch 5. Push the unlock buttons and fully release the side latches. Unlock button M Removing 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 Side latch 6. Disconnect the rear window defroster coupler. Rear window defroster coupler 3-23 Form No. 8Q42-EA-01F