2002 Mazda Miata MX-5 Owner's Manual - Page 54

J07L_8Q42-EA-01F.book Page 18 Tuesday, March 5, 2002 3:14 PM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks • Secure all loose objects inside when driving with the top down. • To 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. • Don't drive through an automatic car wash; it may damage the top. • Don't raise or lower the top when the temperature is below 5 °C (41 °F) ; this will damage the top material. • Don't lower the top when it's wet. If the top dries while folded, it will deteriorate and shrink. • Lowering the top while it's wet can also cause water to drip into the passenger compartment. • Don't raise or lower the top when the wind is strong; the wind could damage the top. 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 M Lowering 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 Top latch 6. Lift up on the front section of the top to release it from the windshield header. Windshield header 3-18 Form No. 8Q42-EA-01F