2003 Mazda Miata MX-5 Owner's Manual - Page 62

J07R_8R09_EA_02G.book Page 23 Monday, July 1, 2002 11:30 AM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 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 WARNING 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 top. • Before removing or installing the hardtop, stop in a safe place off the right-of-way and park on a level surface. • When removing the hardtop, make sure objects inside the vehicle aren't blown away by the wind. • Secure all loose objects inside before 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. 4. Push the unlock buttons and fully release the top latches. Unlock button Top latch 3-23 Form No. 8R09-EA-02G