2004 Mazda Miata MX-5 Owner's Manual - Page 65

MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page65 Wednesday, June 9 2004 3:4 PM Black plate (65,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qRaising 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 8. After securely hooking the top latches onto the windshield header, push each latch up with the palm of your hand until the lock buttons click and the latches are locked. CAUTION 4. Undo the fasteners and straps. 5. Remove the top covering and store it properly in the trunk. 6. Unlock the top latches and open them fully. 7. Hold the top lift handle and pull the top up and forward until it's against the windshield header. Windshield header Make sure the top is securely locked by pushing up on it. Driving with the top unlocked could damage the top. NOTE Make sure the top is securely locked by pushing up on it. If it still sounds loose (rattles) after being locked by the top latches, have it inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 3-23 Form No.8T72-EA-04G