2004 Mazda Miata MX-5 Owner's Manual - Page 68

MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page68 Wednesday, June 9 2004 3:4 PM Black plate (68,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qRemoving 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. l When removing the hardtop, make sure the operation is performed by 2 persons. Before removing or installing the hardtop, be sure you are parked out of traffic in a flat area near the location your top is to be stored. 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. Before removing the hardtop, lower the antenna. Removing the hardtop while it's wet can cause water to drip into the passenger compartment. Top latch Unlock button l l 4. Push the unlock buttons and fully release the top latches. l l l l l 3-26 Form No.8T72-EA-04G