2004 Mazda Miata MX-5 Owner's Manual - Page 70

MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page70 Wednesday, June 9 2004 3:4 PM Black plate (70,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE 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 Points to remember when storing the detachable hardtop. l Do not place the hardtop on a hard surface, such as concrete or asphalt. Place it on a cushioning material, such as an old blanket. Be sure the top and side latches are locked. Do not lean the hardtop against a wall or stand it in an unstable way. Store the hardtop in a dry clean area, and cover it with a soft material, such as an old blanket. l l l qInstalling the Detachable Hardtop 4. Unlock the top latches and the side latches on the hardtop. Top latch assembly CAUTION Do not attempt to install the hardtop with the convertible top also up. Lower the convertible top before installing the hardtop, otherwise damage will occur to the convertible top. NOTE l Slide latch assembly Be sure to place the convertible top latches in the locked position. Make sure the convertible top is completely lowered before installing the hardtop. Also confirm that the rear window defroster coupler is disconnected. l 3-28 Form No.8T72-EA-04G