QOperation Indicator Light

Knowing Your Mazda

Doors and Locks

lBefore opening or closing the hardtop, stop in a safe place off the right-of-way and park on a level surface.

lWhen opening the hardtop, make sure objects inside the vehicle are not blown away by

the wind.

lSecure all loose objects inside before driving with the hardtop down.

lTo help prevent burglary or vandalism and to ensure that the passenger compartment

stays dry, close the hardtop securely and lock both doors when leaving the vehicle.

lDo not drive through an automatic car wash as it may damage the hardtop.

lDo not open or close the hardtop forcefully when the ambient temperature is low and the

hardtop or the surrounding area is frozen as it could damage the hardtop.

lOpening the hardtop while it is wet can also cause water to drip into the passenger compartment.

lDo not open or close the hardtop in a strong wind as it could damage the hardtop.

When illuminated

This notifies the driver that the hardtop is only partially open.

When flashing

This indicates that the hardtop is being open/closed. (During button operation)

When not illuminated

This indicates that the hardtop is open/ closed fully.

NOTE

If the operation indicator light flashes quickly, there may be a system malfunction. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

qOperation Conditions

If the following conditions have been satisfied, the hardtop can be opened/ closed.

lThe vehicle is parked on a level surface off the right-of-way and the parking brake is firmly set.

lThe ignition is switched ON.

lPut a vehicle with an automatic transmission in Park (P) or Neutral (N),

a manual transmission in Neutral.

lThe trunk lid is closed.

NOTE

If the power retractable hardtop cannot be closed even after the operation conditions are all met, have it checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

The hardtop can be closed manually as an emergency measure.

Refer to The Power Retractable Hardtop Does not Close on page 3-54.

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