Mazda Not a Manual manual Allen wrench Eyebolt Rope

Knowing Your Mazda

Doors and Locks

CAUTION

ØDo not drive the vehicle with the hardtop open halfway.

ØDo not perform the procedure in a strong wind as it could cause an unexpected accident.

ØTwo adults are required to perform the procedure, especially when lifting up the hardtop. Do not do it alone so as not to cause injury or vehicle damage.

ØSome steps in the procedure require using multiple tools at the same time and a certain level of technical expertise. In addition, holding your body extended over the car can result in muscle strains so Mazda recommends having the hardtop checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

NOTE

Use a suitable means of illumination, such as a flashlight, to improve visibility under the deck lid when performing this task.

Before closing manually

1.Park on a level surface off the right-of- way and firmly set the parking brake.

2.Put a vehicle with an automatic transmission in Park (P), a manual transmission in Reverse (R) or 1, and turn off the engine.

3.Switch the ignition off while depressing the brake pedal.

4.Turn on the hazard warning flasher if it is needed.

WARNING

Verify that the ignition is switched off before manually operating the hardtop:

Manually retracting the hardtop with the ignition not switched off is dangerous as the retractor motors could turn on suddenly and cause injury resulting from hands or fingers being pinched in the mechanism.

Manual closing

Tool preparation

Locate the following tools in the glove box.

Refer to Tool Storage on page 7-5.

Allen wrench

Eyebolt

Rope

Opening the deck

1.Remove the antenna if it is installed. Refer to AM/FM Radio Antenna on page 6-14.

CAUTION

Do the procedure with the antenna removed. The antenna may be damaged if it is left installed.

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