Mazda Not a Manual manual QLowering the Convertible Top

Knowing Your Mazda

Doors and Locks

lBefore lowering or raising the convertible top, stop in a safe place off the right-of-way and park on a level

surface.

lMake sure nothing is on the convertible top or near the back window when raising or lowering the convertible top. Even small objects may interfere and cause damage.

lWhen lowering the convertible top, make sure objects inside the vehicle are not blown away by the wind.

lSecure all loose objects inside before

driving with the convertible top down.

lTo help prevent burglary or vandalism and to ensure that the passenger compartment stays dry, close the convertible top securely and lock both doors when leaving the vehicle.

lDo not drive through an automatic car wash; it may damage the convertible top.

lDo not raise or lower the convertible top when the temperature is below 5 °C (41 °F) ; this will damage the convertible top material.

lDo not lower the convertible top when it's wet. If the convertible top dries while folded, it will deteriorate and

shrink.

lLowering the convertible top while it's wet can also cause water to drip into

the passenger compartment.

lDo not raise or lower the convertible top in a strong wind as it could damage the convertible top or cause an unexpected accident.

qLowering the Convertible Top

1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.

2.Fully open the left and right windows.

3.Turn off the engine.

4.Make sure there are no objects which have been placed in the area where the convertible top is to be retracted.

5.Pull the top latch outward by pressing the lock release button to detach the lock. Make sure the lock is detached.

Lock release button

Top latch

6.Standing outside of the vehicle, hold the convertible top along the center edge and pull it toward the vehicle rear.

Center edge

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