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3  

Pull front of top forward to closed position (against the windshield header).

NOTE:

Manual Convertible 

Top Maintenance:

 Remove 

leaves or other matter that may 
accumulate around the area 
where the soft top meets the 
vehicle body to prevent water 
drainage outlets from becoming 
clogged. Clogged water drainage 
outlets may result in water 
intrusion into the passenger 
compartment. For detailed 
maintenance of the water drains, 
refer to MyMazda.com or consult 
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

POWER RETRACTABLE hARDTOP

When raising or lowering the power retractable hardtop, the vehicle must be 
stopped on level ground with parking brake set and ignition on. Shift manual 
transmission to neutral or shift automatic transmission to Park or Neutral.

To Lower:

1  

Push release button 

A

 while pulling latch 

B

 rearward to disengage. The 

indicator light will illuminate when the latch is disengaged indicating the 
top can be opened.

    •  If closing from outside vehicle,  
      grasp side of top near  

   windshield 

header.

    •  If closing from inside  vehicle,    
   grasp 

either 

handle.

2  

Push and hold the open button. 
The indicator light will flash 
during the opening operation.

    •  Windows automatically lower,  
      deck raises, top lowers, and    
   then 

deck 

closes.

NOTE:

A beep sounds and the 

indicator light turns off to confirm 
operation is complete.

4  

Push lever on top latch forward until lock button clicks and top latch is 
securely locked.

A

B

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Convertible Top

indicator  

light

Open button

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WARNiNg:

if red indicator is 

visible on release button, top 
is not securely latched.

NOTE:

When the latch is released, the audio volume may drop to zero for one second. 

See the owner’s manual for audio system operation differences with top up and down.

CAUTiON:

 Before lowering top, make sure nothing is stored in the well 

otherwise damage could occur.

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