If Trouble Arises; Before closing manually; Verify that the ignition is switched off- Page 482

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Some 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 roof checked at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.

NOTE

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This procedure is for manually closing the roof as an emergency measure. After closing
the roof manually, electric operation is not possible until the system is restored by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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Using a flashlight will facilitate the procedure.

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Manual closing

Before closing manually

WARNING

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

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

1. Park on a hard, level surface off the

right-of-way and firmly set the parking
brake.

2. Put a vehicle with an

automatictransmission in Park (P), a
manual transmission in Neutral.

3. Switch the ignition off while

depressing the brake pedal.

4. Turn on the hazard warning flasher if it

is needed.

Tool preparation

Take out the five tools stored in the seat
side box.
Refer to Seat Side Box on page 5-132.

Wire

Gear 
(tool kit)

Rope

L-shaped 
hexa

g

onal wrench 

(Small)

L-shaped 
hexa

g

onal wrench 

(Lar

g

e)

Opening the rear roof

CAUTION

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When turning the bolt, cover the front
roof using a cloth. The front roof may be
damaged if the L-shaped hexagonal
wrench contacts it.

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Because the clearance with the stored
front roof is narrow, be careful not to let
the L-shape hexagonal wrench contact
the roof when turning the bolt.

If Trouble Arises

When the Roof Cannot be Closed

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