Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features ; Tip: To install convertible top; cover: Thread tether straps (5)- Page 8

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Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features 

Convertible

Convertible

Quick Tips

2001 Mazda

Miata

page 14
page 15

Revised January 9, 2001

Tip: To install convertible top
cover: Thread tether straps (5)
through anchor (6) and snap
into position; attach top 
covering using fasteners; 
insert rear edges into body
molding groove

To raise: 

Park on a level 

surface away from traffic lanes;
set parking brake; lower side 
windows and pull down sun visors
Open top latches (

2

) fully; lift top

(

4

) until it rests on windshield

header (

3

); fasten latches to 

windshield header by pushing
up until click is heard

Tip: To ensure that top is
securely fastened: Push up on
top (4); if rattling is heard,
repeat top latching process or
have vehicle inspected by dealer

Convertible top operation

Tips: Using an automatic car
wash can damage top
Storing articles inside near 
the rear window can cause
damage to top upon lowering

To lower: 

Park on a level 

surface away from traffic 
lanes; set parking brake; lower
side windows and pull down 
sun visors
Press unlock button (

1

); pull top

latches (

2

) until they completely 

disengage from windshield 
header (

3

); lift up on front 

section of top (

4

); lower top 

into storage area; snap top 
latches (

2

) into closed position

Tip: Do not store a wet or
damp convertible top for long
periods of time

Detachable hardtop*

Tip: Perform hardtop installation
or removal with two people 

Park on a level surface away from
traffic lanes; set parking brake 
and lower side windows; pull down
sun visors

To remove: 

Disconnect rear 

window defogger coupler; lower
antenna; press unlock on top and
side latches to release top, slide
top rearward while pressing down
on the rear deck latches, lift hard
top straight off the body

To install: 

Lower antenna, fully

lower convertible top, align rear
latches with rear deck studs, slide
hard top forward while pressing 
down on the rear deck, push up
top and side latches to lock,
reconnect rear window defogger

*Denotes optional equipment

4

1

2

5

6

3