Knowing Your Mazda; Fastening Mechanisms:; Doors and Locks- Page 53

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Knowing Your Mazda

Doors and Locks

Form No. 8Q42-EA-01F

7. Fold back the front and carefully lower 

it to the storage area, then put the 
latches in the locked position.

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Covering the Convertible Top

1. Cover the convertible top with the top 

covering, stored in the trunk.

2. Feed the straps on the bottom of the 

covering through the lower links and 
snap them into position.

3. Secure the top covering with the straps.

4. Affix the top covering fasteners.

5. Insert the top covering’s rear edge into 

the groove in the body molding.

Fastening Mechanisms:
It is dangerous to place your hands or 
fingers near the fastening 
mechanism. Your hands or fingers 
could be caught and injured by the 
mechanism. Always keep your hands 
and fingers away from the fastening 
mechanisms when moving the top.

WARNING

Never drive with the top partially 
folded or uncovered. Otherwise the top 
and/or the top covering could be 
damaged.

Top covering

Link

Strap

Top covering

Body

Molding

CAUTION

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