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Knowing Your Mazda

Doors and Locks

Form No. 8R09-EA-02G

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Before removing or installing the 
hardtop, stop in a safe place off the 
right-of-way and park on a level 
surface.

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When removing the hardtop, make sure 
objects inside the vehicle aren’t blown 
away by the wind.

•

Secure all loose objects inside before 
driving with the hardtop removed.

•

Don’t drive through an automatic car 
wash; it may damage the hardtop.

•

Don’t remove or install the hardtop 
when the wind is strong; the wind 
could damage the hardtop.

•

When removing the hardtop, make sure 
the operation is performed by 2 
persons.

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Before removing the hardtop, lower the 
antenna.

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Removing the hardtop while it’s wet 
can cause water to drip into the 
passenger compartment.

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Removing the Detachable 
Hardtop

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and 

firmly set the parking brake.

2. Lower the side windows, then turn off 

the ignition.

3. Pull down the sunvisors.

4. Push the unlock buttons and fully 

release the top latches.

Fastening Mechanisms:
It is dangerous to place your hands or 
fingers near the fastening 
mechanisms. 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

Sunvisor

Sunvisor

Unlock button

Top latch

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