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

Convertible

Convertible

Quick Tips

2003 Mazda

Miata

page 14
page 15

Revised September 23, 2002

Tips: Secure all objects inside
vehicle before lowering top
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 sunvisors
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 
sunvisors, remove all objects 
from top storage area
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
sunvisors

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