Black plate (115,1)
q
Operation Conditions
If the following conditions have been
satisfied, the hardtop can be opened/
closed.
l
The vehicle is parked on a level surface
off the right-of-way and the parking
brake is firmly set.
l
The ignition switch is in the ON
position.
l
Put a vehicle with an automatic
transmission in Park (P) or Neutral (N),
a manual transmission in Neutral.
l
The trunk lid is closed.
NOTE
If the power retractable hardtop cannot
be closed even after the operation
conditions are all met, have it checked
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The hardtop can be closed manually as
an emergency measure.
Refer to The Power Retractable
Hardtop Does not Close on page 3-61.
q
Opening the Power Retractable
Hardtop
1. Park on a level surface off the right-of-
way and firmly set the parking brake.
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic
transmission in Park (P), a manual
transmission in Neutral.
3. Apply the parking brake with the brake
pedal depressed.
4. Start the Engine.
NOTE
Do not open/close the hardtop with the
engine stopped. Otherwise the vehicle's
battery power could be depleted.
5. With the lock release button depressed,
pull the top latch outward to unlock.
Top latch
Unlock button
6. Verify that the operation indicator light
is illuminated and the lock is detached.
7. Press and hold the open button until the
hardtop opens completely.
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Doors and Locks
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