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2008 Mazda MX- 5 Miata Quick Tips

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

Convertible

Convertible

Tip: Hardtop should be stored 
in a dry area and covered 
with a soft blanket for added
protection.

Tip: Always stop vehicle in a
safe place and park on a level
surface; set parking brake;
lower side windows; remove
items from rear storage area
before operating the top.

Manual convertible top
To lower:

Push unlock button (

1

)

while pulling top latch (

2

) rearward,

continue to pull top latch back
completely; pull front of top rearward
to release from windshield header.
If lowering top from inside vehicle,
use either handle (

3

) to lower.

If lowering top from outside vehicle,
grasp side of top, near windshield
header (

4

) to lower.

Fold back top and press firmly 
on front of top to securely lock 
in lowered position.
Raise wind blocker (

6

) if desired.

Detachable hardtop*
To remove:

Push unlock button (

1

)

while pulling top latch (

2

) rearward,

continue to pull top latch back
completely; pull front of top rearward
to release from windshield header. 
Remove seat belts from belt
guides; slide seats/fold seatbacks
forward; release side latches (

8

)

and disconnect rear window
defroster coupler (

7

); slide top

rearward while pressing down 
on rear deck latches (

9

); lift 

hardtop straight off body.

To install: 

Align rear deck latches

(

9

) with rear deck studs (

10

); slide

hard top forward while pressing
down on rear deck latches (

9

);

securely lock top latch (

2

) and 

side latches (

8

); reconnect rear

window defroster coupler (

7

).

For complete details, see 
Owner’s Manual.

Tip: Detachable hardtop
removal/installation is easier
with two people.

Tip: If manual soft top is hard 
to lower; raise top slightly;
then slowly lower it while
pressing upper part of rear
glass with your hand.

To raise:

Lower wind blocker (

6

);

pull unlock lever (

5

) to release top

from lowered position.
If raising top from inside vehicle,
grasp either handle (

3

) to raise.

If raising top from outside vehicle,
grasp side of top near windshield
header (

4

) to raise. 

Push lever on top latch up until
lock button (

1

) clicks and top 

latch is securely locked.

WARNING: If red indicator is 
visible on unlock button (1),
top is not securely latched.

*Denotes optional equipment

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2

4

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