Mazda 2010 MX-5 Miata - Manual (Page 10)

3 Pull front of top forward to closed position (against the windshield header).
NOTE: Manual Convertible
Top Maintenance: Remove
leaves or other matter that may
accumulate around the area
where the soft top meets the
vehicle body to prevent water
drainage outlets from becoming
clogged. Clogged water drainage
outlets may result in water
intrusion into the passenger
compartment. For detailed
maintenance of the water drains,
refer to MyMazda.com or consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
POWER RETRACTABLE hARDTOP
When raising or lowering the power retractable hardtop, the vehicle must be
stopped on level ground with parking brake set and ignition on. Shift manual
transmission to neutral or shift automatic transmission to Park or neutral.
To Lower:
1 Push release button A while pulling latch B rearward to disengage. The
indicator light will illuminate when the latch is disengaged indicating the
top can be opened.
• If closing from outside vehicle,
grasp side of top near
windshield header.
• If closing from inside vehicle,
grasp either handle.
2 Push and hold the open button.
The indicator light will flash
during the opening operation.
• Windows automatically lower,
deck raises, top lowers, and
then deck closes.
NOTE: A beep sounds and the
indicator light turns off to confirm
operation is complete.
4 Push lever on top latch forward until lock button clicks and top latch is
securely locked.
WARNiNg: if red indicator is
visible on release button, top
is not securely latched. A B
17 18
Convertible Top
Open button
indicator light
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