Mazda MX-5 - Manual (Page 127)

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Rope
6. Lightly move the deck and verify that
it is secured completely.
7. Open the trunk using the key, and tie
the rope to the bracket and knot it twice
so that it does not loosen.
Rope
Bracket
CAUTION
Tie the ropes securely so that the deck
does not open while the vehicle is being
driven.
NOTE
Open the trunk using the key. The
remote release button, advanced keyless
entry function, and the keyless entry
system do not operate when this
emergency procedure is done.
8. Tie off the other side rope the same
way.
9. Close the trunk lid.
After finishing the procedure
After finishing the procedure, have the
hardtop checked at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING
Drive the vehicle at a speed of 40 km/h
(25 mph) or lower before having the
hardtop checked at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer:
The hardtop may open while the
vehicle is being driven and cause an
accident.
NOTE
The trunk cannot be opened with the
remote release button, advanced keyless
entry function, and the keyless entry
system as they are disabled when this
emergency procedure is done.
qPower Retractable Hardtop
Appearance Care
Refer to Hardtop Maintenance (page
8-57) for information on retractable
hardtop appearance care.
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