Quick Tips

CONVERTIBLE
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Convertible
Convertible
Quick Tips 2002 Mazda Miata page 14
page 15
Revised January 14, 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
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