Quick Tips

CONVERTIBLE
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Convertible
Trunk
When lowering top: Windows
automatically lower if closed or
partially opened; deck raises; top
lowers, deck lowers; beep sounds
to confirm operation is complete.
To raise: Press and hold close
button (2) until top is fully raised,
beep sounds to confirm operation
is complete, secure latch (4), if
top latch is not securely latched,
indicator (1) will remain illuminated
and beep sounds when vehicle is
placed into gear.
Power retractable hardtop*
Will only operate when manual
transmission is in Neutral, or when
automatic transmission is either in
Park or Neutral, ensure vehicle is
stopped and set parking brake
before operating the top.
To lower: Push unlock button
(5) while pulling latch (4) rearward;
then press and hold open button
(3) until beep is heard and top is
fully lowered.
*Denotes optional equipment
5. Instant Mobility System
emergency flat tire
repair kit (IMS)*
Your Mazda MX-5 Miata is
not equipped with a spare tire,
if tire repair is required, have
vehicle transported via a flatbed
towing service to a tire repair
center, if tire repair service is
not available, repair tire with
emergency flat tire repair kit, see
Owner’s Manual for instructions.
Tip: Check expiration date
annually on tire sealant
container located in flat
tire repair kit, replace
if necessary.
If equipped with optional run-
flat tire, see Owner’s Manual.
Tip: Run-flat tire is indicated
by ”RFT” on tire.
6. Remote trunk-lid release
lock-out, see Locks
7. Trunk release lever
Allows you to escape should
you become locked in trunk.
To open: Slide lever in
direction of arrow, lever will
glow if it has been exposed
to light.
Tip: Trunk can be opened using
remote keyless entry system.
Trunk
1. Lock
To lock/unlock: Insert key and
turn counterclockwise/clockwise.
2. Trunk light
3. Tool bag
Contains lug wrench, tow
hooks and jack handle.
4. Jack
To remove: Turn knob
counterclockwise, open cover,
turn wing bolt counterclockwise,
remove jack.
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Tips: If open/close button is
released during lowering/raising
operation, a beep will sound.
If trunk is open, a beep
sounds when pressing open/
close buttons and top will not
lower/raise until trunk is closed.
In case of a power loss the
tools for manually operating
the power retractable hardtop
are located in the glove
compartment, see Owner’s
Manual for manual operating
instructions.
If beep sounds when vehicle
is placed into gear, verify that
power retractable hardtop
latch is closed, if power top
does not operate when in the
open position, verify that
vehicle is not in gear or
trunk is not open.