Mazda 2009 MX-5 Miata - Manual (Page 9)

MANUAL CONVERTIBLE TOP
When raising or lowering the manual convertible top, the vehicle must be
stopped on level ground with parking brake set, windows lowered a minimum
of 1 inch and all items in the convertible top storage area removed.
To Lower:
1 Push release button A while pulling latch B rearward to disengage.
2 Pull front of top rearward to release from windshield header.
3 Fold back top and push firmly on front of top to securely lock in
open position.
4 Raise wind blocker.
To Raise:
1 Lower wind blocker. 2 Pull unlock lever to release top
from open position.
• If opening from outside vehicle,
grasp side of top, near
windshield header.
• If opening from inside
vehicle, use either handle.
A
NOTE: If manual soft top does not
fold easily, then slowly lower it while
pushing down on the upper part of
rear glass with your hand.
B
Convertible Top
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