How to Use the Convertible Top (Soft Top)

Lowering the Convertible Top

  1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

  2. If the engine is running, turn it off.

  3. Make sure there are no objects which have been placed in the area where the convertible top is to be retracted.

  4. With the lock release button depressed forward, pull back the top latch lever to unlock it.

    1. Lock release button

    2. Top latch

  5. Remove the striker from the anchor.

    1. Striker

    2. Anchor

     

    If the power windows do not go down automatically, fully open the windows or open the doors.

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  6. Standing outside of the vehicle, hold the convertible top along the front edge and pull it toward the vehicle rear.

    1. Front edge

     

    To lower the convertible top from inside the vehicle, use the convertible top's handles.

    1. Convertible top's handles

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  7. Move the convertible top rearward and fold it while pressing the rear glass lightly with your hand.

  8. With the back end of the convertible top pressed, press the front end until a latch sound is heard.

  9. Lightly rock the retracted convertible top to make sure it is securely locked.

Raising the Convertible Top

  1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

  2. If the engine is running, turn it off.

  3. Pull up the unlock lever to disengage the lock.

    1. Unlock Lever

  4. Standing outside of the vehicle, hold the convertible top along the front edge and pull it towards the vehicle front.

    1. Front edge

     

    • If the power windows do not go down automatically, fully open the windows or open the doors.

    • To raise the convertible top from inside the vehicle, use the convertible top's handles.

      1. Convertible top's handles

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  5. Sitting in a seat, grasp the convertible top's handles, and press the convertible top against the windshield.

    Make sure the striker engages with the anchor, move the top latch slowly, and then push the top latch upward until a latch sound is heard.

    1. Convertible top's handles

    2. Anchor

    3. Striker

 

  • The convertible top may be constricted if it is left retracted for a long period. Therefore, if the top has become constricted, it may be difficult to hook the top latch striker to the anchor.

  • Make sure the convertible top is securely locked by pushing up on it. If it still sounds loose (rattles) after being locked by the top latch, have it inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

  • The power windows go down automatically in conjunction with the convertible top opening/closing. If the vehicle battery is disconnected for vehicle maintenance or other reasons, the power windows will not go down automatically. If the power windows do not go down, the automatic open/close mechanism for the windows must be reset.

  • When lowering the convertible top, make sure objects inside the vehicle are not blown away by the wind.

  • The soft top is made of high quality material and if it is not maintained correctly, the material could harden, becomes stained, or have an uneven gloss.

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