Get Knowing Your Mazda -> Doors and Locks Guide for Mazda Mx-5 SUV Third Generation (2005-2015)

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Without keyless entry system

Keys (without Advanced Key)

WARNING

Do not leave the key in your vehicle

with children and keep them in a place

where your children will not find or

play with them:

Leaving children in a vehicle with the

key is dangerous. This could result in

someone being badly injured or even

killed. Children may find these new

kinds of keys to be an interesting toy

to play with and could cause the

power windows or other controls to

operate, or even make the vehicle

move.

Key code number plate

A code number is stamped on the plate

attached to the key set; detach this plate

and store it in a safe place (not in the

vehicle) for use if you need to make a

replacement key.

NOTE

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Refer to Immobilizer System (page 3-67) for

information regarding keys and engine

starting.

NOTE

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Write down the code number and keep it in

a separate, safe and convenient place, but

not in the vehicle.

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(With theft-deterrent system)

Refer to Theft-Deterrent System (page 3-71)

for information regarding keys and the

prevention of vehicle and vehicle contents

theft.

If your key is lost, consult your Authorized

Mazda Dealer and have your code number

ready.

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Some types of key chains cannot be

attached to the retractable type key. In this

case, use the key ring provided with the

transmitter which has the key code number

plate attached.

The keys operate all locks.

With keyless entry system

Retractable

type key

Key code number plate

Key ring

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Key extend/retract method (Retractable

type key)

Keyless Entry System (with

Retractable Type Key)^í

To extend the key, press the release

button.

This system remotely locks and unlocks

the doors, and opens the power windows.

It can also help you signal for attention.

Press the buttons slowly and carefully.

CAUTION

To avoid damage to the transmitter,

do not:

Ø Drop the transmitter.

Ø Get the transmitter wet.

Ø Disassemble the transmitter.

Ø Expose the transmitter to any kind

of magnetic field.

Ø Expose the transmitter to high

temperatures on places such as

the dashboard or hood, under

direct sunlight.

To retract the key, rotate it into the holder

while pressing the release button.

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NOTE

Lock button

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The keyless entry system is designed to

To lock the doors, press the lock button.

operate up to about 2.5 m (8 ft) from the

center of the vehicle, but this may vary due

to local conditions.

To confirm that both doors have been

locked, press the lock button again within

5 seconds. If they are closed and locked,

the horn will sound.

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The system does not operate when the key is

in the ignition switch.

Doors can be locked by pressing the lock

button while a door is open. However, the

hazard warning lights will not flash and the

horn will not sound.

NOTE

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Pressing the transmitter lock button to lock

the doors while any door is open does not

sound the horn.

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If the transmitter does not operate when

pressing a button or the operation range

becomes too small, the battery may be

dead. To install a new battery, refer to

Maintenance (page 3-27).

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(Without theft-deterrent system)

The hazard warning lights will flash once

to indicate that both doors are locked.

(With theft-deterrent system)

The hazard warning lights only flash when

the theft deterrent system is armed.

The hazard warning lights do not flash if

both the doors are locked before the theft-

deterrent system is properly armed.

Refer to the theft-deterrent system on page

3-71.

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Additional transmitters can be obtained at

an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Up to 3

transmitters can be used with the keyless

entry system per vehicle. Bring all

transmitters to an Authorized Mazda

Dealer when additional transmitters are

required.

NOTE

qTransmitter

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Both doors cannot be locked when the key

is in the ignition switch.

Confirm that both doors are locked visually

Lock button

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or audibly by use of the double click.

Unlock button

Panic button

Unlock button

To unlock the driver's door, press the

unlock button.

Operation

indicator light

To unlock both doors, press the unlock

button again within 3 seconds.

Trunk button

NOTE

The unlock button can be used to open the

power windows. Refer to Opening the Power

Windows from Outside (page 3-38).

The operation indicator light flashes when

the buttons are pressed.

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NOTE

Turning on the alarm

(Without theft-deterrent system)

The hazard warning lights will flash twice to

indicate that both doors are unlocked.

(With theft-deterrent system)

The hazard warning lights only flash when the

theft deterrent system is turned off.

The hazard warning lights do not flash unless

the theft deterrent system has been properly

turned off.

Pressing the panic button for 1 second or

more will trigger the alarm for about 2

minutes and 30 seconds, and the

following will occur:

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The horn sounds intermittently.

The hazard warning lights flash.

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Turning off the alarm

Press any button on the transmitter.

Refer to the theft-deterrent system on page

3-71.

NOTE

Auto re-lock function

After unlocking with the transmitter, both

doors will automatically lock if one of the

doors is not opened within about 30 seconds.

Trunk button

To open the trunk, press the trunk button

for more than 1 second.

NOTE

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(With power retractable hardtop)

The trunk lid can only be opened when the

power retractable hardtop is fully opened/

closed. Open/close the power retractable

hardtop completely before opening the

trunk lid.

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The trunk button is disabled when the trunk

lid release lock-out button inside the trunk

is in the OFF position. Refer to Remote

Trunk Lid Release Lock-Out on page 3-34.

Panic button

If you witness from a distance someone

attempting to break into or damage your

vehicle, pressing the panic button will

activate the vehicle's alarm.

NOTE

The panic button will work whether any door

or the trunk lid is open or closed.

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2. Insert a screwdriver into the slot and

push the tab to remove the key from

the transmitter.

qTransmitter Maintenance

If the buttons on the transmitter are

inoperable and the operation indicator

light does not flash, the battery may be

dead.

Tab

Replace with a new battery before the

transmitter becomes unusable.

CAUTION

Ø Install the battery with the positive

pole ( ) facing down. Battery

leakage could occur if it is not

installed correctly.

Ø When replacing the battery, be

careful not to bend the electrical

terminals or get oil on them. Also

be careful not to get dirt in the

transmitter as it could be

damaged.

3. Insert a screwdriver into the slot and

gently pry open the transmitter.

Ø There is the danger of explosion if

the battery is not correctly

replaced.

Ø Replace only with the same type

battery (CR1620 or equivalent).

Ø Dispose of used batteries

according to the following

instructions.

Ø

Insulate the plus and minus

terminals of the battery using

cellophane or equivalent tape.

Never disassemble.

Never throw the battery into

fire and/or water.

Never deform or crush.

4. Remove the battery.

Ø

Replacing the transmitter battery

1. Unfold the key (page 3-23).

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5. Put in the new battery (CR1620 or

equivalent) with the positive pole (

facing down.

qService

)

If you have a problem with the keyless

entry system, consult an Authorized

Mazda Dealer.

If your transmitter is lost or stolen, bring

all remaining transmitters to an

Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as

possible for a replacement and to make

the lost or stolen transmitter inoperative.

CAUTION

Radio equipment like this is governed

by laws in the United States.

Changes or modifications not

expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void

the user's authority to operate the

equipment.

6. Align the front and back covers and

snap the transmitter shut.

7. Align the key with the transmitter as

shown in the figure, and insert the key

until a click sound is heard.

CAUTION

Insert the key into the transmitter

securely until a click sound is heard.

If it is not inserted securely, it could

detach from the transmitter.

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qDeclaration of Conformity

Keyless entry system

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qLocking, Unlocking with Key

Door Locks

Either door can be locked/unlocked with

the key.

Turn the key toward the front to unlock,

toward the back to lock.

WARNING

Always take all children and pets with

you or leave a responsible person with

them:

Leaving a child or a pet unattended

in a parked vehicle is dangerous. In

hot weather, temperatures inside a

vehicle can become high enough to

cause brain damage or even death.

Unlock

Do not leave the key in your vehicle

with children and keep them in a place

where your children will not find or

play with them:

Lock

Leaving children in a vehicle with the

key is dangerous. This could result in

someone being badly injured or even

killed.

qLocking, Unlocking with Request

Switch (with Advanced Key)

Keep both doors locked when driving:

Unlocked doors in a moving vehicle

are dangerous. Passengers can fall

out if a door is accidentally opened

and can more easily be thrown out in

an accident.

The doors can be locked/unlocked by

operating the request switch while

carrying the advanced key outside the

vehicle, refer to Operations Using

Advanced Keyless Functions (page 3-7).

qLocking, Unlocking with

Always close all the windows, lock the

doors and take the key with you when

leaving your vehicle unattended:

Leaving your vehicle unlocked is

dangerous as children could lock

themselves in a hot vehicle, which

could result in death. Also, a vehicle

left unlocked becomes an easy target

for thieves and intruders.

Transmitter (with Advanced Key)

The doors can be locked/unlocked by

operating the keyless entry system

transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System

(page 3-15).

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Locking, Unlocking with Transmitter

(with Retractable Type Key)

The doors can be locked/unlocked by

operating the keyless entry system

transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System

(page 3-24).

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NOTE

qLocking, Unlocking with Door-

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(With advanced key)

Lock Knob

The driver's door cannot be locked using

the door-lock knob from the outside.

(With retractable type key)

The driver's door cannot be locked using

the door-lock knob from the outside if the

key is in the ignition switch.

To lock any door from the inside, push the

door-lock knob.

To unlock, pull it out.

This does not operate the other door

locks.

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When locking the doors this way, be careful

not to leave the key inside the vehicle.

qPower Door Locks^í

Lock

Vehicle lock-out prevention

(With advanced key)

The vehicle lock-out prevention feature

prevents you from locking yourself out of

the vehicle. Both doors will automatically

unlock if they are locked using the power

door locks with any door open.

Unlock

(With retractable type key)

To lock any door with the door-lock knob

from the outside, push the door-lock knob

to the lock position and close the door.

This does not operate the other door

locks.

The vehicle lock-out prevention feature

prevents you from locking yourself out of

the vehicle. With the key in the ignition

switch, both doors will automatically

unlock if they are locked using the power

door locks with any door open.

Door-lock knob

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Locking, unlocking with key

Locking, unlocking with door-lock

switch

Both doors lock automatically when the

driver's door is locked with the key. Both

doors unlock when the driver's door is

unlocked and the key is held in the unlock

position for one second or longer.

Both doors lock automatically when

LOCK is pressed. They all unlock when

the unmarked part of the door-lock switch

is pressed.

Unlock

Lock

Unlock

Lock

NOTE

Locking, unlocking with request switch

(with advanced key)

Holding the key in the unlocked position in the

driver's door lock for about a second unlocks

both doors. To unlock only the driver's door,

insert the key into the driver's door lock and

turn the key briefly to the unlock position and

then immediately return it to the center

position.

Both doors can be locked/unlocked by

operating the request switch on the front

doors while carrying the advanced key

outside the vehicle, refer to Operations

Using Advanced Keyless Functions (page

3-7).

Locking, unlocking with transmitter

(with advanced key)

Both doors can be locked/unlocked by

operating the keyless entry system

transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System

(page 3-15).

Locking, unlocking with transmitter

(with retractable type key)

Both doors can be locked/unlocked by

operating the keyless entry system

transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System

(page 3-24).

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Opening and Closing the Trunk Lid

Trunk Lid

WARNING

Never allow a person to ride in the

trunk:

WARNING

Close the trunk lid and do not allow

children to play inside the vehicle:

Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving

children in the vehicle with the keys is

dangerous. Children could open the

trunk lid and climb inside resulting in

possible injury or death from heat

exposure.

Allowing a person to ride in the trunk

is dangerous. In addition, the person

in the trunk could be seriously

injured or killed during sudden

braking or a collision.

Keep the trunk closed when driving:

Exhaust gas entering the cabin of a

vehicle through an open trunk is

dangerous. This gas contains CO

(carbon monoxide), which is

Always keep the car from being a

tempting place to play by latching the

doors and the trunk, and keeping the

keys where children can not play with

them:

colorless, odorless, and highly

poisonous. If inhaled, it can cause

loss of consciousness and death.

Leaving children or animals

unattended in a parked vehicle is

dangerous. Babies left sleeping and

children who lock themselves in cars

or trunks can die very quickly from

heat prostration. Do not leave your

children or pets alone in a car at any

time. Do not leave the car or the

trunk unlocked.

Opening the trunk lid with the key

Insert the key into the slot and turn it

clockwise.

Open

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NOTE

CAUTION

(With power retractable hardtop)

The trunk lid can only be opened when the

power retractable hardtop is fully opened/

closed. Open/close the power retractable

hardtop completely before opening the trunk

lid.

Do not open the trunk while the

power retractable hardtop is

opening/closing. The power

retractable hardtop and trunk lid

mechanisms could be damaged.

Closing the trunk lid

Opening the trunk lid with the request

switch (with advanced key)

Use both hands to push the trunk lid down

until the lock snaps shut. Do not slam it.

Pull up on the trunk lid to make sure it is

secure.

The trunk lid can be opened by operating

the request switch on the trunk lid while

carrying the advanced key outside the

vehicle, refer to Operations Using

Advanced Keyless Functions (page 3-7).

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Remote Trunk Lid Release Lock-Out

Opening the trunk lid with the

transmitter (with advanced key)

The remote release may be canceled using

the trunk lid release lock-out button to

prevent anyone in the vehicle from

opening the trunk.

The trunk lid can be opened by operating

the keyless entry system transmitter, refer

to Keyless Entry System (page 3-15).

NOTE

You cannot prevent another person from

getting access to your trunk if you give the

person your key.

Opening the trunk lid with the

transmitter (with retractable type key)

The trunk lid can be opened by operating

the keyless entry system transmitter, refer

to Keyless Entry System (page 3-24).

The switch is mounted inside the trunk.

OFF position

Opening the trunk lid with the remote

release button

Push the release button.

ON position

With advanced key

With the switch in the ON position, the

remote trunk lid release button can be

operated.

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With the switch in the OFF position, the

remote release button cannot be operated.

Inside Trunk Release Lever

Your vehicle is equipped with an inside

trunk release lever that provides a means

of escape for children and adults in the

event they become locked inside the

trunk.

To open the trunk lid when the switch is

in the OFF position, do one of the

following:

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Press the request switch on the trunk

lid.

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Press the trunk button on the

No matter how careful adults might be

with keys and locking their cars, parents

should be aware that children may be

tempted to play around vehicles and use

the trunk as a hiding place.

transmitter.

Open the trunk with the auxiliary key.

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Without advanced key

With the switch in the ON position, the

remote trunk lid release button and the

trunk button on the transmitter can be

operated.

Adults are advised to familiarize

themselves with the operation and

location of the inside trunk release lever

so that all children can be told about it in

an appropriate way, keeping in mind that

most vehicles do not have such levers.

With the switch in the OFF position, the

remote release button or the trunk button

on the transmitter cannot be operated.

To open the trunk lid when the switch is

in the OFF position, open the trunk with

the key.

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qOpening the Trunk Lid from the

WARNING

Inside

Close the trunk lid and do not allow

children to play inside the vehicle:

Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving

children in the vehicle with the keys is

dangerous. Children could open the

trunk lid and climb inside resulting in

possible injury or death from heat

exposure.

Slide the inside trunk release lever in the

direction of the arrow. The lever is made

of material that will glow for hours in the

darkness of the trunk following a brief

exposure to ambient light.

The inside trunk release lever is located

on the inside of the trunk end trim.

Always keep the car from being a

tempting place to play by latching the

doors and the trunk, and keeping the

keys where children can not play with

them:

Leaving children or animals

unattended in a parked vehicle is

dangerous. Babies left sleeping and

children who lock themselves in cars

or trunks can die very quickly from

heat prostration. Do not leave your

children or pets alone in a car at any

time. Do not leave the car or the

trunk unlocked.

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qOperating the Power Windows

Power Windows

(Type A)

The ignition switch must be in the ON

position for the power windows to

operate.

Manual opening/closing

To open the window to the desired

position, lightly hold down the switch.

To close the window to the desired

position, lightly pull up the switch.

WARNING

Make sure the opening is clear before

closing a window:

Closing power windows are

dangerous. A person's hands, head,

or even neck could be caught by the

window and result in serious injury

or even death.

Close

Open

Passenger's

window

This warning applies especially to

children.

Do not leave the key in your vehicle

with children and keep them in a place

where your children will not find or

play with them:

Driver's window

Auto-opening

Leaving children in a vehicle with the

key is dangerous. This could result in

someone being badly injured or even

killed.

To fully open the window automatically,

press the switch completely down.

To stop the window partway, lightly pull

up the switch and then release it.

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qOperating the Driver's Side

qOperating the Passenger Power

Power Window (Type B)

Window (Type B)

Manual opening/closing

To open the window to the desired

position, hold down the switch.

To close the window to the desired

position, pull up the switch.

To open the window to the desired

position, lightly hold down the switch.

To close the window to the desired

position, lightly pull up the switch.

Close

Open

Close

Open

Passenger's window

Driver's window

qOpening the Power Windows

from Outside^í

Auto-opening

To fully open the window automatically,

press the switch completely down.

Both power windows can be opened from

outside the vehicle after the doors are

closed.

To stop the window partway, lightly pull

up the switch and then release it.

NOTE

The power windows cannot be opened from

outside the vehicle under the following

condition:

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A door or the trunk lid is opened.

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The key is inserted into the ignition switch.

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(With advanced key)

The start knob is in any position except

Lock.

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Opening

Advanced key

Because nobody likes getting into a very

hot car, we have introduced a way to get a

head start on cooling it, even before you

put your seat belts on and insert your key

in the ignition. If you see the vehicle is in

a secure area, you can open the both

windows as you approach the vehicle to

get the air moving before you even step

into the hot vehicle.

Lock button

Unlock button

Trunk button

Panic button

WARNING

Use the auto-window function only

when you can see the vehicle and it is

in a secure area:

Retractable type key

Do not let children play with your

keys. If they open the window

without your knowing, the open

windows are an even bigger

invitation to a thief than leaving the

doors unlocked.

Lock button

Unlock button

Panic button

The windows can be opened for

ventilating the cabin before getting in the

vehicle.

Trunk button

Press once, then press again within 1.5

seconds and hold the unlock button on the

transmitter.

After the doors are unlocked, both

windows open while the unlock button is

pressed.

To stop the windows while opening,

release the button.

If the operation is performed from the

beginning again, the windows open.

NOTE

The unlock button does not operate unless it is

pressed twice sequentially.

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qFuel-Filler Lid

Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap

The remote fuel-filler lid release is

mounted in the seat side box.

To open the seat side box, unlock it and

pull the release catch.

WARNING

When removing the fuel-filler cap,

loosen the cap slightly and wait for any

hissing to stop. Then remove it:

Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can

burn skin and eyes and cause illness

if ingested. Fuel spray is released

when there is pressure in the fuel

tank and the fuel-filler cap is

removed too quickly.

Before refueling, stop the engine, and

always keep sparks and flames away

from the filler neck:

Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be

ignited by sparks or flames causing

serious burns and injuries.

Additionally, use of the incorrect fuel-

filler cap or not using a fuel-filler cap

may result in fuel leak, which could

result in serious burns or death in an

accident.

To open the fuel-filler lid, pull on the

remote fuel-filler lid release.

CAUTION

Always use only a genuine Mazda

fuel-filler cap or an approved

equivalent, available at an

Authorized Mazda Dealer. The wrong

cap can result in a serious

malfunction of the fuel and emission

control systems. It may also cause

the check engine light in the

instrument cluster to illuminate.

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NOTE

qFuel-Filler Cap

The removed cap can be attached to the inner

side of the lid during refueling to prevent fuel

on the cap from dripping onto the vehicle.

To remove the fuel-filler cap, turn it

counterclockwise.

To close the fuel-filler cap, turn it

clockwise until two or more clicks are

heard.

Close

Open

CAUTION

Make sure the fuel-filler cap is

tightened securely. The check engine

light may illuminate when the cap is

not tightened securely. If the light

remains on (even after you have

tightened the cap securely, driven,

and restarted the engine several

times), it may indicate a different

problem. Contact an Authorized

Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

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3. Grasp the support rod in the padded

area and secure it in the stay hole

indicated by the arrow to hold the hood

open.

Hood

WARNING

Always check that the hood is closed

and securely locked:

A hood that is not closed and

securely locked is dangerous as it

could fly open while the vehicle is

moving and block the driver's vision

which could result in a serious

accident.

Clip

qOpening the Hood

1. With the vehicle parked, pull the

release handle to unlock the hood.

Support rod

qClosing the Hood

WARNING

Do not leave items in the engine

compartment:

After you have finished checking or

doing servicing in the engine

compartment, do not forget and

leave items such as tools or rags in

the engine compartment.

Release handle

Tools or other items left in the engine

compartment could cause engine

damage or a fire leading to an

unexpected accident.

2. Insert your hand into the hood opening

and slide the hood latch lever to the

right and lift the hood.

1. Check under the hood area to make

certain all filler caps are in place and

all loose items (e.g. tools, oil

containers, etc.) have been removed.

2. Insert the support rod in its clip while

holding up the hood. Verify that the

support rod is secured in the clip before

closing the hood.

3. Close the hood so that it locks securely.

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Convertible Top (Soft Top)^í

Windshield header

Top latch assembly

Top storage area

Convertible

top's handles

Label (The label indicates the position where convertible

top is to be held when lowering or raising it.)

Always keep your hands and fingers

away from the fastening mechanisms

when moving the convertible top:

It is dangerous to place your hands

or fingers near the fastening

qConvertible Top Precautions

WARNING

Sit in the seat with the seat belt

correctly fastened when the vehicle is

moving:

mechanisms. Your hands or fingers

could be caught and injured by the

mechanism.

Standing in the vehicle, or sitting on

the convertible top storage area or

center console when the vehicle is

moving is a dangerous way to ride.

During a sudden maneuver or

collision you could be seriously

injured or even killed.

CAUTION

Remove leaves or other matter that

may accumulate on and around the

soft top. Otherwise, the water

drainage outlets could become

blocked, resulting in water leakage.

For detailed maintenance of the

water draining outlets, consult an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

^íSome models.

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Before lowering or raising the

qLowering the Convertible Top

1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

2. Fully open the left and right windows.

3. Turn off the engine.

convertible top, stop in a safe place off

the right-of-way and park on a level

surface.

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Make sure nothing is on the convertible

top or near the back window when

raising or lowering the convertible top.

Even small objects may interfere and

cause damage.

4. Make sure there are no objects which

have been placed in the area where the

convertible top is to be retracted.

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When lowering the convertible top,

make sure objects inside the vehicle are

not blown away by the wind.

Secure all loose objects inside before

driving with the convertible top down.

To help prevent burglary or vandalism

and to ensure that the passenger

compartment stays dry, close the

convertible top securely and lock both

doors when leaving the vehicle.

WARNING

Do not place heavy or sharp objects in

the convertible top storage area:

Putting heavy or sharp objects in the

convertible top storage area is

dangerous.

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During a sudden stop or collision,

they can become projectiles that

might hit and injure passengers.

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Do not drive through an automatic car

wash; it may damage the convertible

top.

Do not raise or lower the convertible

top when the temperature is below 5 °C

(41 °F) ; this will damage the

convertible top material.

5. Pull the top latch outward by pressing

the lock release button to detach the

lock. Make sure the lock is detached.

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Do not lower the convertible top when

it's wet. If the convertible top dries

while folded, it will deteriorate and

shrink.

Lock release button

Top latch

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Lowering the convertible top while it's

wet can also cause water to drip into

the passenger compartment.

Do not raise or lower the convertible

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top in a strong wind as it could damage

the convertible top or cause an

unexpected accident.

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6. Standing outside of the vehicle, hold

the convertible top along the center

edge and pull it toward the vehicle rear.

7. Continue to move the convertible top

rearward while pressing the rear glass

lightly with your hand.

Center edge

NOTE

8. After the convertible top has been

folded down, press the back end of the

folded down convertible top until a

click sound is heard, then the front end.

Lightly rock the retracted convertible

top to make sure it is securely locked.

To lower the convertible top from inside the

vehicle, use the convertible top's handles.

Convertible top's

handles

9. Raise the windblocker if it is needed.

NOTE

The windblocker reduces the amount of wind

coming into the cabin from behind when

driving with the convertible top opened.

Refer to Windblocker on page 6-84.

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NOTE

qRaising the Convertible Top

1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

2. Fully open the left and right windows.

3. Turn off the engine.

To raise the convertible top from inside the

vehicle, use the convertible top's handles.

4. Pull the unlock lever outward to

disengage the lock.

Unlock lever

Convertible top's

handles

6. Sitting in a seat, grasp the convertible

top's handles, and press the convertible

top against the windshield.

Move the top latch slowly to make sure

the anchor engages with the striker,

then rotate the top latch to the lock

position until a click sound is heard.

5. Standing outside of the vehicle, hold

the convertible top along the center

edge and pull it towards the vehicle

front.

Convertible top's

handles

Center edge

Striker

Anchor

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CAUTION

Driving with the convertible top not

fully locked could damage the

convertible top.

If the red indicator is visible on the

lock release button, the convertible

top is not locked. After locking the

convertible top, verify that the red

indicator is not visible.

Locked position

Unlocked position

Red indicator

NOTE

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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.

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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.

qTaking Care of the Top

Refer to Convertible Top Maintenance

(page 8-53) for information on taking care

of the convertible top.

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Convertible Top (Power Retractable Hardtop)^í

The power retractable hardtop opens/closes electrically by operating switches in the

vehicle. When opening/closing the hardtop, the hardtop, deck and window glass operate

together. The hardtop is stored in the storage area under the deck.

Close switch

Open switch

Indicator light

Top latch assembly

Hardtop

Deck

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qPower Retractable Hardtop Precautions

WARNING

Always confirm that there are no people around the vehicle before operating the

hardtop:

If the hardtop were to operate unexpectedly, it could result in an accident and

serious injury from someone getting caught in the mechanism.

Always drive safely and observe the speed limit:

Rollover accidents on a hardtop vehicle are dangerous. The hardtop is not as strong

as a regular steel roof. Rollover accidents could dislodge or crush the hardtop and

cause serious injuries or even death, just as with no top.

Sit in the seat with the seat belt correctly fastened when the vehicle is moving:

Standing in the vehicle, or sitting on the deck or center console when the vehicle is

moving is a dangerous way to ride. During a sudden maneuver or collision you could

be seriously injured or even killed.

Always keep your hands and fingers away from the fastening mechanisms when

moving the hardtop:

It is dangerous to place your hands or fingers near the fastening mechanisms. Your

hands or fingers could be caught and injured by the mechanism.

CAUTION

Ø Do not drive with the hardtop partially opened; this could damage the hardtop or

cause an unexpected accident.

Ø Children should not be allowed to play with the open/close switch.

Ø Do not place objects or cargo around the deck, rear glass, or the hardtop storage

area.

Even small objects may interfere and cause damage.

Ø Remove leaves that accumulate on and around the hardtop. If the leaves are not

removed, they may block the water drainage outlets.

Ø Before opening the hardtop, make sure the rear window defogger switch

(Defroster) is turned off. Otherwise the heat generated from the defogger could

damage the hardtop and the internal material.

Ø When opening/closing the hardtop, verify that there is no obstruction above the

hardtop (about 1.5 m from the ground) so as not to damage the hardtop or the

obstruction.

Ø When opening/closing the hardtop, do not apply any load to the hardtop or the

deck. The opening/closing mechanism of the hardtop may be damaged.

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Open/close the hardtop with the vehicle parked on level ground in a safe place where the

vehicle does not obstruct traffic. If the hardtop is opened/closed on a slope or bump, the

opening/closing mechanism of the hardtop may be damaged.

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Before opening or closing the hardtop, stop in a safe place off the right-of-way and park

on a level surface.

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When opening the hardtop, make sure objects inside the vehicle are not blown away by

the wind.

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Secure all loose objects inside before driving with the hardtop down.

To help prevent burglary or vandalism and to ensure that the passenger compartment

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stays dry, close the hardtop securely and lock both doors when leaving the vehicle.

Do not drive through an automatic car wash as it may damage the hardtop.

Do not open or close the hardtop forcefully when the ambient temperature is low and the

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hardtop or the surrounding area is frozen as it could damage the hardtop.

Opening the hardtop while it is wet can also cause water to drip into the passenger

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compartment.

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Do not open or close the hardtop in a strong wind as it could damage the hardtop.

qOperation Indicator Light

qOperation Conditions

If the following conditions have been

satisfied, the hardtop can be opened/

closed.

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The vehicle is parked on a level surface

off the right-of-way and the parking

brake is firmly set.

The ignition switch is in the ON

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When illuminated

position.

Put a vehicle with an automatic

transmission in Park (P) or Neutral (N),

a manual transmission in Neutral.

The trunk lid is closed.

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This notifies the driver that the hardtop is

only partially open.

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When flashing

This indicates that the hardtop is being

open/closed. (During button operation)

NOTE

If the power retractable hardtop cannot be

closed even after the operation conditions are

all met, have it checked at an Authorized

Mazda Dealer.

The hardtop can be closed manually as an

emergency measure.

When not illuminated

This indicates that the hardtop is open/

closed fully.

NOTE

Refer to The Power Retractable Hardtop Does

not Close on page 3-54.

If the operation indicator light flashes quickly,

there may be a system malfunction. Consult an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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7. Press and hold the open button until the

hardtop opens completely.

qOpening the Power Retractable

Hardtop

1. Park on a level surface off the right-of-

way and firmly set the parking brake.

2. Put a vehicle with an automatic

transmission in Park (P), a manual

transmission in Neutral.

3. Apply the parking brake with the brake

pedal depressed.

4. Start the Engine.

NOTE

Do not open/close the hardtop with the engine

stopped. Otherwise the vehicle's battery power

could be depleted.

NOTE

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When the open switch is pressed, a beep

sound is heard.

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The hardtop keeps opening and the

operation indicator light flashes while the

open switch is pressed.

5. With the lock release button depressed,

pull the top latch outward to unlock.

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If the switch is released while the hardtop is

opening, the hardtop stops opening. If the

switch is pressed again, the hardtop

resumes opening.

Lock release button

Top latch

8. The deck opens.

6. Verify that the operation indicator light

is illuminated and the lock is detached.

NOTE

If the windows are closed, the windows

automatically open partially when the deck

opens.

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9. The hardtop opens.

qClosing the Power Retractable

Hardtop

1. Park on a level surface off the right-of-

way and firmly set the parking brake.

2. Put a vehicle with an automatic

transmission in Park (P), a manual

transmission in Neutral.

3. Apply the parking brake with the brake

pedal depressed.

4. Start the Engine.

NOTE

10. The hardtop retracts under the deck.

Do not open/close the hardtop with the engine

stopped. Otherwise the vehicle's battery power

could be depleted.

5. Press and hold the close button until

the hardtop closes completely.

11. The deck closes.

NOTE

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When the close switch is pressed, a beep

sound is heard.

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The hardtop keeps closing and the

operation indicator light flashes while the

close switch is pressed.

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If the switch is released while the hardtop is

closing, the hardtop stops closing. If the

switch is pressed again, the hardtop

resumes closing.

NOTE

When the operation is finished, a beep sound is

heard and the operation indicator light turns

off.

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6. The deck opens.

8. The hardtop closes.

NOTE

9. The deck closes.

If the windows are closed, the windows

automatically open partially when the deck

opens.

7. The hardtop comes out from under the

deck.

NOTE

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When the operation is finished, a beep

sound is heard and the operation indicator

light illuminates.

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The power windows cannot be closed

automatically.

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10. Move the top latch slowly to make

sure the anchor engages with the

striker, then rotate the top latch to the

lock position until a click sound is

heard.

NOTE

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The operation indicator light turns off when

the top latch hook is locked.

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If the hardtop is not closed properly even

with the top latch locked, contact Mazda to

have it inspected.

Striker

qThe Power Retractable Hardtop

Does not Close

If the hardtop cannot be closed electrically

by pressing the close switch, verify the

power retractable hardtop operation

conditions first.

Refer to Operation Conditions on page

3-50.

Anchor

If the power retractable hardtop cannot be

closed even after the operation conditions

are all met, have it checked at an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

If you are unable to have the hardtop

checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer,

the hardtop can be closed manually as an

emergency measure.

CAUTION

Driving with the hardtop not fully

locked could damage the hardtop.

If the red indicator is visible on the

lock release button, the hardtop is

not locked. After locking the hardtop,

verify that the red indicator is not

visible.

The procedure for manually closing the

hardtop is as follows:

1. Release the locks of the deck and open

it. (Refer to Opening the deck)

Locked position

2. Lift up the hardtop and close it. (Refer

to Closing the hardtop)

3. Tie the ropes to the deck links and

close the deck. (Refer to Closing the

deck)

Unlocked position

Red indicator

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WARNING

CAUTION

Verify that the ignition switch is in the

LOCK position before manually

operating the hardtop:

Ø Do not drive the vehicle with the

hardtop open halfway.

Ø Do not perform the procedure in a

strong wind as it could cause an

unexpected accident.

Ø Two adults are required to

perform the procedure, especially

when lifting up the hardtop. Do

not do it alone so as not to cause

injury or vehicle damage.

Manually retracting the hardtop with

the ignition switch not in the LOCK

position is dangerous as the retractor

motors could turn on suddenly and

cause injury resulting from hands or

fingers being pinched in the

mechanism.

Ø Some steps in the procedure

require using multiple tools at the

same time and a certain level of

technical expertise. In addition,

holding your body extended over

the car can result in muscle strains

so Mazda recommends having the

hardtop checked at an Authorized

Mazda Dealer.

Manual closing

Tool preparation

Locate the following tools in the glove

box.

Refer to Tool Storage on page 7-5.

Allen wrench

Eyebolt

NOTE

Rope

Use a suitable means of illumination, such as a

flashlight, to improve visibility under the deck

lid when performing this task.

Before closing manually

1. Park on a level surface off the right-of-

way and firmly set the parking brake.

2. Put a vehicle with an automatic

transmission in Park (P), a manual

transmission in Reverse (R) or 1, and

turn off the engine.

Opening the deck

1. Remove the antenna if it is installed.

Refer to Detachable Type on page

6-14.

3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK

position while depressing the brake

pedal.

CAUTION

Do the procedure with the antenna

removed. The antenna may be

damaged if it is left installed.

4. Turn on the hazard warning flasher if it

is needed.

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NOTE

3. Use the eyebolt to get enough torque

on the short leg of the Allen wrench

and turn the Allen wrench 4 times

counterclockwise.

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The gear units on both sides have to be

unlocked to release the deck before it is

raised manually. Because the deck is heavy,

two adults are required to raise it.

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The following describes the procedure for

the gear unit on one side. Perform the

procedure on both sides.

2. Insert the Allen wrench into the Allen

socket in the bolt head that is pointed

forward of the gear unit located under

the deck lid as shown in the figure.

Allen wrench

Eyebolt

Deck

Gear unit

4. Disconnect the eyebolt from the Allen

wrench leaving the Allen wrench in

place, and insert the threaded end of

the eyebolt in the hole directly above

the Allen socket and tighten it

Bolt

clockwise two full turns.

Allen wrench

Thread hole

Eyebolt

NOTE

The gear units are located underneath the

deck.

Bolt

NOTE

Tighten the eyebolt with the Allen wrench

inserted. The Allen wrench can serve as a

reference for inserting the eyebolt more easily.

5. Remove the bolt, which is loosened

using the Allen wrench, by turning it

counterclockwise.

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NOTE

9. Press the eyebolt against the sector

gear.

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After the bolt is clear of the hole, keep the

Allen wrench level while pulling it out with

the bolt attached so as to prevent the bolt

from hitting the vehicle and dropping.

Bring the removed bolt to an Authorized

Mazda Dealer. If you drop the bolt in the

vehicle by mistake, inform at an Authorized

Mazda Dealer.

Eyebolt

Sector gear

Guide

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6. Tighten the eyebolt by turning it

clockwise 5 more times.

Eyebolt

10. Press and rotate the sector gear

rearward to release the lock.

Eyebolt

Sector gear

Guide

7. Unscrew the eyebolt now by turning it

counterclockwise.

8. Insert the threaded end of the eyebolt

through the guide.

CAUTION

When releasing the sector gear lock

using the eyebolt, make sure the

eyebolt remains centered as you push

it against the sector gear lock. If the

eyebolt slips it could cause your hand

to veer and hit the vehicle resulting in

minor scrapes or bruises.

Guide

11. Pull out the eyebolt from the guide

when the lock is released.

Eyebolt

12. Do the same procedure on the other

side.

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13. Lift up the deck using two adults, one

on each side of the vehicle, and open

the deck completely.

Closing the hardtop

CAUTION

Ø The procedure should be done by

at least two adults. Do not do it

alone so as not to cause injury or

vehicle damage.

Ø Some steps in the procedure

require holding your body in a

strained position for extended

periods and if over exerted it could

result in injury.

Ø Be very careful when closing the

hardtop to prevent pinching and

possible injury.

CAUTION

1. Grasp the hardtop along the side and

front surfaces and lift it up enough to

create a clearance at the rear of

hardtop.

Ø Lift the deck using two adults.

Doing it alone could result in

injury or the deck lid mechanism

being twisted which could damage

it.

Ø Do not let go of the deck lid on

both sides until it is fully open. The

deck lid could fall if it is released

too soon and cause injury.

Ø Do not attempt to forcefully lift the

deck. If the lock has not detached

and the deck is forcefully lifted, it

could damage the deck.

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2. Grasp the hardtop along the side and

rear surfaces and lift it up enough to

create a clearance behind the rear glass.

Closing the deck

1. Loop the center of the rope through the

pin on the link twice so that it does not

loosen.

Link

Rope

3. Grasp the hardtop along its side surface

and the rear area of the rear glass, pull

the hardtop towards the front of the

vehicle, and completely close it.

NOTE

Before closing the deck, two small ropes need

to be installed and tied into the trunk so that

the deck does not pop up while driving, and so

that the deck can be raised for servicing by an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

2. Route one end of the rope to the inside

of the vehicle passing it through the

gap in the trim. Route the other end to

the outside of the vehicle passing it

through the links.

To the inside of the vehicle

4. Lock the top latch.

Refer to Closing the Power Retractable

Hardtop on page 3-52.

Trim

Rope

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To the outside of the vehicle

5. Lightly pushing the deck downward,

pull the ropes to the rear along both

sides of the trunk to hold the deck

down.

NOTE

Pull the ropes horizontally to the vehicle rear.

Rope

Links

Rope

NOTE

Always route the one end of the rope to inside

of the vehicle. If it is not inside the vehicle, it

will be difficult to service the hardtop at an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

3. Do the same procedure on the other

side.

6. Lightly move the deck and verify that

it is secured completely.

4. Close the deck uniformly on both sides

using two adults, one on each side of

the vehicle.

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.

Close the deck using two adults.

Doing it alone could result in injury

or the deck lid mechanism being

twisted which could damage it.

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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

8-54) for information on retractable

hardtop appearance care.

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qWhen Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated

If an improper operation is performed or a system malfunction has occurred, the indicator light or a warning beep

is activated to notify the user of improper operation or a system malfunction.

Warning

What to check

Make sure that all the conditions for operating the

retractable hardtop have been met. If the chime sounds

despite having met all the operation conditions, consult

an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the system

inspected.

A warning beep sound is heard when the open or close

switch is pressed.

A warning beep sound is heard when the open or close The hardtop is not fully opened or closed. Press the

switch is released.

switch until the open or close operation is completed.

The hardtop has not completely opened or closed.

Continue to press the button until the operation is

A warning beep sound is heard continuously and the

indicator light is illuminated while the vehicle is driven. completed. After the hardtop is completely closed, latch

the top latch.

If the open or close button has not been operated and

the operation indicator light is flashing:

The system may have a malfunction. Have the vehicle

checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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