Get Before Driving -> Convertible Top (Hardtop) Guide for Mazda Mx-5 SUV Fourth Generation (2016-2026)

Before Driving

Convertible Top (Hardtop)

The retractable hardtop opens/closes electrically by operating switches in the vehicle. When

opening/closing the roof and window glass operate together. The front roof is stored in the

storage area under rear roof.

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

dry, close the roof and both windows securely and lock both doors when leaving the vehicle.

Middle roof

Front roof

Rear roof

Convertible Top Precautions

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WARNING

Always conꢀrm that there are no people around the vehicle beforeoperating the roof:

If the roof were to operate unexpectedly, it could result in an accident and serious injury from

someone getting caught in the mechanism.

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

Standing in the vehicle, or sitting on the rear roof 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 ꢀngers away from the fastening mechanisms when moving the

roof:

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

ꢀngers could be caught and injured by the mechanism.

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CAUTION

When getting in or out of the vehicle with the roof open, be careful not to hit your head or

body on the corner of the windshield glass. It may cause an injury.

Do not drive with the roof partially opened; this could damage the roof or cause an

unexpected accident.

Children should not be allowed to play with the retractable hardtop switch.

Do not place objects or cargo around the rear roof, rear glass, or the front roof storage area.

Even small objects may interfere and cause damage.

Remove leaves that accumulate on and around the roof. If the leaves are not removed, they

may block the water drainage outlets.

Before opening the roof, make sure the rear window defogger switch (Defroster) is turned

oꢁ. Otherwise the heat generated from the defogger could damage the roof and the

internal material.

When opening/closing the roof, verify that there is no obstruction above the roof (about 1.6

m (5 ft 2 in) from the ground) so as not to damage the roof or the obstruction.

When opening/closing the roof, do not apply any load to the front roof or the rear roof. The

opening/closing mechanism of the roof may be damaged.

Do not spray water directly near the seam of the window and roof when washing oꢁ dirt on

the roof with water. Otherwise, water may enter the cabin.

Refer to Convertible Top (Retractable Hardtop) Maintenance on page 6-64.

Open/close the roof with the vehicle parked on a hard, level ground in a safe place where

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

opening/closing mechanism of the roof may be damaged.

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

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

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

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

compartment.

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

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Operation Indication

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Operation Indicator Light

When illuminated

This indicates that the roof is only partially open.

When flashing

This indicates that the roof is being open/closed. (During switch operation)

When not illuminated

This indicates that the roof is open/closed fully.

NOTE

If the operation indicator light flashes quickly, there may be a system malfunction. Consult

an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Roof operation display

The roof operation status is indicated on the multi-information display.

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

When pressing the retractable

hardtop switch while the windows

are closed, the windows open

slightly. If the switch is continuously

pressed in the open direction until

the roof opening operation is

completed, the windows return to

their original positions. However,

the windows may not return to their

original positions depending on the

conditions.

The roof keeps opening and the

operation indicator light flashes

while the retractable hardtop switch

is pressed in the open direction.

If the switch is released while the

roof is opening, the roof stops

opening. If the switch is pressed in

the open direction again, the roof

resumes opening.

Opening the Roof

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When opening the roof, make sure objects

inside the vehicle are not blown away by

the wind. Secure all loose objects inside

before driving with the roof down.

1. Park the vehicle on level ground in a

safe place where the vehicle does not

obstruct traffic.



Shift the shift lever to neutral on a

manual transmission vehicle.

Shift the selector lever to P on an



automatic transmission vehicle.

Apply the parking brake.



2. Make sure that the trunk is closed.

3. Start the engine to prevent the battery

from going dead.

4. Continue pressing the retractable

hardtop switch in the open direction

until the roof opening operation is

completed. When the opening

operation is completed, a beep sound is

activated and the operation indicator

light turns off.



When the roof is half-open, the front

roof resumes opening after the rear

roof is completely open.

Closing the Roof

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1. Park the vehicle on level ground in a

safe place where the vehicle does not

obstruct traffic.



Shift the shift lever to neutral on a

manual vehicle.

Shift the selector lever to P on an



automatic vehicle.

Apply the parking brake.



NOTE

2. Make sure that the trunk is closed.

3. Slightly slide the seats back if they are

in the foremost position.

4. Start the engine to prevent the battery

from going dead.



If the retractable hardtop switch is

pressed in the open direction, a

warning beep sounds.

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5. Continue pressing the retractable

hardtop switch in the close direction

until the roof closing operation is

completed. When the closing operation

is completed, a beep sound is activated

and the operation indicator light turns

off.

Operation Conditions

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If the following conditions have been

satisfied, the roof can be opened/closed.



The ignition is switched ON.

Shift/selector lever is in a position other

than R (reverse).

Vehicle speed is 10 km/h (6.2 mph) or



less.



The trunk lid is closed.

The vehicle is tilted at an angle of 15



degrees or less.

CAUTION

If the vehicle speed exceeds 10 km/h (6.2

mph) during the opening/closing

6. Close the windows using the power

window switch.

operation, the opening/closing operation

of the roof stops midstream. If the roof

stops midstream, visibility at the rear may

be impaired or damage to the roof may

occur which could lead to an accident.

Operate the switch again with the vehicle

stopped, depending on the road and traꢂc

conditions, to complete opening/closing

operation of the roof.

NOTE



If the retractable hardtop switch is

pressed in the close direction, a warning

beep sounds.

When pressing the retractable hardtop



switch while the windows are closed, the

windows open slightly. The windows do

not return to their original positions

even after the roof closing operation is

completed.

The roof keeps closing and the operation

indicator light flashes while the

retractable hardtop switch is pressed in

the close direction.

If the switch is released while the roof is

closing, the roof stops closing. If the

switch is pressed in the close direction

again, the roof resumes closing.

NOTE



For the purposes of safety when



opening/closing the roof, follow the

instructions for Opening the Roof and

Closing the Roof.



If the roof cannot be closed even after



the operation conditions are all met,

have it checked at an Authorized Mazda

Dealer.

The roof can be closed manually as an

emergency measure.

Refer to When the Roof Cannot be

Closed on page 7-57.

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Power Window Interlocking

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Operation

When opening/closing the roof, the power

windows lower automatically for

improved operability.

NOTE

If the vehicle battery is disconnected for

vehicle maintenance or other reasons, the

power windows will not lower

automatically. If the power windows do

not lower, reset the power window

automatic open/close function.

Refer to Auto-opening on page 3-35.

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