2012 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA lock

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CAUTION
ØDo 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.
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.
NOTE
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.
3. Switch the ignition off while depressing the brake pedal.
4. Turn on the hazard warning flasher if it is needed.
WARNING
Verify that the ignition is switched off
before manually operating the hardtop:
Manually retracting the hardtop with
the ignition not switched off is
dangerous as the retractor motors
could turn on suddenly and cause
injury resulting from hands or fingers
being pinched in the mechanism.
Manual closing
Tool preparation
Locate the following tools in the glove
box.
Refer to Tool Storage on page 7-5.
Rope
Eyebolt
Allen wrench
Opening the deck
1. Remove the antenna if it is installed.
Refer to AM/FM Radio Antenna on
page 6-14.
CAUTION
Do the procedure with the antenna
removed. The antenna may be
damaged if it is left installed.
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NOTElThe 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.
lThe following describes the procedure for
the gear unit on one side. Perform the
procedure on both sides.
2. Insert the Allen wrench into the Allensocket in the bolt head that is pointed
forward of the gear unit located under
the deck lid as shown in the figure.
Deck
Bolt
Gear unit
Allen wrench
NOTE
The gear units are located underneath the
deck.
Bolt
3. Use the eyebolt to get enough torque on the short leg of the Allen wrench
and turn the Allen wrench 4 times
counterclockwise.
Allen wrench
Eyebolt
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
clockwise two full turns.
Eyebolt
Bolt
Thread hole
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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NOTElAfter 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.
lBring the removed bolt to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer. If you drop the bolt in the
vehicle by mistake, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
6. Tighten the eyebolt by turning itclockwise 5 more times.
Eyebolt
7. Unscrew the eyebolt now by turning itcounterclockwise.
8. Insert the threaded end of the eyebolt through the guide.
Guide
Eyebolt
9. Press the eyebolt against the sector
gear.
Sector gear
Eyebolt
Guide
10. Press and rotate the sector gear rearward to release the lock.
Sector gear
Eyebolt
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.
11. Pull out the eyebolt from the guide when the lock is released.
12. Do the same procedure on the other side.
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13. Lift up the deck using two adults, oneon each side of the vehicle, and open
the deck completely.
CAUTION
ØLift 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. 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.
1. Grasp the hardtop along the side and front surfaces and lift it up enough to
create a clearance at the rear of
hardtop.
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2. Grasp the hardtop along the side andrear surfaces and lift it up enough to
create a clearance behind the rear glass.
3. Grasp the hardtop along its side surfaceand the rear area of the rear glass, pull
the hardtop towards the front of the
vehicle, and completely close it.
4. Lock the top latch.Refer to Closing the Power Retractable
Hardtop on page 3-53. Closing the deck
1. Loop the center of the rope through the
pin on the link twice so that it does not
loosen.
Pin
Rope
Link
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 insideof 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
Trim
Rope
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To the outside of the vehicle
Rope
Links
NOTE
Always route the one end of the rope to the
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.
4. Close the deck uniformly on both sides using two adults, one on each side of
the vehicle.
CAUTION
Close the deck using two adults.
Doing it alone could result in injury
or the deck lid mechanism being
twisted which could damage it. 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
6. Lightly move the deck and verify that it is secured completely.
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.
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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 sameway.
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.
q Power Retractable Hardtop
Appearance Care
Refer to Hardtop Maintenance (page
8-56) 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
A warning beep sound is heard when the open or close
switch is pressed. 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 released. The hardtop is not fully opened or closed. Press the
switch until the open or close operation is completed.
A warning beep sound is heard continuously and the
indicator light is illuminated while the vehicle is driven. The hardtop has not completely opened or closed.
Continue to press the button until the operation is
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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