2017 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 RF Owners Manual (in English)

3–45
Before Driving
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
Retractable Fastback Precautions
WARNING
Always con¿ rm that there are no people around the vehicle before operating 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 centre console when the vehicle is
moving is a dangerous way to ride. During a sudden manoeuvre 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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Before Driving
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
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 windscreen 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 fastback 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 off. 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 off
dirt on the roof with water. Otherwise, water may enter the cabin.
 Refer to Retractable Fastback Maintenance on page 6-61 .   Open/close the roof with the vehicle parked on a hard, level ground in a safe place
where the vehicle does not obstruct traf¿ c. 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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Before Driving
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
NOTE
  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. 
 To help prevent burglary or vandalism and to ensure that the passenger compartment
stays dry, close the roof securely and lock both doors when leaving the vehicle.
  The power windows lower automatically in conjunction with the roof opening/closing.
This is a function for improving the operability and it does not indicate a problem.
 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 Operating the Power Windows on page 3-34 .   The windblocker reduces the amount of wind coming into the cabin from behind when
driving with the roof opened.
 Refer to Windblocker on page 5-133 .
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Before Driving
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
Operation Indication
Operation Indicator Light
When illuminated
This indicates that the roof is only partially open.
When À ashing
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 À ashes quickly, there may be a system malfunction.
Consult an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
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3–49
Before Driving
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
Roof operation display
The roof operation status is indicated on the multi-information display.
The following table shows display examples when opening the roof:
Operation Roof status Indication
Before operation Roof closed
During operation Rear roof opened Rear roof opened
Front roof opened
Rear roof opened
Front roof stored
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Before Driving
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
Operation Roof status Indication
Operation complete Rear roof closed
Operation Conditions
If the following conditions have been
satis¿ ed, 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 boot lid is closed.
CAUTION
If the vehicle speed exceeds 10 km/h
(6.2 mph) during the opening/closing
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 traf¿ c conditions, to complete
opening/closing operation of the roof.
NOTE
If the roof cannot be closed even after
the operation conditions are all met,
have it checked at an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
The roof can be closed manually as an
emergency measure.
Refer to When the Roof Cannot be
Closed on page 7-60 .
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Before Driving
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
Opening the Roof
1. Park on a hard, level surface off the
right-of-way and ¿ rmly 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 roof with the
engine stopped. Otherwise the vehicle's
battery power could be depleted.
5. Continue pressing the retractable
fastback switch in the open direction
until the roof is completely open.
NOTE
  If the retractable fastback switch
is pressed in the open direction, a
warning beep sounds.
  If the windows are closed, the
windows automatically open partially
when the rear roof opens.
 After the rear roof is opened and
the retractable fastback switch is
continuously pressed in the open
direction, the power windows close
completely.
 Once you remove your hand from
the switch, the power windows do
not close even if it is operated again.
If this happens, completely close
the power windows using the power
window switch.
  The roof keeps opening and the
operation indicator light À ashes
while the retractable fastback 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.
  When the operation is ¿ nished, a
beep sound is heard 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.
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Before Driving
Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback)
Closing the Roof
1. Park on a hard, level surface off the
right-of-way and ¿ rmly 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 roof with the
engine stopped. Otherwise the vehicle's
battery power could be depleted.
5. Slightly slide the seats back if they are
in the foremost position.
6. Continue pressing the retractable
fastback switch in the close direction
until the rear roof is completely closed.
NOTE
  If the retractable fastback switch
is pressed in the close direction, a
warning beep sounds.
  If the windows are closed, the
windows automatically open partially
when the rear roof opens.
 After the rear roof is closed and
the retractable fastback switch is
continuously pressed in the close
direction, the power windows close
completely.
 Once you remove your hand from
the switch, the power windows do
not close even if it is operated again.
If this happens, completely close
the power windows using the power
window switch.
  The roof keeps closing and the
operation indicator light À ashes
while the retractable fastback 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.
  When the operation is ¿ nished, a
beep sound is heard and the operation
indicator light turns off.
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