2019 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA RF lock

When Trunk Lid Cannotbe Opened
If the battery is dead, the trunk cannot be
unlocked and opened.
In this case, the trunk can be unlocked by
taking care of the dead battery situation.
Refer to Jump-Starting on page 7-23.
If the trunk cannot be unlocked even if the
dead battery situation has been resolved,
the electrical system may have a
malfunction.
Soft top model
1. Close the convertible top. Refer to Raising the Convertible Top
on page 3-37.
2. Remove the windblocker.
Windblocker
3. Remove the fasteners on the right side
of the vehicle.

4. Partially peel back the cover on theright side of the vehicle.

5. Turn and loosen the cap screws untilthe screws start to spin free.

6. Pull out the cap and open the trunk lid.
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6. Push the stopper rubber through thecover on the right si de of the vehicle
while slightly lifting the cover up.

Cover
Stopper Rubber
7. Lift up the cover from the outside of
the vehicle.

8. Insert your hand beneath the liftedcover and loosen the cap screws until
they spin freely.

NOTE
At this point, do not pull out the cap. If
the cap is pulled out, the trunk lock
will release but the rear roof will not
operate electrically.
9. Start the engine.
10. Continue pressing the retractable hardtop switch in the close direction
until the rear roof is completely closed.
Refer to Closing the Roof on page
3-42.

Multi-information
display indication
11. Switch the ignition OFF.
12. Remove the windblocker.
Windblocker
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13. Partially peel back the cover on theright side from the middle of the
vehicle.

14. Pull out the cap and release the trunklock.
After performing this emergency
measure, have the vehicle inspected at
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon
as possible.
CAUTION
Do not pull the screw when pulling the cap.
Otherwise, the screw may fall off and
become lost.
Roof does not operate electrically
1. Remove the antenna if it is installed. Refer to Antenna on page 5-17.
2. Lift up the rear roof by hand.
Refer to When the Roof Cannot be
Closed on page 7-58.
3. Remove the fasteners on the right sideof the vehicle.

4. Push the stopper rubber through thecover on the right side of the vehicle
while slightly lifting the cover up.

Cover
Stopper Rubber
5. Lift up the cover from the outside of
the vehicle.

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6. Insert your hand beneath the liftedcover and loosen the cap screws until
they spin freely.

7. Pull out the cap and release the trunklock.

CAUTION
At this point, do not open the trunk. If
the trunk is opened before the rear roof
is completely closed, the trunk may
contact the rear roof and cause
damage and become scratched.
8. Close the rear roof by hand. Refer to When the Roof Cannot be
Closed on page 7-58.
9. Open the trunk lid.
After performing this emergency
measure, have the vehicle inspected at
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon
as possible.
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When the Roof Cannot be Closed
If the roof cannot be closed electrically by pressing the retra ctable hardtop switch, verify the
roof operation conditions first.
Refer to Operation Cond itions on page 3-43.
If the roof cannot be closed even after the operation condition s are all met, have it checked
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If you are unable to have the roof checked at an Authorized Maz da Dealer, the roof can be
closed manually as an emergency measure.
The procedure for manually closing the roof is as follows:
1. Opening the rear roof
Release the locks of the rear roof and open it.
2. Closing the front roof
Lift up the front roof and close it.
3. Closing the rear roof
Tie the ropes to the rear roof links and close the rear roof.
Front roof Rear roof
Rear roof link
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the roof partia lly open. The vehicle operation may be affected
by the wind and could result in an accident.
 Do not perform the procedure in a strong wind as it could cause an unexpected accident.
 Two adults are required to perform the procedu re, especially when lifting up the front roof.
Do not do it alone so as not to cause injury or vehicle damage.
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NOTE
If it is difficult to see the bolt, remove
the windblocker and identify the bolt
from the center of the vehicle.
Windblocker
3. Turn the L-shaped hexagonal wrench(Large) counterclockwise to loosen the
bolt slightly.
4. Remove the L-shaped hexagonalwrench (Large) once from the bolt,
then insert the long end of the wrench
into the bolt.
NOTE
The tip of the long end of the L-shaped
hexagonal wrench can be used at an
angle. Moving the wrench upward
slightly will increase the clearance
between the rear roof and the stored
front roof and facilitate the procedure.
5. Turn the L-shaped hexagonal wrench (Large) counterclockwise 13 times or
more while press ing the wrench
against the bolt.
NOTE
The bolt cannot be removed
completely.
If it is hard to turn the bolt, repeat
Step 3 a few times.
6. Hook the wire to th e link pin shown in
the figure.
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7. While one person pushes the rear roofdown, another person pulls the wire
until a latch sound is heard and the rear
roof unlocks.
Lock
Link Pin
Wire
Unlock
8. Do the same procedure on the otherside.
9. While standing on both sides of the
vehicle, lift the rear roof to the position
it stops while keeping the height of its
left and right sides as parallel as
possible.
CAUTION
 Do not let go of the rear roof on both
sides until it is fully open. The rear
roof could fall if it is released too soon
and cause injury.
Do not attempt to forcefully lift the
rear roof. If the rear roof is forcefully
lifted without being unlocked, it
could damage vehicle parts.
 Lift the rear roof with its left and right
height as parallel as possible. If the
rear roof is lifted with the left or right
height slanted, it could deform the
link mechanism.
Closing the front roof
CAUTION
 Some steps in the procedure require
holding your body in a strained position
and if over exerted it could result in
injury.
 Do the procedure being very careful not
to get your hands and fingers caught
while closing the front roof. Otherwise,
your hands or fingers could be injured.
 Removal of the headliner is included in
the procedure, however, never drive the
vehicle with the headliner removed.
Driving the vehicle with the headliner
removed is prohibited by law. Correctly
perform the procedure while following
the instructions.
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6. Lightly press the front edge of the
front roof from outside of the vehicle
to close the front roof completely.
7. Insert the short end of the hexagonal wrench (Small) into the gear (tool kit)
and assemble.
L-shaped hexagonal
wrench (Small)Gear (tool kit)
8. Insert the point of the gear (tool kit)
into the hole beside the top lock motor
gear with the hexagonal wrench
inserted into the gear tool.
Top lock motor
gear
Gear (tool kit)
CAUTION
Insert the gear (tool kit) securely until it
engages with the top lock motor gear. If
the gear (tool kit) is not inserted
securely, it may come off and be
damaged.
9. Rotate the hexagonal wrench and move the hook in th e lock direction so
that there is enough space for the
opening of the headliner to be attached
to the hook.
Unlock
Unlock
LockLock
NOTE
Turning the gear (tool kit) requires
some effort due to motor resistance.
Slowly operate the hexagonal wrench.
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