7
–
58
If Trouble Arises
When the Roof Cannot be Closed
NOTE
This procedure is for manually closing the roof as an emergency measure. After closing
the roof manually, electric operation is not possible until the system is restored by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Using a ashlight will facilitate the procedure.
Manual closing
Before closing manually
WARNING
Verify that the ignition is switched o
before manually operating the roof:
Manually closing the roof with the
ignition not switched o is dangerous
as the motors could turn on suddenly
and cause injury resulting from
hands or ngers being pinched in the
mechanism.
1. Park on a hard, level surface off the
right-of-way and rmly set the parking
brake.
2. Put a vehicle with an
automatictransmission in Park (P), a
manual transmission in Neutral.
3. Switch the ignition off while depressing
the brake pedal.
4. Turn on the hazard warning asher if it
is needed.
Tool preparation
Take out the ve tools stored in the seat
side box.
Refer to Seat Side Box on page 5-138.
(tool kit)
Rope
xagonal wrench
L-shaped
hexagonal wrench
Opening the rear roof
CAUTION
When turning the bolt, cover the front
roof using a cloth. The front roof may
be damaged if the L-shaped hexagonal
wrench contacts it.
Because the clearance with the stored
front roof is narrow, be careful not to let
the L-shape hexagonal wrench contact
the roof when turning the bolt.
NOTE
Moving the seats as far forward as
possible and folding the seatbacks forward
will facilitate the procedure.
Refer to Seat Operation on page 2-4.
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