If Trouble ArisesWhen the Roof Cannot be ClosedWhen the Roof Cannot be Closed

When the Roof Cannot be Closed

If the roof cannot be closed electrically by pressing the retractable fastback switch, verify the roof operation conditions first.

Refer to Operation Conditions (Search).

If the roof cannot be closed even after the operation conditions are all met, have it checked at an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

If you are unable to have the roof checked at an Authorised Mazda Repairer, 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.

 

  • Do not drive the vehicle with the roof partially 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 procedure, especially when lifting up the front roof. Do not do it alone so as not to cause injury or vehicle damage.

  • 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 roof checked at an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

Close Caution

 

  • 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 Authorised Mazda Repairer.

  • Using a flashlight will facilitate the procedure.

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If Trouble ArisesWhen the Roof Cannot be ClosedWhen the Roof Cannot be Closed

Manual closing

Before closing manually

 

Verify that the ignition is switched off before manually operating the roof:

Manually closing the roof with the ignition not switched off is dangerous as the motors could turn on suddenly and cause injury resulting from hands or fingers being pinched in the mechanism.

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  1. Park on a hard, level surface off the right-of-way and firmly 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 flasher if it is needed.

Tool preparation

Take out the five tools stored in the seat side box.

Refer to Seat Side Box (Search).

Opening the rear roof

 

  • 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.

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Moving the seats as far forward as possible and folding the seatbacks forward will facilitate the procedure.

Refer to Seat Operation (Search).

Close Note

  1. Remove the aerial if it is installed.

    Refer to When the Aerial (Search).

  2. Insert the short end of the L-shaped hexagonal wrench (Large) into the motor bracket bolt.

     

    If it is difficult to see the bolt, remove the windblocker and identify the bolt from the centre of the vehicle.

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  3. Turn the L-shaped hexagonal wrench (Large) anticlockwise to loosen the bolt slightly.

  4. Remove the L-shaped hexagonal wrench (Large) once from the bolt, then insert the long end of the wrench into the bolt.

     

    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.

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  5. Turn the L-shaped hexagonal wrench (Large) anticlockwise 13 times or more while pressing the wrench against the bolt.

     

    • The bolt cannot be removed completely.

    • If it is hard to turn the bolt, repeat Step 3 a few times.

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  6. Hook the wire to the link pin shown in the figure.

  7. While one person pushes the rear roof down, another person pulls the wire until a latch sound is heard and the rear roof unlocks.

  8. Do the same procedure on the other side.

  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.

     

    • 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.

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Closing the front roof

 

  • 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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  1. While standing on both sides of the vehicle, hold the front and rear sides of the front roof and pull the front roof upward.

  2. Switch your hand on the rear side of the front roof to the front side and pull the front roof forward.

  3. Stop pulling the front roof before it completely closes.

     

    The next step cannot be done if the front roof is closed completely.

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  4. Remove the link covers on the left and right sides by pulling them out by hand.

  5. Remove the fasteners and the headliner.

  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.

  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.

     

    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.

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  9. Rotate the hexagonal wrench and move the hook in the lock direction so that there is enough space for the opening of the headliner to be attached to the hook.

     

    Turning the gear (tool kit) requires some effort due to motor resistance. Slowly operate the hexagonal wrench.

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  10. Insert the hook into the opening of the headliner

  11. Turn the hexagonal wrench (Small) and gear (tool kit) anticlockwise and engage the hook with the vehicle body side.

     

    The top lock lever completely engages with the vehicle body (locked condition) at the position where the teeth of the gear (tool kit) contact the bracket.

     

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  12. Lift the rear end of the headliner with it hinged on the opening of the headliner.

  13. Install the headliner to the front roof using the fasteners at two locations.

     

    The fasteners in the five locations at the front of the headliner are not fastened. Do not lose the fasteners because they are needed for the required servicing at the Authorised Mazda Repairer.

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  14. Install the left and right link covers from the vehicle interior.

Closing the rear roof

 

  • Slowly close the rear roof. If the rear roof is closed suddenly, a hand or other body part may be pinched, leading to a serious injury.

  • Do not attempt to forcefully push the rear roof. Pushing the rear roof forcefully may damage vehicle parts.

Close Caution

  1. Fold the rope in half and hook it to the link pin of the rear roof.

  2. Do the same procedure on the other side.

  3. Close the rear roof uniformly on both sides using two adults, one on each side of the vehicle.

     

    Close the rear roof with its left and right positions as parallel as possible. If the rear roof is closed with its left or right height slanted, it could deform the link mechanism.

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  4. Slowly close the rear roof while lightly pulling the rope with one hand so that the rope does not unhook.

     

    Route the rope rearward through the clearance between the rear roof and boot.

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  5. One person pushes the rear roof down and the other person pulls the rope strongly and straight back towards the vehicle rear until a click sound is heard.

     

    • The rear roof is locked completely if the position where the rope is hooked is at the rear end of the bracket groove in the direction of the vehicle rear, as shown in the figure, when viewed from the vehicle interior.

    • If the rear roof is not locked completely, the boot will not open even if the remote release button (if equipped), the electric boot lid opener, or the boot button on the transmitter is operated.

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  6. Do the same procedure on the other side.

  7. Open the boot and tie the rope to the boot hinge.

  8. Tie off the other side rope the same way.

  9. Close the boot lid.

After finishing the procedure

After finishing the procedure, have the roof checked at an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.

 

Drive the vehicle at a speed of 40 km/h (24 mph) or lower before having the roof checked at an Authorised Mazda Repairer:

The front roof may open while the vehicle is being driven and cause an accident.

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