The retractable fastback operates only with ignition ON, the transmission out of R, speed at or below 6.2 mph, the trunk closed and vehicle tilt within 15 degrees.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified for the 2025 U.S. MX-5 Miata RF Club and RF Grand Touring; this powered procedure does not apply to the manual soft top.
- Retail trim / version
- Miata RF Club 6MT, Miata RF Grand Touring 6MT, Miata RF Grand Touring 6AT
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Verified for the 2025 U.S. MX-5 Miata RF Club and RF Grand Touring; this powered procedure does not apply to the manual soft top.
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Step by step.
- 01
Park on hard, level ground, close the trunk and clear people, cargo and overhead obstructions from the roof path.
- 02
Start the engine, keep the transmission out of R and keep speed at or below 6.2 mph.
- 03
For closing, slide fully forward seats slightly rearward if necessary.
- 04
Hold the retractable-hardtop switch continuously in the open or close direction.
- 05
Keep holding through the flashing indicator and status message; release only after the completion beep and the indicator turns off.
Important limits
- The trunk must be closed and vehicle tilt must be 15 degrees or less.
- Operation stops if speed exceeds 6.2 mph; do not drive with the roof partially open.
- Do not operate a frozen or wet roof, in strong wind, or with objects around the rear roof and storage area.
Quick checks.
- ✓If the roof stops mid-cycle, stop safely, restore every operating condition and hold the appropriate switch again until completion.
- ✓If windows do not lower automatically after battery service, reset the power-window automatic function.
- ✓If the roof still cannot close with all conditions met, use only the manual emergency procedure in the owner manual and arrange Mazda service.
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2025 Mazda MX-5 Digital Owner's Manual — Retractable Fastback Operation
Relevant section or page: Convertible Top (Retractable Fastback) — How to Use. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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