Battery Maintenance; Battery Replacement; Owner Maintenance- Page 545

Keep all flames and sparks away from open battery cells because hydrogen gas is

produced from open battery cells while charging the battery or adding battery fluid:

Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during
normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery
can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all flames including cigarettes and sparks away
from open battery cells.

NOTE

Before performing battery maintenance, remove the battery cover.
 

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Battery Maintenance

To get the best service from a battery:

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Keep it securely mounted.

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Keep the top clean and dry.

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Keep terminals and connections clean,
tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or
terminal grease.

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Rinse off spilled electrolyte immediately
with a solution of water and baking
soda.

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If the vehicle will not be used for an
extended time, disconnect the battery
cables and charge the battery every 6
weeks.

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Battery Replacement

Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for a
battery replacement purchase.

Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

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