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2013 Mazda Mazda2 Owners Manual

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Remove the battery cover before performing
battery maintenance.

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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.

When replacing the battery, refer to the
specification charts (page 10-4).

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Inspecting Electrolyte Level

A low level of electrolyte fluid will cause
the battery to discharge quickly.

Upper level

Lower level

Inspect the electrolyte level at least once a
week. If it's low, remove the caps and add
enough distilled water to bring the level
between the upper and lower level
(illustration).

Don't overfill.

Examine the specific gravity of the
electrolyte with a hydrometer, especially
during cold weather. If it's low, recharge
the battery.

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