Battery Maintenance; Battery Replacement; Keep all - Page 468

Keep all 

fl

ames and sparks

away from open battery cells because

hydrogen gas is produced from open

battery cells while charging the

battery or adding battery 

fl

uid:

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 

fl

ames 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:



Keep it securely mounted.



Keep the top clean and dry.



Keep terminals and connections

clean, tight, and coated with

petroleum jelly or terminal grease.



Rinse o

ff

 spilled electrolyte

immediately with a solution of water

and baking soda.



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 battery replacement.

Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

6-30

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