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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Form No. 8S15-EA-03G

The battery is in the trunk.

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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.

Battery

Battery-Related Lead Materials:
Battery posts, terminals and related 
accessories contain lead and lead 
compounds, chemicals known to the 
State of California to cause cancer 
and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.

Battery-Related Explosion:
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.

Children and Batteries:
Allowing children to play near 
batteries is dangerous. Battery fluid 
could cause serious injuries if it gets 
in the eyes or on the skin. Always 
keep batteries out of the reach of 
children.

WARNING

NOTE

The battery in this vehicle is unique 
and should only be replaced with the 
appropriate Mazda battery. For more 
details, contact an Authorized Mazda 
Dealer.

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