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2014 Mazda MX- 5 Miata Mx 5 Owners Manual

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Remove the rubber hose first, and then
battery cover before performing battery
maintenance.

 Battery cover

Rubber hose

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Before installing the battery cover, make
sure both of the cables connecting the
negative battery terminal (right side of
battery) are connected with the cables
routed toward the right and back of the
battery as shown in the figure.

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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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