Battery Maintenance- Page 264

2005 Mazda RX-8 Owners Manual

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Remove the engine and battery
covers before performing battery
maintenance.

Engine cover

Battery cover

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If the cover has been removed,
install it in the reverse order of
removal.

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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.

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

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