Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Battery Maintenance

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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 off 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 six weeks.

Battery

WARNING Wash hands after handling the battery and related accessories: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California ...

Inspecting Electrolyte Level

A low level of electrolyte fluid will cause the battery to discharge quickly. Inspect the electrolyte level at least once a week. If it is low, remove the caps and add enough distilled water to b ...

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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Schedule 2
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico residents - Severe driving conditions maintenance interval Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary. R: Replace L: Lubricate T: Tighten Remarks: *1 Engine oil flexible maintenance is available for U.S.A. and Pu ...

Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Pcm removal/installation
Note For replace the PCM, Setup the WDS and perform the PCM configuration. (See PCM CONFIGURATION.) 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. For R.H.D, perform the following procedures. (1) Remove the front side trim (left-side). (2) Partially peel back the flower covering. 3 ...