Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Battery Recharging
NOTE
- Before performing maintenance or recharging the battery, turn off all
accessories and stop the engine.
- To disconnect the battery, remove the negative cable first. Install it
last when connecting the battery.
- Be sure to remove the caps before recharging the battery.
- If the battery quickly discharges because, for example, the lights were
left on too long with the engine off, slow-charge it as required by battery
size and charger capacity.
- If the battery gradually discharges because of high electric load while
the vehicle is being used, recharge it as required by battery size and charger
capacity.
Battery Replacement
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for a battery replacement purchase.
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 ...
If the buttons on the transmitter are inoperable and the operation indicator
light does not flash, the battery may be dead.
Replace with a new battery before the transmitter becomes unusable.
CAUT ...
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Solenoid valve inspection
Resistance Inspection (On-Vehicle Inspection)
Caution
Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause a poor
connection or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the
connector when disconnecting it.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Headlight aiming
Low-beam
1. Set up a screen as shown in the figure below for aiming the headlights.
2. Adjust the tire air pressure to the specification.
3. Position the unloaded vehicle on a flat, level surface.
4. Seat one person in the driver's seat.
5. Position the vehicle straight ahead and perpendicu ...