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.
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Washer Fluid
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level
WARNING
Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservoir:
Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield,
it will dirty the windshield, affect your visibility, and could result in an accident.
Using Washer Flu ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Dashboard removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the glove compartment.
3. Remove the console.
4. Remove the meter hood.
5. Remove the instrument cluster.
6. Remove the column cover.
7. Remove the lower panel.
8. Remove the steering shaft.
9. Remove the A-pillar trims.
10. Remove the fro ...