Mazda 6 Service Manual: Generator removal/installation
Warning
- When the battery cables are connected, touching the vehicle body with generator terminal B will generate sparks. This can cause personal injury, fire, and damage to the electrical components. Always disconnect the battery negative cables before performing the following operation.
Caution
- The generator can be damaged by the heat from the exhaust manifold. Make sure the generator duct and the generator heat insulator are installed securely.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the under cover.
3. Remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT.)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Generator Removal Note
Remove the generator from above.
Battery recharging
Warning
Keep any flammable away from the battery, otherwise evaporated gas
of the battery fluid may catch fire, and cause serious injury or death.
Caution
When removing the battery, disc ...
Generator inspection
Generator Warning Light
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
Charge if necessary.
2. Verify that the drive belt deflection/tension is correct. (See DRIVE BELT
INSPECTION.)
If not ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Interior Lights
NOTE
Do not leave the lights on for long periods while the engine is turned off.
Otherwise the battery power could be depleted.
Overhead Lights
NOTE
The rear map lights also turn on and off when the overhead light switch is
operated.
Front Map Lights
When the overhead light switch is i ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Saving Fuel and Protection of the Environment
How you operate your Mazda determines how far it will travel on a tank of fuel.
Use these suggestions to help save fuel and reduce CO2.
Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine runs smoothly, begin driving.
Avoid fast starts.
Drive at lower speeds.
Anticipate when to apply the brakes (avoid ...