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 bring the level between the upper and lower level (illustration).
Do not overfill.
Examine the specific gravity of the electrolyte with a hydrometer, especially during cold weather. If it is low, recharge the battery.
Battery Maintenance
Battery RechargingMazda 6 Owners Manual: Abs (abs/tcs) hu/cm inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Connect the SST between the ABS (ABS/TCS) HU/CM and harness
connector with the ignition switch off.
3. Attach the tester leads to the SST and inspect voltage referring
the table below.
Terminal Voltage Table (Reference)
(Engine is idling, and co ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Clock spring removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the steering wheel. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the column cover.
5. Remove in the order indicated in the t ...