Mazda 6 Owners Manual: 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 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
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 grea ...
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 ...
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: General procedures
PRECAUTION (SUSPENSION)
Wheels and Tires Removal/Installation
When a wheel is installed, tighten it to 88-118 N·m {9.0-12.0 kgf·m,
65.0-87.0 ft·lbf}.
Suspension Links Removal/Installation
Tighten any part of the suspension that uses rubber bushings only after the
vehicle has been lowered ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Washer fluid-level sensor inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the washer tank. (See WASHER TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
3. Insoect for continuity between the washer fluid-level sensor terminals
using an ohmmeter.
4. Verify that the windshield washer motor operates.
If not as specified, replace the ...