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 ...
Other materials:
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Cigarette lighter removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Socket Removal Note
1. Insert a tape-wrapped screwdriver into the socket hole, then press against
the ring protrusion to lift the socket toward you.
2. As ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Brake pedal removal/installation
1. For ATX model, remove the lock unit with brake switch (R.H.D. only).
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Brake switch Installation Note
1. Fix the brake switch on a bracket with pressing down at 50 N {5.1 kgf·m,
37 ft·lbf}.
2. Ro ...