Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Battery Maintenance

Mazda 6 Owners Manual / Maintenance and Care / Owner Maintenance / 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 grease.
Rinse off spilled electrolyte immediately with a solution of water and baking soda.
If the vehicle will not be used for an extended time, disconnect the battery cables and charge the battery every six weeks.

Battery

WARNING Wash hands after handling the battery and related accessories: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California ...

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 b ...

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