Mazda 6 Owners Manual: 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.
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 ...
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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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Engine removal/installation
Warning
Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing
serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and
cause serious injures or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and
eyes. ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Operating Tips
Operate the climate control system with the engine running.
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the fan control
dial/switch on for a long period of time with the ignition switched ON when
the engine is not running.
Clear all obstructions such as leaves, snow and i ...