Mazda 6 Owners Manual: 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 connecting the battery.
- Be sure to remove the caps before recharging the battery.
- If the battery quickly discharges because, for example, the lights were left on too long with the engine off, slow-charge it as required by battery size and charger capacity.
- If the battery gradually discharges because of high electric load while the vehicle is being used, recharge it as required by battery size and charger capacity.
Battery Replacement
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for a battery replacement purchase.
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 ...
Key Battery Replacement
If the buttons on the transmitter are inoperable and the operation indicator
light does not flash, the battery may be dead.
Replace with a new battery before the transmitter becomes unusable.
CAUT ...
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Cooling system service warnings
COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS
Warning
Never remove the radiator cap or loosen the radiator drain plug
while the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot.
Scalding coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may
also damage the engine and cooling sys ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Knock sensor inspection
Note
Perform the following test only when directed.
Resistance Inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
2. Disconnect the knock sensor connector.
3. Measure the resistance between the knock sensor terminals A and B using an
ohmmeter.
If not as specified, replace the knock sens ...