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: Power Steering
Power steering is only operable when the engine is running. If the engine
is off or if the power steering system is inoperable, you can still steer, but
it requires more physical effort. If the steering feels stiffer than usual
during normal driving or the steering vibrates, consult an A ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Air intake actuator inspection
1. Connect battery positive voltage to terminal D or F and ground to terminal
F or D of the air intake actuator.
2. Verify that the air intake actuator operates as shown below.
If not as specified, replace the air intake actuator.
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