Mazda 2010 Mazda5 Owner's Manual page 300

Mazda5_8AU7-EA-09H_Edition1 Page300
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
NOTE
Remove the battery cover before performing
battery maintenance.
CAUTION
Ø Do not use a tool which applies
excessive force such as a
screwdriver or pliers.
Ø If excessive force is applied to the
clips, they could be damaged.
Battery cover
8-30
Form No.8AU7-EA-09H
qBattery Maintenance
To get the best service from a battery:
Keep it securely mounted.
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Keep the top clean and dry.
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Keep terminals and connections clean,
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tight, and coated with petroleum jelly
or terminal grease.
Rinse off spilled electrolyte
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immediately with a solution of water
and baking soda.
If the vehicle will not be used for an
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extended time, disconnect the battery
cables and charge the battery every six
weeks.
qInspecting Electrolyte Level
A low level of electrolyte fluid will cause
Clip
the battery to discharge quickly.
Upper level
Lower level
Black plate (300,1)