Mazda speed 6 2007 Manual page 276

Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Keep Flames Away:
Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced
during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An
exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all flames including
cigarettes and sparks away from open battery cells. When working near a battery, do
not allow metal tools to contact the positive (
battery. Do not allow the positive (
Battery-Related Explosion:
Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced
during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An
exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all flames, including
cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells.
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.
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WARNING
) or negative ( ) terminal of the
) terminal to contact the vehicle body.
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.