Battery Recharging - Mazda 2002 6 Workshop Manual

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BATTERY RECHARGING

• Keep any flammable away from the battery, otherwise evaporated gas of the battery fluid may

catch fire, and cause serious injury or death.

• When removing the battery, disconnect the negative battery cable first and install it last to prevent

damage to electrical components or the battery.

1. Place a battery in a pan of water to prevent it from overheating.

2. The water level should come up about halfway on the battery.

3. Remove the battery plugs while charging the battery.

4. Keep water off the top of the battery.

• To prevent damage to electrical components or the battery, turn all accessories off and stop the

engine before performing maintenance or recharging the battery.

5. Connect a battery charger to the battery.

6. Adjust the charging current as follows.

Battery type

Slow charge (A)

(5-hour rate)

46B24LS (36)

CHARGING SYSTEM

Quick charge

(A / 30 min.)

A6E471018520W03

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