Mazda MX-5 2024 Owner's Manual page 428

Inspection and Servicing/Cleaning
Engine Compartment Inspection
Keep all flames and
sparks away from lead-acid battery
cells because hydrogen gas is
produced from lead-acid battery cells
while charging the lead-acid battery
or adding lead-acid battery fluid.
Flames and sparks near lead-acid
battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen
gas, produced during normal lead-acid
battery operation, could ignite and
cause the lead-acid battery to explode.
An exploding lead-acid battery can
cause serious burns and injuries. Keep
all flames including cigarettes and
sparks away from lead-acid battery
cells.
Before performing lead-acid battery
maintenance, remove the lead-acid
battery cover.
Removing the Lead-acid Battery Cover
Maintaining Lead-acid Battery
To get the best service from a lead-acid
battery:
Keep it securely mounted.

Keep the top clean and dry.

Keep terminals and connections

clean, tight, and coated with
petroleum jelly or terminal grease.
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Rinse off spilled electrolyte

immediately with a solution of water
and baking soda.
If the vehicle will not be used for an

extended time, disconnect the
lead-acid battery cables and charge
the lead-acid battery every 6 weeks.
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, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer for
electrolyte level.
1. Upper level
2. Lower level
Replacing lead-acid battery
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer
for lead-acid battery replacement.
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