Mazda 3 2004 - Page 512

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.

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.
Replacing lead-acid battery
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer
for lead-acid battery replacement.
Inspection and Servicing/Cleaning
Engine Compartment Inspection
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