Mazda MX-8 Automobile User Manual


 
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8R65-EA-03C
Battery Maintenance
To get the best service from a 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 battery
cables.
NOTE
Remove the engine and battery
covers before performing battery
maintenance.
Verify that the engine cover is
securely installed.
Engine cover
Battery cover
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