Mazda 6 Service Manual: Battery recharging

Mazda 6 Service Manual / Engine electrical system / Charging system / Battery recharging

Warning

Keep any flammable away from the battery, otherwise evaporated gas of the battery fluid may catch fire, and cause serious injury or death.

Caution

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.

Caution

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.

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