REPAIR MAINTENANCE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Mazda 3 (2003 release)

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		Operation and maintenance of car
			eleven Description of vehicle
			Restraint System
			Car use to destination
			Troubleshooting arisen in a way or before driving
				Spare wheel and tool kit
				Engine overheating
				Vehicle recovery
				General information and safety measures for Inspection and maintenance of the car
					Check engine oil level
					Checking the coolant level
					Checking the oil level in the tank of the hydraulic booster steering
					Checking the oil level automatic transmission
					Check and adjust handbrake
					Check axial play of the steering wheel
					Changing the oil filter
					Replacing the engine oil
					Checking and replacing the oil in a manual transmission
					Check washer fluid level windows and headlights
					Lubrication of friction units on the back of the car
					Replacing the air filter element
					Replacing windshield wiper blades
					Service Battery
					Check the electrolyte level
					Battery charge
					Checking tire pressure
					Periodic permutation wheels
				Lamps lighting devices and light-signaling
				Caring for your vehicle and
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		Engine
		Transmission
		Chassis
		Steering Gear
		Brakes
		Onboard electric
		Body

Service Battery

Fig. 1.183. Maintenance Battery

In order to ensure reliability and long service life of the battery, follow these instructions (Fig. 1.183).

Before servicing the battery remove the cover.

The battery must be securely attached to the vehicle.

Make sure that the battery top clean and dry.

Keep the pins battery terminals and cables. The terminals must be tight and covered with a protective lubricant.

Caught in the battery electrolyte, wash immediately with an aqueous solution of baking soda.

If the vehicle will not be operated for a long time, disconnect the wires from the terminal pins of the battery.