2020 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK battery

NOTE
If you elect to perform maintenance
yourself or have your vehicle serviced at a
location other than an Authorized Mazda
Dealer, Mazda requires that all fluids,
parts and materials must meet Mazda
standards for durability and performance
as described in this manual.

Claims against the warranty resulting from
lack of maintenance, as opposed to
defective materials or authorized Mazda
workmanship, will not be honored.

Any auto repair shop using parts
equivalent to your Mazda's original
equipment may perform maintenance. But
we recommend that it always be done
by an Authorized M azda Dealer using
genuine Mazda parts.
Selecting “Vehicle Status Monitor”
enables the system t o notify you of your
vehicle's approaching inspection/servicing
period. Refer to the In formation section in
the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

The malfunction diagnosis connector is
designed exclusively for connecting the
specially designed device to perform
on-board diagnosis.
Do not connect any devices other than the
specially designed malfunction diagnosis
devices for servicing. If any device other
than the malfunction diagnosis device is
connected, it may affect the vehicle's
electrical devices or lead to damage such
as battery depletion.
1. Malfunction diagnosis connector
Maintenance and Care
Essential Information
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Engine Compartment Overview
▼Engine Compartment Overview
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir
4. Battery
5. Fuse block
6. Cooling system cap
7. Engine oil-filler cap
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
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Owner Maintenance
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4. Pull down the blade rubber and slide itout of the blade holder.
5. Remove the metal stiffeners from theblade rubber and install them in the
new blade.
CAUTION
Do not bend or discard the stiffeners.
You need to use them again.
6. Carefully insert the new blade rubber. Then install the blade assembly in the
reverse order of removal.
Battery
▼Battery
WA R N I N G
Wash hands after handling the battery and
related accessories:
Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm.
Read the following precautions
carefully before using the battery or
inspecting to ensure safe and correct
handling:
Always wear eye protection when
working near the battery:
Working without eye protection is
dangerous. Battery fluid contains
SULFURIC ACID which could cause
blindness if splashed into your eyes. Also,
hydrogen gas produced during normal
battery operation, could ignite and cause
the battery to explode.
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Owner Maintenance
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Wear eye protection and protective
gloves to prevent contact with battery
fluid:
Spilled battery fluid is dangerous.
Battery fluid contains SULFURIC ACID
which could cause serious injuries if it gets
in eyes, or on the skin or clothing. If this
happens, immediately flush your eyes with
water for 15 minutes or wash your skin
thoroughly and get medical attention.
Always keep batteries out of the
reach of children:
Allowing children to play near batteries is
dangerous. Battery fluid could cause
serious injuries if it gets in the eyes or on the
skin.
Keep flames and sparks away from
open battery cells and do not allow metal
tools to contact the positive (+) or negative
(-) terminal of the battery when working
near a battery. Do not allow the positive (+)
terminal to contact the vehicle body:
Flames and sparks near open battery cells
are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced
during normal battery operation, could
ignite and cause the battery to explode. An
exploding battery can cause serious burns
and injuries. Keep all flames including
cigarettes and sparks away from open
battery cells.
Keep all flames and sparks away
from open battery cells because hydrogen
gas is produced from open battery cells
while charging the battery or adding
battery fluid:
Flames and sparks near open battery cells
are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced
during normal battery operation, could
ignite and cause the battery to explode. An
exploding battery can cause serious burns
and injuries. Keep all flames including
cigarettes and sparks away from open
battery cells.
NOTE
Before performing battery maintenance,
remove the battery cover.

Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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▼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 and charge the battery every 6
weeks.
▼ Battery Replacement
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for a
battery replacement purchase.
Key Battery Replacement
▼ Key Battery Replacement
If the buttons on the transmitter are
inoperable and the operation indicator
light does not flash, the battery may be
dead.
Replace with a new battery before the
transmitter becomes unusable.
CAUTION

Make sure the battery is installed
correctly. Battery leakage could occur if it
is not installed correctly.
 When replacing the battery, be careful
not to touch any of the internal circuitry
and electrical terminals, bend the
electrical terminals, or get dirt in the
transmitter as the transmitter could be
damaged.
 There is the danger of explosion if the
battery is not correctly replaced.
 Dispose of used batteries according to
the following instructions.
 Insulate the plus and minus terminals
of the battery using cellophane or
equivalent tape.
 Never disassemble.
 Never throw the battery into fire or
water.
 Never deform or crush.
 Replace only with the same type battery
(CR2032 or equivalent).
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Owner Maintenance
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The following conditions indicate that the
battery power is low:
The KEY warning indication/warning
light (red) in the instrument cluster turns
on and a message, “Low Key Fob
Battery. Replace Battery”, is displayed
on the multi-information display when
the ignition is switched OFF.
The system does not operate and the
operation indicator light on the
transmitter does not flash when the
buttons are pressed.
The system's operational range is
reduced.
Replacing the battery at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer is recommended to prevent
damage to the key. If replacing the battery
by yourself, follow the instruction.
Replacing the key battery
1. Remove the lower cover while pressing the knob in the direction of
the arrow.
2. Press in the tab to unlock the upper
cover.
3. Insert a tape-wrapped flatheadscrewdriver into the gap and slide it in
the direction of the arrow.
4. Twist the flathead s crewdriver in the
direction of the arrow and remove the
upper cover.
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5. Remove the cap using thetape-wrapped flath ead screwdriver.
6. Remove the battery using
tape-wrapped flath ead screwdriver.
7. Insert a new battery into the transmitter
so that the positive pole is facing up.
8. Install the cap.
9. Install the upper cover.
10. Insert the tabs of the lower cover into
the slots of the transmitter and install
the lower cover.
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▼Aluminum Wheel Maintenance*
A protective coating is provided over the
aluminum wheels. Special care is needed
to protect this coating.
CAUTION
Do not use any detergent other than mild
detergent. Before using any detergent,
verify the ingredients. Otherwise, the
product could discolor or stain the
aluminum wheels.
NOTE
Do not use a wire brush or any abrasive
cleaner, polishing compound, or solvent
on aluminum wheels. They may damage
the coating.
Always use a sponge or soft cloth to
clean the wheels.
Rinse the wheels thoroughly with
lukewarm or cold water. Also, be sure to
clean the wheels after driving on dusty
or salted roads to help prevent
corrosion.
Avoid washing your vehicle in an
automatic car wash th
at uses high-speed
or hard brushes.
▼ Plastic Part Maintenance
When cleaning the plastic lenses of the
lights, do not use g
asoline, kerosene,
rectified spirit, paint, thinner, highly
acidic detergents, or strongly alkaline
detergents. Otherwise, these chemical
agents can discolor or damage the
surfaces resulting in a significant loss in
functionality. If plastic parts become
inadvertently exposed to any of these
chemical agents, flush with water
immediately.
If plastic parts s uch as the bumpers
become inadvertently exposed to
chemical agents or fluids such as
gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery
fluid, it could cause discoloration,
staining, or paint peeling. Wipe off any
such chemical agents or fluids using a
soft cloth immediately.
High water temperature and high water
pressure car washers are available
depending on the type of high pressure
car washer device. If the car washer
nozzle is put too close to the vehicle or
aimed at one area for an extended period
of time, it could deform plastic parts or
damage the paint.
Do not use wax containing compounds
(polish). Otherwise, it could result in
paint damage.
In addition, do not use an electrical or
air tool to apply wax. Otherwise, the
frictional heat generated could result in
deformation of plastic parts or paint
damage.
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
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