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Mazda RX8 2RTR-1.3L (2006)08 · Starting and Charging
08 · Electrical

Battery: Service and Repair

Make
Mazda
Model
RX8 2RTR-
Engine
1.3L
Year
2006
Section
Battery › Service and Repair › Procedures
Starting and ChargingProcedures · page 1 of 2
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Battery: Procedures

BATTERY RECHARGING

WARNING:

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Keep all flames away from the battery, otherwise evaporated gas from the battery fluid may catch fire, and cause serious injury.

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Remove the battery filler caps when recharging to prevent battery deformation or damage.

CAUTION:  Do not quick charge for more than 30 min. It will damage the battery.

1. Remove the battery and then place it in a pan of water.

Standard Specification

2. Connect a battery charger to the battery and adjust the charging current as follows.

3. After the battery is recharged, verify that the voltage is within the specification and remains at the same value for 1 h or more after the recharging

has been completed.
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If not within the specification, replace the battery.

Standard voltage
12.4 V or more

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