Battery And Cables

BATTERY AND CABLES

The battery and cable system consists of the following components:

- Battery
- Battery cable assembly
- Battery tray

Vehicles are equipped with a 12-volt, maintenance-free battery. The battery is a 12V DC source connected in a negative ground system. The battery case is sealed with 2 vent holes to release gases.The battery has 3 major functions:

- Engine cranking power source
- Voltage stabilizer for the electrical system.
- Temporary power source when electrical loads exceed the generator output current.

Mazda Motor Corporation strongly recommends that lead-acid batteries be returned to an authorized recycling facility for disposal.