Mazda 6. Manual — part 98

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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Voltmeter

• The DC voltmeter is used to measure circuit

voltage. A voltmeter with a range of 15 V or more
is used by connecting the positive (+) probe (red
lead wire) to the point where voltage will be
measured and the negative (-) probe (black lead
wire) to a body ground.

Ohmmeter

• The ohmmeter is used to measure the resistance

between two points in a circuit and to inspect for
continuity and short circuits.

Caution

• Do not connect the ohmmeter to any

circuit where voltage is applied. This will
damage the ohmmeter.

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PRECAUTIONS BEFORE WELDING

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Vehicles have various electrical parts. To protect the parts from excessive current generated when welding, be
sure to perform the following procedure.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
2. Disconnect the battery cables.

3. Securely connect the welding machine to the

ground near the welding area.

4. Cover the peripheral parts of the welding area to

protect them from weld spatter.

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JACKING POSITIONS, VEHICLE LIFT (2 SUPPORTS),

SAFETY STANDS (RIGID RACK) POSITIONS

JACKING POSITIONS, VEHICLE LIFT (2 SUPPORTS) AND SAFETY STAND (RIGID RACK) POSITIONS

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Jacking Positions

Warning

• Improperly jacking a vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and cause serious

injury. Use only the correct front and rear jacking points and block the wheels.

• Use safety stands to support the vehicle after it has been lifted.

Front

• At the jacking plate of the engine support member.

Rear

• At the center of torsion beam axle.

Vehicle Lift Positions
Front and rear

Warning

• Unstably lifting a vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the lift and cause serious injury

and/or vehicle damage. Make sure that the vehicle is on the lift horizontally by adjusting the height
of support at the end of the arm of the lift.

Safety Stand Positions
Front

• Both sides of the vehicle, on side sills.

Rear

• Both sides of the vehicle, on side sills.

JACKING POSITIONS ,VEHICLE LIFT (2 SUPPORTS),

SAFETY STANDS (RIGID RACK) POSITIONS

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JACKING POSITIONS, VEHICLE LIFT (2 SUPPORTS),

SAFETY STANDS (RIGID RACK) POSITIONS

Jacking positions, vehicle lift (2 supports) and safety stand (rigid rack) positions view

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TOWING

TOWING

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• Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Government and local laws must be

followed.

• A towed vehicle should have its front wheels off the ground. If excessive damage or other conditions prevent

this, use wheel dollies.

• When towing with the rear wheels on the ground, release the parking brake.

Caution

• Do not tow the vehicle backward with

driving wheels on the ground. This may
cause internal damage to the transaxle.

Caution

• Do not tow with sling-type equipment.

This could damage your vehicle. Use
wheel-lift or flatbed equipment.

Caution

• Do not use the hook loops under the

front and rear for towing. They are
designed ONLY for tying down the
vehicle when it is being transported.
Using them for towing will damage the
bumper.

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TOWING HOOKS

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Caution

• The towing hooks should be used only in an emergency (to get the vehicle out of a ditch or a snow

bank, for example).

• When using the towing hooks, always pull the cable or chain in a straight direction with respect to

the hook. Apply no sideways force.

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