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I think thr N is for the terminal orientation.
The 35S would have the terminals on the other side, and that would be a problem for the cables to reach.
Is your battery an EverStart Maxx? To repeat, the N vs. S designations are (or were) climate designations for the EverStart Maxx., not terminal orientation. That N/S variation is rare across brands and models and may be discontinued with the Maxx (all of them N until they work off the case inventory?)I looked on my battery and it was just 35, no N or S?
I'm not sure what problem you would encounter with cables. You turn the battery 180 degrees one way or the other to align poles with the cables. The difference in reach is maybe 3" inches if the poles are on the left or right. There should be enough slack for that in any vehicle. I don't see any battery brands selling orientation variations on their models. Anyway, my 2020 CX-5 non-turbo who take a battery either way..
Now, one orientation may be preferable to another. In my now traded 2006 Accord V6, it was very difficult getting the air cleaner cover off without disconnecting one of the battery cables because, if memory serves, a replacement battery's terminals were on the left causing some interference. Again, as far as the 2020 CX-5 non-turbo, I don't see where one way or the other causes an obstruction.
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