Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge (Without Multi-information Display)
Displays the engine coolant temperature. The white gauge indicates that the engine coolant temperature is low, and the red gauge indicates that the engine coolant temperature is high and overheating.
CAUTION
If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator flashes, there is a possibility of overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately and take appropriate measures. If the vehicle continues to be driven, it could cause damage to the engine.
Refer to Overheating.
NOTE
- The temperature unit (Centigrade/ Fahrenheit) of the engine coolant gauge display changes in conjunction with the temperature unit of the outside temperature display.
- During normal driving, the engine coolant temperature stabilizes at 100 °C (210 °F) or less, and the gauge indicates a range lower than 100 °C (210 °F).
- If the engine load increases and the engine coolant temperature exceeds 100 °C (210 °F), the gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature.
Tachometer
The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm).
CAUTION
Do not run the engine with the tachometer needle in the RED ZONE. This may
cause severe engine damage.
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Fuel Gauge (Without Multiinformation Display)
The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is remaining in the tank when
the ignition is switched ON. We recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full.
If the low fuel warning light illumina ...
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Rear beltline molding removal
Note
When removing the rear beltline molding, the clip may be damaged.
If the clip is damaged, replace it with a new one.
1. Pull the A section upward and remove the clip.
2. Rotate the B section of the front beltline molding in direction (2), along
the direction (1) shown in the figu ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Recommendations for Shifting
Upshifting
For normal acceleration and cruising, Mazda recommends these shift points:
*1 Always observe local speed limit regulations.
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift before
the engine starts to overwork. This gives better acceleration w ...