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.
NOTE
When the tachometer needle enters the STRIPED ZONE, this indicates to the driver that the gears should be shifted before entering the RED ZONE.
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Essential Information
Introduction
Be careful not to hurt yourself when inspecting your vehicle, replacing a tire,
or doing some kind of maintenance such as car washing.
In particular, wear thick work gloves such as cotton gloves when touching areas
that are difficult to see while inspecting or working on your vehi ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Instrument cluster removal/installation
Caution
When replacing the instrument cluster, the configuration procedure must be
performed before removing the instrument cluster. If the configuration procedure
is not performed before removing the instrument cluster, it is possible that the
instrument cluster will not operate normally. ...