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.
Speedometer, Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector (Without Multiinformation
Display)
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(With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)
(Without Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)
Driver/Front passenger inflators and air bags
Roll-over sensor (some models), crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS
unit).
Seat belt pretensioners
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Transmitter battery inspection
Caution
Since the battery voltage does not drop fully if the button is
pushed for only 4 seconds or less, it can not be properly examined to see
whether it is good or bad. Always push the button for 5 seconds.
Note
A correct measurement can not be obtained if the battery
temperat ...