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)
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge (Without Multi-information Display)Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Front shock absorber inspection
1. Remove the front shock absorber from the vehicle.
2. Inspect for damage and oil leakage.
3. Inspect the rubber bushing for deterioration and wear.
4. Compress and extend the shock piston at least three times. Verify that the
operational force does not change and that there is no unusual nois ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Recommendations for Shifting
Upshifting
For normal acceleration, Mazda recommends these shift points:
For cruising, Mazda recommends these shift points:
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade,
downshift before the engine starts to overwork. This reduces the chance of stalling
and ...