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: Electrical parts
Battery cable
Before disconnecting connectors or removing electrical parts, disconnect
the negative battery cable.
Wiring Harness
To remove the wiring harness from the clip in the
engine room, pry up the hook of the clip using a
flathead screwdriver.
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Front fender panel
FRONT FENDER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the front side turn light.
3. Remove the fender molding. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the front bumper. (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove the front combination light ...