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: Selector lever removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove battery and battery tray.
3. Remove the air cleaner compornent. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the console.
5. Remove the dashboard compleat. (See DASHBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
6. Remove the SAS control module. (S ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Tire Maintenance
Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally.
Here are some important maintenance points:
Tire Inflation Pressure
Inspect all tire pressure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold.
Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, an ...