Mazda 2003 MX-5 Miata, Manual

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Driving Your Mazda
Instrument Cluster and Indicators
Form No. 8R09-EA-02G
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Tachometer
The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute
(rpm).
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Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
The engine coolant temperature gauge
shows the temperature of the engine
coolant.
If the needle exceeds normal range toward
H, it indicates overheating.
NOTE
•
Only the trip meters record tenths of
kilometers (miles).
•
The trip record will be erased when;
• The power supply is interrupted
(blown fuse or the battery is
disconnected).
• The vehicle is driven over 999.9
km (mile).
Don’t run the engine with the
tachometer needle in the RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine damage.
Red zone
CAUTION
Driving with an overheated engine can
cause serious engine damage (page 7-
11).
CAUTION
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