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Caution, Instrument cluster and indicators – Mazda 8T12-EA-03K User Manual

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The trip meter records the total distance
the vehicle is driven until the meter is
again reset. Return it to

“0.0” by holding

the selector depressed for more than 1
second. Use this meter to measure trip
distances and to compute fuel
consumption.

NOTE

l

Only the trip meters record tenths of
kilometers (miles).

l

The trip record will be erased when:

l

The power supply is interrupted
(blown fuse or the battery is
disconnected).

l

The vehicle is driven over 999.9
km (mile).

qTachometer

The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute
(rpm).

Red zone

CAUTION

Don't run the engine with the
tachometer needle in the RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine damage.

qEngine 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.

CAUTION

Driving with an overheated engine can
cause serious engine damage (page
7-14).

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