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Instrument cluster and indicators, Caution – Mazda 2009 CX-9 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 1 second or
more. 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

Do not 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 is near H, it indicates
overheating.

CAUTION

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

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Driving Your Mazda

Instrument Cluster and Indicators

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