2004 Mazda Miata MX-5 Owner's Manual - Page 112

MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page112 Wednesday, June 9 2004 3:5 PM Black plate (112,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators qTachometer The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). If the needle exceeds normal range toward H, it indicates overheating. CAUTION Driving with an overheated engine can cause serious engine damage (page 7-11). Red zone qFuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank. We recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full. When the low fuel warning light illuminates or when the needle is near E, refuel as soon as possible. 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. 5-20 Form No.8T72-EA-04G