2005 Chrysler 300 Owner's Manual - Page 141

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 141 7. Tachometer The red segments indicate the maximum permissible engine revolutions-per-minute (r.p.m. x 1000) for each gear range. Before reaching the red area, ease up on the accelerator. 8. Engine Temperature Warning Light This light illuminates, and will be accompanied by a single chime to warn of an overheated engine condition. The engine temperature is critically hot, and the vehicle should be turned off immediately. The vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible. 9. Anti-Lock Brake Light This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System. The light will turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required. However, the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on. If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the Ignition switch is turned to the ON position, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer. 10. Brake Assist System (BAS) Warning Light/Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Warning Light - If Equipped The yellow Brake Assist System (BAS) malfunction indicator light in the instrument cluster comes on with the key in the ignition switch turned to the "ON" position. The light should go out with the engine running. If the BAS malfunction indicator light comes on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected in either the BAS, or the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) system. If this light stays illuminated, have the BAS and ESP checked at your authorized dealer as soon as possible. The yellow malfunction indicator lamp for the ESP is combined with the BAS on some models. The yellow BAS malfunction indicator light and the yellow ESP warning light in 4