2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup Owner Manual Diesel - Page 194

192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUTION! Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running as you would not be able to react to the temperature indicator if the engine overheats. NOTE: Engine idle speed will automatically increase to 1000 rpm at elevated coolant temperatures to improve engine cooling. NOTE: If the gauge pointer moves to either extreme of the gauge, the "Check Gauges" indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound. 13. Security Light The light will flash rapidly for approximately 16 seconds when the Vehicle Theft Alarm is arming. The light will flash at a slower rate after the alarm is set. The Security Light will also come on for about two seconds when the ignition is first turned ON. 14. Transmission Range Indicator (Automatic Transmissions Only) When the gear selector lever is moved on vehicles with the 68RFE transmission, this indicator shows the automatic transmission gear range selected (P R N D). Vehicles equipped with Auto-6/Electronic Range Select (ERS) will display the selection of the desired top gear, in the position next to the D (Drive). 15. Odometer/Trip Odometer The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven. U.S. federal regulations require that upon transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. Therefore, if the odometer reading is changed