2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Owner Manual - Page 299

296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The light also will turn on when the parking brake is 20. Temperature Gauge applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature. Any reading within the normal range indicates that tion. the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily. NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher temperature when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, 19. Seat Belt Reminder Light or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/ exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range. RUN, this light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if CAUTION! the driver or front passenger's seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound. After the bulb check or when driving, Driving with a hot engine cooling system could if the driver's seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads Reminder Light will illuminate and the chime will sound. "H" pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle Refer to "Occupant Restraints" in "Things To Know with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer Before Starting Your Vehicle" for further information. drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the "H" and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately and call an authorized dealership for service.