2010 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab Owner Manual - Page 176

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 threshold. Further overheating will cause the tempera5. High Beam Indicator The high beam indicator will illuminate if the ture gauge to pass H (Hot), the indicator will continuously flash and a continuous chime will occur until the headlights are on high beam. engine is allowed to cool. 6. Seat Belt Reminder Light The seat belt reminder light will illuminate for CAUTION! several seconds after the ignition is turned ON as a reminder to "buckle up." This light will remain Driving with a hot engine cooling system could on as long as the seat belt remains unbuckled. If this light damage your vehicle. If the temperature light is on, flashes, it indicates a fault in the seat belt system. Have safely pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle the system checked by an authorized dealer. Refer to in neutral with the air conditioner turned off until "Occupant Restraints" in "Things To Know Before Start- the light turns off. If the light remains on, turn the ing Your Vehicle" for further information. engine off immediately, and call for service. 7. Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condition. As temperatures rise and the gauge approaches H (Hot), this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound after reaching a set 4