2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab Owner Manual - Page 219

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 30. Transmission Temperature Warning Light WARNING! This light indicates that there is excessive transmission fluid temperature that might occur Continued operation with the Transmission Temwith severe usage such as trailer towing. It may perature Warning Light illuminated could cause the also occur when operating the vehicle in a high fluid to boil over, come in contact with hot engine or torque converter slip condition, such as 4-wheel-drive exhaust components causing a fire that may result in operation (e.g., snow plowing, off- road operation). If this personal injury. light comes on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle or faster, with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the For vehicles equipped with a premium cluster this warnlight goes off. ing light will display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to "Electronic Vehicle InformaCAUTION! tion Center (EVIC) - If Equipped" for further information. Continuous driving with the Transmission Temperature Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause 31. Seat Belt Reminder Light When the ignition switch is first turned ON, this severe transmission damage or transmission failure. light will turn on for five to eight seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound. After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver's seat belt remains 4