dash flashing red lite 2008

hi all.

when i turn off my new 2008 XR5 Miata grand touring automatic, a red
light flashes continuously on  the status lights near the
speedometer.  it is a small red car with a key superimposed on it and
it  never goes away. days later it still is flashing.

i dont have a car alarm, but i do have keyless entry with the folding
key holder.

my dealer service mgr said it was related to the keyless entry system
and it was supposed to flash this way.

i am dubious, though, because it looks more like a warning lite?

anyone know what it is?

thanks
dave
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