Hi, my dash shows exactly same place. When I cold start it, will rise bit above the picture level, then its a drop once termostat opens.
While pulling a trailer it went two thirds up, without touching red, but enough to freak me out.
I found that rad cap seal was old and stiff and I bought a new one here in Etiopia.
changing the temp sensor under the thermostat housing didnt change ghe reading, but manual suggests thats another temp sensor on the injection pump?
Not sure which one of the two brings the info on the dash.
hope this helps.