2009 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 418

416 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the center of the instrument panel above the radio. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. When the switch is activated, all directional • On the highways - Slow down. turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming • In city traffic - While stopped, shift the transmission traffic of an emergency. Press the switch a second time to shift lever into NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine turn off the Hazard Warning flasher. idle speed. This is an emergency warning system and should not be NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your an impending overheat condition: vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety hazard for • If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C other motorists. system adds heat to the engine cooling system and When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance, the turning the A/C can help remove this heat. Hazard Warning flasher will continue to operate even though the ignition switch is OFF. NOTE: With extended use, the Hazard Warning flasher may wear down your battery.