2013 Dodge Durango Owner's Manual - Page 578

576 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the switch bank just above the climate controls. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning • On the highways - slow down. flasher. When the switch is activated, all direc- • In city traffic - while stopped, place the transmission tional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming in NEUTRAL, but do not increase the engine idle traffic of an emergency. Press the switch a second time to speed. turn off the Hazard Warning flashers. NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down This is an emergency warning system and it should not an impending overheat condition: be used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your vehicle is disabled and it is creating a safety hazard for • If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and other motorists. turning the A/C off can help remove this heat. When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance, the Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate even • You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to though the ignition is placed in the OFF position. high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to NOTE: With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine may wear down your battery. cooling system.