2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 303

302 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 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 to NEUTRAL, but do not increase the engine idle turn off the Hazard Warning flasher. speed. This is an emergency warning system and should not be used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety hazard for other motorists. If it is necessary to leave the vehicle to go for service, the Hazard Warning flasher will continue to operate with the ignition key removed and the vehicle locked. NOTE: With extended use, the Hazard Warning flasher may run down your battery.