2010 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual - Page 441

440 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the instrument panel below 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 transmission into traffic of an emergency. Press the switch a second time to NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed. turn off the Hazard Warning flasher. 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 wear down your battery. CAUTION! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately, and call for service.