2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual - Page 554

552 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, place the transmission traffic of an emergency. Press the switch a second time to in NEUTRAL, but do not increase the engine idle turn off the Hazard Warning flashers. speed. This is an emergency warning system and it should not NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down be used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your an impending overheat condition: 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 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 off can help remove this heat. Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate even though the ignition is placed in the OFF position. NOTE: With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers may wear down your battery.