2011 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual - Page 394

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