2015 Chrysler 200 Owner Manual - Page 541

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 539 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the switch bank below the radio screen. 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 in NEUTRAL, but do not increase the engine idle tional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming speed. traffic of an emergency. Press the switch a second time to 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 • If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C vehicle is disabled and it is creating a safety hazard for 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 • You can also turn the temperature control to maximum Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate even heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control though the ignition is placed in the OFF position. to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat NOTE: With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers from the engine cooling system. may wear down your battery. 6