2012 Dodge Challenger Owner Manual - Page 357

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 355 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. switch bank near the bottom center of the instrument IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS panel. 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 action. flasher. When the switch is activated, all directional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming • On the highways - slow down. traffic of an emergency. Press the switch a second time to • In city traffic - while stopped, place the transmission turn off the Hazard Warning flashers. in NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle 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 • You can also turn the temperature control to maximum though the ignition is placed in the OFF position. heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control 6